The antiques were overpriced. I said to the woman that I was going to make a pipe and maybe she…read morewould make me a deal - she said No! So basically stuffed full but waaaay overpriced.

What a charming little place. There's a lot of interesting items for sale! I just couldn't bring…read moremyself to spend as much as they wanted to charge however. For instance, $4 for 1 tiny succulent, $6 for a small plant container, and $115 for a crock. I ended up needing to leave as I was overwhelmed with all the stuff everywhere! There's A LOT to look at for sure, and even some mini horses and goats for sale out back. If you're someone who likes to be frugal like me this place may not be for you. If you don't mind spending money and don't mind the amount of stuff then by all means check it out!

Nook & Nest is a cute little gift store on Main Street in Ames. Compared to other downtowns in…read moreIowa, Ames is in pretty good shape with this store, Dog Eared Books, Cafe Diem (coffee), Oak Lane Candle, a couple decent restaurants and bars, and other businesses lining the boulevard. There's free parking in the lot next to the railroad tracks, so wandering around is a pretty easy and pleasant proposition. Although Nook & Nest features an interesting selection of home goods, I was drawn to the paper, including notebooks and cards from Moglea of Des Moines, and various other brands that would fill anyone's greeting card, writing, listing, habit tracking, and/or planning needs. I'm now stocked up for awhile (and with more than I really need), but when I return to Ames in a few months, who knows?

Located in downtown Ames, this place is a really good place to visit if you are looking for a gift,…read moregreeting cards, home furniture, or a unique item. I have visited twice, and found fun stuff both times, including some great cards that I have not seen elsewhere. The customer service is kind and never pushy, and their buyer has impeccable taste. I do like the layout of the store, as you're not cramped at all, a store that has plenty of space if you're browsing and not quite sure what direction that you're headed. I am grateful for Jamie Nessa's guidance on my last visit.

Right before noon on 10/6/24. Terrible customer service and even worse assistant manager. Remember…read moreyou have choices for shopping and I would exercise a different choice.

I used to be a fan. In fact, in one month recently, I bought almost $1K worth of products…read more Unfortunately, their customer service is awful. An employee helped me to the car with some heavy stuff. In loading my purchases into the trunk, she ripped out the wires to the backup camera. I said immediately to her, "Hey, you just broke my backup camera." She said a quick, "Sorry" and trotted back to the store at closing time. I called in to the management immediately upon getting home. The video apparently told the managers which employee it was. I had to return twice to have two separate managers look at it. I was told that I had to get two estimates for repair--a bit of a hassle, but I did it. Both estimates were hundreds of dollars. The managers offered me a $50 gift certificate. I turned it down. I am shocked that this company has such poor customer service. I will probably have to file in small claims court.

Kenilworth House is one of my favorite places and my go to place whenever I'm looking for something…read morewonderful for my home. Sheila and the staff there are amazing, they always go out of their way to help you find just what you're looking for. I've only lived in Des Moines 2 1/2 years but finding Kenilworth House was discovering a real treasure. If you haven't stopped in please do, you won't be disappointed Ernie Krueger

From the owner: Furniture, Custom Furniture, Home Furnishings, Interior Design, Decorating, Window Treatments,…read moreFabric & Wallpaper, Lamps & Lighting, Area Rugs, Artwork, Artificial Floral, Gifts, MacKenzie Child's, Sid Dickens Memory tiles, Houston Llew Spiritiles tiles

8/12/25 2:30 p.m…read more We have been here several times and plan to continue to go back. The overall selection is pretty phenomenal, and the store (plus the outdoor side) is quite large. Inventory seems to always be pretty well stocked. The layout can be a little confusing at times, especially if you're trying to find something that you saw on their website. Yes, the aisles are labeled, but they can be a bit off, which adds to the confusion. The store is kept clean and organized; nothing is scattered around or lying in the aisles. The employee interactions that we have had have been somewhat mediocre. The first time we had to ask a question about something, the employee that we interacted with was very pleasant and greeted us with a smile. She walked around to make sure that we found what we were looking for and answered all of the questions that we had. She was very patient with us. The second time that we had to ask an employee a question, he seemed very annoyed that we were even there, let alone asking him a question. He gave us a very simple answer and then walked away without even clarifying what he had just told us or making sure that we found what we were looking for. It seems pretty hit or miss, which is kind of expected at such a large place.

This is a terrific store with great customer service and seemingly everything that you would need…read morein your home environment. It also has amazing lighting. There is plenty of parking in its private lot, and its location is less than a mile from Highway 30 and the 35/30 junction in Ames. We were impressed by the assistance we received from Gina and Myles. They genuinely cared about our end game and were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Gina tipped us off about a product and then walked us through the many options, while Myles was so kind as we thought through key needs. This store really works, and will be a prime option moving forward!

Love the variety and customer service! I frequently visit!read more

Any seed you could possibly want -- no, seriously, they have it. SO many seeds. And their…read moregreenhouse is HUGE...I could spend hours and hours wandering around this place, just looking at all the different plants, seeds, and starts. The layout of the greenhouse is well-planned and everything is clearly marked, so you always know what section you're in and can visually locate signs for whatever section you seek. If you buy a plant and a pot, they'll pot the plant for you while you wait. (This is a bigger deal than you might think, considering that potting a plant always involves more soil than comes in the original container. If you had to do it yourself and didn't already have a bag of soil at home, you'd need to buy some.) They also have a great selection of all the "little things" you might need, like label sticks to mark what you've planted where, little ceramic worms that test soil dryness, stakes for various climbing plants, and all shapes and sizes of post. Neat selection of garden decor, too. It's a nice big airy space that's a pleasure to explore, and you're bound to find whatever garden-related you might want. Highly recommended.

This is a small little thrift store that is packed with all types of goods from toys to decor to…read moreclothes to books. I found a handful of clothes that I liked. They have a few dressing rooms so you can try on what you find. The pricing was very reasonable. This store is also generous in the mission of giving back with the money from the sales- makes you want to shop there even more!

Prices are getting much better. For some reason they occasionally get unreasonable. Unfortunately…read morethey deem "vintage" are still often very overpriced. Still I have bern finding mote genuinely high quality "thrift store priced" items lately. Staff at these stores are consistently great.

Once again I have been provided with excellent service on one of my small engine machines (snow…read moreblower) by the folks at Ames Outdoor Supply. The service was quick and very reasonably priced including pickup and delivery. I have nothing but praise for this company and the service they provide.

From the owner: Service, Repair…read more Products: Battery-Powered Equipment, Chainsaws, Hedge Trimmers, Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers, Leaf Vacuums, Pellet Grills, Pole Saws, Power Equipment Accessories, Riding Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, String Trimmers, Weed Eaters, Sprayers. Services: Power Equipment Repair, Lawn Mower Repair, Snow Blower Repair, Small Engine Repair, Regular Maintenance, Tune-Ups, Blade Sharpening, Part Ordering, Part Sales, Power Equipment Sales, Snow Blower Tune-Ups, Snow Blower Service, Snow Blower Tune Ups, Snow Blower Service & Repair, Snow Blower Sales, Snow Blower Sales, Service and Repair, Chainsaw Repair Brands: STIHL, Traeger, Toro, Exmark, Ariens, Gravely, ECHO Location Facts: Nextdoor to a bar, on the corner of Duff & Lincoln Way