I'm obsessed with this store and already want to go back even though I was just there yesterday…read more The postcard selection alone will knock your socks off! So, so many great options and all affordable prices so I actually spent some money! Don't miss it.

It's cute! It's kitsch! It's cottage core and homemade. Definitely a spot for someone looking to…read moremake their space cozy and cute. Local business that sells local goods. Nothing will be cheap, but you'll look and feel nice and have supported a small business. I'm partial to the homemade soaps and plant vibes.

I love the aesthetic of this place. So cool and great items. I was bummed at the prices though…read more Vintage Key overalls were almost $200. Great stuff but too $$ for me.

A very chill, relaxing vibe with great customer service! Person working was so friendly & helpful…read more I'm not local but will definitely stop by if I'm ever in the area again!

Amazing people and items! went there with my dad and sister to go look at antiques, found a…read morebeautiful spring bunny rabbit porcelain set, but it was being sold for $40 (amazing prices!) with about 5 pieces, I didn't have $40 but I really wanted one of the mugs, the nice lady behind the counter told me she cannot sell me just one because people pick and choose and leave her stuck, but, as I was leaving, she asked me which one I even wanted, and she told me; "meh, you seem like a good kid, $10." and it made me feel more valued than any other point that day, that is my favorite thing I got on that trip for no other reason than the sheer sentimental value it holds, amazing place, amazing prices, amazing people.

Beautifully curated store bringing new life to vintage treasures. Owner and associates all possess…read morea true love for their finds and how to appreciate them in new ways within your home. Great corner location in a thriving East Village district. Must stop during your time in Des Moines!

Everyone has their own fashion sense.. even if they don't try to, or suffer for their fashion…read more. Fischer Studio hits all the right buttons for me.. Focused on quality, sustainable and fair trade fashions this place is great for you mind, body, and soul! Lori the owner has a giant smile and is ready to put together a collection of really cool stuff that would fit nicely into anyones budget and closets! There is a very clean and modern feel to her studio and she does pop up shops from time to time as well! If you need something new for running around in the summer sun, stop in and find something fun!

From the owner: Vintage clothing and ethically/sustainable made accessories and home goods.read more

Great service. I placed a special order. It arrive very timely. Nice selection of items you…read moredon't see in every other shop.

Pretentious owner and rude. I wear an 8/10. Took an item to the dressing room and she told me to be…read morecareful not to damage the item when trying on as it looked too small for me. Had been in once before and there is no service. No one acknowledges you. I buy couture clothing in boutiques across the country as I travel for work. I know my size. New to this area and was shocked by her lack of couth. I was also dressed well. This happened a year ago when moving to this area & haven't been back. See her posts on Instagram & wonder how she stays in business. Must have a local pretentious following.

We were staying in Des Moines for a night while traveling to MN from Texas, and came across this…read moreplace when trying downtown one morning. The store itself was really neat to walk through, and they had fantastic restrooms! However, the people there were not very friendly. I smiled at one girl who worked there, and she just stared straight through me as she walked by me. Then, there was a guy and another woman, with only the woman briefly saying anything at all to us. They did have a nice selection of odds and ends, with lots of tins, old kitchen utensils, pots, pans. It was an okay stop for the morning, but wish those working there had been a bit friendlier. There is apparently free parking somewhere, but we had already paid at a meter before seeing the sign inside regarding this. Maybe we missed it on the outside somewhere, but that would definitely have been helpful to have seen before paying.

The Raccoon Forks Trading Company is kind of hidden away from the main East Village establishments…read more I only found it because I had parked at the nearby (and free) Capital lot and wandered by it on my way down to Fontenelle Supply Company and Raygun. There's also a restaurant next door (and connected inside) called Railroad Bill's Diner, which will have to wait for my next visit. I enjoy antique stores, especially the ones that have some curation and don't make me feel like I'm drinking out of a fire hose when looking around. This store is nicely laid out, easy to navigate, and features various individually owned (?) and themed bays (like books or tools). I also appreciated that I was pretty much on my own, unless I needed to ask for help or advice. So what did I buy? Let's just say that Gayle has already asked about it, rolled her eyes, and restated that we didn't need any more "junk" in the house. These places never reveal their true breadth in one visit, so I will be back the next time I'm in town. When you decide to come, please also note the historical building and its freight company heritage.