Cherrika&#x27;s

0.1 mi

This review is overdue! I've been shopping at Meant to Be for awhile now. This is a nice lil store…read moreright by The Blue Owl in Kimmswick. They have a great variety - soaps, lotions, locally produced honey and jams, accessories, gifts, etc. I've mainly purchased the soaps - these are my FAVORITE hand crafted all natural soaps. I've completely shifted my self care routine to these soaps and my skin is thanking me! I prefer the oatmeal and honey one as I'm sensitive to scents but I did get a candy corn scented one last year and the fragrance was perfect. I have purchased soaps from other stores as well, but I prefer the meant to be ones as they are a nice size, mild scent and they last about a month each (with only me using them in the shower) and they are a great price point at $4-5 a soap. I've also enjoyed the honey from here and let me tell ya - that started a peanut butter and honey toast habit. The honey is so silky and delicious! The service here has always been top notch. The employees offer to help but do not hover and will do their best to make recommendations as well.

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Red Button Studio 9

9.6 mi

Love this shop!!! It's a cozy shop packed with awesome paper crafting goodies! spent my entire…read moremonthly craft budget for the month yesterday!!! do yourself a favor and check this shop out! The owner offers classes. I fell in love with the cards she designed for the next card making class!

From the owner: The fun place to be. Art and craft classes/workshops available. Handmade greeting cards, home…read moredecor and gift items for sale. Craft supplies, cardstock, rubberstamps and dies for sale. Space available for "Table time" and small get-togethers such as birthday celebrations by reservation. Paper cutting, laminating, binding services available. Other services such as color copying soon to be added.

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Glazed & Confused

Before you go, check out the calendar on their website because a couple times a month they offer $1…read morestudio fee day (as opposed to the usual fee of $5). I went this past Tuesday - it was the perfect rainy day activity! From the moment I walked in, everyone was nothing but friendly, helpful and accommodating. One of the ladies showed me around. Apparently they had just come back from a workshop and learned some new techniques. I fell in love with one of them and decided to do it for one of my pieces. It involved layering four different colors and using paper leaf cut-outs. I think it took me bout an hour to complete! Such a relaxing process and so much fun! I also painted a small plate freehand. That probably took about another hour. Throughout my time there, the ladies would occasionally check in to make sure I was doing alright. And they were always available if I had any questions.

We came to a party at Glazed and Confused on a Thursday evening. We were given some quick…read moreinstructions and the kids were able to pick an alternative item if they didn't want to paint an ice cream cone. The host was pretty hands off after that they weren't actively helping get colors for the kids who were all really young. There were only two people painting other than the party at the time. They also didn't tell the parents throwing the party that it would be over two weeks to get the items back until the day of the party and that one person would need to pick them all up. The kids had a fun experience but it definitely could have gone more smoothly and been more organized.

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Old Time Finds

11.3 mi

Good prices and great finds here at this antique mall!! I found a wooden mortar and pestel for 3…read morebucks!?!?! Where else are u going to find quality items so cheap?!?! That's right! NO WHERE!! This is def my new fav resale shop!

From the owner: We have, unique antiques, vintage, collectibles, crafts, workshops, monthly flea markets and so…read moremuch more!

Michael Stars apparel available at the big store by Layette Industries, a local organization that helps developmentally disabled individuals

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The Wood Den

4.1

(9 reviews)

9.7 mi

I bought my fiancée a carved yard sign and it's gorgeous! I would highly recommend Wood Den to…read moreanyone!

We ordered a shield for our wedding. It was what we wanted but was severely cracked through. It was…read morealso heavier than we asked for. When we reached out about the damage, we got grief. Told we could get a replacement with additional shipping charges. Sorry, not how that works. Then, was given more BS about how we are getting a free shield. Sorry, the first one is basically firewood. Replacement came.Thanks for the nothing. It was slapped together because we received it in a couple of days' turnaround. I wanted to be able to boast of this item but can't. This, too, is cracked. This was meant for our guests to sign at our wedding. Now we have to figure something else out. We will be happy to return these damaged items back.

Replacement shield thrown together with crack.

First shield with cracks.

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Back with large cracks.

Vinyl Fun

(6 reviews)

11.0 mi

I absolutely LOVE Vinyl Fun! I normally use the O'Fallon, MO location - but both are equally…read moreamazing and same ownership!! Stephanie and her team are absolutely amazing!! Fantastic turnaround times and if you have questions they don't make feel dumb and are always able to help you!!

Amazing customer service. They truly value their customers. I have ordered tumblers in the past and…read morealways had a great experience. Recently I ordered DTF gang sheets and they make sure to give you the best quality prints. If there is any issue with uploaded images they will reach out to you and help you fix any issues. Vibrant and great quality prints. I would recommend them to anyone. They have such great and cute things on there website as well. I will 100% be a returning customer!!!

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Loops Club Stl

17.6 mi

My favorite yarn and club in STL! Loops, now known as Keepsake, taught me how to crochet and fueled…read moremy passion for being creative. Carla does a great job stocking the store with all the fiber art necessities, plus a bunch of fun items as well! There are so many workshops and events and she's curated a beautiful community :) Also in the back there's a workspace! I love coming here to chill. It's free to use and all you have to pay for are the snacks :) plus free wifi!! Come check out Keepsake!

From the owner: Loops is an affordable, inclusive, and community-centered fiber arts hub in the heart of St. Louis…read moreCity, offering a unique combination of budget-friendly yarn supplies, thoughtful goods, collaborative co-working space, and creative workshops.

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Fennel Cooking Studio

4.9

(17 reviews)

20.2 mi

Truly one of my favorite spots for a fun and educational adventure. Plus at the end you get a yummy…read moretreat! I love Fennel :) all of the teachers and assistants are so helpful and make this experience fun, educational, and delicious. I've learned so much about cooking, storage, prep, and general kitchen knowledge. Everything we've made has been out of this world good! The owner even comes up with her own recipes :D 10/10.

This is a must do for everyone!! I am an avid home cook with above average skills in the kitchen…read moreand I came away with new knowledge and techniques. The space is a nice size and able to accommodate a nice size group of people. The kitchen offers just about any tool you may need to put together great dishes. The classes are geared for all skill levels. All of the ingredients are prepped and ready to go. Recipes are printed out and placed at your station. The staff works to clean as we go to keep work stations tidy. Jackie, the chef and proprietor has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The recipes are her own creation and were thoughtfully curated for the evening. She and her team are exceptionally hospitable and made for a fun experience. The class is well organized and the evening flowed well culminating into a wonderful feast. Everything was absolutely delicious. I had such a wonderful experience l, I've already signed up for another class!

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Old Village Mercantile

This was my second trip here. The first it was the destination, the second was a side quest. I…read moredidn't realize how close it is from Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson Shut-ins!! The store is so cute! The mix of nostalgic candy, rare finds, antiques, ice cream, coffee, and bulk items can be overwelming, but in a positive way. It is almost like a candy / treat store and a museum all in one. On this trip, I got some coffee sample packets for my husband's Easter basket, a frappe for each of us, and a couple of candies for the household. The shop is bursting with products, so the aisles are a bit tight for passing people stopped to check out the fun products. Caledonia is a charming little village with shops, eats, and several outdoor adventures in the area.

Step back in time when you step into this mercantile. It's one of those places you just have to…read morestop at if you're in the area. There's so much to see here. When we visited, it was decorated for Christmas, giving it a cozy, vintage holiday vibe. The shelves were filled with childhood candies (even candy cigarettes). They also have an impressive selection of coffees from around the world -- and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. The handmade ice cream bar is a must-try. We ordered an ice cream flight with five samples, perfect for sharing since we couldn't decide on just one of the many delicious flavors. The assortment of chocolates looked amazing too. Upstairs, you can stroll through a collection of antiques that add even more charm to the place. We really enjoyed our visit -- it's a place that makes you slow down, take it all in, and maybe leave with a few extra treats you didn't plan on.

Ice cream inside

Old Village Mercantile

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5 Mini Scoops Sampler

Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts

Beautiful store! Lots and lots of cute crafted items, collectables and everyday use items! It was…read morevery niche, clean, and welcoming. The 2 ladies that worked there were extremely friendly, helpful and attentive!

Absolutely loved shopping at Mississippi Mud yesterday! They have such a great selection of items…read moreand everyone there was so friendly and helpful with any questions we had, as well as providing great suggestions on products! I love that they have a line of super cute, hypoallergenic earrings that are reasonably priced! They also carry la-tee-da, an effusion lamp and oil brand that we love and can never find anywhere. They have such a great selection of scents! While checking out, the ladies helping us gave us great information about upcoming events in Kimmswick that we can't wait to come back and experience! Cannot recommend stopping in here enough!

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Route 66 Goodies Antique Mall

3.7

(3 reviews)

21.7 mi

Compared to some of the other antique malls, this would be considered smaller than most. But…read moresmaller is good if you don't have several days to wander around. Located just 10 minutes down the road from Six Flags Amusement Park on the old Route 66. A pleasant ride with country scenery on both sides. There is a place called Red Cedar Inn (owned by the City of Pacific) to welcome visitors to the area. Just past a Silica plant the area opens up to businesses on both sides of the highway. There are three places out there that feature antiques, collectibles and in one instance a nice clothing boutique. The new place is Route 66 Goodies on the left if driving westbound. This place is packed with third party curated merchandise. Most are open booths where customers can handle items, with a wall of locked cases on one side. The cases are necessary in one case to preserve the condition of the collectibles inside (like new toys from the 1990s-early 1990s, comics and trading cards). There is also nice glassware and a few pieces of antique and vintage furniture. I recommend checking it out someday and have lunch at one of the many restaurants that are spouting up here and there.

It wasn't exactly what I expected. A small house with not a lot to see. I don't think we'd go back…read moreagain.