Cottage by the Creek is now available Valley West Mall at the 35th street I-235 exit at the…read moresouthwest entrance. This is still a fabulous shop even though it is no longer in a cottage by the creek... my go-to place to buy home accents, wedding gifts, holiday ornaments, and gifts for girls and women. The owner is filled with creative ideas.

In a charming neighborhood, you will find Cottage by the Creek, in Des Moines, Iowa…read more It is a quaint cottage surrounded by a flower-filled yard and trees. When you open the door, you meet a perfectly delightful and friendly shop owner. There is a wonderful variety of merchandise that would please a diverse array of shoppers....jewelry, clothing, kitchen items, large assortment of beautiful French tablecloths, home decor and much more. I bought two great necklaces made from Tagua seeds from Ecuador. I just love them and have received many compliments when I wear them. They are so attractive and unique. I also purchased a gorgeous rectangular French tablecloth in blues and yellows and some cute kitchen towels. In my shopping I also acquired a stylish top with a lacy edge and a fishnet type top to go with it. The shopkeeper also has many artistic wind chimes for your patio. Mine has a metallic dragonfly and colorful beads. If you can't make it to her shop, she also has a stall at the awesome Des Moines Farmers Market every Saturday for 6 months of the year. That's another thing that you should definitely experience! What a great little shop, full of such interesting things! Wish it was in my city!

Look at you? Look at me look e!…read more Super cute Boutique clothing store that does not have Boutique prices because it's in Des Moines so it's a really great place for you to check out when you are in the little trendy area east of downtown.

Lovely new store in the East Village! If you are looking for Women's clothes, hats, jewelry, and…read moreextras this is a good spot to stop by and check out. They have cool art on the walls, and the owner Amber was very nice and told us a little bit about the biz as we shopped. The set up of the store in pretty modern and their was a nice variety of clothes for that special women in your life. Des Moines East Village is becoming the hot spot for all your shopping needs!

I realized I hadn't reviewed this business since they moved to their larger storefront several…read moreyears ago. They are now in the Highland Park neighborhood and it takes me a bit longer to get there but it is one place I enjoy being a regular customer. All of Jamie's products are eco friendly. Many are available in the bulk refillery area and once a month, she has a discount on the bulk items. The emphasis is that this space is welcoming to everyone. New products are introduced regularly and my new favorite is the floss with refills. Very compact and great for traveling, something I knew I needed and was glad to find! So happy this business has been a success and has experienced growth.

I love this shop. Beautiful, curated, and selected with awesome values in mind. Love the refill…read morestation. I feel so privileged to live so close to The Collective!

A great overall vibe, kind staff, and attractive content throughout Sisters made this a fun first…read morevisit during our initial trek to Valley Junction's weekly Farmers Market (which is very fun, BTW). Their store on Historic 5th Street flows well, with an array of exciting items in abundance, including artwork, fun crafts, and hip clothing. It is well-priced. I got a good card and eyeglasses, and I'm grateful to staffer Jill for her customer service and friendly manner. We will return!

This is one of the most adorable shops in all of Ankeny! It's become my go to for cute and special…read morehome finds! I always find the most adorable gifts, home decor, clothing and more! It's also the place I recommend it others looking to shop local. They have a great spot located in the District of Ankeny- the staff is always friendly and the owners are equally nice. I love a shop with a mission and heart behind it- and CLM is all of those things! If you're in the Ankeny area this is a must stop. Be sure to check their hours as they don't open till later in the week. You can find a little bit of everything here, they even have a few furniture prices for sale- we bought a beautiful refinished dresser from here.

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.

Awesome options for all ages. Mom of 2, and I like to dress up and dress casual and there are…read moreoutfits for all types! I have so many items from Ember Market I'm usually wearing an outfit once or twice a week from here! Also, the BEST place to get gifts -- Skin care, Candles, Jewelry, Tumblers and more! Highly Recommend and great prices!

Such a cute shop with adorable options. They not only have quality clothes but so many other things…read morelike jewelry, cute cups, candles, kids books, lotion, etc. I bought two shirts that were affordable and great quality!

This shop has been a wonderful addition to the square in Winterset over the past years. Inside you…read morewill find a mix of boutique clothing and accessories, and unique home decor items. Several of the decor items are created by the shop owner as she repurposes vintage items to complete her creations. You'll be kept busy here exploring each display area to make sure the you see everything. The ladies who work here are the nicest, warmest, and welcoming ladies. I never feel pressure to buy and they always are available and willing to give advice on items, answer questions, or help give advice on a clothing item.

Nicole and her staff are fantastic! All are very warm and inviting. I love it when I can browse…read morewithout any pressure and get good honest suggestions when looking for specific clothing for myself or gifts for others.Nicole is an experienced buyer so she has stocked the store with a good selection of moderately priced options for a variety of ages and body types. This is the only shop I have purchased dresses from for several years now because I can find items here that are classic and reasonable. Check out the legging options. This store carries a brand that rivals much more expensive leggings that are great wearing .