“The Collective in Des Moines is truly my happy place. Every time I walk through the door, I’m reminded why I love supporting local businesses. The owner, Jamie, is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet—she genuinely cares about sustainable products, our community, and the people who walk into her shop.
The selection is always thoughtful and beautifully curated, with items you won’t find anywhere else. Whether I’m shopping for myself or looking for the perfect gift, this is my go‑to spot.
Jamie is an absolute gem, and her passion shines through in every corner of the store. If you’re in Des Moines, this place is a must‑visit!”
“Refillable candles - genius. Buy it, burn it, return it for a $10 refill. Cheap, sustainable, incredible. Grab some coffee or chocolate while you're in, only the best here.”
“Fun place to shop. Good people here. Quality and uniqueness is what they have. Purchased a wide corduroy cuddle chair and soon after got rid of the recliner and ordered another one. I love the quality of their furnishings.”
10AM - 5PM
213 5th St, West Des Moines
Home Decor
“If you want the best gifts or fun items in this entire town!!! Check out Val in Valley Junction at Bings.What a game changing place to find the most unique and telling gifts that will make you or that special person smile.Thanks again Val!!!!”
“I paid an assembly fee but only one item as assembled.( I received a call from a member of management offering an apology for the miscommunication, giving me better understanding of the situation) Thank you!”
“Great collection of antique items that are in exceptional condition and fairly priced. Friendly store staff that give great recommendations. It's surprisingly larger than I expected inside the store.”
“Ty arrived to install 2 light fixtures, he was professional, personable, courteous and very helpful. We were not sure what length to install the fixtures and he offered professional assistance and was patient while we made our decision. Outstanding work , highly recommended!!!,”
“The owner is amazing. She has so many wonderful items to offer and the prices are affordable. I would recommend anyone to stop into this place!! Thank you so much for the hospitality and kindness ❤️”
“This store is so amazing! Their jewelry and crystals are so stunning. The owner is such a positive, welcoming, and knowledgeable woman. I highly recommend this East Village gem!”
10AM - 1PM
208 4th St, West Des Moines
Home Decor
“Great customer service. I was having a hard time finding a nice shower door for a 23" opening. Other companies were less than interested in working for my business. City Design found me the perfect door at a great price and quick shipping! Just finished installing, looks awesome!”
10AM - 5PM
234 5th St, West Des Moines
Home Decor
“I have purchased many goodies from this adorable shop for myself (decor or paper goods), my kiddos (puzzles and other little cute things) and for gifts as well. The staff were very friendly and conversational during my visit. They also knew a lot about the products and made recommendations/told me about local items. I would highly recommend a visit for anyone searching for really fun and unique gifts for anyone on their list!”
“The gentleman that helped us (Wondi) was absolutely amazing. He helped us with everything and answered all of our questions. He was very patient. 10 stars!!!!!”
10AM - 5PM
138 5th St, West Des Moines
Home Decor
“Something for everyone! Home decor, kitchen gifts, kids books and toys and clothes for women (in extended sizes!?), children and men. Great selection of men’s gifts and apothecary which is hard to find in Valley Junction. A must stop shop when supporting local retail is Des Moines.”
10AM - 4PM
520 SW 3rd St, Ankeny
Home Decor
“This establishment is packed full of unique items! Gifts, Baby Things, Locally Sourced Items, and Hand Crafted Decor. Awesome selection! Awesome Staff. Awesomely Talented Vendors!!”
“I love that every time I go, they have different things to look at. The store is always clean, the items are always nice, emplyees are always friendly and helpful.”
10AM - 5PM
313 E 5th St, Des Moines
Home Decor
“Zumi has the most unique and fashionable items you'll find. I have a friend who would visit and HAD to purchase goodies each trip as her travel treat. Her products range from kids to adults allowing me to buy for myself, my young girls and friends. The jewlry, clothing, books and goodies are eye candy all day. Love this place!”
“I stopped in to ask for help with my current bed. Had to move it out while we replace the flooring. Matt and Dawson were extremely helpful and friendly. They listened to my concerns and offered great advice and assistance! If you visit the West Des Moines store, ask for Dawson!”
“K. Renee helped me make a magical transition to my condo. Paula, Kelli and their team worked with me to make my space beautiful and actually appear larger by the positioning of my gorgeous new furniture and accessories. Thank you K. Renee.”
9:30AM - 4:30PM
721 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
Home Decor
“This store has EVERYTHING. We're from Cedar Rapids and stopped here as it was a Yelp recommendation. This store has SO many gift options. I bought some things for myself and some for others. I will definitely be back again soon! So happy to see so many local vendors supported in this shop.”
“Impressed with all the different items to purchase to organize every room or part of your life. Great selection of inspiring you to organize your home, office & life. The staff were all very nice and helpful. If you haven't been there its worth going & letting yourself get inspired to organize small or large projects.”
“The cutest and best store in East Village! I am always surprised by the things I find here. They carry Glasshouse candles which feel and smell so luxurious, a must buy! Plus, Shelia and Gina are THE BEST!!”
“We had a good experience working with Julie. The thought of furnishing a new home at our age was daunting, However, Julie made the process smooth and satisfactory. What really helped was visiting your studio, seeing some options that helped visualize possibilities. We never felt pressured. Julie was very patient with us. We are very pleased with all our purchases. We've had positive feedback from our kids.”
10AM - 7PM
505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Home Decor
“RAYGUN is a must to stop by whenever I am in Des Moines. I love their stickers, buttons, and shirts, but the staff really make the experience great! This is a great store where you can find awesome gifts for anyone!”
“Service was amazing. Employees extremely knowledgeable and helpful and felt like price was good for what I got. I will definitely be back again in the future.i absolutely love the bed.”
10AM - 4PM
202 5th St, West Des Moines
Home Decor
“I have been in several
Times over the years but the window caught my attention today w the kids items for Halloween adorable !!!
SUCH CUTE and UNIQUE items !!! Wow ! Books I had never seen. HUGE selection of jelly cats.
Darling Clothing even for boys !!!!!! Good selection of sizing .
Staff was very kind ..it was the first time shopping w a small child and he was a bit overwhelmed by all the amazing Toys IE wanting to grab etc
Their verbiage was really kind to us “please be gentle with the toys we need to sell them to someone !” Vs “stop playing w the merchandise “ or something else that could of been totally mean.
I was impressed by that I’m new at this parenting thing so made me feel good and want to buy more and be more mindful when shopping ..
A jewel Of a store! Check them out !
Shop Local !!! It’s great to see merchandise that is unique and special
They also suggested a great playground near by with good directions. We found it (American legion park) and had a ball after our shopping trip . Thanks !!!”
“Very happy with the whole experience. I was greeted in store by Caleb, shown exactly what I was looking to purchase for my space, the price was excellent, items were in stock. Everything was delivered & set up in 3 days! Fabulous customer service!”
“As a man moving to the Des Moine area, I was in need of high-quality furniture and accessories for my new home. That included artwork and window treatments. I visited many furniture stores but got hooked on Ethan Allen for their service, hospitality and made to order products. It took about three visits to finalize my order but when it arrived, with my designer meeting me at my new home, I was completely thrilled with the final outcome. Since the quality is high, I don't know when I will be back since I expect it to last a long-time; however, I recommend Ethen Allen to anyone who wants to make an impression on his or her guests.”
“A very large Hobby Lobby. It's laid out like the rest of them so it's easy to find what you want. They had a nice large yarn section but no exotic fibers or even wool.
Prices are reasonable and I found everything I wanted and more.”
“My daughter and I we love this stores any stores that have some vintage decor let me explainStuff that looks like or feeling of homeShe ask mom want to go to Kirkland and hubby lobby I say okLet's go toLaLa LandFunnyThat's what I call stores that'sWishful thinking of how I could make my home a vintage look and anyway Kirkland prices are ok and beautiful decorPictures of decor I do and what I have laying aroundI love that stores that puts happiness in my heartLike I sayLaLa Land”
“I live in Minnesota but have visited Suite Dreams in Iowa on several occasions to buy my big ticket baby items. Being an expecting mom, these purchases can be so overwhelming and I so appreciated the knowledge of those who work at Suite Dreams in helping me to navigate the pros and cons of all those baby necessities. Customer service is amazing! Big box stores or Amazon may have more inventory, but they don't have the expertise and advice that Suite Dreams offers. I HIGHLY recommend shopping for everything baby at Suite Dreams!”