I was sad to see party city was closed. I wasn't sure where to get balloons and party supplies for…read morethe four kiddos. I was glad to find this place. I couldn't believe the selection. I had a lot of fun picking out a balloon bouquet and discussing a variety of party options available, including a cotton candy machine i could rent. parking was easy, staff very friendly! Ill be back for sure.

What a fun novelty shop! This place is crawling with most any costume or costume accessory you can…read moredream up. It's a suitable environment for Halloween-time preparations, definitely. This could also be just an awesome spot to generate ideas if you're an artsy person. My boyfriend and I had stopped here without knowing such a masquerade mecca existed, but it became clear pretty fast: Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium has a high cool factor if you're open to whacky stuff and associated oddities. The staff member was also friendly and open to answering my questions. Because when you're in a place this curious, you're bound to be wondering a thing or two! Needless to say, my inner young kid spirit was on full display, much like the many masks presented across the store. I wish there were more treasures like this shop. I give it my support, and you should, too. You might even be inspired to buy something you don't need (yet)!

I went on a date with my boyfriend to visit the National Czech and Slovak Museum. Staff at the…read morefront desk was very friendly and helpful about the exhibit. It turned out to be a really neat exhibit, with lots of interesting information provided everywhere you turned. I liked seeing the rotating mannequins displaying the different outfits worn by the Czech and Slovak people. I also liked reading about their different foods associated with their culture. We both enjoyed our time there very much! The gift shop at the end of the exhibit was filled with all sorts of neat traditional items of the Czech and Slovak culture. All Very Cool! I definitely recommend for everyone to visit this museum at least once in your life!

I'm definitely glad I had the chance to visit the National Czech and Slovak Museum. However, it…read morewas a lot smaller exhibit-wise than it appeared on the outside which might be worth noting. Underground parking garage kind of seemed to be closed when we pulled up, but it is not - just don't be shy about pulling your vehicle right up to the door! The nearby Czech Village is a fun artsy neighborhood worth your time as well.

I ordered flowers for a friend's Sunday afternoon retirement party. Caroline created a beautiful…read morearrangement and the recipient was so delighted that she took the flowers to church and put them on the altar for everyone to enjoy before the party. What a treat for her, for me, and for everyone!

Caroline was wonderful to work with for our wedding! From our first meeting with her she was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful. (Neither of us know much about flowers or event decor and she was helpful in making recommendations based on our vision and venue). She was easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and very straightforward (and reasonable) with her pricing - we didn't have any surprise add on costs! On our wedding day she was punctual and did a great job setting everything up at the venue herself. We had bud vases on the tables, a few arrangements throughout the ceremony and reception space, and she supplemented the arch at the vineyard with extra greenery and flowers (picture below!). My bouquet was beautiful and just what I envisioned after showing her inspiration pictures as well as our color scheme. I was very impressed with her attention to detail and quality of work. We were able to get everything we envisioned for our wedding florals without spending an arm and a leg! Thank you Caroline!

I used Adam Covington's services for my wedding. He provided me with gorgeously fresh and beautiful…read moreflowers. I made my own centerpieces (since it was Mario-themed), and he complimented them with great flowers. He delivered them well ahead of time and also was very professional with our "interesting" choice for our wedding. I think the only thing that was a bit difficult was that at times Adam can be hard to reach. Sometimes a week or so would go by and I wouldn't hear from him after I had sent a message with various questions. I won't dock his five stars though, considering he made up for it by being very professional when we did talk. I definitely recommend him for weddings.

I feel so lucky that I was able to work with Adam Covington for my wedding. My mom discovered his…read morestorefront downtown Cedar Rapids and it was like striking gold! Not only does he have an amazing eye and sense of style, he's one of the most energetic people I've ever met and won't stop until your wedding is impeccable. He's also hilarious, which makes it that much more fun to work with him. My husband and I purchased a lot of wedding decor ourselves and paid Adam and his team to set it up with other decor rented from him and I couldn't believe how he brought it all to life with his staging. He not only took the time to sit down and help me figure out how it was all going to come together more than once before the wedding, he still managed to surprise me and bring me to tears when I saw it. We also did our flowers with Adam - I had sent him a few images of flowers I liked and he managed to strike the perfect balance between all the different photos to give me the most amazing bouquets ever. I couldn't have imagined anything more perfect. I've honestly looked at photos of them every day since our wedding almost three months ago. I can't say enough good things about Adam - he's beyond talented, hard-working, genuine and you get such an amazing product for the price. Work with him if you have the chance!

Had the most beautiful blue and white plates in the window of Alfie's Market. And such a wonderful…read morerange once I went in. Don't forget to check out the owner's Christmas decoration stall too!

I was in need of sympathy flowers, so I sought out this local florist (instead of ordering from a…read moredelivery site). And how lucky was I! The owner Elissa took my recommendation over the phone from Chicago and created a stunning display for the family in mourning. Not only was her product impeccable, but her service was like none I've experienced. She is incredibly kind -- and obviously talented -- and Elissa's big heart guarantees that her creations are delivered with good energy and exceptional care. If you live in the area and are in need of a florist, look no future than the lovely E's Florals.

I've never stepped foot in E.'s, but I have received and sent plants from them. The quality and…read morevalue are top notch. If you have a special request, like I did, I'm 99.9% sure she could deliver (no pun intended). I sent a sympathy plant to some friends last week via E.'s online ordering system. There was a general photo of the plant I was purchasing, so I was hoping for the best. I was pleasantly surprised. The sansevieria is a beauty! Much larger and fuller than I anticipated given the price. I asked for specific wrapping and embellishment and the plant turned out perfectly. I initially received a text confirming my order was received. A nice bonus from a small-town, local florist. The text message indicated I would be notified when my plant was delivered. Instead, I heard from the recipient that she'd received the plant. I was waiting on a text that never came, wondering if my order had been delivered. If I had to critique anything, it would be that the text messaging system could be more accurate. A couple of months ago I received a unique Starfish sansevieria from E.'s as a sympathy gift. The plant is going strong and I've already been able to propagate from it a couple of times. See my photo. If you're a houseplant lover, you know what I mean. Would love to physically visit the shop at some point. Conveniently located off of HWY 1 in Solon, near Dairy Queen. Very reasonably priced, including the delivery fees. Highly recommend.

Best framing shop in Cedar Rapids. So good that having moved out of state I still return to them,…read moredrop off the art, then come back a couple months later to pick it up. Great prices, too, which is important when you're having several pieces framed at one time, which can be costly...

Excellent customer service and a very nice store. A ton of IOWA and IOWA WRESTLING products. It's a…read moremust stop when I travel back to Iowa from North Carolina. I will definitely return.