Very good experience, helped me find what I was looking for…read moreHas handmade stuff, gift stuff, and some antiques! Seems like things are priced reasonably

An Occasional Shop open the first Thursday-Sunday of each month...The Shop changes monthly based on…read morethe theme...new colors, new furniture, new fun stuff! An eclectic mix of re-purposed and up-cycled furniture and home decor. 4 other Occasional shops in Waconia along with numerous daily shops...Worth the drive.

We stumbled on this adorable shop going the back way to 501 in Chaska. We stopped in to check it…read moreout and were delighted by the unique assortment of gift, household and personal items, and complimented them on their sensible pricing. They also have cool books at reasonable prices. I wanted everything. The associate in the shop promised seasonal change and additional artist-made goods. We love to shop in Chaska at 501, The Rak and Nancy's if she's open. Now we have Hayloft Studios too. Wrap it up with lunch at the Crooked Pint.

I love hayloft studios! It's a new shop that opened up, it's such a fun & quirky gift shop! The…read moreowner is so kind and will help you with anything you need. This is my new go-to for gifting & you can find the most interesting things here!

This store has a personal stylist to choose the right size and style to fit your body frame &…read morepersonality. I was lucky to have Amanda help me. She was totally honest on what looked good and maybe not so good. I came away happy with the choices that she helped pick out. #newulmmn#inspired

Went in for a baby shower gift. Not only did they help me find what I needed, but offered to put it…read moreall together in a lovely basket. Excellent customer service!

This is one the the cutest shops! Super unique things and inventory is always changing, bought a…read moresuper cute plaid blanket, the owner is super sweet!

My family recently completed a new home construction project with R Henry and The Design Element --…read morewe couldn't be more pleased with the results. I'm going to break the project down into a few areas for clarity. Getting started We had some ideas on the type of house we wanted. We provided Rich and his team with pictures of houses and floor plans we found online. The architects took what we provided and put all the concepts together into a design we loved! Education and guidance Going into this project I was concerned about the decisions I would have to make and the potential for cost increases. Everyone at R Henry and The Design Element kept our needs and finances in mind. They educated and guided us every step of the way. They helped us understand what products would be critical to our home and items that wouldn't make much difference when it came to resale value. They also helped us steer clear of products that could result in less than ideal quality. Architecture Every element of the home architecture was thought out, right down to placement of windows and the direction they opened. We wanted a lot of windows and an open floor plan. Jeff from R Henry helped us figure out the ideal floor plan and window placement so we were able to get what we wanted without breaking the bank. Kailee guided us to get an excellent kitchen layout that is spacious and convenient. Interior design We had several collaborative meetings with The Design Element and R Henry. One great thing about these two businesses is how closely they work together which provides continuity. Put simply, the interior of our home is amazing. We loved the products and finishes recommended by The Design Element. I want to give a special acknowledgement to our designer, Megan. She listened to our requests, sent us amazing options and guided us in what would look great. I feel like we had the freedom to get what we wanted and at the same time the guidance we needed to make sure everything worked together. We were so impressed with the home design itself that we extended our work with Megan to have her help us select furnishings and other decorations for our home. Everything is stylish and beautiful! Project management Overall the process was easy and I would do it again. There was a ton of moving parts and I couldn't imagine trying to manage the project all by myself. For this, I want to give a special acknowledgement to Aaron from R Henry. We actually started this project living across the US and he kept us in the know every step of the way with pictures and weekly, if not daily emails and calls. He sheltered us enough from the crazy pieces all needing to fit together and yet was transparent with us and explained all the details without them being overwhelming. He shared what was being done, why it was being done and how it was going to happen. Very clear and concise. Aaron always made time for those burning questions -- his patience and ability to keep things moving was key to the project. Quality and craftsmanship R Henry and The Design Element strive for quality. Our friends built a home at the same time we did with another builder. When I look at the products and finishes in their home, they do not compare. When my wife and I considered less than quality products, our builders and designers educated us on the pros and cons on those products. If our motivation for selecting a product was financial, they helped us find high-quality products at our price point. R Henry and The Design Element are proud of what they do and only want the best for their customers. I want to acknowledge the amazing woodwork done by Rob -- a master at what he does. We provided old barn wood from our family farm and he turned it into spectacular doors and accents throughout our home. His work on the shiplap is impeccable. We plan to continue Would we use R Henry and The Design Element again? Absolutely. The combination of quality, attention to detail, transparency and education, seal the deal. As a matter fact, we are already considering when we will have our next project with them.

My husband and I had the pleasure or working with Margot Weyhe of the Design Element for the design…read moreof the major remodel of our home along with R.Henry Construction. I loved every minute of the design process with Margot, from choosing colors, wallpaper, fabrics, flooring, furniture, lighting and all the other pretties. Margot always listened to our needs and made time to meet with us whenever we needed to. When we bought our house I had a vison of how I wanted it to look and in the end the style is what I wanted but the actual design is better than I had hoped for. Margot Weyhe and her team at The Design Element as well as R.Henry Construction are very professional and I can't say enough about how amazing our home looks. Their fabulous reputation is well deserved!

I found this second hand spot after hearing about the Westonka Vintage market! I love how unique it…read moreis and how there are so many different vintage finds here. Sometimes I hear vintage and assume everything will be pretty expensive - that's not the case here! There are plenty of higher ticket items, but many lower priced (but awesome) vintage trinkets. Some I saw were vintage kitchen items, books, home decor. As a fabric hobbyist, I loved looking through the vintage fabric. I got several yards of a vibrant fabric cut for only $3!! I was shocked and I can't wait to use it :) saving things from the landfill by shopping secondhand is a great feeling. Nell, the owner, is so friendly and she even asked what I was going to do with the fabric I bought. Such a great experience and I'll definitely visit again when I'm in the area.