If you like metal yard art, this is the place for you. I've seen a lot of this kind of stuff for…read moresale in other cities as I believe a lot of it is mass produced, but I still love it. There may be local things tucked in here and there but most of it is not local. Regardless, I got the perfect present for my mom for Mother's Day. And I found the perfect set of 5' tall leaves to make a trellis for some of my plants. Overall, this was my favorite store on the whole strip. They do mostly metal yard art, and they do it well with a large house full of options.

If you haven't been to the Amana Colonies, it is so worth the trip, especially in these hectic,…read morecompromising times. You'll slow your body clock down a bit, and enjoy a unique shopping or dining experience, regardless of which of the seven scenic villages you visit. This one is in the heart of the Amana village. I'm reviewing Margie Jane's because of the positive customer service that we received. Friendly, kind, and full of knowledge about their products. Loved their metal art and cool sport-related items that are truly one-of-a-kind. Roomy, well-lit, and full of fun options. Grateful for the superb level of customer service that we received, and I will follow-up with them on some fun items as a result.

This place is like a Cracker Barrel on super steroids. I've never seen so much stuff in one shop…read more And be sure to go downstairs because there's a different shop down there; and you can meander through the various rooms on the lower level. It was a bit overwhelming to walk through. If you're looking for a present for someone this might be a good place to go. On the other hand, if you're claustrophobic, you might want to hang around the front door.

It's been years since I stopped into the Amana colonies, but I have to tell you it's only gotten…read morebetter! The General Store is located in the middle of town offers you a little bit of everything produced in the area from handmade knives to confectionaries, jams, Jilly's, cheese, sausage, and the number of German influenced food products A wonderful place to go gift shopping or just treat yourself. I was able to pick up gifts for a number of different people do the wide selection of products offered at this establishment. The staff was exceptionally friendly and eager to help me build a pile so I didn't have to carry anything and continue my shopping experience! Reasonably priced and high-quality you can ask for more these days. Highly recommend that you stop in and check out the General Store in the Amana colonies.

After hearing about a 20% off Alessi sale at Design Ranch, I decided to check it out. The shop…read morereally is off the main drag so it requires a special trip. The shop is small but filled with all sorts of fun furniture and household items. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and offered to help out with anything I needed. One of the staff informed me that any Alessi item could be ordered through the shop and purchased at the sale discount. Not a bad deal! If only I had more money to spend!

Unique gift store. Lots of high-end items. Excellent service.read more

Creative colony is the kind of place that my grandparents would have loved. They would've bought…read moreout the whole store or been making things to sell there. There's a large variety crafty items at a wide range of prices. There's person working there was friendly. I specifically like the store for its "grandparent" vibe.

Enjoyed our stop in the middle of a world tour of the Amana Colonies!…read more This is a wonderful collection of 40 or more local artists whose work is sold within the store. Great items in abundance, something for everyone, and set in a spacious setting without feeling like you're jammed into a store. The highlight for me was meeting John and Wayne, a pair of artisans who were kind and were there displaying their own items. They had such great pride in their respective works, and were just good people to chat with!

Loved working with LWD and team! The crew did an amazing job from start to finish working with our…read moregeneral contractor for the design and build for our basement. Lori took a "cookie cutter" basement and evaluated our use and need for function of our basement. It was amazing. She also has helped me professionally with work-space flow out in my work office. It's truly amazing how effortless it is for her, however, it makes my life easier. I look forward to the day when she can help us with our dream home. We won't have to attempt 2-3x times, LWD will get it RIGHT the first time. Thank you so much! I will use you again, and again, and again.

From the owner: Multiple areas of interior design including: space planning for new construction and remodeling,…read morekitchen and bath design, lighting, furnishings, wine rooms, exercise areas, custom closets, fireplaces, etc.

Fantastic! I asked about swapping blinds on windows. Rather than selling a technicians service,…read morehe walked me through it. I love honest business people!

Very good customer service and follow through. Kevin (one of the owners) personally installed our…read moreshutters. If there was even a chance there would be questions on our part, he anticipated them and went over the expected results. As a previous reviewer wrote, not "budget," per se, but very nice quality product. 'Would highly recommend.

Excellent a service and product. Jan came out to my house and she was so patient with me as I…read morepicked out window coverings. She offered great suggestions and I am delighted with the results. The installers showed up on time and were very professional and informative. I plan to do to business with them in the future!

Definitely nothing "Budget" about it.(Pricey!) Sales persons great, installation great and…read moreproducts look great. However, good luck if there is a problem. I am getting the run around after spending $3000 on blinds with this company. Blinds don't match. Multiple calls, multiple pictures required, blinds taken down and put back up for more pictures, etc. 6 weeks later, still not resolved. This should have been resolved the first day when the installer noticed a color mismatch. Not happy.

Besides rocks and chocolate, my other Amana must see is Catiri's. The shop is fairly small, but…read moreoverflowing with a variety of mostly local made artwork from jewelry to ceramics to oil paintings. It's easy to get lost in time while looking through everything. Pricing is in line with other galleries I've been to and handmade art I see online, but there seems to be a decent range suitable for most budgets. I last visited during this year's Wurst Fest and the highlight of my day was making my first purchases here. I scored a horsehair raku vase and a neat architectural etching, both of which I am super excited about. Highly recommend even just to window shop!

A must-see in Amana. This shop has been here for many years. Beautiful and wide selection of…read morecreations from Midwest artists. You'll find jewelry, pottery, blown glass, wall art and much more here. This is a shop that exudes 'if you break it, you buy it,' so maybe not appropriate for little ones. Moderate-high prices, but affordable (if that makes sense). 4/5 stars because the customer service was non existent. A friendly 'hello' goes a long way, especially when no one else is in your shop.