So Happy You’re Here in the Media

See what people are saying about Bridgeport’s only vintage & handmade shop!

Elena, the co-owner, will always be there to greet you and chat about products or even personally style an outfit for you.”

WBEZ Article on Bridgeport

The pair met while working at a restaurant and bonded over a love of vintage stores and quirky art-making.”

Block Club Chicago's Shop Local Guide

“We all deserve cool things to do in our own neighborhood.”

“…visit So Happy You’re Here, a cozy spot that’s more than just a shop. It’s a cultural hotspot.”

Five Free Things to Do in Chicago: Exploring on a Budget

“Along the walls of the store, the Bridgeport retailer makes its stance very clear with reused textiles that read, ‘Death to Fast Fashion.’ ”

Time Out Article on Secondhand Shops in Chicago

After years of working restaurant jobs and selling their handmade items online on the side, they ultimately took the plunge and opened a brick and mortar storefront.” 

Hampshire College Article on the Shop