Today’s Friday Find is at Piney Ridge Greenhouse. As I’ve gotten older, I find that simple things like gardening give me great joy in life and this nice weather has me longing to spend an entire day getting my flowers planted. Whether you are a new homeowner getting ready to start your first garden or […]

Another Friday Find takeover by Katey Gambrel, sales manager of the Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team! This week Katey visits The Olive Tap Ankeny to share her favorite shop in Prairie Trail. The Olive Tap is a locally owned franchise specializing in olive oils and balsamic vinegars. With less than 10 stores nationwide, The Olive […]

Today’s Friday Find is with the fabulous Lindsey Mollenhauer at Elevencherry. I have loved following Lindsey on her journey as she took over a 6,000 sq ft warehouse building in the West End artist district of downtown Des Moines. Elevencherry Salon offers an eclectic space filled with unique stylists that are wickedly talented. Training and […]

Bringing books and people together. Does anything get cooler than that? I’m so excited to share today’s Friday Find with you! Storyhouse Bookpub is so unique! The owner, Abbey Paxton, describes it as “a bookstore bringing books and people together in Des Moines.” She truly has a vision that brings the entire community together and […]

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 […]