The question I’m getting on repeat: “Should I appeal my new home assessment?” Every odd year home value assessments are done and they have been on the rise over the last 4 years. This year values went up 7.5% on average throughout Polk County. This is good news showing our strong housing market and increase […]

Today’s Friday Find is at The Zone of Comfort, Life Balance Center in Urbandale. Owner LaTonya Shook’s goal is to help to obtain and maintain Balance: Mentally, Physically and Spiritually. She offers a holistic way to improve your health. She offers so much more than just massages, although she is truly gifted as a massage therapist. […]

Who else feels like they need some relaxation or wants to add some self-care to their routine? I highly recommending making a stop at Eden in the East Village for luxurious skin care products, make-up, and lotions, as well as beautiful candles, home goods, and laundry supplies. It’s also where I love to shop for […]

You’ve GOT to check out one of my favorite places, Kathmandu Restaurant! This place is a hidden gem, formerly on the south side of Des Moines, and now in Windsor Heights. Serving Nepalese and Indian cuisine, this restaurant offers a delicious menu filled with fresh ingredients and exceptional flavor. The owner and chef, Thakur, and […]

This week’s Friday Finds takes us to one of my favorite neighborhoods in Des Moines! You’ve got to head on over to Highland Park/Oak Park Neighborhood and visit The Slow Down Coffee Co. This new specialty coffee shop opened in November in the former Highland Park Hardware building, and they’ve kept a lot of the architectural […]

For more than five years now, I’ve wanted to own my own real estate brokerage. My vision for my own office has been to create the first “neighborhood” real estate office in Des Moines – an office that is connected to its community and immersed in a vibrant neighborhood. I want to create a space […]

Located in the Historic East Village of Downtown Des Moines, Leona Ruby is filled with all the pretties! They carry gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, but it doesn’t end there. They offer a variety of accessories including hats, stockings, masks and even adorable mittens! This truly is your one stop shop for gifts for every […]

Located in trendy Western Gateway, this gorgeous shop is a hidden treasure you will be so happy you stumbled upon. Amanda is an award winning interior designer who has a large national client base, but have you been to her shop right here in Des Moines? She creates customized spaces for each of her clients […]

This shop in the East Village is hands down the easiest place to find a gift for the guy in your life. Fontenelle Supply Co. may seem like it’s only geared towards the rugged outdoorsman, or as they call it- the modern frontier, but take a closer look. They carry big names in menswear and […]

For this weeks highlight we’re going back to Valley Junction where we found this ADORABLE shop Hinge on 5th. It has been around for 8 years helping fellow Iowans furnish their homes & elevate their wardrobes with unique pieces. They are on holiday hours currently so you can go in and shop Monday – Saturday […]