I'm obsessed with this store and already want to go back even though I was just there yesterday…read more The postcard selection alone will knock your socks off! So, so many great options and all affordable prices so I actually spent some money! Don't miss it.

It's cute! It's kitsch! It's cottage core and homemade. Definitely a spot for someone looking to…read moremake their space cozy and cute. Local business that sells local goods. Nothing will be cheap, but you'll look and feel nice and have supported a small business. I'm partial to the homemade soaps and plant vibes.

This little shop is FULL of wonderful treasures! Books, boutique clothing, gifts, Merle Norman…read morecosmetics, baby/children items, bags, specialty foods/drinks, jewelry...a wonderful spot to check out! The gals are so friendly and the service is personal - local business friendly. :). I'd say this shop is priced more affordably than most boutique type stores. Especially when you sign up for their flyer and get regular coupons in the mail. Everyone in Altoona should know about this shop!

Hidden Treasures is one of my favorite places to shop. I always find the most unique gifts, first…read morecommunion, birthdays, graduations, holidays, retirement, a loss. I always walk the store, then walk it again. The second time I spot so many hidden treasures I missed the first time. Twilas gifts seem to be the perfect item to express what I feel in my heart. Even better is the sincerity, the interest in my search for a memorable gift. No matter who is on duty, the dedication is always top notch. I am never disappointed in the service or quality of the treasure I take home. Sometimes I even pick something for me.

I love the aesthetic of this place. So cool and great items. I was bummed at the prices though…read more Vintage Key overalls were almost $200. Great stuff but too $$ for me.

A very chill, relaxing vibe with great customer service! Person working was so friendly & helpful…read more I'm not local but will definitely stop by if I'm ever in the area again!

I'm so glad we stopped by to visit this fantastic business in the East Village!…read more There is an excellent selection of greeting cards, writing tools, notebooks, potential gifts, and stationery with good pricing in a terrific setting. The store feels good. We met Karen, a warm staffer with excellent customer service who knew the store well. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Favorite Stationary Studio!! For so many reasons it's not…read morefunny!! I get so many compliments on the nature of the cards I buy there, that my family and friends say they love!!

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.

Purple Poppy is perfect place to find cute outfit that you won't be able to find anywhere else…read more Great selection of clothing, accessories and shoes! I plan to pick up several Christmas gifts here this year! Love it!

What a cute boutique clothing store!!! The staff is super friendly. Lots of close parking. Many…read morecute tops to choose from. They currently have their summer merchandise on sale as the fall items are coming in. There is good selection of IOWA/ISU/UNI items. They are also starting to carry plus size items as well. To match the cute outfits they have a large selection of fun jewelry to match.

Unique shop located in West Des Moines. Lots of fun home decor options for different seasons!…read more They offer a punch card and you receive certain punches for the dollar amount that you spend in the store. Once you reach so many, you get a cash discount off your purchase! As soon as I walked in the store I was greeted with a warm smile and welcome. They mentioned the daily sale and asked if I had something particular in mind I was looking for. Luckily, they had a few gems to add to my wedding decor collection!

I had a friend tell me I should stop by the store because it had some really adorable things for…read moreyour home. I didn't make it a priority, but I have recently had the most amazing experience by being in the store. It is affordable unique, and the options to choose from were fantastic. They have some candles and some wax melt options that were amazing and when I got them home, they had some really good room fill of the scent without having to wait for hours. I will definitely be going back because there were at least a dozen other things I wanted to buy, but couldn't afford because of the purchase I had already made I think anyone that walks in there will find something to purchase that they absolutely have to have or is perfect for gifts for others and if you miss this, it's on you because you've missed some thing that is absolutely fantastic. Great job to the owners for making a store be an adventure. Thank you.

It looks just like a Marshall's and TJ Maxx store. The layout and ambiance of it…read more Items are priced higher. I found many trendy and popular items here and maybe this is where the trend starts. Ok selection of home goods, women's clothing, and kids clothing. Not so much for shoes, men's, or toys. Came here at 2:00pm on a Friday and it was packed! (Don't people work?!)

HomeGoods is kinda like a better Tj Max, but then again I think the company that owns Tj Max owns…read moreHomeGoods so maybe they just share the same stuff! One thing to know is they have a ton of stuff here, and it's all in pretty nice condition. Stuff for bathrooms, kitchens, living room spaces, bedroom etc. We were looking for a small cabinet for a bathroom, and they had lots of storage things just not anything we were looking for! We did end up buying some soaps and the line moved pretty fast with 4 cashiers working. I found it funny that they only had huge oversize bags that would fit pillows but if you were buying a bunch of small stuff it would be a waste to the environment! Oh well good lesson to bring my yelp canvas bag next time! All in all, nice store, nice stuff, probably changes all the time... Think Tj Max but better or think Tj Max but the same!