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    Porch Light

    4.7 (17 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Brittany S.

    What a cute shop tucked away in downtown's East Village! I had to snag a wedding shower presence that was packed full of charm for one very special lady and after seeing this shop's adorable window displays multiple times, I finally made the stop. Think vintage maps, aprons and tablecloths that could have been passed down from your grandmother (I mean this in a good way), clever stationary, unique jewelry made by businesses that give off an "Etsy-vibe", retro kitchenware and more. My shop local/I'm-so-jazzed-about-this-business enthusiasm fell a bit flat with the girl working behind the counter but that didn't stop me from having a hay day. My long time desire to purchase colored candle sticks finally happened at Porch Light thanks to their mass selection of pretty and earthy colors. I highly recommend stopping in to this little slice of domestic and Pinterest-y heaven in the heart of DSM.

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful store! Great place to browse plants, pots, lotions, soaps, jewelry, stickers and artwork. Definitely recommend visiting!!

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    9 years ago

    I love this shop. I make a point to come here every time I'm in Des Moines, especially when looking for a unique gift for a friend.

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    “My mother and I spent a m-d day together in East Village and were completely seduced by this charming, professionally styled vintage shop.”

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    Amazing people and items! went there with my dad and sister to go look at antiques, found a…read morebeautiful spring bunny rabbit porcelain set, but it was being sold for $40 (amazing prices!) with about 5 pieces, I didn't have $40 but I really wanted one of the mugs, the nice lady behind the counter told me she cannot sell me just one because people pick and choose and leave her stuck, but, as I was leaving, she asked me which one I even wanted, and she told me; "meh, you seem like a good kid, $10." and it made me feel more valued than any other point that day, that is my favorite thing I got on that trip for no other reason than the sheer sentimental value it holds, amazing place, amazing prices, amazing people.

    We found this cute little shop to look for Farm like stuff for our new house build. As we walked…read morein and started to browse, I could hear a customer asking the owner about a piece, and if she knew of other shops that might have the same type of table. The owner and very short with this lady, but gave her some info. When the customer left, the owner started to talk bad about this customer to one of her friends and laughing about her question. Its really too bad, as I have a lot of items I need for my ew home, and she had a good prices. I refuse to help a business owner who does not value the people who keep them in business and happy. My hope if she will read this review and reflect on what she should change to be more successful. Again, and very cute shop with good prices, but a very rude owner. You know know who is in your shop listening or is willing to review you. Thanks for reading my ramblings. - Sepi

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