We found an old building to rent in downtown LeClaire, Iowa, along the mighty Mississippi River. The shop was only 700 square feet and my focus was gardening, unique gifts and antiques for inside and outside the home. I also turned trash into treasures with fun furniture at flea markets and sales. Its amazing what a little paint can do! We knew that LeClaire was eventually going to become a tourist destination even if few others realized it at the time. We could see the potential!

About 4 years later, it was time to expand. Just across the street from my original shop was the historic McCaffrey house. Captain John McCaffrey was a river pilot in the late 1800's! This home also had potential to be a beautiful shop. The man/woman hours are too many to count, but we opened the new shop in February 2002.

I have a great amount of support to make Grasshoppers run efficiently. My mom helps me balance motherhood and self-employment. She puts in many hours at the shop and does a great job! Also, Brady, our Golden Retriever, is always by her side.

Thanks to all my faith and support, this silly little dream became much more than I could imagine. So "Dream Big" because God sees it bigger. We have been blessed again and again. What began as my vision gives me an opportunity everyday to share my faith and dreams with others.

Please visit us soon. I promise you will not be disappointed.

God Bless,

Kimberly Collier