Beatiful paper and gifts. Feels like a portal to another time and place. Where beauty and…read moreconnection are the center of life. And writing is magic.

This place is awesome. There's so many different cards and other stationary goods in there. The…read moreprices are a little high, but they're definitely worth it to get the chance to have so many options in such a convenient area, while also supporting phone businesses. The service is always nice and amazing and I have never had an issue.

As a beader, this store is a dream come true. Every item I need from the wires, beads, threads,…read moreneedles, etc. are all in one place. They even carry ultra-suede for my beaded embroidery. The completed projects on display are pure eye candy for me. They also sell some gorgeous completed items for the non-artistic. The only slightly downside to this location is the parking, but it is worth walking a few blocks to visit.

I don't make jewelry. I wear it, though. I haven't ever purchased beads, or even really taken the…read moretime to think about the different types of beads before. But one day, I decided-- 'What the hell. I'm gonna go see what Beadology Iowa is all about.' And I'm glad I did. This store definitely deserves some Yelp love. First off, the storefront and sign are eye catching. And while Beadology Iowa changed names like a decade ago, this go-to bead store has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years. I walked in and was greeted with a smile. (That's always the best, isn't it?) As a non-jewelry maker I was amazed to see the different materials the beads were made of? Like; stone, pearl, metal, organic, glass, chrystal and one-of-a-kind flamework beads. WOWZA. Beads. Beads. Beads. Everywhere! Organized chaos of every color and from all over the world. There was eclectic jewelry for sale throughout the store-- which was made in house? I believe. Plus, an assortment of tools for jewelry making and other supplies. The staff appeared to be super knowledgeable, but I mean-- it's not like I'd have known :) The thing that really impressed me was just how passionate everyone I chatted with seemed. They were definite artists pumped to educate me on their craft. Classes are offered-- which I definitely need to hit up sometime. Wirework, stringing, knotting, flame-work, glass work, etc... Beginners and professionals are welcome! (Just be warned parking COULD be a concern at this location!) Overall, this rainbow store had a non judgey, creative vibe. And even thought I knew nothing, I felt ok coming in just to peruse while an obvious avid customer shopped along side me. I'll definitely come back for some custom accessories, perhaps a repair -- or a class!

This place was phenomal. We had a blast and found so many new materials. Everyone was welcoming and…read morethe place was huge. Everything was super well priced and the selection was amazing. We will definitely be back

My friend just moved into state and I came down to visit and we were looking for a crystals shop…read moreand this was everything I was looking for and more. The staff were so kind and gracious and the woman behind the counter let the two of us talk her ear off for close to an hour while we shopped around the store. Their displays are beautiful and I adore their selection of tarot cards and other books. I will eventually look into their other services as well, but I highly recommend doing by to check them out even just for their collection of cards and crystals! I will absolutely be back.

If you love pens, notebooks, and finding cute gifts, Scribe is for you. If I could buy one of each…read moreitem, I would have.

This is the cutest little stationery store! They have so many cute and fun products in such a small…read morespace. This shop is truly the stationery lover's dream. I had to walk around the store several times to make sure I didn't miss anything. They had high quality journals, planners, note pads and letter writing sets from such great companies like Hobonichi, Midori and Leuchtturm. They also had a nice selection of pens including Kaweco and Lamy fountain pens--two of my favorite brands. Oh, and they had the funniest selection of greeting cards. This is what dreams are made of. Can you tell I'm a little in love with this place? My only complaint is that I wish they were located closer to where I live so I could visit them more often. I can't wait to stop in again to see what treasures they have to offer.

We stumbled across Vintage Heaven after seeing a few of his Facebook posts in local Cedar Rapids…read moregroups, and I would highly recommend anyone who is into ANYTHING to stop by this place. David, one of the two owners, is a fantastic guy. He is very knowledgeable, super helpful and the reason we have visited again and again. We have also seen him outside the store, and he has remembered our faces and handed us items we knew that we would love. David is truly a great guy. The place has everything you can think of; buttons, vintage legos, toys, NFL items, sports card, CDS, tapes, DVDs, clothes, cups, hats, banners. This store truly has something for everyone for a reasonable price.

Lots of stuff to look at in there, service was amazing he was really nice and everything was…read moreamazingly priced!

Greeting cards galore and great selection of gifts. Best place to save money when shopping,read more

Recently changed the name to 143 Expressions…read more They have a solid variety of cards, all at half price. And these are not cheap quality cards, they are good materials. Also stock a nice variety of gifts, and knick knacks. Plenty of parking close to the store, and the women who work there are very cordial.

This is the first place I visit when I am in need of a book. Over the years, I have purchased books…read moreof many different genres from this independently-owned bookstore, novels ranging from popular fiction, historic fiction, mystery, fantasy, classics, romance, young adult, parenting books and children books. They sometime carry newer books, but the majority of their selection is used books. Therefore, their selection is largely dependent on what people bring in to sell. However, when they have the book I am look for or have been wanting to read it feels like I won the lottery. They can also order a copy of most books they don't have in stock. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I usually talk with the owner for 10 minutes every time I pop in, either about books he recommends or what I have recently read. I am particular fond of their two sweet dogs that are usually "working". I find the prices reasonable compared to other used bookstores. I also enjoy selling back my more popular books to them so I can get in-store credit for my next read and someone else can enjoy the book. I recommend checking out this bookstore.

Great inventory and very helpful staff. I wish this store was in my town!…read more They had a little bit of everything, but a lot of classic sci-fi and mysteries.

Amazing store to find amazing things. They have a little of everything vintage. Great people and…read moreeasy to work with. Definitely recommend paying attention to their display case as well. Always something great!!

Absolutely love the vibe of this shop. All of the pieces of furniture and clothing they have in…read morethis shop are unique. The owners are lovely people and so incredibly nice. The pricing is reasonable for the vintage clothing items they sell, as well as on some of the furniture items they sell. I bought 2 amazing velvet dresses and i am very happy with my purchase! I would say to definitely check this shop out as soon as you possibly can!