Favorite Quad Cities Shops
Finding the perfect gift is one of my favorite things. So, naturally finding local shops with fantastic giving treasures is one of my favorite things to do! Over the past few decades that I've lived in the Quad Cities, there have been traditional must-go establishments and new must-check-out places when it comes to finding the perfect gift. This year is no different with a variety of local shops offering fantastic choices from beard oil to novelties and practical to fun. Be sure to check out some of my favorite Quad Cities shops!
Allied Barber Shop
I had so many people recommend this place that I am going to have to put it on my list to visit!! This shop has a great story, a great message, and great projects. It’s exactly as advertised: men’s grooming, goods, and gear. There’s a great online shop for easy ordering. You can even sign up for subscriptions.
Offers: Free shipping over $99.
Location: Davenport, IA
“Allied Barber Supply has amazing products with an amazing story behind them.” - Riley M.
“Hands down the best place for quality gifts/products. Their soaps make my husband not smell like a greasy dog, and his beard is touchable soft! His candles and other products smell amazing!!!!!! Just great stuff overall!” - Rachel B.
LeClaire is one of my favorite shopping towns and this place is full of character. You’ll definitely want to stop in the Captain’s Spirits Wine Cellar on the lower level. Check out the antiques, painted furniture, wine accessories, and so much more throughout this delightful shop.
Location: LeClaire, IA
“One of my favorite stops in LeClaire is Grasshoppers. It’s a cute shop with lots of unique items. A fun place to wander. My first stop is the room with the custom made jewelry. They have a variety of beautiful pieces. I finish my trip down in the wine cellar, with great wines and wine themed gifts. If your timing is right, you may even catch them doing wine tasting. A great little shop!” - Beth F.
Isabel Bloom
A local legend in its own right, Isabel Bloom offers unique and treasured concrete sculptures for special occasions, or “just because” for people of all ages. There is a wide array of categories from animals to children to holiday themed sculptures. The unique shade and use of a bright spot of color on certain items is a delight.
Offers contactless curbside pickup and online ordering.
Locations: Davenport, IA. Also sold in various locations around the Quad Cities.
“Isabel Bloom always delights me. I love giving the statues as gifts: a bright blue bird, hugging friends, a fun holiday piece. The sculptures are unique and lovely.” Meghan C.
Lillie & Pine
This shop specializes in handmade skin care that people are raving about! You can enjoy soap gift sets, a jar of bath bombs, candles and more. Unique scents like Bay Lime, Orange Clove, and Marigold & Lemon will delight your senses.
Offers: free shipping over $50
Location: Moline, IL
“I’m OBSESSED with Lillie & Pine because the products have a good, clean ingredients I feel good about using and they smell and feel INCREDIBLE.” - Callen S.
“Lillie and Pine did an amazing job of putting together Christmas gifts for my customers. Katie packaged everything I wanted, made it personal and shipped each gift! Because of her genuine care for others and her products, I will definitely be shopping more frequently with Lillie and Pine.” - Jamie E.
You’ll find unique gifts and papers for all occasions big and small. There is such a fantastic variety of items here from totes and scrunchies to flasks and cellphone cases. Personalized planners, coasters, notepads and more are some of their specialties. They can serve any invitation need from kids birthday parties to Christmas cards to wedding invitations. You’ll be surprised and impressed by the fun and useful.
Location: Davenport, IA
“There are so many fun personalized gifts available at the Plaid Rabbit. It's great to get something with someone's name on it or a special photo. They have a lot of useful yet unique items.” - Meghan C.
Splash
Splash is filled with creatively designed soaps, bath and shower bombs, lotions and oils, clever signs, and useful odds and ends. The scents and colors will delight you. Most items in this shop are consumable so for my friends that don’t want more “things” this is perfect. Christiana Headley, the shop owner and designer/maker of their products, believes in keeping products as natural as possible. I especially love the “make your own candle”—it’s colorful and the scents are amazing!
Offers curbside pickup and personalized shopping as well as online ordering.
Location: Moline, IL
“Splash is the best if you're looking for a gift to pamper someone. And who can't use more pampering these days?! Everything is cute, homemade, and smells wonderful. Their gift sets are an easy, delightful gift and it's checked off the list.” - Jessica W.
Urban Farmhouse
This lovely shop believes strongly in customer service and getting to know the person shopping in the store. They want to get to know you! Then, they want to help you find the perfect item for you or someone else. It’s “a tiny shop with a whole lot of heart.” Check out Urban Farmhouse online or visit one of their shops for everything from pine sprays to mind teasers to earrings.
Offers free shipping over $35, plus pickup at all locations.
Locations: Geneseo, Moline and Muscatine as well as being highlighted in other shops.
“At Urban Farmhouse, I love all the cute and functional stuff, their soft blankets and Sweet Grace line are amazing, but don’t forget their mudpie and hobo and crucible. Everything is fantastic.” - Jamie M.
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What a Gem
Here you'll find a unique mix of “vintage + modern” as you shop a fun variety of household items. Oh! What a fun stop this is! Need a vintage bar cart? What about a new rug? A unique painting? Vintage holiday decor? It’s here. You’ll be surprised and delighted by all you find. This shop is: a Gem!
This is a pop-up style shop, so check the What a Gem Facebook page. They are typically open on Saturdays.
Location: Davenport, IA
“What a Gem - Vintage and new fun party finds!” - Mint Green Boutique
Written by Meghan Cooley
Meghan Cooley moved to the Quad Cities from St. Charles, IL, as an Augustana College student over 20 years ago. She left briefly after graduation and then returned to work in admissions and then marketing at Augustana College for 18 years. She now works as a consultant for admissions marketing and social media. She also does copy editing and writes for the Quad City Moms Blog. Now a true Quad Cities transplant, Meghan lives in Rock Island with her husband, Luke (R.O.W.V.A. and Augustana grad and Modern Woodmen employee) and four boys. She loves living in the Quad Cities and finds it the perfect place to raise a family, plan a date night, and go on adventures.