Quite an interesting little antique spot located just outside dowtown Iowa City on Highway 1. The…read moremain shop contains an eccletic mix of fancy rugs, candles, jellies and jams, as well as some fun antiques including a nice selection of stained glass windows. Out the back door, you'll find another building filled with more antiques and less commercial items. The selection of antique jugs and boxes is impressive as is the collection of windows. There is a very friendly cat that roams outside and is just delightful as a secondary benefit of visiting this spot! Not an incredible selection, but definitely enough to keep you busy for a few hours and you'll probalby find something that interests you.

I love this place! Great selection of scented items for the home, excellent preserved foods like…read morejams, relishes, etc. some Local items, vintage home decor, and super friendly interactive and helpful staff! Awesome selection of vintage crocks, fermentation vessels and other pottery. So glad to have stumbled upon this store.

What an amazing business nestled right across the street from big Grove brewery!! What a better…read morecombination than to drink some great craft beers, eat delicious food and then go thrifting at a really chic, curated, eclectic store. The owners really know their stuff. There are an adorable, young married couple. I wanted to buy everything but I'm trying to downsize so I was there to sell. They took the time to look through all my things even though they weren't buying much at the moment, but they were able to find some pieces and offered me a fair price. I urge anyone who loves stores like Artifacts and the like to check this place out.

A bit of a hidden gem that won't stay that way long! Ulysses Modern is a great addition to Iowa…read moreCity and is located in the growing Riverfront Crossings District south of downtown. Housed in a former staffing services space, the building is open and airy. I stopped in the other weekend and had a great (socially-distant) conversation with the owner. They've only been open a few weeks but already have a great assortment. The shop is curated with mid-century modern and modern furniture, art and records, plus clothes like vintage Hawkeye apparel, hats and jerseys. Fun fact: The owners know the team behind FindFurnish in Minneapolis, a similar store that has made trips down to Iowa City to buy some of their pieces before selling them at much higher, big-city prices. Definitely recommend this new, inspiring shop! Prices are great and the selection is varied.

I had so much fun shopping at Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts. Between the architectural salvage in the…read morebasement, the premade quilts and gift items on the main level, and the amazing selection of fabrics on the upper level, I spent more than an hour looking at everything.

Great eclectic store! Amazing quilt shop upstairs and gifts and antiques on main level…read more Architectural items in the basement. I never leave empty handed! Great helpful staff!

I went there as part of a tour and was very impressed with the quality of their merchandise. I only…read morebought a few Jams but they are delicious. Now that I am back home I noticed that I can order the coffee mug I was eyeing with free shipping. They also sell their products on Etsy.

Off the beaten path and worth it! Beautiful store with creative wood pieces and pottery. Very…read morenice. I left with a cutting board and creatively made salad tong. It's a must go when in the area.

This local antique shop is everything I want in a vintage home goods store. It features several…read morefloors (don't miss that there are two separate basements!) of reasonably priced cookware, toys, books, dishes, and more! They don't seem to do clothes and the large furniture collection is small. This is much more about finding a fun, old-timey centerpiece or a new piece for your vintage cooking collection. They have an entire wall of fantastic quality (many well pre-seasoned!) cast iron skillets of all sizes. If you're looking for a steal to spice up your next dinner party, this is the place for you.

After hearing about a 20% off Alessi sale at Design Ranch, I decided to check it out. The shop…read morereally is off the main drag so it requires a special trip. The shop is small but filled with all sorts of fun furniture and household items. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and offered to help out with anything I needed. One of the staff informed me that any Alessi item could be ordered through the shop and purchased at the sale discount. Not a bad deal! If only I had more money to spend!

Unique gift store. Lots of high-end items. Excellent service.read more

This place is AWESOME!!! The style is a great mix of everything from modern to mid century to farm…read morehouse. The store is easy to shop and beautifully kept. Owned by a local mother/daughter duo this is a MUST SHOP BOUTIQUE!!!!!! Whether you're looking for a unique birthday present, or for something great to add to your own home you must come here.

Check it out, but remember that your experience will depend largely on who's minding the store that…read moreday. This place is really a mixed bag. Sometimes I've found extraordinary things for a good price here, and sometimes I've been really put off but the rudeness and/or over-eager obnoxiousness of employees. The store is so large, funky and packed with things you could easily get lost in here!

If you love antiques, it's definitely worth a stop. There is a wide variety of things and Polly is…read moreso helpful and kind. We love Polly Ann's!