Des Moines! Shop Local This Holiday Season!
Wanna know a secret?! I bought ALL my Christmas presents from local shops this year!! Seriously the most unique and personal gifts you can give!
You can check out all these local boutiques this Holiday Season either during their regular hours OR you can make a whole evening of it during the East Village Promenade and Jingle in the Junction!!
Petals + Moss
Got a plant lover in your life? They’ve got you covered!
I have been looking for a Pink Princess Symphony Caladium for like a year so I have been staking this place like none other! (no, it is not pictured in this photo, that’s just a poinsettia. Trust me. I asked to be sure.)
Location: 333 E Grand Ave, Ste 113, Des Moines, IA 50309
Jane’s
For baby and momma! They currently have this Harry Potter onesie that I am tempted to buy even though I am not pregnant but may be at some time in my life.
They also have the softest baby toys. Again, almost bought this stuffed radish for no other reason then it was INCREDIBLY soft!
Location: 350 E Locust St #102, Des Moines, IA 50309
Lathermore Soap Company
The smell when you walk into this shop…HEAVENLY!! My favorites are their sugar scrub and body cream. I am dryer then the Sahara in the winter time and these products just bring my skin back to life! And they are perfect for an at home spa day to beat those winter blues!
Location: 217 - 1/2 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Five Monkeys
Experiences are so much better than things! Take the family out for a night of pottery painting!
I use to do this growing up and just loved it! My parents still have some of my lovely 10 year old work.
Location: 134 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Candle Bar DSM
Another great experience gift! They help you build your own custom scent candle! I have one that smells like the forest after a light rain fall and it is HEAVENLY! They are truly master candle makers!
Location: 130 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Aimee
They have the most gorgeous sequined rompers right now! I am dying for one this New Year’s!! And this hot pink fuzzy coat…gosh I could go on and on. This place is a must just check her out!
And she just celebrated 18 years of Amiee!!
Location: 426 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Amour
Anyone who knows me knows I love lingerie! I just makes you feel sexy even if you’ve got sweatpants on!
I want literally everything Amour has in their store. AND they come in super inclusive sizes up to cup size F.
Location: 518 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
KIN
Tarots, crystals, and candles oh my!! This is another one of my favorites! Every New Year’s I use one of there sage bundles cleanse our home and start fresh!
There is seriously just a calm in this place I hope to bring into my life at some point…
Location: 333 E Grand Ave #106, Des Moines, IA 50309
Velvet Coat
Gorgeous and super high end clothing! Everything you could want for yourself or to gift to another this Holiday Season!
Sister store in Iowa City if that’s closer for ya’ll. :)
Location: 219 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Sticks Gallery
Check out this awesome shirt I got here!! Nothing is better than females supporting females!
And they’re an art gallery with art from locals!!
Location: 400 E Locust St St. #12, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mint LA Boutique
Looking for that next Holiday Party attire? Check out Minted in Valley Junction. Boots, skirts, sweaters and claw clips - a one-stop-shop for all your Holiday Fashion needs!
They also have the most DARLING girls clothes!
Location: 120 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Atomic Garage
Vintage clothes both to rent and to sell. This place seriously has the best hidden gems! Looking for some extremely unique gifts this holiday season? Look no further!
Okay, I found probably the coolest thing ever in this local shop!
I grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They had a department store, Armstrong’s, which closed in 1991, before I was even born. It opened it’s doors in 1890 so it was over 100 years old upon it’s closer. It was a 5 story Macy’s or Bloomingdales-like store in downtown Cedar Rapids. My mom remembers the store from her childhood. They use to have cold storage for their fur coats! And what do I come upon in Atomic Garage!? A fur coat from Armstrong’s!!!
Location: 127 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
MōMere
Gifts for everybody!! My personal favorite is the men’s den in the back of the first floor! Men are difficult in every other aspect of their lives, why would they be easy to give gifts to? She make’s it SO EASY! A whole section dedicated to that man in your life!
Location: 138 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
A Okay Antiques
Looking for a gift for the more eclectic individual? I guarantee they’ve got it! My husband is probably the hardest person in the world to shop for. If he wants something he buys it himself!! UGH! He’s also a big car guy. I stopped in a couple weeks ago and they had these vintage care logo signs and I was immediately sold! (he does know about it because it is kind of difficult to hide a massive neon sign)
Location: 124 5th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
She
Looking for something for that Des Moines lover? They have the most amazing collection of DSM skyline pillows! I almost grabbed one for myself yesterday!! And I will probably be back today to grab it…no self control this holiday season…
Also super cute holiday PJs for that perfect Christmas morning. (also super cute holiday glasses for that perfect Christmas morning mimosa :))
Location: 400 E Locust St #8, Des Moines, IA 50309
Leona Ruby
Check out these Star Wars earrings!!!! So freakin cute!!! The perfect gift for the Wookiee in your life!!
In addition to the MOST GORG jewelry, they really have all the accessories you need for this holiday season - hats, scarfs, headbands, claw clips.
Location: 400 E Locust St #7, Des Moines, IA 50309
Jett & Monkey’s
The purrrrefeect gift place for your furry babies. Flo’s recommendations below!
Whether you are looking for a homemade, pet friendly treat or that Christmas sweater. Look now fur-ther!!
Location: 219 E Grand Ave St #109, Des Moines, IA 50309
