Gary and Loren have scoured the Midwest (and probably farther) to bring a unique collection of…read moreantiques to Albia, Iowa. I have always been amazed at the pieces - especially the vintage clothing. Since my last visit, they have opened Antiques and More Consignments at the opposite end of the block in the Love building. The restoration of the building, inside and out, is amazing. I fell in love with a large stain glass piece in the font window - but 'lo - it won't fit into my suitcase.

My favorite gift shop in Southeast Iowa. Over the years the store has always been stocked with…read morequality products and arranged so artfully. The owner has a gifted touch for decorating. She carries a line of primitive candles that are poured into mason jars, wrapped with burlap, and smell amazing. I purchased a gift for my mom during this visit.

Love dropping in and looking around, always find something I can't live without! Great little shop.read more

Class act antique and collectibles market! Three floors of fun…read more We live in the Des Moines metro and needed to get out of the city. Newton is only a 40 min drive or so. Relics has something for everyone and we found pricing to be more than fair.

Sandie's is a strange combination of antique retail and doll museum, but I respect the fact that…read moreshe has been able to share her two passions with the town of Albia. And I still have my Raggedy Ann doll which was handmade for me many years ago. The store is very organized, clean, bright, and out front is adorably decorated. I love the way the teacups and saucers are displayed.

Went in just to look around and I accidentally dropped some vinyl records and I got told "you know…read morethose were some expensive records that you just dropped" and then the guy behind the register looked at me and said "well aren't you going to buy something?" He was extremely rude to me. Won't be coming here again.

Tremendous variety of interesting antiques. High quality and affordable.read more

Phil Taylor Antiques build us a custom sized Stickney Style antique Arts and Crafts End Table…read more it's is incredible....everyone who comes to our home asks 'where did you find that table'. We will be having them build us a custom Coffee Table - their work is simply excellent.

We have been customers of Phil's for over 10 years! Phil is a great guy, and he really goes out of…read morehis way to please the customer. He is passionate about the furniture he carries both antique and reproductions. The quality of the reproduction pieces he builds to order are stellar.

Carter's antiques has been on this same spot in Knoxville for nearly 50 years, and they have a huge…read morecollection of midwest antiques and collectibles. The store was closed for a few years but has recently re-opened with 9 rooms of antiques. Several of the rooms have themes ("garden room," "kid's room"). They are open Tuesday through Saturday.