Combining a wickedly good sense of humor and a unique inventory, Tandem Brick Gallery is a great…read moreframing shop but a whole lot more! Their buyer, Kathy, does an amazing job scattering brilliance throughout the store, and their decor is vibrant. I love their cards and coasters, and their lighting is so wonderful. Josh rocks, and his customer service is exemplary. They also have terrific writing components and notebooks. I like their pricing! Street parking only. Ingersoll Avenue is such a great visit, and Tandem is one of the must-stops.

I needed to have a large photo that would hang over our bed framed and asked for recommendations…read moreand Tandem Brick was mentioned without hesitation. Josh took all the time we needed to pick out the best mats and frames. It looks fantastic! I went back a second time to have another print framed but when I went to pick it up, was dismayed to see that it didn't come out as I had envisioned. Without hesitation, Josh listened to what I was unhappy about, we picked out new materials, and when I picked it up the second time, it was exactly as I had envisioned, no extra charge. While there, I also picked up a few unique gifts. Only complaint is parking can be challenging but this will be my go-to place for anything I need framed.

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!

I'm so glad we stopped by to visit this fantastic business in the East Village!…read more There is an excellent selection of greeting cards, writing tools, notebooks, potential gifts, and stationery with good pricing in a terrific setting. The store feels good. We met Karen, a warm staffer with excellent customer service who knew the store well. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Favorite Stationary Studio!! For so many reasons it's not…read morefunny!! I get so many compliments on the nature of the cards I buy there, that my family and friends say they love!!

A little bit of everything, tools, toys, collectibles etc. Definitely one of my favorites. Prices…read morevary depending on vendors.

best prices and great selection. clean. friendly staff. I enjoy searching for good deals. Many…read morevendors at more expensive flea markets and antique shops love this place to find under priced items for resale ar their own shop.

I'm going to kind of double up on this review. Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd pretty much sit…read moreright on top of one another. They are "creeks" separated by a wall but they both have a very similar feel. So similar in fact that I asked my girlfriend... "Do you think these shops might have the same owner?" The atmosphere is low lit and cozy and the collection of merchandise is eclectic. Definitely not something that you run into every day... I'm not sure how to describe the merchandise. Pine Creek offers some seasonal and smaller home furnishing. More leaning to home good. And some items on Harvest Creek you don't necessarily think of when you think Iowa. Some border what you think of when you think wiccan or occult (not in a bad way though)... If I had to guess the owners have their own personal tastes and interests and they stock the shops to align with what they like and hope the market finds them. We really enjoyed looking through both of these little shops and they are ones I would encourage anyone coming through the Winterset area to stop and check out both Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd!

This is one of the most unique shops I've ever been in. It feels as if you are entering a mystical…read moreworld. It is absolutely beautiful inside. It is a treat to visit here.

Such a fun first visit, as we attended a watercolor class and it was an enjoyable experience that…read moreended too soon. Easy parking, visited without lofty expectations, as it was a brutally cold day and we were happy to be out of the house and wanted to have fun. Joanie and Megan made the whole experience a great time! They are pleasant, knowledgeable, encouraging, and talented. We enjoyed interacting with our fellow total of ten attendees, and they made it a better event. I like how you all sit at a community table and experience it together. I learned how to do really fun watercolor strokes and designs, but also had a terrific time doing it. We will return, as it is a great place to get away and have some fun.

Loved coming in and making my project! This place is so fun and for all ages! Staff was so helpful…read moreand kind. Their boutique is full of gorgeous home decor and perfect for gifts.

Good variety, reasonable prices, Owner is a great guy and a good Christian. Definitely one of my…read morefavorites .

One of my favorite stops when I'm out thrifting. It's been a couple of different iterations over…read morethe years, but this one came with a remodel and it really classed the place up. Don't get me wrong... It's still a second hand store so don't expect Dillard's but comparatively spearking it's one of the cleaner nicer shops in the metro. What have I picked up here? Antiques, brass, an almost 6 ft set of longhorns, Buck knives, cast iron, tools... And most recentl y a vintage wall Coca Cola bottle opener that the owner gave to me free of charge when my gf mentioned it was my birthday. We're kind of regular customers... Lol Inventory varies by the day. We try to swing in often. Good people. A good shop. Not much else you can ask for.

Have shopped and sold here a handful of times now. Overall I recommend it if you don't have crazy…read moreexpectations. As far as shopping there, they never seem to have much selection in the size/s I'm shopping for, so I dont buy a lot at once, but I typically pick up a few things each trip. I find the selling side to be kind of hit and miss. Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised with the payout, other times (more recently) kind of underwhelmed. Also I really wish their turn around time was a little quicker, it typically seems to take around 6 hours +\- for them to get thru your stuff; so I always have to return the next day, which isn't the most convenient.

I sell and shop here every 3 months or so, new seasons. The staff is all super friendly and the…read moregently used clothes prices are fair. Yes, I could make more selling on market place or something but ain't nobody got time for that! Kidding around makes it super easy.