I'm here at least once a month to shop home decor, jewelry, and sometimes clothes! I wish they…read morecarried more plus size options, but have noticed in the last year or so that there are more plus size options available in store!! The owner and staff are incredibly kind and have given me home decor tips multiple times! They are also so talented, I need them to come decorate my house! Everything I've purchased has lasted, is great quality, and trendy.

Cute local store inside of a house!…read more I've been in here several times, during different times of the year, and it never disappoints! Some things are vintage and one-of-a-kind, and somethings are boutique finds with multiples in store. The clothes and jewelry are my favorite. Everything is on trend and really cute, while also being good quality. Somewhat pricey, but you get what you pay for, plus it's a local store! The holiday/seasonal decorations are always great and a variety of knick knacks to get you in the spirit. Perfect place to find a gift for someone... or let's be real...yourself.

I was looking for something to do, and I found this potter painting shop! It was a relaxing way to…read moreget out my creative energy! When I walked in, they showed me where to get the pottery, how to use the glaze paint, and an instruction card with how to paint it! I chose a mug, and painted potted plants all along the bottom. I may not be a great or even good artist, but it was nice to try something new! You pay for the time and the piece, so prices will vary and they are labeled under the pottery pieces. I painted a regular mug, and for spending an hour and half, I only paid less than $30. Highly recommend!

I had a rough idea of a project to make for my granddaughter and the staff was thoughtful in…read morelistening to my questions and very helpful in creating my design. Big kudos to Matthew for taking an interest in bringing my vision to life.

Featuring mostly Iowa-made products for your home, office, kitchen, bathroom, pantry, or a gift,…read morethis store, located where the historic Oak Park and Highland Park neighborhoods meet on Des Moines' north side, gets it right! There is such a good vibe within, as owner Mallory is a friendly, kind person who has a lot of unique, hand-made, terrific items. She's a Story City native and a UNI grad, and she fully supports and recommends some nearby shops. I especially loved her greeting cards, candles, charcuterie boards, and cookbooks. The shop is in its fifth year and is thriving. I appreciated the fair pricing and overall quality of the products. We will add Des Moines Mercantile to our stops on future visits to Des Moines.

What a cute store! We just happened to be in the neighborhood and thought we would check it it…read more They had a variety of cool cool books to cooking utensils to cookware. They had pillows made from recycled vintage wool blankets. The cast iron cookware is amazing. There were even candles and some baby clothes and books. They had small bags of coffee from Guatemala and a few other places.

Cute little jewelry store in the East Village…read more Staff are very friendly and greet you when you walk in even on a busy small business Saturday event. That is very impressive. They are not on top of you but available for questions. The store is filled with fashion jewelry for all. It is not packed with items but tastefully displayed so you can truly see the items. This is very much appreciated. There is an amazing couch to lounge on as well if you need to rest for a bit or deliberate how many pieces you need to purchase. If you are looking for that piece to enhance your outfit give them a try.

Such an adorable shop, bought a cute bracelet from here, the lady was super friendly, however I…read morewent online and found the artist who made it and realized I overpaid about $70 more dollars than what he sells it for, but overall it's a cute place with pretty jewelry.

This is one of the most adorable shops in all of Ankeny! It's become my go to for cute and special…read morehome finds! I always find the most adorable gifts, home decor, clothing and more! It's also the place I recommend it others looking to shop local. They have a great spot located in the District of Ankeny- the staff is always friendly and the owners are equally nice. I love a shop with a mission and heart behind it- and CLM is all of those things! If you're in the Ankeny area this is a must stop. Be sure to check their hours as they don't open till later in the week. You can find a little bit of everything here, they even have a few furniture prices for sale- we bought a beautiful refinished dresser from here.

These guys are awesome! I just moved to a new office and looked all over town trying to find the…read moreright furniture. Very few places have office furniture in Des Moines, NONE have the selection of JG's. They have both new and used and I purchased a little bit of both. They have fake plants, real plants, art, desks, shelving, chairs and they even had some really cool lockers. Jake stayed after close helping us get measurements (even though he knew we were not buying anything that night) and then went out of his way to make sure I had a quote that night so I could decide on what I wanted. He was very accommodating and even put up with my back and forth on a couple items. He made sure it was delivered quickly so my office was up and running and then met me Saturday (they're closed Saturdays) when I decided I wanted an office chair. I can't say enough good things about this company. Iowa owned and operated (as in the family actually works there)! They even gave my daughter an arrow head before we left which absolutely made her day. Support local, support good people, and get yourself a heck of a deal!

Great place to find inexpensive office furniture and supplies! They have a huge selection and were…read morehelpful and accommodating throughout the entire experience. I'll definitely be back and recommend JG's to anyone looking for some office accommodations! They have all shapes and sizes of desks, tables, chairs, couches, filing cabinets, even standing desk options! I opted out of the delivery service they so kindly offer, and they still loaded up my L-shape desk and helped me strap it down at no extra charge! Thanks guys!

I love exquisite knits especially those of the Canadian Designer - " Joseph Ribkoff" due the…read moretimeless style. The Twist on 100th Street -- a female owned small boutique-- has a plethora of styles that will meet the interest of that very active female that will give you that modern feel. The professional staff offers genuine advice on various apparel that are intriguingly stylish. If you are interested in high fashion that is timeless -- stop in -- and browse at the "Twist" -- the modern designs will give you that chic appeal that is not trendy, but reasonable value worthy of high quality.

Seven of us went to Twist on the recommendation of our friend, 8 total! The store was well stocked,…read moreclothing and accessories laid out very nicely. The owner was working and her sister, both fabulous, kind and fun. I purchased a purse that needed some repair after 2 months of use. I called Twist, and right away the maker of the bag was contacted and sent me what I needed to fix it. So very happy and pleased with the great clothing line choices Twist carries. I live out of state yet will definitely go back when I am in the area

What a fun little shop! The owner was very friendly and celebrating her 1 year business…read moreanniversary. This location is the store front for funky little gifts to celebrate various occasions. I picked up the perfect card to have on hand in the event a friend has a pet pass away. Be sure to look at their website for curated gift boxes.