In a far away land called Solon, there lives a happy little tree farm. We heard about this place…read morefrom friends and went to check it out and retrieve some Christmas joy in tree form! After turning off the main road in Solon we drove about 3 miles until the pavement stopped and found Handley's. We were greeted by a handmade sign followed by a couple colorful train cars that made for some great pictures with the little dudes. The best part of the day was that we got to go hunting for our tree! A few acres of trees with plenty of styles, shapes and sizes were at our disposal and we ultimately found the perfect one. The prices are a little on the high side, ranging between $35-75 depending on the make and model of the tree. A couple roaming gents unhook your tree for you and for $1 they'll shake and net it for you. Seems like one of those things you'd always do, but apparently $1 is more than some people want to spend to get the crap out of the tree that will adorn their living room for a month a year! A local church group was selling cookies, fudge, cider and hot chocolate while we were there and all were worth the few dollars they cost! The small area that housed the pleasantries had a lovely old school cast iron fireplace that warmed a plenty and added to the charm of the place. Get rid of the electricity and it'd feel like we were in a cabin 50 years ago. A great place to grab a tree and get some pictures that we all hope our little guys will appreciate when they're older! Cash or check only so make sure to bring your friend Hamilton!

Oh how I love this gorgeous boutique! The owners have decorated the space so beautifully, from…read morestamped flooring to personalized staging. The home decor inventory is ever-changing with current trends and beautiful classics. You can be assured to find something on any budget. Make sure to stop in frequently because M+M decorate according to the season. You can get some fabulous ideas!!! Moxie + Mortar has a variety of unique gifts such as jewelry, skin care, and handbags. There is a connecting space for wine tasting classes or private events. You are also welcome to enjoy a glass while lounging in front of the fireplace. It's spectacular!

I ordered flowers for a friend's Sunday afternoon retirement party. Caroline created a beautiful…read morearrangement and the recipient was so delighted that she took the flowers to church and put them on the altar for everyone to enjoy before the party. What a treat for her, for me, and for everyone!

Caroline was wonderful to work with for our wedding! From our first meeting with her she was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful. (Neither of us know much about flowers or event decor and she was helpful in making recommendations based on our vision and venue). She was easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and very straightforward (and reasonable) with her pricing - we didn't have any surprise add on costs! On our wedding day she was punctual and did a great job setting everything up at the venue herself. We had bud vases on the tables, a few arrangements throughout the ceremony and reception space, and she supplemented the arch at the vineyard with extra greenery and flowers (picture below!). My bouquet was beautiful and just what I envisioned after showing her inspiration pictures as well as our color scheme. I was very impressed with her attention to detail and quality of work. We were able to get everything we envisioned for our wedding florals without spending an arm and a leg! Thank you Caroline!

They made and delivered a beautiful arrangement, with fair pricing. They sent a picture of the…read morefinal product. There weren't a bunch of fillers in the arrangement. I will use them for all my local needs!

Kerry was incredible helping me sent flowers to my dear friend whose mother had recently died…read more Ordering from another city (Philadelphia) is always tricky, but she made it so easy and definitely over-delivered with a beautiful arrangement. It arrived on time without any issues and was even filled with several unusual flowers --both fresh and dried -- from her personal garden. Grateful for Kerry's help! I will always use Every Bloomin' Thing when sending flowers in the greater Iowa City area.

After hearing about a 20% off Alessi sale at Design Ranch, I decided to check it out. The shop…read morereally is off the main drag so it requires a special trip. The shop is small but filled with all sorts of fun furniture and household items. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and offered to help out with anything I needed. One of the staff informed me that any Alessi item could be ordered through the shop and purchased at the sale discount. Not a bad deal! If only I had more money to spend!

Unique gift store. Lots of high-end items. Excellent service.read more

Mike Martinson came to start an estimate for a patio on June 12. Here on July 16, we have yet to…read moresee an estimate. Very obvious these people do not care about our project so we won't be contacting them again for anything.

I went to Forever Green to pickup some herb plants for an event and discovered the amazingly…read morebeautiful gardening store that was Forever Green. They have these cute giant gnomes for sale that bobble and are awesome. It was a well-decorated store and I loved all of their plants and plant accessories for sale.

I love the garden center! Everyone is welcoming, the selections are great throughout the seasons,…read moreand the plants are the happiest I've ever seen. I come every couple weeks and always find something new.

We are extremely dissatisfied with our experience with Culver's Landscaping…read more Communication has been very poor throughout the process. We have had to initiate every phone call ourselves just to get updates on our project. When we signed on, we were told our project would be one of the first completed this summer, yet we have received virtually no proactive communication regarding scheduling or progress. After the heavy rains last week, we assumed our project would begin today, but no one showed up and no one contacted us. Once again, we are left having to reach out ourselves to find out what is happening. To make matters more frustrating, we were recently informed that our original project manager no longer works for the company. Now we are being told that the new project manager would like to schedule yet another walk-through, despite previous meetings and discussions. At this point, we are beyond frustrated and disappointed. The lack of communication, follow-through, and project management has made what should have been an exciting landscaping project a very negative experience.

Best stones, crystals, jewelry and customer service! Great spiritual workshops! Been going there…read morefor years!

Today I had the honor of finally visiting Prismsscape and wonder why I hadn't done so earlier. I…read moremet Gina in January when she presented a workshop on the healing properties of crystals and was so impressed with her. She is knowledgable about so many aspects of the spiritual and healing arts. Her enthusiasm and sincerity is magnetic. The selection of marvelous stones, fossils and crystals in her shop is wonderful. Her willingness to share and help the client grow is even more appealing. I have learned so much from her in our two brief meetings. I look forward to a continued relationship and the opportunity to learn more.

Did cost effective work Fixed a broken necklace link…read moreRepair was complete within 2 days

I had the best experience with Hands Jewelers this past week…read more A friend gifted me a vintage watch and it needed a new battery. Also, the piece's second hand had detached and was skating freely across the watch face. The associate who greeted me was very enthusiastic about seeing a Tony the Tiger watch and quickly presented me with service options. Sensing my concern about cost of fixing the second hand, she offered an alternative. She also told me the item would be ready by the end of the week but I was called for pick-up well before that timeline. Now, for just over $10, I have the watch up and spinning. Raise your hands for Hands!