I had an absolutely incredible and beyond impressive experience at Venus during a visit to buy…read moremakeup for my wedding. I wear moisturizer, mascara and chapstick and that's it. Always. So getting makeup for the big day wasn't necessarily daunting, but I was really just looking for someone to tell me what I needed and literally pick it out for me. The ladies at Venus did exactly this without being the least bit condescending or trying to sell me anything they didn't think I needed. As I told them what I was hoping for and what I was comfortable with, they led me through picking each element and applying it on my face, right there. Not only was this a lot of fun, but they know what they're doing. Both women that worked on me--one of which was the owner--are licensed cosmetologists and their work was impeccable. These aren't just women who think makeup is fun or something--they're serious about what they do and they honestly, genuinely want you to feel beautiful. The product is amazing and, yes, very expensive. I think it's worth it though. This is top of the line stuff that I will have for a long time and love using. I would recommend Venus to anyone looking to treat themselves to something special or to look extra amazing for a special occasion. Such a beautiful shop with the nicest women imaginable behind the counter. I will be back! I need some mascara!

Venus is a hip and trendy makeup boutique in Traverse City. It is much like Blue Mercury in…read moreChicago. They have great bath bombs, perfumes, and makeup that you cannot find anywhere else like Body and Soul or Tony and Tina. The owner, Susan, is phenomenal at shaping eyebrows and makeup artistry. I love security guard, Frankie, the French Bulldog, too.

Excellent service and great selection…read more Some of the nicest people in the state work there

We come to this sweet little store at least twice a year...whenever we are in Glen Arbor…read more Certainly a selection of teas that we cannot find elsewhere, not to mention the amazing balsamic vinegars! We live in Los Angeles, and this is where we go to get our tea! I've even had it shipped to me a few times. Brigita is so kind and helpful, and it's always a treat to see her when we come in. Prices are very reasonable for the amazing product that we are able to enjoy so much. I won't buy my chai tea from any other place! Thank you, Great Lakes Tea and Spice! See you next time.

Cute little shop with some pretty pricey inventory, but super cute and high quality items so you…read moreget what you pay for! In addition to great fashion looks for women of all ages, we also spied stuffed animals and unique gift items for children. Displays are created with obvious talent or design. Even when I am not buying (but I did) I love browsing through pretty!

I stopped here to look around while I was in the area, the ladies working her were very welcoming,…read morehelpful, and kind. The shop itself is darling, the clothes are all very classy and cute and the jewelry is beautiful. They have something for everyone bags, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, jeans, sweaters, tshirts, leggings, shorts, dresses, everything is in style and seasonal! I will definitely be coming back! All the items are very high quality so the price is well worth it!

Such a cuuuute shop!! So many trinkets that I admired and wanted to buy!…read more The owner is very friendly. The prices are high though (so I only window shopped). But I definitely have to rave about this place for people looking for a cute spot to buy gifts or to walk around.

While all of the shops in the Traverse City Commons are worthy of a visit this one is definitely my…read morefavorite! It is filled with so many whimsical items perfect for gifting or treating yourself. It is beautifully curated and laid out in a way that you just want to bring the entire section home. The staff is always kind and friendly and no matter how many times you pass through. It's smallish quaint interior you will find something different upon each pass. We never leave without a few stickers and other ass sort of gifts. Price is very between reasonable and high, but when you're in a place this whimsical somehow you don't mind treating yourself.

Great quality products with an amazing staff ! It's wonderful to stop in somewhere with such a…read moregreat selection + be a local small business ! It's a must stop when I'm downtown Tc

Absolutely darling…read more I must admit, despite having recently acquired (ok, he's mine -- I aquired him through 9 months of torture) a baby -- I shy away from "baby boutiques." Many that I've been to are way overpriced with very little selection, so I tend to stick with online shopping or larger department stores. HOWEVER. Sweet Pea. Exception! I was graciously given a Sweet Pea gift certificate and so I popped in before departing TC -- I should've given myself more time. There is such great selection, it's almost like a mini department store. Many stores within a store as they carry several brands that operate sort of like small displays within the store. My FAVORITE brand Aden & Anais -- oodles of stuff. Heaven. They also have great clothing like Tea, etc. The stroller selection is out of this world. Seriously. Wow. If you are looking for ANYTHING child related, this is your place. Great for gifts of course, but truly even for your own kids. I spoke with Jeff (the owner and father of FOUR!) and he is truly knowledgable about all of the brands and extremely involved in the products he offers. Him and I went to the same high school! The staff was also very friendly, helping me with sizes and showing me a few things I didn't know about. Sweet Pea is everything that a baby/kid store should be. Right in Downtown TC. Lucky ducks! I'll be making frequent stops on my trips to the native land. All around a classy operation. I walked away with an A&A sleep sack for upcoming travels, a cherry onesie (couldn't resist) and some other organic cotton outfits that this little babe has already worn several times. Very high quality. Don't be intimidated -- this is not your run of the mill overpriced kid boutique, this is the real deal.

We decided to stop and get something to eat, and we passed by this interesting shop. After eating,…read morewe stopped in to look at the items. I was shocked to see some beautiful crystals. They even had the unique shiva that can be hard to locate and overpriced. They had fossils and rocks as well, especially the petoskey stone. The items were fair priced too. They currently do require face masks and the restroom is closed. However, the lovely worker with an awesome accent instructed us how to get to public restrooms a short 2 minites away! We love this cute shop and were excited that we saw it.

While visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes a friend and I stopped in at this small shop. It was labeled as…read morean antique shop but they have a combination of old and new. I think "original gifts" would be more accurate. They have jewelry, items for the house and garden, old post cards, pottery, masks, drinking glasses...we had a good time just poking around to see what they had. The owner was friendly and asked if we needed help, and left us to wander. We ended up buying stone earrings for $10 each. We enjoyed the store and recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

Great selection of womens clothes for spring/summer. Beautiful colors. I love the different…read morelengths of tops and dresses. The variety suits different shapes and ages, so I found some things for me and my daughter in law. Thank you!!! I will be back!

Bahles is the best shop in the county - and the only place I can find certain brands. I'm always…read moreimpressed by both the quality and service and love the history. Always worth a stop in.

Super clean Super sweet personal genuine…read more Super job complete Super location High quality

Dakota was great - very welcoming, personable and easy to talk to…read more Salon is small but tidy and pretty comfortable. My disappointment was that my hands were not soaked before the manicure, which is unlike any salon I have been to before. Also, two nails chipped within a day while the others lasted for over a week! Be warned about the price. It may be competitive for TC (don't know since this is the first salon I have been to since moving there), but it is 45% more than a mani/pedi in the Detroit area.