Again, I am afraid to put wonderful places on yelp for fear that the next time I go, I will not be…read moreable to visit the location and have it not be crowded. However, in this case, the owner is so kind and wonderful, as well as an incredible artist I want people to see her creations. Her husband is also an amazing artisan and wood craftsman. The owner and staff are welcoming and not "high brow" and don't make you feel like you need to buy something, although even buying a small postcard, helps out the artist. If you are in Glen Arbor this summer, you must stop at this little out-of-the-way place on top of it the location of the art studio and the interior is absolutely magnificent. Very relaxing and cozy.

Kristin's art/work is exquisite. So very detailed and beautiful not to mention educational. We…read morehave many of her pieces as well as her wearable art-t-shirts! Recently acquired one of Paul's photographs. Love love love Glen Arbor Artisans

I have never been able to purchase any pieces from this gallery, but that doesn't stop me from…read morevisiting every chance I get. The artwork and sculptures are as varied as they are stunning. Truly something for all tastes. I'm constantly amazed at the level of talent of our local artists, but I guess when you have such naturally beautiful inspiration surrounding you, the process is that much easier. Just a stone's throw from Stone House, so pop in the next time you're in Leland and craving bread. (Or vice versa.)

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.

The Ceramic House is a really great place to spend and afternoon and paint some really cool things!…read moreHere you can paint different types of clay plates, platters, animals and more. You can choose any color, any amount of colors to use or how much of that color that you need to make your piece look really cool! This is great for anyone, adults, kids. Also if you are interested there is a display of interesting antiques for sale. Overall and really fun place to paint, or buy really great items.

Great, unique hand made items. Several fair trade items and some local items as well. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful. We'll be back in the future to see if the selection gets updated.

An interesting array of home decor, jewelry and art with an eye for local products. Not just…read moresouvenirs, so it's worth a visit for anyone who's browsing the shops at The Commons!

Liz has an extraordinary eye for designing with natural stones from northern Michigan. She is…read morewilling to work with the customer to create the perfect piece for them. She has a great selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rosarys in her shop for a reasonable price. She is a valued friend and a lovely person.

Liz Saile is one of the most talented artists in Michigan. She transforms local stones (petoskey,…read moreLeland blues) into gorgeous designs suitable to a wide range of tastes and styles. She also sources precious gems from around the world to add to her local offering and creates one of a kind masterpieces. Her prices are very reasonable and her store on the main street in Cedar is open and bustling with activity. She is a gem expert and you can learn a lot by just asking about the stones (and she is just so Nice!!). Every summer I visit 2 or 3 times to purchase special pieces from her, then I wear them and receive compliments from people all over the country (and the world!). Check out her website: www.lsaile.com and see some examples of her work. She is truly a Michigan treasure!!

i've been coming to this gallery my WHOLE life. We loved this place, I wanted to show it to my…read moreboyfriend (who is Black) and we were admiring the work inside as usual before we realized the over shop attendant was following him around and watching him. She paid no mind to me or the other (all white) people in the shop except to greet them, so we left before buying anything because we felt so uncomfortable. Coming here was always a big part of my childhood so i'm so shocked and saddened by the racist behavior. no other shops in Glen Arbor acted this way. There's lots of great galleries here, we won't be hitting this one again.

A great art gallery featuring the Northern Michigan centric works of Ruth Conklin. The shop is…read morewarm and inviting, the staff helpful and friendly. Prices run the gamut, but you can find some really great pieces on sale occasionally. Anyone from a kid to an adult with cash to burn can find something lovely to bring home from here. I've purchased so many pieces from here over the years, from small, whimsical animal prints, to a highly decorated full sized map of the area. Each and every piece still makes me happy, little bits of Glen Lake spread across the walls of my home.

Throwback in time, dig around for treasures - books, crockery, tools, furniture, odd and ends.read more