So disappointed in a flower arrangement ordered for Mother's Day. There ad did not specify the…read moreexact arrangement so I assumed for $169 + $31 in taxes and fees it would be nice large spring arrangement. Instead it was 1 dozen red roses with 2 white flowers and, babies breath. When I called they justified the cost saying roses an a spider flower. I would not order from them again, not worth the money!

These guys saved the day! Another florist canceled just a couple of hours prior to a funeral…read moredelivery... I called Butt's and they went above and beyond sending me a picture off of their personal cell phone of a bouquet they had just made and had put in the cooler-they called in a delivery driver to immediately come in to get this bouquet to the church in time for the service (in Galena)..Super friendly service, beautiful quality (this picture is before they added a bunch more roses) if I ever needed anything to do with flowers in Dubuque, I will only go to them!

Vicki saved my wedding day!! My flower plans fell through the day before my wedding and we found…read moreDubuque Flower Company on Apple Maps. My husband gave a call and without hesitation (during prom and Mother's Day season) said she could help! The quality of flowers she provided were amazing especially for the price! I was able to make the most beautiful bouquet out of the flowers. Vicki also whipped up a couple boutonnières within minutes. We will always remember Vicki when looking back on our special day!

Oh my goodness!! The arrangement was amazingly beautiful!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful…read moretransaction and work of art from start to finish!! 5+ stars from me!!

I liked the store and all the different items. I liked how it had a little bit of everything to see…read moreand get, even a serial killer section. The items are a little overpriced. One complaint I had was my son (6/Autistic) was with me while I was looking around, it seemed that every place I went to look at, the owner was there watching me at my son... she either was "folding" items... or straightening items on shelves. One time I seen her to walk to where we were and look at us, I saw her, so she turned and walked away... Kinda felt uncomfortable, but then when I went to check out, she acted like she wasn't keeping an eye on us and acted friendly... she didn't follow or watch anyone else in the store.

Great gift store and very friendly owner. I appreciated the range of items offered, including items…read moreacross the political spectrum. I especially liked the Ruth Bader Ginsberg items and the LGBTQ singers in history. Thank you!

I loved this store! I'm just sorry I only went in on my last day here. It actually encompasses two…read morestore areas. Lots to look through. I even came back in for a second purchase a few hours later. Very nice store attendant, wish I had gotten her name. And no problems using the plastic!

One of the few places I actually enjoy going to in Galena! Some stores just sell gems without…read morereally explaining what they are, but this tells you what people used them for. Lots of neat 'hippie' items for all to enjoy!

It seems that every garden center in and around Galena has some special quality or feature. Il…read moreGiardino has a little artsy, funky vibe, as well as a great selection of garden goods, and a real fine selection of garden art, implements, and planting containers. It's a great spot to find gifts for your gardening friends. Or yourself. I especially like the bird houses which are made by an artist from Clinton, IA. They are incredibly attractive and very reasonably-priced. One pet peeve I have about many businesses, and often garden centers, is that many things are not marked with prices. Max, the owner, makes it easy with easy pricing. For example, all the hanging planters are priced the same. And asked about whether he accepts credit cards, he said, and I quote: "I take cash or checks, or You owe me, or I.O.U." So bring cash, or do that girly thing, and write a check. The quality of the plants and shrubs here is excellent. Again, very different from what you may find in the big box stores. Healthy green stuff and lots of fun arts and crafts. The outdoor sign with the name is a little faded so you won't recognize it by that. Just look for the Shark's sign. It's right across the street.

My husband and I booked the candle making workshop on a Saturday afternoon around 11. It was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! The owner, Bri, was so incredibly friendly and helpful. We really appreciated that she thoroughly explained the process, but made it relaxing and let us work at our own pace! When you are making your candles you can choose from a variety of scents. You are then instructed to make 3 different scent options. Your nose will tell you which one you like best! She was then so helpful to get the wax melted for us and we poured our own candles. It takes about an hour for them to set once poured. However, Bri, was more than ok with us continuing to walk around Main st while the candles set. One tip we thought was awesome was, she held onto our "scent recipes" and once our creations burn out we can always reach back out to have more of our scent creations created. This would be the perfect activity for a weekend with friends, a bachelorette party, or just a cute activity with your someone special!

This was my second time doing the candle workshop (I did candle and perfume last time)! I met a…read morecouple of my friends, from Kentucky, here so we could have a bit of fun and still be able to chat it up. It was only us so that made it even more fun. Eric was so knowledgeable, helpful and patient in helping us create the perfect candle scent, the French way. Be aware that candies need some setting up time before taking them home. I recommend starting your Galena trip here and then go have lunch and/or a stroll in the city before returning to pick up the lovely packaged candle and/or perfume! I really enjoyed hearing the French music in the background as it helped create the perfect atmosphere. This is a great place to gather, have some fun together and create wonderful memories with a souvenir to take home! I highly recommend this place!

Amazing service, family owned, and easy to work with! Quick responses, and high quality products.read more

Fantastic Store and furniture! Beautiful wreaths and flowers, and the lamp selection was impressive.read more

I had a deeply disappointing experience with McCoy Jewelers that I feel compelled to share,…read moreespecially for anyone considering them for something as costly and meaningful as an engagement or wedding ring. After reading yelp reviews, I was drawn to them based on the reviews and them being a small business and operating since 1973 I took in my late father's vintage wedding band to have it resized so I could wear it. The original size was 10.75, and they measured my finger at a small of 9.25--a reduction of 1.5 sizes. They quoted me $250 for the job, with half due upfront. The technicians were articulate and displayed skill. I trusted their expertise and left the ring in their care. When I picked up the ring, it felt uncomfortably tight. Their response was simply, "Give it a few weeks." As time went on, the ring became so tight I couldn't wear it at all. When I returned, they insisted the work was done correctly at the time and blamed my finger for supposedly changing size. They offered no solution, only excuses. I asked them to resize it to a 9.5 or 9.75 so I could wear it. The refused. When I tried to discuss my concerns, the owner dismissed me with condescending double talk, suggesting I was just a difficult customer because I hadn't worn jewelry before. I felt insulted and taken advantage of. To add insult to injury, they kept the gold removed from my ring during resizing. For a typical men's gold band, reducing by 1.5 sizes removes about 1.2 to 1.5 grams of gold--worth roughly $120 to $150 at current prices. Ethical jewelers follow the practice of returning this gold to the customer, but McCoy's did not. Instead, they kept it, likely to resell or reuse, which felt dishonest and exploitative. It's important to mention that getting engaged and dealing with expensive and meaningful jewelry for a lifetime is already a stressful time. You need to be able to trust the people you're working with. Unfortunately, McCoy Jewelers only made the process more stressful and left me with a bad taste. Eventually, I had the ring properly resized at a reputable jeweler in Chicago for $85, and now it fits perfectly every day irrespective of the time of day, the weather, or my body temperature. In summary: McCoy Jewelers overcharged, kept my gold, failed to stand by their work, and treated me poorly. I support local businesses whenever I can, but I cannot recommend this one. My experience shows that, at McCoy's, the customer is definitely not always right.

My Fiance and I have had a great experience with McCoy Jewelers. He went to McCoys and got my ring…read morecustom made to how he wanted it to look like. They were great with communication and getting it done in a timely manner. We recently went back in to get our wedding bands made. We are on a time crunch and they were amazing at getting us different designs that we were looking at within two days. They all have been amazing to work with!