Super cute collection of items new and vintage. Really reasonable prices too. Great for gifts!read more

Kelli and Gracie know their stuff. They're pioneers of the industry and have brought contemporary…read morefurniture to Des Moines. There's a reason Projects has been in Des Moines for over 20 years, and a majority of it is their extensive knowledge of their pieces and projects. I have enjoyed seeing their growth and love checking out the showroom!

Projects is a really cool contemporary furniture store in the east village of Des Moines downtown!…read moreWe just purchased a mid century home and are trying to fill it will furniture of the time or that looks of the time! So we stopped in at Projects to get some ideas! The store is beautiful and has lots of cool couches, chairs, tables, lights, beds, art, bathroom things, nick nackts etc. One thing you will realize very quickly this is not cheap stuff, some of these couches range from 5,000-20,000 dollars. Wowzers, don't spill coffee on that! But there is no where else in town where you can shop for these high end contemporary type things and actually see them in real life! So I do really dig going in here, even though there is nothing I can afford to buy! The staff always says hello when you walk in and then just lets you run around looking, they don't bother you at all they just sit on their computers.. Every time I have been in here that happens! Some might be put off by this, but I understand and I liked being able to look around without someone asking my life story or trying to sell me something. All in all cool store, and as Ferris Bueler would say, "If you got the means, I highly recommend picking one up." but he is not talking about a car here, more like a couch!

Every now and then you comes across a place on Yelp that makes you step back a little... I've been…read morehere a TON of times! How have I not reviewed this place before now...?! The Picker Knows is one of those places... Probably the premier, and my favorite, antique "mall" in the Des Moines metro! Rows and rows of vendor booth and cases. I'd hate to total the money up that I've spent here... And buying is great, but a lot of times I just have fun window shopping. Looking at the many different things here that I can't afford or have no business spending money on... Lol Very large display items, furniture, antiques, retro and vintage, some modern, a few clothes, comics, vinyls, Hot Wheels, some dusty and rusty things, handcrafted items, and tons of smalls! Prices are vendor driven. So some are high, some are at market, and there are great deals to be found here too. As a veteran I appreciate the veteran's only parking spot near the front door. At only 55 I pass it up a lot because there are veterans in A LOT worse shape than I am. But I have used it a couple of times. It's so easy to spend hours here! Vendors leave and new vendors fill their slots. And with the merchandise being vendor provided...the selection is ever changing! The staff is fantastic and always available for questions or to open a case! The bathrooms aren't terrible for this environment. They aren't perfect...pretty plain Jane...but they don't send you running for the hills. Lol The Picker Knows is a must stop in the Des Moines metro if you are into antiquing or thrifting!

Love all the stuff I got great quality and amazing products…read more .

This gift shop is amazing! They have all kinds of plants, vintage dishes and glassware, new art…read moredecor items, handmade cards, jewelry, etc. Check them out on FB or Insta (huckleberryhome515) because they have sales. I got a GORGEOUS begonia on sale the day before Valentine's Day. I should have gotten the stained glass sunflower piece too. And a candle. And a vase. The nice sales lady said that if there's a specific plant I am looking for, the owner can try to get it for me. If I lived nearby, I would! Go here and find all the unique decor and gift items you never knew you needed.

Huckleberry Home always has a wonderful selection of treasures and art. A warm and welcoming…read moreatmosphere for anyone who wants to browse, enjoy local art, and find a welcoming space.

Mark Putney and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. We have purchased from their auctions…read moreand sold items with them. I would highly recommend them.

I purchased a jar of marbles from them. I wanted to display them on a shelf in a curio cabinet I…read morehave. The glass jar was broken when I received it. I reached out to the seller and they replied "Did the marbles break? Send us a picture" I said that I was not a marble collector and wanted the jar with the marbles for a shelf display. No response. I reached out 3 more times. No response. HORRIBLE customer service. Stay away!

In a town full of historic beauty and timeless treasures. SKR Vintage is a destination you can't…read moreafford to miss. The young ladies who own & operate the eclectic mixture of vintage, crafts, antiques, and hidden gems are just as high quality as every item on the shelves. Make the right life decision and get yourself into Madison County, downtown Winterset for a day of exploring your heart needs!!

The BEST antique store in Iowa! The MOST interesting treasures. Coolest taste. A real gold mine of…read moreart objects, fascinating artifacts and extremely hip accents for the home. I am a frequent customer because every time I come in there is something new I haven't seen before. I'm always amazed no one else has bought it yet when I set my eyes on something that catches my attention. The prices are incredibly modest. Just as fun as finding cool artifacts and treasures is chatting away with the two owners. They are really knowledgeable and fun people with exceptional taste. Their eye for antiques is refreshingly artistic. I HIGHLY recommend this neighborhood gem. MUST SEE!

I really love antique stores, so much mystery and I love hunting for a good find, I can't find…read moreanywhere else! I have been in here once before, and the store is jam packed full of stuff. Both times I was here I noticed buckets catching water through the roof. So the building is a little in shambles, but the stuff in it.... rules! I drive buy this building every day bringing my kid to school, so I noticed this sweet mid century modern lamp in the window that would match my "Fake" mid century modern couches.. So I had to go and check it out.. Mind you when I saw the price tag, 600 bucks.. and the sweet owner told me it was from the early 60's and made in Italy I understood that this lamp does not belong next to my two fake mid century modern couches that were purchased for under the price of that lamp! But hey I kept shopping and found tons of other treasures that I would love to have but also couldn't afford.. But you got to look everywhere here! I did end up finding a really cool Minnesota Twins button from the 1960's that I will give to my dad for Christmas.. and hey it was only 5 bucks! I wish I could buy that 600 dollar lamp, and the very sweet owner could fix his roof.. The store is also only open on weekends or by appointment.. So go check it out.. There is bound to be a treasure in there for you! Or if you want to buy me a 600 dollar Christmas Present I will take that orange lamp in the window..

If for any reason you find yourself in Greenfield, Iowa, you must stop by this art gallery!…read more It is a real treasure for multiple reasons. Not only is it located on the main level of a restored opera house- it has amazing original pieces of art that can be purchased at a reasonable price. All of the artists are supposedly from the Iowa area and they are constantly getting new pieces in. I took many photos of some of the views. The woman employee that helped us was such a pleasure and so professional. She helped to engineer the grant proposal to save this historical building. The restoration of the building was a grant that was several millions of dollars- just goes to show you how important this building was at one time. It's set in a neat location as well, as it does not seem that time has touched the quaint town of Greenfield much at all.

I visited this unique store again over the 4th of July weekend. The variety of local artesian…read moreproducts is incredible; jewelry, Amish handmade baskets, wood frame clocks, handmade scarves, etc. For such a small town boutique the selection the buyer makes is fun and well priced. If you find yourself close, not that far from I-80, its a must to stop and do some shopping. Next time I'm going to stay in the refurbished hotel attached to the cultural center. This is rural America at it's best.