I'm going to kind of double up on this review. Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd pretty much sit…read moreright on top of one another. They are "creeks" separated by a wall but they both have a very similar feel. So similar in fact that I asked my girlfriend... "Do you think these shops might have the same owner?" The atmosphere is low lit and cozy and the collection of merchandise is eclectic. Definitely not something that you run into every day... I'm not sure how to describe the merchandise. Pine Creek offers some seasonal and smaller home furnishing. More leaning to home good. And some items on Harvest Creek you don't necessarily think of when you think Iowa. Some border what you think of when you think wiccan or occult (not in a bad way though)... If I had to guess the owners have their own personal tastes and interests and they stock the shops to align with what they like and hope the market finds them. We really enjoyed looking through both of these little shops and they are ones I would encourage anyone coming through the Winterset area to stop and check out both Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd!

This is one of the most unique shops I've ever been in. It feels as if you are entering a mystical…read moreworld. It is absolutely beautiful inside. It is a treat to visit here.

What a special place. I went in yesterday to find a small cast iron to cook on a propane stove and,…read morewow! I found a great pan, a cool "house" for matches, bottle openers and a fork tong. Had to work today so wasn't able to go back but may try before I leave town tomorrow. A true gem. Oh! And least I not forget! The owner was so gracious and informative. I learned even more about owning cast iron. This place is ver special.

I have grandmas cast iron rabbit cake mold. I tried calling Vintage and got no answer and the phone…read moremailbox was too full to leave a message.. FB and google search said shop open so I drove to Winterset and shop was closed... looks well maintained and other merchants in area weren't sure if shop was open. but had a very nice lunch in Winterset

This shop has been a wonderful addition to the square in Winterset over the past years. Inside you…read morewill find a mix of boutique clothing and accessories, and unique home decor items. Several of the decor items are created by the shop owner as she repurposes vintage items to complete her creations. You'll be kept busy here exploring each display area to make sure the you see everything. The ladies who work here are the nicest, warmest, and welcoming ladies. I never feel pressure to buy and they always are available and willing to give advice on items, answer questions, or help give advice on a clothing item.

Nicole and her staff are fantastic! All are very warm and inviting. I love it when I can browse…read morewithout any pressure and get good honest suggestions when looking for specific clothing for myself or gifts for others.Nicole is an experienced buyer so she has stocked the store with a good selection of moderately priced options for a variety of ages and body types. This is the only shop I have purchased dresses from for several years now because I can find items here that are classic and reasonable. Check out the legging options. This store carries a brand that rivals much more expensive leggings that are great wearing .

Great service and great selection of antiques and vintage in Winterset Iowa. A must stop on any…read moreroad trip to the area!

From the owner: A ever-changing mix of modern vintage goods. Furniture, curated home goods, collectibles, vintage…read morefashion, and locally made candles.

We had no idea this shop existed basically in our backyard... Heck... I'm not even sure I'd ever…read moreheard of Prole. Lol The location is immaculately clean compared to other similar places. If you don't like to dig in the rusty and dusty this is a place you will enjoy. I know my gf did. It's laid out nice with furniture and a lot of shelves and cabinets for smalls. There's tons to look at...! We had a really nice visit with the current owner...and the previous one too. This spot will definitely be part of our regular rotation from here on out...!

They have plenty of goods and have a good variety of different antiques. If you come here you will…read moremost likely buy some cool items. I honestly think this could be the next best shop to buy from.

First of all store is huge! It goes way back and is 2 store fronts wide. It's filled with…read moreeverything from antiques to artwork and metalwork. Some of the items that are sold from a vendor you can get customized, like metal sports team sizes. The layout is like a bunch of little shops in one large store. Really unique. Another nice feature is they offer lay away. The Staff is so friendly and very knowledgeable if you are looking for something in particular!

Very nice Antique store with room after room of, "memories"! This would probably be a 3 1/2 star to…read more4 so I will round up, the staff was very very nice asking if we needed anything and small chatting but not bugging us. Lots of fun stuff here, baseball Starting Line Up's I had as a kid, fun furniture, little toy pianos, a whole section of Elvis stuff, records galore, nick nacks, toys, etc. I found a bunch of stuff I though was fun and interesting and the prices were pretty good, but I didn't end up leaving with anything today, but now that I have been here I will probably go back! I love room after room of Memories waiting to be someone else's memories! Take a Sunday afternoon and head to Valley Junction looking for treasures! Lots of good Antique shopping in the Junction.

West End Architectural Salvage was one of the most unique stops we made in Des Moines. Even if…read moreyou're not shopping for home décor, it's worth walking through just to see everything inside! The building is filled with architectural salvage, vintage furniture, antiques, reclaimed materials, artwork, and one-of-a-kind finds you won't see anywhere else. Grab a coffee or a drink at their bar before you walk around! Every room has something different, so it's easy to spend more time browsing than you planned. Whether you're decorating your home, hunting for vintage treasures, or just looking for something unique to do indoors, I'd definitely recommend adding West End Architectural Salvage to your Des Moines itinerary!

This is an incredibly unique place and is well worth the stop. We were traveling from out of town…read moreand decided to pop in, and were so impressed. Floors and floors or quality antiques and interesting finds. Everything was thoughtfully placed and well kept - I didn't even see any dust on them. Employees were super sweet and they will ship the items for you! Coffee is good too, and there's ample space to sit and relax.

If you have dust allergies or OCD as far as organization this will not be your spot. Not exactly…read morean upscale thrift store, but I always seem to walk out with something. I believe the owners buy estates and clear out the household items and furniture. The prices are fair and you can haggle with them. It's not uncommon to walk in and have the staff tell you everything is 50% off due to needing to make room for incoming merchandise. Everything spanning tools, kitchenware, small appliances, knick knacks, collectibles, antiques, to furniture (end tables, chairs, etc)... If you don't mind the dust and digging a little this will probably become a regular stop for you because of the constantly changing inventory.

From the owner: We try our best to be very affordable no matter what the economy is looking like and we try our…read morebest to negotiate the price on any item we have in our store. Also if you start a pile we generally knock off some of the price at check out. We take cash card and touch less pay as forms of payment.

Every now and then you comes across a place on Yelp that makes you step back a little... I've been…read morehere a TON of times! How have I not reviewed this place before now...?! The Picker Knows is one of those places... Probably the premier, and my favorite, antique "mall" in the Des Moines metro! Rows and rows of vendor booth and cases. I'd hate to total the money up that I've spent here... And buying is great, but a lot of times I just have fun window shopping. Looking at the many different things here that I can't afford or have no business spending money on... Lol Very large display items, furniture, antiques, retro and vintage, some modern, a few clothes, comics, vinyls, Hot Wheels, some dusty and rusty things, handcrafted items, and tons of smalls! Prices are vendor driven. So some are high, some are at market, and there are great deals to be found here too. As a veteran I appreciate the veteran's only parking spot near the front door. At only 55 I pass it up a lot because there are veterans in A LOT worse shape than I am. But I have used it a couple of times. It's so easy to spend hours here! Vendors leave and new vendors fill their slots. And with the merchandise being vendor provided...the selection is ever changing! The staff is fantastic and always available for questions or to open a case! The bathrooms aren't terrible for this environment. They aren't perfect...pretty plain Jane...but they don't send you running for the hills. Lol The Picker Knows is a must stop in the Des Moines metro if you are into antiquing or thrifting!

Love all the stuff I got great quality and amazing products…read more .