I was in need of sympathy flowers, so I sought out this local florist (instead of ordering from a…read moredelivery site). And how lucky was I! The owner Elissa took my recommendation over the phone from Chicago and created a stunning display for the family in mourning. Not only was her product impeccable, but her service was like none I've experienced. She is incredibly kind -- and obviously talented -- and Elissa's big heart guarantees that her creations are delivered with good energy and exceptional care. If you live in the area and are in need of a florist, look no future than the lovely E's Florals.

I've never stepped foot in E.'s, but I have received and sent plants from them. The quality and…read morevalue are top notch. If you have a special request, like I did, I'm 99.9% sure she could deliver (no pun intended). I sent a sympathy plant to some friends last week via E.'s online ordering system. There was a general photo of the plant I was purchasing, so I was hoping for the best. I was pleasantly surprised. The sansevieria is a beauty! Much larger and fuller than I anticipated given the price. I asked for specific wrapping and embellishment and the plant turned out perfectly. I initially received a text confirming my order was received. A nice bonus from a small-town, local florist. The text message indicated I would be notified when my plant was delivered. Instead, I heard from the recipient that she'd received the plant. I was waiting on a text that never came, wondering if my order had been delivered. If I had to critique anything, it would be that the text messaging system could be more accurate. A couple of months ago I received a unique Starfish sansevieria from E.'s as a sympathy gift. The plant is going strong and I've already been able to propagate from it a couple of times. See my photo. If you're a houseplant lover, you know what I mean. Would love to physically visit the shop at some point. Conveniently located off of HWY 1 in Solon, near Dairy Queen. Very reasonably priced, including the delivery fees. Highly recommend.

I can't say enough about how amazing Lisa was throughout the planning of and on the day of our…read morewedding! We are in NY, but got married at the Field of Dreams in Iowa, so Lisa made every effort to meet with us remotely at a time that worked best for us and find other amazing Iowa vendors. She sent us so many ideas and reminders and coordinated with our vendors which made the planning so much easier! Getting married at the Field of Dreams, we wanted our wedding to have a baseball theme, but no be too hokey. Lisa gave great ideas to make our day perfect. On the day of, Lisa had a timeline that we followed (with a some flexibility when necessary) and everything went flawlessly! She was extremely hands on--even her husband helped handle our dog between events when he needed help! We had nothing to worry about once things started rolling because Lisa had it all handled and coordinated our vendors to ensure that all of our needs were met. I highly recommend Lisa and would definitely do more events with her if we ever return to Iowa!

Everything we could have asked for, Lisa Syring delivered. She was comprehensive! Helped us manage…read moreour logistics and (maybe even more importantly!) our emotions ahead of our wedding. She was there for us all day on our big day and was a gentle yet firm hand when needed to move things along. We had a stunning experience getting married and Lisa was a huge huge help behind the scenes. Can't recommend her enough.

I had the perfect wedding at this venue. The owner, Mary Ellen Hill, was very easy to work with and…read morewe emailed frequently. She always tried to keep us up to date on what was happening and coordinated parking, setup, put up all our chairs, and even gave us a very heartfelt tour of the gardens. The day of the wedding was a beautifully sunny day (it was yesterday!). Everything was perfect. I really have nothing to say about the location that's negative. She knew what she was doing and her hard work is seen with how beautiful the gardens are kept. She does tea and snacks on Saturdays, and I may stop by with my mom. I definitely recommend this location as one of the best Iowa City can offer for outdoor venues! She also can have a reception at the location too (though my fiance and I didn't choose to because we had a reception venue lined up anyway).

Amazing gardens! What wonderful place to visit. Never knew such a place existed right here in our…read moreown community.

We ordered a new shed from them this spring and they are great! Wonderful craftsmanship, definitely…read moreadds charm to our acre of land! We went through the location between Kalona and Riverside, they were helpful, kind and nice. (Which fits right in with the culture of the area.) We were able to get a color scheme that matches our house, and now it looks like it was put in with the house (which was actually built 50+ years ago). Definitely recommend this company and their products! (The deck was built by TNT Reconstruction.)

Ordered a 12x16 shed after being shown a prebuilt model on the lot and verifying dimensions were…read more12x16 (as I had brought a tape measure with me). Paid in full upfront. 3 weeks later it arrived. Looks great. However, I was delivered an 11x16 shed. Contacted the business and (in a polite tone) explained the discrepancy. The business claimed the shed dimensions are measured from the eve of the roof. Explained that before purchasing the shed I had been shown another 12x16 shed on the lot and had measured it to verify that it was in fact 12x16. The business, rather than be of any assistance, invited me out to measure any shed I want to (sarcastically inferring that I was a liar). If this is how you treat client's that have paid in full, this is the last business you will receive from me.

They made and delivered a beautiful arrangement, with fair pricing. They sent a picture of the…read morefinal product. There weren't a bunch of fillers in the arrangement. I will use them for all my local needs!

Kerry was incredible helping me sent flowers to my dear friend whose mother had recently died…read more Ordering from another city (Philadelphia) is always tricky, but she made it so easy and definitely over-delivered with a beautiful arrangement. It arrived on time without any issues and was even filled with several unusual flowers --both fresh and dried -- from her personal garden. Grateful for Kerry's help! I will always use Every Bloomin' Thing when sending flowers in the greater Iowa City area.

Mary Freitag is a makeup artist who used to work for me. I want clients to know that she is using…read moreimages that she does not own to promote her business and misrepresent her photography. Almost ever image on her website was photographed at my studio under my guidance using the exact lighting and posing setups that I created. Mary stopped working for me 2 months ago and we had no hard feelings at the time. She told me she was moving to Texas for her dancing. Perhaps she did move to Texas for dancing too but it is clear that she moved away from CA to start her own photography business as well. I think she didn't stay in LA because she planned to steal the work of other photographers and was already burn bridges with many LA photographers and makeup artists. Mary verbally and legally agreed to never use the images that we taken at my studio yet she still has them on her site. I want her potential clients to know this because they 1. They have a right to know Mary's business practices and 2. A photographer or any artist should use work which is theirs. I only found out about this because a few other photographers called me and were pissed that she had taken down the photography credits on her makeup site. They believed that this was done to mislead people into thinking that she had done the photography which was present on her makeup site. My only hope is that this warns potential clients before shooting with Mary Freitag and Light and Shine Photography.

Mary is fantastic! I…read morecontacted Mary about a headshot session for TV, film, & commercial. From my first inquiry she was quick to respond and answered all my questions. She took the time to get to know what I needed and told me all about her usual process. We got to shoot in a studio in North Hollywood (not her usual studio) which was quite a treat. Lots of light, great A/C, music, restroom for changing, racks for wardrobe, hair and makeup station, all the backdrops/props/lighting accoutrement we needed. When I got there we went through my wardrobe and worked out our shots. She made suggestions but was sure to incorporate my ideas and opinions. After making out final decisions she organized the wardrobe, hair and makeup to make the shoot flow smoothly from one look to the next. Coming from a hair and makeup background I was confident that she would not only make me up beautifully but also be able to touch up between shots and fix stray hairs etc. Something that I've not had the luxury of in previous shoots. Throughout the shoot she got things set up quickly and was so easy going it made sitting for the photos a relaxing and fun experience. With her direction and the atmosphere she created I was able to get a great variety of shots and expressions which was my ultimate goal. Overall I had a great time on our shoot and would recommend Light & Shine Photography to anyone out there looking for a knowledgable, efficient, and personable experience.

Joe Murphy is as professional as they get, and while I can't speak to anyone else's opinion, I can…read moreoffer my own experiences. I've played in live bands, run corporate events with over 1000 attendees, and been married, all to the music that Murphy Sound has provided. Even if he's not able to attend himself, he's incredibly selective about the people he trains and employs, and they're careful to help support a party without joining it personally. I've never had an equipment problem - microphone, speaker or otherwise - and the sound has always been loud enough to get people up but quiet enough not to make people deaf. (a rare balance) If you're looking for a party, wedding or a gig (they've done all three for me, including my IMU wedding for 350) Murphy Sound is an excellent and reliable solution. -Aaron Warner IC local, sponsor of IDT's corporate holiday parties, singer in a band and married guy :)

Horrible sound system and very expensive. Wasn't worth the money at all. The employees running the…read moresound system were so unfriendly. Never rent from this company.

Amy barker is as talented as she is kind! I have had her take photos for all my big life events…read moreincluding my wedding and my upcoming maternity shoot. I can't recommend her enough!

We absolutely loved working with Amy for a newborn photo session at our rural home. It was easy to…read moreset up an appointment by e-mail, and Amy was professional, warm, and fun. She was enthusiastic about our wanting to shoot photos in various locations (outdoors, by the barn, under a tree, etc.), and she worked really well with the baby, even when she was crying (the baby, not Amy!). The whole session took just under two hours, and we received a link to 63 gorgeous photos in about two weeks. Stunningly beautiful work.