So adored this lovely shoppe when we popped in for the first time today. Creatively and beautifully…read morecurated fair trade items. Left with a unique owl lamp and a hand-made tapestry perfect for our new home. Highly recommend for one-of-a-kind home items.

I bumped into this great little country antique shop on one of my weekend wanderings around Galena…read more Although the mailing address is Elizabeth, the store is actually located in central Schapville, a small village between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. And not to easy to find, I may add. There are lots of unmarked divergent paths out here in the boonies! So just keep an open mind and an adventuresome spirit. Schapville is so small that there are only two "stores," this one and the pop machine next door. When I arrived, I was greeted by a very friendly old dog named Stanley. This is a seasonal business, so you need to come between May and October. The store is a beautifully renovated old grange space used by area farmers. It offers a selection of fine antiques, and a nice array of same on two floors, a cooler with local cheeses (they were featuring one of my favorites that day-Iowa Maytag Bleu.) There is soda, homemade jams and jellies and other condiments, and fresh eggs from the owner's chickens. There is kind of an overall chicken theme going on here, just short of chicken worship, I would stay. The owner, Donna, is a fun and interesting person to chat with. Free fresh popcorn, too. There's a wood stove with a fire near the front and a seating area which is very inviting. Definitely a must-stop in Jo Daviess County if you are looking for a nice little jaunt out of Galena, or doing a day trip in the area east of The Galena Territory. The scenery is superb.

I saw this cute little shop when I was waiting for a friend to go to Genisa Wine Bar for dinner but…read morejust recently went in to look and am so glad I did! They have home decor, stationary, kitchen items, and greeting cards. The space the store occupies is beautiful. The staff are very friendly and I would say the prices are mid range--what I would expect for a locally owned business. I have been back since my first trip and will definitely go back again! It's wonderful to see new shops popping up downtown.

Such a fun shop with gifts for others or gifts for yourself. The card selection is excellent and…read moresuch great service!

Imagine. A store with all of your favorite things under one roof....poof! Sweet woodruff is your…read moredream. There's two equally awesome rooms of 'stuff' to spend your money on. There's boutique soaps, fancy candles, artsy decorations, accessories, the list goes on and on! I just happened across this gem when checking out Krumpets for the first time. What a partnership to have these two neat shops in the Fulton/ Clinton area... And just across the street from one another! They were open the day after Thanksgiving and had quite the Christmas spread. Really pretty and put me in the mood for the holidays. This is a shop you could frequent on the reg and always find a new treasure tucked away on some magical shelf. It's definitely a must when purchasing a gift on the fly. Plus, it's always nice to support local commerce.

If you've not experienced this special boutique, it is well worth the visit! The merchandise is…read moreexplicitly unique!

Gabby has a lot of gifts. For kids. For adults. For friends. For frenemies. For whomever…read more I didn't spend too much time near the front of the store as my toddler beelined it towards the back of the shop to check out the sweet selection of kid items. There is an entire wall dedicated to Melissa & Doug toys and puzzles, along with lots of books, handfuls of stuffed animals, and plenty of other toys to enchant the kiddos. Pricing was relatively on point and I was most impressed with the friendly employee who was more than happy to give us direction and suggestions regarding our dinner options that evening. Next time I'm in the area I'm going to do my due diligence and peruse the front of the store for a little something for myself. Girlfriend Gabby has the gift scenario on lockdown, so if you find yourself scrambling for *something* for **someone** while in downtown Galena, definitely stop on by.

Gabbys is my go to for almost every shopping excuse. I may be looking for a friend's birthday gift,…read morebut always end up with goodies I can't resist for myself. While the service in most stores in Galena is pretty good, I think the folks at Gabbys give that extra touch of helpfulness to find the right thing without bombarding you around the store. Also great when I'm in a hurry and no time to be distracted by all the wonderful options.

This shop is definitely eclectic... Something from everyone. From the basics like hand bags and…read moreshoes, knick knacks etc., to a Klingon Bat'Leth! While I didn't purchase anything this shop was sure fun to look around in... The staff was friendly and someone was always nearby if you needed assistance with anything. Definitely a fun and unique shopping experience in the heart of Galena's Main St.!

Interesting shop. There is a ton of stuff here; it's large and there's a little bit of everything…read more What brought me in was that I saw they have Minnetonka moccasins, which are insanely comfortable. They didn't have the size I was hoping for, but I was told that they order just about weekly and will order the size needed, with shipping out of town being about $8. Not a bad deal so I'll have to keep it in mind. Ashley is the store clerk who helped me, and she was fantastic. They are lucky to have her here.

This is a hidden little gem off Bluff Blvd. After weeks of wanting to stop in, our schedules…read morefinally lined up when they were open! If my memory is correct, they are open Weds - Sunday. They do have a Facebook page that they seem to keep updated, so I'd check that put. As soon as you walk into the shop it smells like heaven. There was a scensy with a lemon flavor that was very inviting. The wax melts were available to purchase. The room is filled with goodies. Prices range from cheap to some items being a bit on the pricey side. I'd have to say there will be something for everyone. There are so many little rooms so I won't spoil the layout. This was a lot of fun to browse through, as well as supporting local business. We can't wait to go back to That One Place!!!! The lady at the counter was SO sweet. I wish I would have asked for her name. Thank you for letting me take pictures so I can show others this beautiful shop. My only suggestion would be putting a sign off Bluff so people know where it is, I can see how people might not be able to find it. It is between College/18th, and Bluff Elementary. Located on the same side as the Elementary School. Hope this helps. Can't wait to go back.

From the owner: We have a large variety of Unique and different items, Candles Home Decor Iowa Hawkeye gear, Metal…read moreart, Car Signs and so much more!!

I'm so glad I contacted this florist for my sister-in-law's memorial. We ordered the "Enchanting…read moreCreams" arrangement and it was absolute perfection! I would recommend this florist for quality and artistry.

I have used this service on numerous occasions to send flowers to my friends in Freeport. They were…read morealways pleased and the pictures they send confirmed that the pricing was fair and the arrangements creative. Looking at a poor review giving to the shop in 2011, I would venture to say that employee is no longer with the company because both my friends and I use Country Girl Floral with great results.

So cute and unique. You will find many fun things that are so different from a regular department…read morestore.

Very cute store with a large selection of varied goods. Prices were very reasonable and the woman…read moreat the counter is very nice and will answer any questions you have. Will definitely be back!