Creative colony is the kind of place that my grandparents would have loved. They would've bought…read moreout the whole store or been making things to sell there. There's a large variety crafty items at a wide range of prices. There's person working there was friendly. I specifically like the store for its "grandparent" vibe.

Enjoyed our stop in the middle of a world tour of the Amana Colonies!…read more This is a wonderful collection of 40 or more local artists whose work is sold within the store. Great items in abundance, something for everyone, and set in a spacious setting without feeling like you're jammed into a store. The highlight for me was meeting John and Wayne, a pair of artisans who were kind and were there displaying their own items. They had such great pride in their respective works, and were just good people to chat with!

This place was phenomal. We had a blast and found so many new materials. Everyone was welcoming and…read morethe place was huge. Everything was super well priced and the selection was amazing. We will definitely be back

The Cherry Building is beautifully renovated after the Flood of 2008. There are many art, eclectic,…read moreand charming businesses that are housed here. Illuminations is on the first floor. Immediately, you enter into their gift shop, where you can purchase gemstones, tarot cards, books, animal totems, jewelry, incense, and a whole wealth of other new age products. There are a couple of classrooms where classes are offered. Practitioners have their own room so your readings are private. Practitioners are friendly, personable, and helpful. My daughter, who is young and interested, had questions. They did an amazing job to make sure she understood and found a good fit.

Got the DIY bug? Salvage Barn is THE PLACE to go to get your creativity flowing. They truly have…read moreeverything. Looking for old metal ceiling tiles? What about a vintage sink? Errrr some wood floor planks from an old house? A cute door? Windows for your next decor project? Every. Thing. Possible. It made me wish I had an entire shop set up in my garage so I could buy all the cute things and figure out a way to use them later. The folks who work here are top notch, too. They greet you when you come in, ask if there's anything they can help you find, and check on you plenty to make sure you know they're there to help. Oh, also, bonus points for the punny signs throughout the store. Made my day!

If you love old woodwork, doors, windows, hardware...this is the proverbial candy store…read more While doing a remodel, we have been visiting several home improvement stores, Habitat Restores, etc. and The Salvage Barn is head and shoulders above so many. Their treasures are well-organized, the staff is knowledgeable and the prices are fair. It is also fun to see the creations they have made while reusing old architectural items. I wanted to buy everything!!!!!

I went there as part of a tour and was very impressed with the quality of their merchandise. I only…read morebought a few Jams but they are delicious. Now that I am back home I noticed that I can order the coffee mug I was eyeing with free shipping. They also sell their products on Etsy.

Off the beaten path and worth it! Beautiful store with creative wood pieces and pottery. Very…read morenice. I left with a cutting board and creatively made salad tong. It's a must go when in the area.

If you like metal yard art, this is the place for you. I've seen a lot of this kind of stuff for…read moresale in other cities as I believe a lot of it is mass produced, but I still love it. There may be local things tucked in here and there but most of it is not local. Regardless, I got the perfect present for my mom for Mother's Day. And I found the perfect set of 5' tall leaves to make a trellis for some of my plants. Overall, this was my favorite store on the whole strip. They do mostly metal yard art, and they do it well with a large house full of options.

If you haven't been to the Amana Colonies, it is so worth the trip, especially in these hectic,…read morecompromising times. You'll slow your body clock down a bit, and enjoy a unique shopping or dining experience, regardless of which of the seven scenic villages you visit. This one is in the heart of the Amana village. I'm reviewing Margie Jane's because of the positive customer service that we received. Friendly, kind, and full of knowledge about their products. Loved their metal art and cool sport-related items that are truly one-of-a-kind. Roomy, well-lit, and full of fun options. Grateful for the superb level of customer service that we received, and I will follow-up with them on some fun items as a result.

There is a certified gemologist on the floor, they test gold and silver and offer a fair price. I…read morefound the staff to be personable and accommodating. The atmosphere is clean and bright and pleasant.

I'd put six stars if I could! I'm a frequent flyer here and the staff are respectful, patient and…read moreprofessional. When you walk in the store is set up by merchandise areas of their own. It's floor plan is well placed, and the doors and floors are clean. Their merchandise is the best you can get for the prices they display. I paid out on a bracelet of mine I pawn that suprised me as well. This is not your ordinary pawn, check into cash store. It's more, they have an awesome layaway plan for broke individuals like me, 10% down, I think, then a very comfortable payment plan each month. It's now Christmas in July for $1 down and payments until December!!! That's not all, they installed a Wheel of Discounts that you can spin once every visit towards that days purchase! (Limited on certain items for the discount) You don't even have to pick the merchandise out prior to spinning. $150 discount limit per spin. I have purchased a 12 string guitar and brought it back the same day, and they let me trade for another that was less hard to play. I brought it back for another store credit and they didn't get irritated at me at all, cuz I can be irritating. The boss lady just smiled, treated me like family. I now have $240 store credit and kinda gonna let it ride for now. No, they don't pay you interest, on your store credit balance. They aren't made of money, but they do know how to run this very successful business.

Miriam made me the most beautiful engagement ring! She sourced the most perfect diamond and…read moresapphires and designed a setting for them, which I'm so excited to get to wear every day. She was kind and patient with us as we worked through all the different options. It was a collaborative process to get exactly what we wanted. The end result is so perfect!

One day while down at the Iowa River Landing (lots of cool stuff down there if you haven't checked…read moreit out recently) I randomly decided to stop in to Diamond Leaf Jewelers and get my wedding ring cleaned. Before cleaning it Miriam checked it for loose stones and noticed that two were loose in their setting. It was a problem I had had before with the ring, but thought had been corrected by a previous jeweler. Miriam was very helpful in clearly explaining why the stones were loose and even showing me under magnification what the issue was. Though I am not from the area, I visit regularly for business, so I decided to have her do the adjustment to my ring to correct the problem. Just before the work was done she gave me another call with more detail and a few more ideas for my ring. Once we decided which route to go, the work was done within the time frame she had estimated for me (which was important since I wanted to time my ring being done with my next visit to the area). I was very pleased with the quality of work done. She made sure to let me know that she would check the ring in the future at no charge to make sure the stones remained set as intended. Throughout the entire process, from the time I first walked in the door until after I'd picked up my ring, the most impressive part of the experience was the effort and care Miriam gave to me as a customer. I felt she was very invested in making sure that I understood what my options were. She listened carefully and was understanding of what my priorities were, and she offered helpful suggestions based on the feedback I gave. My experience was a fairly simple jewelry repair, not terribly complex or expensive. If she put the amount of concern and attention to detail into something as small as my issue, I am completely confident that she would be a terrific resource for someone looking for custom jewelry or someone wanting work done on an heirloom piece.

Great selection & very knowledgeable staff! I have taken many projects in where I did not…read moreunderstand the pattern & they have always gotten me through it!

I've driven by here and never stopped because frankly from the street the place looks abandoned…read more And then Crazy Girl Yarn Shop closed, so I asked around and everyone said "try Knitting Shoppe." They do have a great selection of natural fiber yarns, leaning heavily toward traditional wools. Thankfully, I can navigate yarn stores without too many questions because the single person behind the register was busy chatting with a regular like it was Knitting Group night. If you're a new knitter or need lots of guidance, be patient.