Featuring mostly Iowa-made products for your home, office, kitchen, bathroom, pantry, or a gift,…read morethis store, located where the historic Oak Park and Highland Park neighborhoods meet on Des Moines' north side, gets it right! There is such a good vibe within, as owner Mallory is a friendly, kind person who has a lot of unique, hand-made, terrific items. She's a Story City native and a UNI grad, and she fully supports and recommends some nearby shops. I especially loved her greeting cards, candles, charcuterie boards, and cookbooks. The shop is in its fifth year and is thriving. I appreciated the fair pricing and overall quality of the products. We will add Des Moines Mercantile to our stops on future visits to Des Moines.

What a cute store! We just happened to be in the neighborhood and thought we would check it it…read more They had a variety of cool cool books to cooking utensils to cookware. They had pillows made from recycled vintage wool blankets. The cast iron cookware is amazing. There were even candles and some baby clothes and books. They had small bags of coffee from Guatemala and a few other places.

This is a unique artesian homey/crafts store for and about Iowa, with local artists. As you can see…read morein my pic of their sidewalk sign, they offer a variety of classes. The classroom is in the rear of the store - all set to go. As you can see from my inside pics, there are tons of Iowa items - locally made and sourced. The store has been around for several years, but has recently moved to this location. It's a great local addition for browsing.

This is one of my favorite store in Iowa - they have all kinds of great gifts and novelties ! The…read moreowner is so nice - this is a family business and they are so kind ! Be sure to visit the dog before you leave

What an awesome gift shop! It's located on a charming street full of shops. The store was filled…read morewith books, puzzles, games, funny stuff, stickers, great gift items. The employees were friendly and helpful. There is also a shop dog, Penny!! Adorable!! Highly recommend checking this place out!

Just walked into this store and the man behind the counter said welcome in a decent tone until he…read moresaw me and his whole demeanor changed. I'm not sure why I was pleasant and looking at the things just like the other customers and I had said hello in a friendly manner. He kept looking me up and down contemptuously. Once I walked through the store and was coming back through, he said in a stern and unwelcoming tone, 'can I help you'. And I said I'm just browsing. He kept on looking at me as if he either hated me or expected me to steal something. And as I was leaving I said, thank you (like I usually do when leaving a locally owned store) and no response. He clearly wanted me out of there. I've been going to stores in Valley Junction for over a year and this is the first time any store has treated me that way. If you don't want to be judged, don't go into this store.

From the owner: We carry Dixie Belle Paint, Redesign with Prima, Myra Bags, Trail of the Painted Ponies , Jim Shore…read moreand other collectibles and home décor.

Place is Big and Has Lots of Stuff in Multiple Areas of "At…read moreHome" Decor....Shelves are Stuffed And a little Precarious, Prices are Pretty Good. If your on a Decorating Mission you can get it Done in Here....depending on your Taste but there are Finds Here, even the Checkout has all the Goodies you want to "At Home" with (BBQ sauce for Me) soo start there and then Hit the Isles, was Super Impressed with the Mirror Section WOW ~ "At Home" Silver Sparkle! Where do all these Go? Could be a Cool Party.

Every time I shop here I am looking for something to 'jump out' at me. Something unique and…read morefitting... this store has not disappointed. Anyone who says the decor is outdated I question their eye for style. You can make so many things work in combination or singularly for a space to make your own. Love this store!

What a fun little shop! The owner was very friendly and celebrating her 1 year business…read moreanniversary. This location is the store front for funky little gifts to celebrate various occasions. I picked up the perfect card to have on hand in the event a friend has a pet pass away. Be sure to look at their website for curated gift boxes.

From the owner: When life calls for the perfect gift - get happy! You're sure to find something from our wide…read moreselection of curated items including greeting cards, home decor, bar and cocktail, gourmet foods, self care and spa, humor and sass. Our specialty is the Happy Box, a creative twist on the traditional care package. Shop online for ready-to-go curated gifts or BYO (build your own). If you need to send your gift, we can ship for you.

A great overall vibe, kind staff, and attractive content throughout Sisters made this a fun first…read morevisit during our initial trek to Valley Junction's weekly Farmers Market (which is very fun, BTW). Their store on Historic 5th Street flows well, with an array of exciting items in abundance, including artwork, fun crafts, and hip clothing. It is well-priced. I got a good card and eyeglasses, and I'm grateful to staffer Jill for her customer service and friendly manner. We will return!