Sticks Trunk Show at Sticks Gallery! 0

Have you always wanted to customize a Sticks piece? Pick out your own words, imagery, and colors?

If you're from Iowa just like Sticks, now's your chance!  Sticks Gallery in the Historic East Village of Des Moines, IA is having a trunk show!  Work one on one with a Sticks artist to create the piece of your dreams.  Initial custom fees are waived and a free drawing is included.  They'll also have complimentary snacks and mimosas for you to enjoy throughout the process!

Can't make it to Des Moines that weekend?  They're taking virtual web appointments!

Please call (515)282-0844 with any questions or to set up your appointment today!

Sticks Trunk Show at Earthenworks! 0

Have you always wanted to customize a Sticks piece?  Pick out your own words, imagery, and colors? 

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, now's your chance!  Earthenworks Galleries in Port Townsend and La Conner, WA are having a trunk show!  Work one on one with a Sticks artist to create the piece of your dreams.

Give Earthenworks a call today to set up your appointment!

Sticks Installation at Greenwood Elementary School 2

Sticks is honored to have recently been commissioned by local elementary school Greenwood Elementary here in Des Moines, Iowa.

Read on to learn more about this fun custom project!

Do you have interest in a Sticks installation or a unique project we can help with?

Our Special Projects Representative Fran would be happy to chat with you more!  

HUGE After Christmas Sale!! 0

It's one of our biggest sales of the year and it's back! The holiday hustle is over, treat yourself and start of 2018 with some Sticks!

This week only receive 20% off your entire purchase on sticks.com using code 20JAN2018 and with your Sticks puchases with our participating retailers:

ArtQuest Gallery
14 W Hinsdale Ave
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Ph: (630) 887-8281

Fairytales
28 W St. Charles Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
Ph: (630) 495-6909

Quirks of Art
423 Prince George St
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Ph: (757) 645-4366 

Sticks Gallery
400 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Ph: (515)282-0844

Stowe Craft
55 Mountain Rd
Stowe, VT 05672
Ph: (802) 253-2305

Wildcat on a Wing
10061 Ball Ground Hwy
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ph: (770) 735-6923

Hurry this sale ends Saturday the 27th and a deal this good won't be back around for awhile! Shop Sticks today!

Sticks ❤ Shawn Johnson East 0

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to have a visit from Shawn Johnson East.  She's a bit of a local celebrity - we're all very proud to have an Olympic athlete from Des Moines, Iowa!

Where's Waldo? Can you figure it out?! These are the small businesses I’m thanking as part of @Google’s small biz appreciation movement. Shoutout to anyone who can name them! Please share photos/videos and stories of your favorite small business with #SmallThanks and tag @google. Select few will get marketing support from Google. #sponsored #googlesmallbusiness #ad #challenge #smallthanks

A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) on Dec 21, 2017 at 8:37am PST

And while she's stopped in to see us before, this occasion was a little more special.  She partnered up with Google to share her favorite hometown small businesses and we were lucky enough to be featured in a full vlog while she took Andrew on a date around DSM.

Watch the full video here, featuring our art director Amy:

Thanks for the visit and hometown love Shawn, hope to see you again soon!

6 Beautiful Gifts that Serve a Purpose 0

One of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is trying to find the perfect gifts for all of your loved ones. Growing up I remember opening gifts at my family Christmas gatherings from distant relatives and thinking to myself, "what the heck am I ever going to do with this?!" From that day on I made it a point to make sure I was giving gifts that people would want to use. Some of my favorite gifts have been those that I am able to use on a daily basis. One year for my birthday my mom gave me an electric toothbrush. At the time I was disappointed with the lack of excitement I got when I opened the gift. However, it turned out to be one of my favorite gifts because it is something I use daily!

There are so many wonderful gifts out there that it can be overwhelming trying to find the best products to buy for the holidays. Here are six wonderful gift ideas that are sure to serve a purpose. The best part... Products from these designer lines can all be found at the Sticks Gallery in the East Village. Making Sticks your one-stop shop for the holidays!

1. Adorable magnet sculptures from Prairie Dance that can be personalized by attaching and displaying your favorite photo memories. 

2. Wild cherry utensils by Jonathan's Spoons, beautifully unique and crafted to be useful in your daily life. 

3. A festive holiday tray from Sticks to display all of your holiday cookies in style!

4. Custome cutting boards from Maple Leaf to carve your holiday meats in style.

5. Pure soy candles from 1803 Candles to flood your home with sweet smells this holiday season.

6. Catstudio state glasses and tea towels to honor your favorite vacations and home sweet home.

Leave a comment below with some of your favorite holiday gift ideas! :)