Ephemera - Des Moines, Iowa

Dan E.

An excellent East Village store that features greeting cards, writing tools, stationery, and other fun options. Great vibes within. Karen was so kind and a great rep of the brand. Definitely returning!

Sara P.

If you need the perfect card or the perfect gift - ephemera has what you need! But more importantly ephemera is a kind place in the world - a small business run with heart that cares about making their customers happy (with their stationery or invites) but also about the experience of working together. Such care and attention with wedding couples and party-havers of all kinds to make sure the paper they are sending out into the world announcing their big day or event is more than just a simple paper but something worth keeping. Letterpress business cards! Personalized stationery with lined envelopes! Zippy printing of a thing you bought online! The best!

Katelyn A.

Ephemera has always been a go-to cute store for gifts and stationery, but when we were ready to send out our wedding invitations, I could think of no other place! Online wedding stores have beautiful templates, but nothing compares to the knowledge, sincerity, and design of Arin and her team at Ephemera! She sat down with me and explained her design process, showed me examples, and worked with an image of my venue and favorite flower into the design. She contacted a specialist to get letter press of the venue on the invitations, and we’ve received many compliments from guests and other wedding venues about the uniqueness and quality. Above all, she recognized my face every time I came into the store! I cannot recommend Ephemera enough!

Hannah K.

All of the staff are wonderful and so welcoming, I always stop by on my lunches just to chat w them! They have the best selection of greeting, birthday, anniversary/wedding, etc., cards. Always can find something great here!

Karyn L.

This shop was worth the drive into the beautiful community! Gorgeous cards, paper, treasures and gift ideas. (Lots of “one for you and one for me” ideas!!) Jordan was a great tour guide for our visit. Thank you!

Andrea M.

Ephemera is one of the best and cutest shops Des Moines has to offer. The owners are so friendly and always helpful when I'm looking for that perfect card for the occasion. I love their selection of cards, from funny and cute to beautiful and heartwarming. Great spot to find gifts as well. Lots of wonderful smelling candles and fun calendars, notebooks and all kinds of thoughtful gift ideas.

They also designed the Thank You cards for my wedding. The turn around time was quick, the cards were perfect and the price was great. Love this spot!

Kelly J. P.

I absolutely love this shop! It’s always been my go-to for cute and quirky cards. They have unique and fun gift items too. I did quite a bit of holiday shopping there for my nieces and nephew the past few years, they have the cutest selection of kids items! I’m also constantly treating myself to their awesome candles and candies. I cannot say enough good things!

Tyler C.

My tastes are highly eclectic yet old school elegant. Ephemera never fails to provide me with the best in cards, pens, and frivolities. The staff is an easy welcoming, not trying to simply make a sane, and genuinely interested in helping finding the best items.