love this store. Cute stuff for home and clothing and trinkets and one of the owners is an author!read more

From the owner: Sheila & Co. offers a huge variety of gifts and boutique items, making us a very unique shop! We…read moreare a family owned and operated small business, focusing on a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Our prices are extremely competitive and affordable for all. We invite you to stop by to visit and browse through all the treasures we have! Find the perfect gift for that special someone or find a unique gift for yourself! Sheila teaches Piano in a small studio inside the store. She has over 30 years of experience. Contact her at Sheila & Co. for additional information. Michelle's Salon is also located inside Sheila & Co. Michelle is a Cosmetologist and Esthetician. Please visit her website for more information. HairbyMichelleBooth.com We have many events throughout the year, including customer appreciation sales and celebrations. Holiday specials and more! A variety of Art and Craft Classes are offered throughout the year as well. Be sure to get on our email list to receive information on the classes we offer! We look forward to meeting you and making you feel like part of the family! See you soon!

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.

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.

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.

Found what I needed quickly! Keegan helped me decide what to buy and definitely saw items I want…read moreto come back for next time!

I found the coolest KC puzzle for a gift at a very good price on Tax Free weekend. I was so pleased…read morewith the wide selection of options for cool gifts.

This was not an arrangement Just a bunch of flowers from the…read moregrocery store in a glass vase Very Disappointed Not as advertised

Laura did an absolutely AMAZING job from planning to the end result! Our wedding was absolutely…read morebeautiful. To this day, we still get comments from our guests about how beautiful our florals were. It was very apparent that she put so much thought into the design. I am not too familiar with floral arrangements and she was SO helpful in creating a detailed floral plan. I felt extremely confident in her during our planning stages and she was able to relieve all the stress I felt from decorating. Responses were quick and timely! For someone who is very indecisive like me, I felt cared for in knowing that I was able to contact her to give me some advice on decor, color schemes, designs and how it would look as a whole. I was able to collaborate with her on extra details that I would purchase to highlight the floral arrangements. She was so patient, helpful, and encouraging! As I was getting ready to walk down the aisle, holding my GORGEOUS bouquet, the arbor was in clear view and I was so overwhelmed at how beautiful, full, and unique it was. For all you wedding planners/brides, the arbor is the first thing that guests see when they come to your wedding and you definitely do not want to disappoint! Then, when we came out for our reception, I was blown away at how absolutely beautiful our sweetheart table was decorated! As my husband and I were having our dinner, I cannot count how many times we said to each other, "Omg...Laura did SOOOO GOOD!" We wish were able to keep EVERYTHING! But we did bring our entire arbor home just so we could adore it for just a little longer :) And we preserved some of the arrangements, such as my bouquet, his boutonnière, and some of the smaller arrangements. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Flower House KC for all of your floral needs! High quality work, high quality business! Thank you, Laura, for creating such a beautiful space for a beautiful memory! Our wedding definitely would not have been everything we wanted without you!

If you're a nerd, you'll love this place. Lots of anime stuff like posters, figures, and t-shirts…read more For cosplayers, there are replica weapons from both Japanese and western media. I remember seeing Mjolnir, Batarangs, the Infinity Gauntlet, and Sora's Keyblade, but there were lots more. There are also lots of cute Asian dishes and decorations, and even a few clothes. Great addition to the Independence Center.

From the owner: Asian gifts offers beautiful gifts from around the globe! Beautiful fountains,lucky bamboo, Asian…read moreart, fresh water pearls,clothing,anime items,japanese swords.