There is a special kind of fun in walking into a vintage store without a plan, because the best finds usually have zero interest in being predictable. That was exactly the feeling I had when I heard about this Iowa City shop, where the shelves seem to reward anyone willing to slow down and look a little closer.
The buzz made sense pretty quickly: cabinet cards in beautiful condition, stained glass pieces, vintage cameras, clothing racks with personality, and enough odd little treasures to make a quick stop feel wildly optimistic.
I have wandered through plenty of antique and vintage shops before, but this Iowa spot had a reputation for feeling especially well chosen rather than simply packed…