Wow...what a charming diamond in the rough... with beautiful Monroe county as a back drop…read more We Had the chicken rice casserole, asparagus quiche, Parma crusted chicken breast stuffed with provel, mushrooms, spinach, and a light, harmonious blend of herbs Also enjoyed chicken salad sandwich and buttermilk pie ( sort of a cross between creme brûlée and custard ). All FANTASTIC and highly recommended! Only negatives are; * limited menu and limited hours ( but as the delightful owner/only cook, Jeannette puts it: "She's it."). You have to check web-site daily to see that day's whimsical menu. * maybe nit picking but view on webpage is not their view... Still pretty though. A few tips: 1. Make a rez (small place and she has to turn people away sometimes) ...be a shame to drive all that way and not eat. 2. It's not too too hard to find...looking for the signs helps. Best to use directions from their website rather than mapquest ( which has some mileage off) both work though. * There is no town really of "Fults, IL"...nearest quaint town is Maeystown for a drive through on way back via Bluff road. On that note, HIGHLY recommend driving back via BLUFF ROAD. Melissa, the farmer's daughter (I know, and shame on you), will tell you how to get there...it's real easy...bucolic, river valley farmland on your left, river bluffs on your right Just as fast back to stl as route 3, ...but what do you care ...it's the journey as much as the destination, right? :) Hope this helped, John

Yesterday two friends and I drove across the JB Bridge, through Columbia and Waterloo to Kaskaskia…read moreRd., then on about another 6 miles or so to find a recommended lunch place. The drive was less than 20 minutes from the bridge, good roads and farmland. It would be lovely with fall color! Signage begins at Kaskaskia road, so it was not difficult to find. When we arrived we parked at the remodeled barn than houses the restaurant and gift shop. There are two outdoor dining areas as well as a few tables inside. The owner and her daughters welcomed us warmly. Jeannette, the owner, makes all of the food, locally grown whenever possible. Each of us had either spinach or asparagus quiche and it was light, creamy and delicious! It came with a Italian style green salad and fresh bread. One of us had cheesecake with strawberries that Jeannette had grown and frozen herself. The other two had buttermilk pie simply because we had always heard of it but never tried it... also delicious, topped with freshly whipped cream. We were seated near the kitchen and Jeannette chatted with us amiably while she tossed fresh salads for each order and warmed dishes individually for the guests. It was as though we were dining with a friend. They serve bottled water and soda as well as wine and beer. The gift shop has very cute items such as you would see in any nice gift boutique. Although lunch, water and dessert ran each of us $18+, all three of us intend to return. With the cooler weather Jeannette promises to add pot pie to the menu which changes with available ingredients and her mood.

Beautiful store! Lots and lots of cute crafted items, collectables and everyday use items! It was…read morevery niche, clean, and welcoming. The 2 ladies that worked there were extremely friendly, helpful and attentive!

Absolutely loved shopping at Mississippi Mud yesterday! They have such a great selection of items…read moreand everyone there was so friendly and helpful with any questions we had, as well as providing great suggestions on products! I love that they have a line of super cute, hypoallergenic earrings that are reasonably priced! They also carry la-tee-da, an effusion lamp and oil brand that we love and can never find anywhere. They have such a great selection of scents! While checking out, the ladies helping us gave us great information about upcoming events in Kimmswick that we can't wait to come back and experience! Cannot recommend stopping in here enough!

Best place to visit for great gifts and crafts. All occasions. Check this place out next time your…read morein Kimmswick. They also have Lps. Rare hard to find. Clean friendly owner Mrs Valerie.

this a wonderful store great for beautiful jewelry home decorating and gift for all ages. the…read morewomen who work there are fun friendly and can help guide you through all your shopping needs and they gift wrap beautifully for free. it's a must stop and shop

From the owner: Baby, Bath & Body, Interior Decorating Service, Women’s Gifts…read more Products: Gifts, Jewelry, Home Decor, Accessories, Beauty Products, Curated Gift Boxes, Personal Fragrances, Artisan Jewelry, Baby Items, Candles & Home Fragrance, Women’s Jewelry, Body Products, Handbags, Purses, Seasonal Decor Services: In-Store Shopping, Free Gift Wrapping, Interior Design, Online Retail, Holiday Decorating, Custom Gift Baskets, Bow Making, Corporate Gifting & Wishlist Service, Gifts, Gifts and Home Accessories, Gifts Wrapping Brands: California Mango, Glasshouse Fragrances, HOBO, Inis Body, Mariana, Nora Fleming, Tyler Candle Company, Capri Blue, MudPie, Sugar Sand Tan, Consuela, Milkbarn Kids, Goosies

I was meeting a friend two doors down for dinner and got there 20 minutes early so I thought I'd…read morebrowse. What a cute store! They had some curated kitchen items that would be perfect for gift giving, other odds and ends, and some really wonderful perfumes from Oliver Fragrance Co. They had their bougie sticks and the full size bottles! I bought one of the bougie sticks (Sunset 57) which smells divine and the scent actually lasts throughout the day. Best of all, I purchased the bougie stick for $24 and the manufacturer's website have them for $22 which isn't a ridiculous price difference and I didn't have to wait or pay for shipping. They also carry B**chstix which is a brand that supports survivors of domestic abuse and is a cruelty-free product. I bought one for the friend I was meeting for dinner. The store carries many other items such as some fashion jewelry, curated baby items (clothes, books, etc), hair ties, scented candles and so much more! I am definitely going to stop by here another time since it's on my way home from work and it seems like the perfect place to find some wonderful gifts. The lady at the counter was friendly and super nice. She greeted me when I first came in and left me alone to browse. They had some sales as well. If you haven't checked this place out, you should! You never know what you'll find.

The friendliest gift store and you can always find something to buy! You can also find something in…read moreyour price range!!

What a cute shop! If you want something different in home decor they have it. If you need a gift…read morethey will bag it and add tissue paper, she even has cards.

From the owner: The Fancy Crow Shop: Gifts, Farmhouse Decor, and local artists…read more The Fancy Crow Studio: Art and Crafting Workshops, Create and Sip Events, Parties, and Creative Space

My wife loves coming here for pens, ink and other paper/stationary supplies…read more We came by on her birthday and got to meet Dani, a new employee who shared some of her story with us. What a great addition to this place! We love the unique decor and the warmth of the staff. Being able to try out the pens before buying them is a great way to avoid buying something that doesn't do what you need, but also leads to finding more things to try/buy! Pricing is reasonable, if you have the chance, stop by and check it out!

My St. Louis friend introduced me to this store and I'm happy for it!…read more They have a good selection of pens, both fountain and ball-point, and they come in a variety of colors too! I love that they even have refills too when your pen runs out. I think the star of the shop was their printing press, and there was a lot of artwork that comes off of it that they sell. I love the little $5 block prints that made perfect souvenirs. I'll be back someday to pick up one of their large art nouveau block prints! They kind of remind me of vintage wallpaper. We each bought a smooth writing pen for about $25 each, and they're the perfect size to carry around in a purse for quick notes.

Beautiful curation of great finds here . Everything from candles , gifts , jewelry, unisex scents ,…read morescarfs , unique baby gifts , games and so much more . Your eyes won't know where to look next . Take your time shopping through this treasure house . I picked up tobacco scented incense , tobacco candle & a set of handmade rings .

Urban Matter is a Tower Grove treasure trove…read more Located in the heart of the South Grand shopping and dining district, Urban Matter is a local, women-owned small business with something special for everyone who visits! Ten pictures are far too few to showcase this shop's beautifully curated collection, but these are a handful of our favorites. My husband and I were especially drawn to the honey, tea, fruit spreads, seasonings, and kitchenware; we are foodies after all. Bundle up to support Urban Matter this week, and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to browse. There's a lot to shop!

This was the best candy I've ever had, and this is coming from someone the is not a chocolate…read moreperson. We bought some at the Grafton Winery and I am hooked.

From the owner: Unique candy created for our customers per their order/requests and custom party themes/favors to…read moresuit all occasions!