I have this stereotype of middle class White women: patchouli, lavender, vanilla, yoga with the…read moreHinduism extracted, folk guitar, candles, hand made soap, crystals, and cleanses. Like all stereotypes, this is based in ignorance and selective observation. So, given that context let me say I think this is the kind of place White middle class women would like, for clothing, hats, jewelry, perfume, bath oil, hand made soap, and gifts. I did find a pair of "Singing in the Rain" themed cufflinks that were a great gift to me. Friendly, woman centered customer service, a wonderful place if you're into this sort of thing but just not my cup of tea. So to speak.

My three bffs and I happened upon the Fig Leaf the week before Labor Day. It was almost too hot to…read moreshop but......once we entered the shop,Rylynn introduced herself and we started having the most amazing time. She helped us find adorable clothes and some incredible jewelry ! We all found great things and she told us the truth about what looked good and what didn't! She was instantly one of the gang! Who knew Dubuque had such a treasure! Thank Rylynn!

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!

Absolutely love this place! My husband and I always make it a point to stop by whenever we're in…read moretown. The clothes are so well curated and such a great quality. We never leave empty handed. If you're in the market for yoga or Athleisure wear, this is your spot!

This is a small shop, with a lot of heart…read more Jo, is very helpful and inviting. The shop has some very interesting fabrics that I have never found in other shops. Great array of blenders and unique prints. Full line of Prescenia threads. Allow this shop has limited hours, it is worth a trip.

locally owned - wonderfully nice owners - clean and light shop!…read more if you haven't checked out Phases yet, you have to! on my second trip to Phases today, I got to meet the owners, Chris & Kevin. Chris opened the store for me after my husband called to check their hours - and I am so happy we got the opportunity to go! the atmosphere in the shop was homey and cleansing - Chris was amazing with my daughter who came in with me, my shy but curious & loving four-year old. I went looking for a bundle of sage, left with a gorgeous rose, sage & lavender bundle with a clear quartz point. Also was looking for a palm amethyst, and found the perfect one (my daughter actually picked it out without hesitation and held it nonstop). Been looking for some loose leaf tea in town, and tried one of their mixes as well (Wasn't what I was expecting, but I am so "green" to the loose leaf tea process that I own that only downfall of this otherwise amazing trip). I definitely want to go back and get one of their beautiful tea mugs that I almost added to my haul. I still want to go back for their zodiac perfume as well that I almost got on my first trip to their store, but wound up getting a gorgeous one-of-a-kind full moon sweater. That sweater to this day is still one of my favorite articles of clothings.

What a delightful shop on Main Street in Galena. You'll find many spiritual and metaphysical items…read morehere. There are pendulums; books introducing one to paganism, or Wicca specifically as well; puzzles; tarot cards; pins; diaries; greeting cards; and so on. Nearly half of the shop features supplies for fiber crafts, so of course you'll find yarn here but also yarn bowls, cross stitch and embroidery kits, and so on. I bought several beautiful rolls of wrapping paper, which I spent a ridiculous amount of money in but it was really gorgeous and I can't wait to give some gifts now! The folks here also run a ghost tour. I overheard the proprietor speaking with some other customers, and he mentioned they do a 90 minute walking tour. I was so bummed that I had plans tonight (even more bummed that those plans didn't really materialize!!). Next time I visit I would like to take a ghost tour. It was especially interesting listening to these folks talk with the owner because they themselves are ghost hunters, and they were asking about haunted places and said they like to take their own equipment out to explore. The store is not really accessible, unfortunately. There is a big step up from the sidewalk to enter. If you have mobility issues but can manage a large step up (probably at least 6-8 inches) it may work, but wheelchair users will not be able to enter. The owners seem to be cultivating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, so if you need assistance I'm sure they would be happy to help.

This store is a must-visit! The moment you step in, you're immersed in a world of witchy wonders…read moreand spooky treasures that perfectly capture the ghostly spirit of Galena. It's so much fun to browse through the unique selection--definitely a highlight of my trip!

I'm glad we stopped in this unique little gallery, which sells the works of a variety of local…read morepotters. Pieces offered were functional, decorative, or both; I ended up purchasing a striking vase from a local artist (Pine Hollow Pottery). The owner (Joe Pinder) was available to tell us about the art, the gallery and upcoming shows and festivals. (His dog was also hanging out, and was very cute.) Pieces were surprisingly affordable (I'm used to the art shows in a different area, I guess, where products are more costly). Overall, I would definitely keep this place in mind on a return visit to Galena for art with a personal touch and a local flavor.

Very great and Awesome Pottery Store in the Quaint Historic town of Galena. Joe Pinder the owner…read morewas very informative about pottery in regards to if the pottery is safe to eat and can be used for everyday to other things like a Noggin Cup that I purchase as a souvenir and to use to drink small strong beverages on my Noggin pottery cup besides beer from what I was informed. Also a Noggin in the British Definition is a unit of measurement versus the American Version which was our head in the dictionary. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of pottery and how it effected society during those contemporary times

The store has a lot of toys and outfits and fun things like lubrication and even board games sex…read morerelated. It's a lot of fun and it's very organized and very clean and the staff are very nice and friendly. It's on the main street literally and amongst other fun stores. Nice air conditioning not overdone so it's not freezing, but it's perfect. They have the good quality name brand toys like Lelo which has been around for over 20 years.

It was wonderful she was very helpful And the prices was…read moregood And so was my selection I'm