Visited Independence Square going from shop to shop and my favorite that day was Scandinavia Place…read more They have housewares from different countries, jewelry, vinyl decal's (very fun), they have a back room of books, they carry these very cool flexible suction lids that replace Saran Wrap and work in the freezer. A lot of fun!

This business is both welcoming and eclectic. They answered every question I had which, of course,…read moreinspired more questions! The European chocolates they sell are top quality having no preservatives and fillers like US companies use. It is the place to shop for unusual gifts that will surely please. Thank you, Scandinavia Place, for choosing this community for your place of business.

This is a friendly place! And it's the famous soda shop where President Truman got his start! On…read morethe corner out front is a statue of young Harry sweeping up, but he did everything in the store including opening to closing, to everything in between. Enjoy one of their many ice cream delights at the old-fashioned soda fountain up front, or create one of your own and gather with friends in the genuine soda shop booths in the back, complete with signage from "back in the day." Peruse the creatively displayed shelves chock-full of both popular candies of generations of childhoods past, and today. You won't see any of what we called "Penny Candy" in my day, or at least they aren't priced like that now! The only thing lacking for me was enough different flavors of ice cream, but I got MY start in the working world at the home of 31 flavors, Baskin-Robbins!

This little shop is so cute and has amazing homemade ice cream options! Perfect if you're looking…read morefor a local, old timey spot. I got the sampler and loved every flavor, especially the strawberry cheesecake! My boyfriend got the cup with pieces of cheesecake, strawberry syrup, etc. and this was AMAZING! Highly recommend--I would definitely come back here!

Four stars for now, but this place could EASILY fall into 5 star territory, once I have some more…read moretime to really dig in. Either way, this home decor in Independence Square is seriously a hidden gem. What I am most impressed with is that I can easily see women and men (or at least men with an eye for design) being impressed by this store. While some of the stuff is a little too frilly for my taste, every time I turned my head I was drawn in to look at something else. In my head, I redecorated my entire apartment, and it looked pimp. Some of the particulars that I really liked: - high quality reproductions of WWI era (I think?) wool army blankets. - Edison bulbs, everywhere! - Great vintage desks and tables made of reclaimed wood One minor downfall is that the store seemed somewhat expensive to me, though I guess you get what you pay for. Not often do I say "I HAVE to get back to Independence," but damn... I have to get back to Independence!

This is a beautiful store, and the customer service is outstanding! If you are looking for unique…read morepieces for your home, this is your place. There's always something different and special available. Also, they carry Beekman 1802 bath and body products, which are outstanding.

They say The Buck Stops Here, well, I stopped there. I happen to be a woman, and loved the…read moremerchandise in this store. It was so refined. I knew they carried Retro51 ball points. I about had a pengasm right there. But the Stetson hats were gorgeous as well. There's wallets (manly looking, but very finely crafted), money clips, and beautiful wooden containers to put on your dresser, holding your belongings. Part of the store has political bobbleheads...I want one so bad. Wonderful political paraphernalia that I loved so much. There's not many stores that catch my eye on Independence Square. This one, I'll return to, if just for the pens and bobbleheads. It will probably be a Saturday after I'm paid, cause I could easily spend quite a bit in this store. The employee was very kind and helpful, and Credence Clearwater Revival played on the stereo. It's an amazing store, and not just for men.

This shop deserves a lot of credit. This is the kind of place you don't really see. When I had last…read morevisited I remember all the selections of hats and classic memorabilia. It was super cool to somewhat step into a time machine and visit such a past, pure Americana. This is the kind of place where a boy can become a man. You can find a lot of vintage looking "things" and simply stroll around. I have to say the best part for me was the couches, you can sit in and relax a bit. And if I remember correctly Mr. Truman himself had gotten his first job at the spot next door when he was just a little boy. Remarkable location, a great way to honor someone and seriously, a beautifully crafted shop.

use this florist whenever i need to send flowers bouquets…read moreare always fresh and beautiful and never skimpy

Whenever I find myself needing to send flowers I often head over to the Fiddly Fig's website to…read moreplace an order. They always do a nice job, the flowers are fresh and look as advertised, and the best part? This is a local business. I will say they aren't cheap, but with the end result being consistently good I do think it's worth it and they deliver pretty much anywhere in the metro which I think is really great considering that we have such a big area. I've delivered as far north as the Northland and as far south as 172nd street and they've been on time and done a nice job. I'll be back!

Been here twice! Fabulous finds ! Great staff!…read morePleasure to be here. I'm really happy to find clothes, and vintage treasures all around!

So much to look at! Vintage items, Boutique Clothing, jar goods, just about everything!read more

First time coming here, I heard about this place while looking at Google Maps for interesting…read moreplaces to check out and I've never heard of the place that sells furniture and world grocery items as well. The furniture part was actually very beautiful and I enjoyed everything that they sold here. They had outstanding salt and pepper shakers that my wife was looking for! They have a whole aisle that is nothing but ramen and soup from various countries. They have a lot of assortments of grab and go drinks. Nothing's cold though or don't even expect freezer items too. They even have a great selection of patio furniture as well. Overall, I thought the store was very unique and interesting. Highly recommend checking out this store it's truly one of a kind.

I had heard about this place and have wanted to check it out for a while. Store was well laid out,…read morebusy but not overly crowded. My goal was to get a hostess gift and I was able to achieve that goal. They have a nice selection of candles in unique scents that are not overpowering. They have an International for section and a small wine and beer department. I picked up some place mats that will match my new table and desert (ginger cookies) for a holiday event. My cashier, Sabrina, was wonderful. Got me signed up for the generous loyalty program. Sabrina was also personable and I was not 'just another customer'.

This is a small book shop tucked away inside a co-op art center. The floors creaked upon entering…read more I was greeted by one of the arts who joked how no one can sneak up on them anymore. According to the workers, their shops were new-ish due to half the space being constructed into a microbrewery. Prior to that, they were spread out around the space. Blue & Grey is the only book store within the four walls. The majority of the selection are history books and cookbooks. I found a large copy of the Illustrated History of Jackson County which detailed postal codes, city development, and land ownership in the early years. Other history topics include WWI, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. I also found the Collectors' Guide to Cookie Jars.There are some VCRs on the shelves too. Everything is reasonably priced. Becky, the owner, was bubbly. She talked to me about what's inside the store and showed me the adjacent art gallery featuring 12 local artists. It seemed that she really enjoyed working in this space with the artists. In short, this space is worth a walk through, and if you can support any of the local artists/vendors inside, do it!

From the owner: The Blue & Grey Book Shoppe has an expanded inventory of Civil War, Local History and other…read moreAmerican History books - New, Used, and Rare. Plus a selection of Fiction and Non-Fiction books, Doll Clothes, Maps, Curated Gift Items, Fine Art, and Much More.