Distinctions Essential Home Elements

Distinctions Essential Home Elements Eastern Iowa’s best retail destination for irresistible, contemporary, furniture, decor & treasures. Same owner, different style. We are a safe space for all!🫶

Our sister store Little Red Schoolhouse, is connected next door! Distinctions is a shiny jewel in the pastoral countryside of Independence. Distinctions' combination of impeccable service, finely curated line of products and comfortable atmosphere make for a design oasis.

🐓FARM FRESH EGGS IN STOCK!🐓The grand kiddos currently have 16–20 dozen on hand- $3/dozenStop in, see the new decor arriv...
04/23/2026

🐓FARM FRESH EGGS IN STOCK!🐓
The grand kiddos currently have 16–20 dozen on hand- $3/dozen
Stop in, see the new decor arrivals in the shops & grab some eggs while you’re here!

⏰Hours:
Open every Wednesday-Saturday: 9-5pm + Sunday’s: 11-3pm

📍Located at:
1302 1st Street W.
Independence, IA 50644

🌷☀️Happy Sunday! Open til 3pm today! Lots of NEW decor arrived this week, stop in & see what’s new! ⏰Regular Store Hours...
03/29/2026

🌷☀️Happy Sunday! Open til 3pm today! Lots of NEW decor arrived this week, stop in & see what’s new!

⏰Regular Store Hours:
Open Wednesday’s - Saturday’s: 9-5pm + Sunday’s: 11-3pm

📍Located at:
1302 1st Street W.
Independence, IA 50644

✨Where are all the PROM girlies at?! We’ve got a great selection of jewelry for you! All different styles of earrings, n...
03/11/2026

✨Where are all the PROM girlies at?!
We’ve got a great selection of jewelry for you!
All different styles of earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, +more! Whether you’re going for full glam, something dainty, something simple, or just a little more casual - stop in today!💃🏼

⏰Open every Wednesday - Saturday: 9-5pm + Sunday’s: 11-3pm

📍Located at:
1302 1st Street W.
Independence, IA 50644

💛We would like to send out a big, huge THANK YOU to those of you who took the time to come out to our Spring Open House!...
03/11/2026

💛We would like to send out a big, huge THANK YOU to those of you who took the time to come out to our Spring Open House!
We were blown away yet again by the amazing turnout! You guys have no idea just how much it meant to us to see all of you!

We never know what to expect for our Open House events, will people show up?🥴
With the state of the world lately, every day feels a little uneasy in retail world right now! It’s rough out there for a lot of small businesses & just people in general! The unknown feels scary.

BUT we just felt so incredibly fortunate seeing all of your beautiful faces walk through that door! The never ending love & support means more to us than you could ever know!

New inventory is still rolling in each week! We have a couple more BIG orders on their way as we speak! So continue to bop in & see what’s new!✨

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!❤️🥹

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day we celebrate the strength, resilience, & grace of women everywhere.
Women who nurture, who lead, who dream, who break barriers, & who lift others as they rise.
To the mothers, daughters, sisters, & friends who fill our lives with love.
To the trailblazers who fight for equality.
To the warriors whose courage goes unseen.
You are seen. You are valued. You are powerful.
May we continue to uplift, support, & celebrate women
—not just today, but every day✨

🎶🎄We’re just over here jingle bell rockin’ it around the christmas tree today! Stop in & see us!☃️Open til 5pm today & 1...
12/06/2025

🎶🎄We’re just over here jingle bell rockin’ it around the christmas tree today! Stop in & see us!☃️
Open til 5pm today & 11-3pm tomorrow (Sunday)!
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🕯️Candle of the Month: Gingerbread
☕️Coffee of the Month: Vermont Maple Nut Crunch
2️⃣0️⃣% OFF for December, while supplies last!
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📍Located at:
1302 1st St. W
Independence, IA 50644

Address

Independence, IA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+13193320273

Website

http://www.shoplittleredschoolhouse.com/

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