Kokomo Opalescent Glass is America's oldest glass manufacturing company. They began manufacturing…read morecolorful sheet glass in 1888 and, today, produce 75% of the world's stained glass. I took a tour of their factory today. Tours are available weekdays by calling their office. The 45 minute tour costs $6 for adults and $3 for students. The tour starts and ends in their small gift shop. We visited and saw demonstrations of molten glass moving from furnaces to make sheet glass. We learned about how they mix colors and recycle waste glass. We visited their warehouse and learned about the different qualities of glass and how the glass is shipped. Finally, we saw artisans making decor pieces from the glass. Our tour guide was friendly and interesting. I had trouble hearing her in the furnace room, but still was able to follow. Closed shoes must be worn (no sandals). They provide safety glasses. We found ample parking in their lot. Restrooms are available on site. The buildings are ancient and interesting. The furnace building holds a beehive furnace that was interesting, but is no longer operational. Worth a visit to this Indiana treasure.

My friend and I make drive 9 hours yearly to stay in Pittsburg and go to the Wissmach and…read moreYoughiogheny fall factory sales. Everyone in both places is always so kind and chatty, and I always come away with loads of incredible glass for a ridiculously low price. Well, this year we decided to stop at Kokomo on our way home. We wanted to see what it was like, and I'm just in love with their vertigo texture and was hoping to pick some up. Y'all, it was honestly so disappointing. The selection was not great but the prices were through the roof. I had some money leftover with what I had saved from the first two sales so I did end up buying a few pieces of glass, but I spent as much there on about 3-4 square feet of glass as I did at wissmach buying 10x that much glass! It was my choice to still make the purchase even with the high prices so I won't hold that against them, but I still wouldn't recommend them based on customer service. From the person who wrapped our glass, to the person who checked us out, it just felt like they couldn't get us out of there fast enough! Maybe we're just spoiled with the friendly, kind, passionate glass community that shows up at wissmach/youghiogheny? Three stars because I still love the vertigo texture they offer, and the glass isn't bad quality.

It's simple, the staff has attitude and are just TOO BUSY to help. Be careful where you walk…read morearound the grounds as well. The walk ways are very uneven and dangerous. They are also the most expensive place to shop in Howard County.

They have the most beautiful and huge hanging baskets. And all their flowers in general are robust…read moreand large. Overall, their flowers are much larger than any other places around. The gift shop is also filled with beautiful home decor/garden decor items. Their prices are a little higher, but comparable to size, I feel they are right in line with their pricing.

Horton's is a locally owned, small town, home and garden store filled with wonderful upscale home…read moredecor, gifts and boutique-type clothing. The merchandise is mostly trendy farmhouse style, displayed with a mix of lovely antiques. Horton's is popular in the town of Tipton, having served the community since 1976 and makes a great girl's weekend shopping visit. The store is large, separated by vignettes of various themes. There is a small area of children's books and gifts, a larger area of women's clothing, a candy counter with an amazing selection of fudge and chocolates, house plant supplies and seasonal home decor. I was fascinated by the Victorian-era antiques, but most are not for sale, just display. Prices are on the high side, but inline with an upscale boutique. The staff is helpful, but not intrusive letting customers wander. There is parking in front and behind the store.

It's that time of year! Time to plant those flowers or veggies you've been wanting to plant and…read moreHorton's has them all. They come from excellent greenhouses so they get a great start and look fresh when you get them! The ferns and flowers to choose from are a plenty! Just come and see for yourself! You pay just a little more for these plants but they will not be found wilted. These plants are well cared for and will last all summer long if you continue with the care they were given! It's a great time of year at Horton's!

I have ordered a double grave blanket for my parents at Christmas time from Banners for many years…read more They are simply gorgeous and the delivery it right to the gravesite on any day you choose. The blankets are very well made and sturdy and really hold up in the frigid winters. It is also a beautiful way to honor my wonderful parents!

I used to live in Kokomo and have actually been in this florist many times. They are pretty much…read morethe only game in town for funeral flowers. Now that I live out of state I have to call to order arrangements. They have gone to premade planters and arrangements choices when you order. You cannot make changes. I expect more from a local florist. I was also disappointed in the person taking phone orders, they were not helpful at all.

I stopped on the spur of the moment, and the owner very helpfully got me right to the door over the…read morephone. This is a charming little store! Physically it kept surprising me, there were more and more tiny rooms stuffed with yarny goodness. There is very creative us of space to put as much fiber as possible into a cosy and welcoming space. There's a good variety of fibers and also a variety of prices. The selection is not huge but it is more than several small stores I have been to. I certainly found more there that I wanted to purchase than I had budgeted for! There is yarn all the way from a good sturdy machine washable Encore to luscious angora and lovely hand dyed sock yarns suitable for envy inspiring socks or shawls. It's on an easy to access main street, with plenty of parking in front as well as next door. There are also several good food options available within walking distance, or a very short drive. I'll certainly return to this friendly and dangerous (to the wallet!!) yarn shop. Oh, and just in case you pass out from the yarn fumes and need to be revived, there's a good hospital right across the street!