We stumbled upon the little shop purely by way of serendipity. A couple of our Christmas gifts…read moredidn't make it into our luggage for our annual trip to rural Iowa and we found ourselves looking for replacements on short notice. If we'd only known, we would have done all our shopping at this lovely little shop in the first place. This charming spot is full of unique, clearly locally handmade items. We got some adorable handmade children's neck ties and decorative hair clips at unreasonably low prices. The lovely proprietor was so friendly, and her cute elementary-school-aged daughter was there helping. Looks like they also operate as a florist and do tuxedo rentals. I very much hope this lovely business is successful, because this is the kind of place the world needs more of.

I love that small town Marengo has this hidden little gem of a boutique. There is everything from…read moreflowers , trendy clothing, kid items, candles, seasonal decor, and now a full coffee shop! The coffee is excellent and the service is even better!

Finding someone who truly cares about their products and the customer's needs is almost exclusively…read morea small business experience. Beno himself takes small business shopping to a whole new level. I have never known someone who cares as deeply as he does about the whole customer experience. As you approach the open door you know that you are in for something special as seasonal plants and decorations spill out onto the sidewalk. You may be greeted by the neighborhood's favorite pair of dogs who enjoy the attention that is lavished upon them. When entering his shop it is a visual feast. Treasures to be gifted, plants to bring home, flowers for life's celebrations are everywhere...

I'll never stop raving about Beno's. Over the years this place has just gotten better and better…read moreand he has remained so warm and inviting. The best place to pick up a little gift, some flowers or even just a smile. Go check it out so you can see for yourself. Much better value than buying store bought arrangements, and so much more beautiful!

I was pleasantly surprised on the quality of the flowers and how long they last from the Fleurist…read more I've been in the store a couple of times to select flowers for different occasions and every time Michelle was very helpful and understanding of what I was needing, and the arraignments turned out exactly as I was hoping. I'm out of state and getting ready to place yet another order for Christmas arraignments. Thanks for making gifting easy Michelle!

I had anniversary flowers delivered to Dike. They were so beautiful; the colors and variety were…read moreamazing. The arrangement was everything I wished for to honor a very special on their 50th. I would recommend this florist to anyone.

I can't say enough great things about this family owned establishment! I was in need of flowers for…read morea funeral in 2 days and Fresh was able to make a beautiful arrangement! I was calling out of state and the owner Scott helped me figure out the best option and best price option. He was very thorough and did am EXCELLENT job! The flowers were delivered on time and I can't say enough how beautiful they were! Best Flowers around! I highly recommend this floral shop for ALL flower needs!

Thistles is such an incredible florist! I first heard of their store when I received a gorgeous…read moresucculent arrangement as a birthday gift (picture attached). Fast forward 4 1/2 months later and they are as green and as lush as ever! I recently stopped in to order a fall floral arrangement as a gift for a coworker. I believed I worked with Megan, their wedding coordinator, on customizing colors, flowers, and the vase! She was so helpful and knew exactly how to cater the arrangement to my vision. The store is adorable and they are currently in the process of expanding. I cannot wait to see it when it is finished! A great florist, with even better customer service and attention to detail!

Regardless if I'm the recipient or the sender, Thistles has always had incredible quality! Their…read morecreative arrangements are unbelievable! But most importantly, they are always happy to help with any budget.

I ordered over the phone and explained the arrangement idea I had in my head. The florist (I wish I…read moregot her name) was so extremely helpful (and patient) as I was ordering from Hawaii. She brought my idea to life and created two beautiful pieces for two amazing women. Thank you for your time and patience!

I ordered a funeral floral arrangement from out of town. The associate on the phone was very…read morepatient explaining options. The seasonal arrangement was beautiful. They even texted a picture of the completed arrangement before delivering. Very attentive and detailed. Would definitely do business with them again.

They made and delivered a beautiful arrangement, with fair pricing. They sent a picture of the…read morefinal product. There weren't a bunch of fillers in the arrangement. I will use them for all my local needs!

Kerry was incredible helping me sent flowers to my dear friend whose mother had recently died…read more Ordering from another city (Philadelphia) is always tricky, but she made it so easy and definitely over-delivered with a beautiful arrangement. It arrived on time without any issues and was even filled with several unusual flowers --both fresh and dried -- from her personal garden. Grateful for Kerry's help! I will always use Every Bloomin' Thing when sending flowers in the greater Iowa City area.

My daughter and son-in-law's wedding was recently held in Iowa City, IA at the Iowa Memorial Union…read more All moms and stepmom were out of town, and we were the wedding planners! At the time, the wedding was about three months away. I read through all the Yelp reviews of floral designers and florists in Iowa City. The first florist I contacted notified me that they were booked that day, but recommended Flowers by Jacqueline. I called and spoke to the owner, Jackie, for quite a while. She asked me questions about my daughter's style, and preferred colors, flowers, etc. When I told her my daughter's style was more in the Bohemian vein, she laughed and said that gave her some great ideas. One of the things she first mentioned, was using thistle. My daughter loved the idea. After we gave Jackie our colors (pale pinks and blues and ivory), she felt she had enough to go on. We let her do her design work and kept her apprised, with photos, of what was being used on the tables. The week before the wedding, it was decided that an arbor would be used. Without flinching or hesitation, Jackie jumped on board and said she would take care of it with greenery and some flowers. Without anything on it, it looked like the gallows. However, after Jackie and her crew were finished, it was beautiful! it was so much prettier than any of the ones that I saw online. I was so happy and so was my daughter and my planning cohorts. Jackie was easy to work with and kept me in the loop at every turn. The bouquets, table centerpieces, guestbook/gift table arrangements were exactly what we wanted; everything was perfect! As a harried mother of the bride, I did not take any photos of the flowers, the arbor, the bouquets, boutonnières, nothing! I will post photos once I receive some from other folks. My daugher-in-law sent me the one below.

Nice bouquet ordered by our daughter weeks ago for my husband's and my anniversary. By 6:00 pm it…read morehad not yet been delivered. Finally received it after she emailed them...at 6:40 pm. Wouldn't recommend this service unless you don't care when you receive it.