Elk Horn celebrates its vibrant Danish origins with this windmill and adjacent gift shop. Elk Horn…read moreis the largest Danish settlement in the United States, brought to the community in the late 1800s by immigrants. Thankful for staffer Phyllis, who was kind, friendly, and informative. She made our visit way better! They have fun items all over their spacious gift shop, which focuses on their Danish history. There is a $5 tour of the windmill too. Plenty of parking, a cute park immediately south, and downtown Elk Horn a walk to the north. Located less than 10 minutes north of I-80. Cap this visit off with a stop at The Kringleman Pastry Shop two blocks north, and you'll fully immerse yourself in Danish culture.

Excellent stop in Elkhorn, IA. This windmill was dismantled in Denmark and shipped to IA where it…read morewas restored and reconstructed. Definitely pay the five dollar entry (adults) to go inside! Beside the windmill, the grounds include a Danish Viking smithy and home along with historic Viking information and milling information. There is also a tiny church moved here after being donated by the builders family. Models of Danish homes created by a man in MA who based them on the Danish village his grandparents lived in are on display behind the building in a small fenced area. A bust to Hans Christian Andersen is in their lovely garden area and picnic tables are under the trees near the Viking home. Community bulletin boards are near their private dirt parking lot. The gift shop has so many treasures! Be sure to sign the guest book. At the time of this review, tariffs on goods imported from Europe have increased some prices, but there are plenty of Danish kitchen items, holiday decor, candles, mugs, wonderful toys, candy, mead, glassware and on and on. Definitely plan time to wander around. Purchases support mill upkeep and restoration. The gift shop also serves as an Iowa tourist information point where you will find brochures of other Iowa sights. Very clean restrooms at the back of the gift shop. The windmill is just six minutes south of the Little Mermaid Fountain which is another stop worth seeing. Happy motoring!

EVENT/CUSTOM CAKE REVIEW:…read more We love Crafty's and their incredible gluten free baked goods so knew we wanted to hire them for a custom cake and cupcakes for our event! A few months prior we came by to do a cake tasting and decide on flavors every single thing was unreal it was so hard to pick! We opted for: - almond cake with buttercream frosting - chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish cream frosting - spice cake with cream cheese frosting - lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting I can't say enough about the quality of these cakes - nobody could believe they were gluten free!! The frosting and cakes held up outside as we served them and everyone loved each one. It was impossible to pick a favorite!

Great service, friendly staff and wonderful assortment of backed goods with many coffee, tea, and…read moreother drink selections. Especially love the Toast App to order ahead!

I'm going to kind of double up on this review. Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd pretty much sit…read moreright on top of one another. They are "creeks" separated by a wall but they both have a very similar feel. So similar in fact that I asked my girlfriend... "Do you think these shops might have the same owner?" The atmosphere is low lit and cozy and the collection of merchandise is eclectic. Definitely not something that you run into every day... I'm not sure how to describe the merchandise. Pine Creek offers some seasonal and smaller home furnishing. More leaning to home good. And some items on Harvest Creek you don't necessarily think of when you think Iowa. Some border what you think of when you think wiccan or occult (not in a bad way though)... If I had to guess the owners have their own personal tastes and interests and they stock the shops to align with what they like and hope the market finds them. We really enjoyed looking through both of these little shops and they are ones I would encourage anyone coming through the Winterset area to stop and check out both Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd!

This is one of the most unique shops I've ever been in. It feels as if you are entering a mystical…read moreworld. It is absolutely beautiful inside. It is a treat to visit here.

Such a cute store! It has EVERYTHING. We're from Cedar Rapids and stopped here because we saw this…read moreshop on Yelp. It's a big space with LOTS of things to look at: seasonal, furniture, wall decor, candles, towels, clothing, jewelry, trinkets, baby items, art...this store has SO many gift options. I bought some things for myself and some for others. I will definitely be back again soon! So happy to see so many local vendors supported in this shop.

A true Ankeny classic with excellent gift selection and the most fun, welcoming staff around.read more

Stopped into Mary Rose Collectives this afternoon, and Sharon was there! She & her Daughter Lindsey…read more(sp) own the shop and have many artists displaying their works. Always enjoy Sharon's company! The store is Gorgeous! Thank you! For being there! Deborah Zisko Powers.

This place has a wonderful assortment of locally sourced artist. The staff are incredibly helpful!…read more They helped with shipping my items to my out of state address. I liked it so much I took family when I passed through on my way to the airport. Perry, IA is a great spot for finding great art. Don't miss their Art on the prairie event!

I LOvE this place! Eye candy everywhere. Twinkle lights galore. It's a very relaxing atmosphere…read more Staff is always very friendly. I never leave empty handed

This shop definitely makes the best bouquets. We currently live out of state but know anytime we…read moreneed a bouquet for any reason they'll give attention to details. The $5 Friday flowers are also so beautiful. We enjoy all the unique gifts in the shop too and have brought many home with us. This shop is a must visit if you're ever in the area.

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.

Re:Home has been a really run addition to the Winterset square. This store is usually open one…read moreweekend a month, so you have to pay attention to their schedule if you want to shop. The store has a lot of really nice rustic/repurposed home decor and jewelry. The store is packed with many options and is usually quite busy with shoppers looking for the perfect item to take home with them. Sometimes that can make it hard to get around, but it's always nice to see people drawn to the store and community. It has felt like there have been more manufactured or mass-produced items in the store the last few times I've stopped (versus when they first opened). It's also a little high-priced for me. I looked recently and was surprised to see a Christmas pillow priced at nearly $70, and artwork from a local artisan priced nearly 3 times more than I can buy directly from him at shows. Overall, I love the inspiration that the store provides - I always leave with fun ideas of items I might want to create for my own home.

From the owner: Your home is more than the place you live -- it's a reflection of what you like, how you feel, and…read morewho you are. Here at re:home in Winterset, we specialize in capturing our client's dream aesthetics and turning them into tangible, physical, livable realities. With an eye for mid-century modern products, a love for farmhouse vibes, and a whole lot of creativity, we've carefully curated our selection of new and locally made furniture items, jewelry, accessories, decorations, and more. So stop by on one of the ten days a month we're open -- we'd be delighted to welcome you in and show you around.

What a fun little shop! The owner was very friendly and celebrating her 1 year business…read moreanniversary. This location is the store front for funky little gifts to celebrate various occasions. I picked up the perfect card to have on hand in the event a friend has a pet pass away. Be sure to look at their website for curated gift boxes.

From the owner: When life calls for the perfect gift - get happy! You're sure to find something from our wide…read moreselection of curated items including greeting cards, home decor, bar and cocktail, gourmet foods, self care and spa, humor and sass. Our specialty is the Happy Box, a creative twist on the traditional care package. Shop online for ready-to-go curated gifts or BYO (build your own). If you need to send your gift, we can ship for you.