We were absolutely blown away by the art in the gallery/shop. It is so beautifully curated, and the…read moreartist here are of the highest caliber. We were welcomed and our questions answered. You can tell that they are very proud and are happy to promote the artist house here there's a little bit of everything from paintings to jewelry to ceramics to pottery at all price points. It is just a beautiful, beautiful stop.

Absolutely a must in Suttons Bay! The art is truly curated so well. Many local artists and a…read morevariety of lovely gift items and jewelry.

Love this great shop. Local art and jewelry. A little something for everyone. The owner is an…read moreamazing musician and we have all of his cds!

Avoid this business like the plague. We were enjoying an evening in Leland when we witnessed the…read moreowner come out and start yelling at several families about not being good parents simply because their kids were playing outside. He continued to yell and chastise them for a good 5 minutes. Obviously, this is a guy who does not have kids and definitely not a family-friendly business. For someone with a business in a tourist destination, one would think that he would be more receptive to families and appreciate the business. We'll be avoiding them and recommend others do the same.

Loved this gallery -wide range of artists, quality art and rooms of wonderful pieces. I could have…read morehappily purchased a lot more than I did, but fortunately was limited by having to take carry on luggage to get back to California. Will happily go back whenever I am in the area again.

We were up north with my inlaws for a week and stopped by here a few times to browse all the…read morebeautiful, colorful pieces. My SIL & BIL just bought a new house so they were excitedly exploring all the decor, particularly garden decor, for their new abode. My husband's niece also recently got her first house and she excitedly picked out several cute things for her yard like the stone owls and a couple of other pieces. While everyone was browsing outside I popped inside and saw the most gorgeous embroidered chair. It was blue with orange birds and flowers all over it. I showed it to my husband who also loved it and urged me to get it. "That is an Annette chair if I've ever saw one" he said. Alas, we are due for getting some repair work done around our house so I balked at the price and said "maybe next time!" And stepped away from the chair with a longing look. Hah. I didn't leave empty handed tho! I picked up a cute solar grasshopper figurine to add to my garden and a golden fox statue for indoor decor. Anyway, I left the shop to go browse down the street and long story short, my in-laws were sneaky and bought me the chair as a surprise gift!! I was floored by their generosity and tried to argue, but the deal was done so I accepted the gift with the kindness intended. Now, between me, my husband, my mom, three dogs and all our luggage we had zero room in our car for the chair so my sneaky in-laws also arranged delivery with the shop. A day or two after we got back home I got a call and text from the gallery letting me know the owner himself was going to be in our town the next day and had the chair with him for delivery. I was surprised and impressed that they did their own delivery (not sure what I expected but wasn't white glove service by the owner to our house 4.5 hours from them!) My husband greeted him at the door and the chair was delivered in all its beautiful glory. So yeah, this store is great for unique decor both small (cute stone owls) to large (a beautiful embroidered chair) and everything in between. Now I just have to figure out the right place to put it bc this is a chair that demands to be seen!

Always a stop on our excursions to upper Michigan. Love their unique selection of garden artwork…read moreand have also given as gifts to many. Looks great in our Chicago back yard patio.

What a cool bookstore! I could have spent hours browsing. A really unique collection of old and new…read moreat reasonable prices. I can't wait to come back when I have more time to really dig in.

In our day trip to Northport, we were walking back from lunch when Dog Ears Books peaked our…read moreinterested. Upon further examination, we discovered a true gem in the town of Northport. This used/new bookstore has a delightful charm (complete with a dog in a chair, adorably sleeping during our visit), books stacked from floor to ceiling, and a certain ambiance that can only be achieved by the greatest used bookstores. After combing through the shelves, my other half grabbed a stack of books he couldn't leave without. It would have received a five star review, except you can only pay with cash. We had to pop over to the ATM to get enough cash for our total.

Laughing Fish Gallery is what my DREAMS are made of! I wanted to buy one of everything in here and…read moreI was so immediately overwhelmed by how everything in there was exactly my aesthetic! I can't believe I exhibited such self-restraint and only bought one thing. (Although, a couple days after visiting I went onto their website a bought a few more items :P!) I love that this store is a mother/daughter duo owned store! The daughter (EchoFoxx) does all these incredibly stunning watercolor artworks, prints, stickers, etc. of Michigan & nature that feel plucked right out of the inside of my brain, and the mother does adorable fish & other creature sculptures that are so whimsical. Do yourself a favor and check out this store in downtown Suttons Bay. It's absolutely breathtaking!

So. Over. Due - this review! Laughing Fish Gallery is THEE cutest little place! The artwork is…read moreabsolutely adorable, the staff super-friendly, and the artists - well, I hate them; they're SO stinkin' creative! Their work is - well, trouble. It's trouble. We have spent lotsa dollars with the LFG folks - and not because it's pricey. Rather, each time I see new items they *must* come home with me. Ugh. So. Stinkin'. CUTE! If you like doggos, fish, port town replications, canoes, fox, moose...whimsical, colorful variations, friendly folks, and pleasant browsing/shopping experiences - AND/OR the option of having something commissioned, AND/OR a "blank slate" in which to try your own hand at painting a template/cut-out - Laughing Fish Gallery is for you!

Did you ever see one of those roadside stands, but didn't feel comfortable stopping? Well, stop…read morehere! In their own wooden buildings between an old weathered barn and the big white house/studio, Klaus Sporck and his son Leif Sporck sell their wares. Sporck Tile Art is by Leif, and depicts the wildlife, landmarks, and geography of his home in Northern Michigan. People from local staple towns such as Leland, Suttons Bay, Northport, and Glen Arbor will find something meaningful to them. Klaus Sporck has been in the pottery business for decades (my grandmother, mother, and I all have his pottery in our homes), and uses many dark neutral tones like brown, cobalt, and green in his pottery. Each large piece is signed with his KS initials and an inscribed description of the day's weather and the date- this is a fun detail that makes me smile every time I serve on one of his plates. Definitely pop in for a look, and know that custom orders for addresses or name plates can be made for Sporck Tiles.

Karl Sporck's pottery is just the best thing going between Suttons Bay and Omena. All sorts of…read moreinteresting pieces based on Northern Michigan life. Many, many useful, and beautiful shapes. Probably most interesting is how he personalizes those larger pieces with sufficeintly large bases that he scribes into the wet clay something relevent to the day on which he makes the piece. Might be a comment about the weather, or an animal that came round the night before, or what the kids are up to. And Karl is a very pleasant fellow to meet. So there, that's a lot of "good" on which to base a visit to his pottery.

A good little local gallery and supply shop. Prices are high for what is offered; better…read moreselections at the newest gallery open on South US 31. Framing quality is really good, but again, prices are on the high side.