Specs Around Town

03/09/2026

Dear, SPECS peeps,
Having a GREAT time in Italy and have been enlightened by the Italian/European fashion I’ve seen on display here. (Currently sitting in Tuscany drinking chianti..)

What the U.S. thinks of as “Normal” eyewear does NOT exist here.
What you’re buying at Specs IS the NORM.
You are hip. You are worldly. You are NOW.
THANK YOU for shopping and buying from Specs Around Town and setting the trend.
Ciao!
Don

03/04/2026

Julie is backkkk! 🎉👓

While Don is off living his best life in Italy 🇮🇹 (pasta, pizza, probably trying on European frames 😉), Julie will be in the boutique for the next two weeks!

If you’ve missed her smiling face and expert styling skills, now’s your chance to stop in and say hi! She’ll be helping with frame styling, adjustments, and making sure you leave feeling confident in your look.

Come see us, catch up with Julie, and let’s find you something fabulous ✨

02/27/2026

Come SEE Julie Kubsch while Don Stahl is away in 🇮🇹🍝🍕 for the next 2 weeks!!!

This week’s Feature Friday spotlight is Specs Around Town, a longtime Downtown Bloomington optical boutique known for exceptional eyewear and personalized service. Offering eyeglass prescriptions, custom lens fitting, frame adjustments and repairs, and more than 50 exclusive frame collections, plus jewelry, watches, and accessories. Specs Around Town helps clients find frames that perfectly match their style and needs.

The shop is now entering an exciting new chapter under new owners Jenna Bixby-Nehl and Don Stahl, who are continuing the warm, relationship-focused experience established by Julie while bringing fresh energy to the future of the business. Together, they remain committed to providing expert care and distinctive eyewear you won’t find anywhere else in Central Illinois.

Stop in, explore the collections, and help welcome Jenna and Don to Specs Around Town! 👓✨

02/26/2026

Karen M. drove up today from Decatur to pick up her new Maui Jim sunglasses! Doesn’t she look SPEC-TACULAR?!
Be like Karen and come get YOUR specs from Specs Around Town, Central IL’s BEST AND ONLY eyewear boutique!
Always a pleasure, Karen. SEE you SOON!! 🤓

02/25/2026

Francis Klein-Handmade in France since 1970.
Avail in Central IL ONLY at SPECS AROUND TOWN!
Come SEE our SPEC-TACULAR collection TODAY!!

02/19/2026

DUTZ DAY!!!!

02/18/2026

✨ Meet the Team ✨

Specs Around Town is stepping into a beautiful new chapter — one that honors the heart Julie built while bringing fresh energy to the future. We’re so excited to introduce Jenna Bixby-Nehl, our new owner, and Don Stahl, our new optician.

Jenna is passionate about continuing the boutique, relationship-driven experience that has always made Specs Around Town special. With deep roots in the optical world and a love for thoughtful details, she believes eyewear should feel personal, elevated, and a little bit fun — because great style and great service go hand in hand. Most importantly, she is committed to carrying on Julie’s legacy of warmth, trust, and genuine care for every client who walks through the door.

Don brings years of expertise along with a calm, confident approach that makes finding the perfect frames feel effortless. He has a natural eye for style and fit, and he loves helping clients discover something that feels uniquely them — sometimes even a little outside their comfort zone (in the best way).

Together, Jenna and Don are here to preserve everything you’ve loved about Specs Around Town while adding their own touch of personality, polish, and fun.

We can’t wait for you to meet them. 👓✨

02/13/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue… new glasses might look amazing on you 😍
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fresh pair of specs from Specs Around Town. Bold, fun, and full of personality—just like you.

We’re also excited to introduce our new Dutz eyewear line—bold, colorful, and full of personality. If you love standing out and making a statement, Dutz might just be your perfect match 💕✨

Stop by Specs Around Town and find a look that makes your heart skip a beat!