My family and I had a lovely time at Barn Happy! As out-of-towners, it was awesome to visit a local…read morespot in Cedar Falls. We were staying at an Airbnb right up the street, so it was super convenient to stop in. We were greeted at the door by the friendliest girl who told us all about the space. She shared that it used to be an old dairy barn and they had a shop & restaurant in the main barn space, an Iowa local shop out back, and an antique treasure shop upstairs. She did mention that if we wanted to dine or sit for coffee, we needed to let her know ahead of time so they could reserve a table space, so keep that in mind if you're planning to stop to eat! We stayed in the main barn area and browsed the local shop finds. They had everything from Iowa-made wine, knife sets, honey, clothing, crafts, artwork, jewelry, and Iowa-themed goodies. If you are shopping for unique local gifts, this is the spot to visit! The shop workers were SO friendly and sweet!! They also made me a delicious caramel latte to go on my way out. I would love to go back when I return to Iowa!

This was a great place for a quick lunch. Friendly and helpful staff, cute gift shop and yummy…read moredesserts!

Smart little bookstore. Good selection of books for all ages, with option to sip some wine while…read morebrowsing or reading. They have an active book club too.

Just want to give a shout out to Otto's Oasis and all of their wonderfully creative staff for doing…read moresuch a stellar job of spreading joy in the world. A couple of years ago, in a quandry about what I could give my mother for her birthday, I approached Christopher and asked if it would be possible to have a monthly floral arrangement delivered to her. Not only was he supportive of my request, but every single month our expectations are surpassed by the beauty, creativity and longevity of the arrangements that arrive on her doorstep. Especially during this past year of incredible isolation, that monthly delivery has been such a bright spot for Mom, and amazingly they almost always last until it's nearly time for the next. With so many of us frequently struggling to think of gifts for our loved ones that won't just add to the clutter or lie dormant and unused, I highly recommend tapping into Otto's Oasis for a regularly-scheduled, beautifully created fresh spot of sunshine and reminder of your love!

I recently purchased an online order for my grandmother's birthday. They called me 30 minutes after…read moreI submitted my online order to 'ok' color substitutions due to a lack of stock. I can't express how much I appreciate this from florists! Also, the flowers will be sent over later this afternoon. Excellent customer service! I will only buy flowers from Otto's Oasis!

So many cute and unique gift ideas in this store. Anything you want from jewelry to kids gifts to…read morebaby gifts to windchimes to coffee to memorial gifts. The owner is a real gem!

From the owner: Products: Bovano Glass Enamel Sculptures, Children Toys and…read moreEducational Toys, Games and Books, Chive Products, College Memorabilia, Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty, Diffusers and Essential Oils, Dutch House Caramels, Flavoring Syrups, Garden and Fairy Garden Decor, Greeting Cards, Home Decor, Iowa love Products - Locally Made Products, Kay Berry Memorial Stones, Kitchen Goods, Milkhouse and 1803 Candles, Nativity Scenes, Ollie Bee Color Changing Story Mugs, Personal Care Products, Regular and Decaf Flavored Coffee and Tea, Roeda Brighten Your Life Metal Art Magnets, Sergio Lub Copper Bracelets, Silk and Ceramic Flowers, Stepping Stones, Sweatshirts, Sympathy, Seasonal and Graduation Gifts, Tavern Puzzles, T-Shirts, Vintage Farm Machinery Sculptures, Vintage, Hand Made and Fair Trade Jewelry, Wildwood Dip and Cheeseball Mixes, Willow Tree Angels and Figurines, Womens Clothing. Services: Garage Sale Price Bargains in Back Room, Gift Wrapping, Kay Berry Memorial Stones, Personalized Gifts, Westerwald Pottery. Brands: Bovano, Crazy Aarons, Melissa & Doug, Roeda Brighten Your Life, Sergio Lub, Willow Tree. Locations Facts: 2 Miles South of Exit 187 on Highway 20.

A nice place out in the country. It was mostly Christmas decor but I found some nice hand braided…read morecoasters.

From the owner: The Craft Barn is a renovated dairy barn located on our family farm, we purposely kept the barn's…read moreoriginal interior intact while converting the barn into a spacious retail establishment. We specialize in country gifts & home decor, but because many of our items are locally made and consigned you never know what treasures you will find! Visitors tell us our store is like visiting their favorite craft show; our friendly farm animals love children and often are willing to pose for photos, so bring your camera!

The Markett is a fun shopping area in Edgewood. It includes a nice room of boutique style clothing…read more- I could have been in there for a good hour. I also enjoyed the kitchen area - lots of fun kitchen tools and unique items that would be perfect for gifts. The decor options are endless here as well. The Markett also serves as a showroom for the Cabinet business and you can see styled kitchen settings, or entertainment center, and get some great ideas for your own home. The Kendrick Home signs are available here. You can even peek through the window into the shop area where the signs are printed and the Shimlee photo prints are created. A fun place to spend some time and find some great pieces for your home or unique gifts.

This is a unique small town store with big town products. The decor items are unbelievable…read more Shimlee's are made here. You can get your favorite photo printed on wood as a Shimlee. There is also a cabinet shop and cabinet designers located here that do great work! It is a must see. Worth the drive.

I loved tangerine and am deeply sad that it is no longer open. If they ever open elsewhere I'd be…read morethrilled.

So many cute fun things! Excellent service with a smile! The variety of items is amazing!!read more