Always looking to try new places, this one appeared on my radar. A small store front on main…read morestreet Mt. Vernon, it's a nice addition to the downtown. They have wine, antiques. Some local beers-in cans, and an assortment of snacks and salads. The ambiance is somewhat like walking into grandma's house. Comfortable and cozy. They do have a patio that was not an option on The day hi visited due to the weather and I understand they have a lower level available for events. The staff was friendly and helpful with a selection of their wines. I've liked their wines for some time, so no surprises there. A definite stop or go to place for an intimate evening with friends.

This is a wonderful winery to visit, I bought two bottles on the way out! If your in the are you…read moreshould definitely stop by!

This store is what all retail clothing shops should aspire to be! I'm constantly impressed but…read moretheir customer service and selection of clothing. While the shop is small (being located in a small town, this makes total sense), it has a really great variety of clothing options. It is great for more business casual wear, and I appreciate that they offer a big selection of sizes. Recently, I've noticed they sell a lot more accessories and small home decor pieces. They also have some really cute women's bags. I LOVE the candles and jewelry they sell. It's a problem for my wallet!

What a great shop! Great selection for men's clothing from suits to casual wear. The original…read moredisplay cases which are a must see! Very nice women's clothing too. They are worth the drive!

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

Surroundings changed our lives--for the better! Took a builders-grade ho-hum house and ramped it up…read moreto a custom-designed lovely home. Decorator Lori Waters is truly wonderful, a talented blend of good taste coupled with the experienced pragmatism to make your design dreams come true. Over about ten years in several phases, we have completely made over the place upstairs and down, inside and out. Stayed within the budget, gently nudged us into trying new ideas when we were stuck firmly in the mud of 1985, and just generally gave us a new way of using the spaces that perfectly suited our wallet, our taste, and our lifestyle. Could NOT be more proud of the finished product, although as Lori reminds me, "We still need to address that old yellow bathroom..." We will, Lori, as we start the next phase of this immensely gratifying partnership! Surroundings is the place to go when you decide you're ready to turn your house into the delightful home you've always wanted.

From the owner: We’re a full-service interior design firm located in the heart of Iowa City, at 331 Kirkwood…read moreAvenue. Our qualified and experienced designers assist clients from concept to completion — turning your ideas and dreams into surroundings you love to live in. Our Design Center is filled with inspiring samples, displays, and merchandise to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re updating a single room, selecting finishes for a remodel, or starting fresh with a new build, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We are open 5 days a week, 8-5 Monday- Friday. Design assistance is by appointment only. Our showroom is open on Tuesdays from 10-4. We hope to see you soon!

Mike Martinson came to start an estimate for a patio on June 12. Here on July 16, we have yet to…read moresee an estimate. Very obvious these people do not care about our project so we won't be contacting them again for anything.

I went to Forever Green to pickup some herb plants for an event and discovered the amazingly…read morebeautiful gardening store that was Forever Green. They have these cute giant gnomes for sale that bobble and are awesome. It was a well-decorated store and I loved all of their plants and plant accessories for sale.

Luxe Interiors has been on my radar since it moved to the Northside. I am one of those…read more'I-watch-HGTV-so-I'm-basically-a-professional' types. Logically, I wanted to confer with like minds. I stopped in one downtown district shop crawl and was instantly greeted by the shop owner, Jan. What a wonderful lady! I loved the shop. A couple Iowa-centric items, lots of beautiful decor, paintings, furniture-- all carefully curated. I begrudgingly left that night empty handed. (A lot of the items on my radar were not surprisingly pricey. I unfortunately tend to have expensive taste. And this shop definitely has some higher end items.) Then, last week, I realized they sell items ONLINE with free contactless local delivery. *Happy Dance* I'm not sure if you've perused the Northside? But currently an entire street is closed to outside dining which is amazing, but does the parking situation no favors. ANYWAYS. The online shop was filled with candles, tea towels, furniture, pillows, vases, rugs, artwork... the whole gambit. I found an amazing photo of the pedestrian mall in the rain. I couldn't resist. My treasure was well priced. Jan emailed me personally that night to set up next day delivery. I found my package neatly put between my doors, packed with care. The cherry on top was a handwritten note from the shop owner. The picture is perfection. I haven't used Luxe for interior design purposes. (And due to my frequent HGTV watching and inherent designing expertise, let's face it. I probably won't anytime soon. ;)) But Jan is fabulous, the shop has tons of flair. A great addition to downtown! Stop by virtually or IRL.

Fraud is a word I would use to describe how this business is run. We engaged with the owner in…read moreApril, placed an order on July 6th for $17,000. We left a $10,000 deposit. In August, we received another email with an invoice for $2,100 as she had received items in her warehouse which we paid. The owner failed to keep us posted on timelines and deliveries which we were supposed to have in September (after paying for items in August). Our delivery was scheduled for October 22 when I got a call that the truck had been in an accident and all of our pieces were damaged and she would have to reorder. She did not offer a refund. Months later, she delivers $6,000 worth of the items. That was the end of it. I finally called and demanded a refund which they processed (has not reached my card yet). I come to find out that 1) No one at Luxe Interiors ever heard anything about an accident and 2) the order for one sofa was never placed and the other order was placed then cancelled back in December. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THESE LYING CRIMINALS!