If you love Detroit (or just great local finds), put this everything-Detroit boutique at the very…read moretop of your list. It's one of those shops that perfectly captures the spirit of the city while still feeling welcoming, creative, and genuinely community-focused. The location in Midtown is super convenient, with easy street parking nearby -- always a bonus in the city. And if you have time, definitely pop next door to Nest, which they also own. It has the same thoughtful vibe and is absolutely worth browsing plant-centric items. This is my go-to spot for gifts, although I'll admit some items mysteriously end up staying with me. The selection is fantastic: unique Detroit-themed T-shirts, beautiful jewelry, coasters, drinkware, cutting boards, locally made soaps, baby gifts, and so much more. Everything has a Michigan connection, and a lot of the pieces come from local artists and makers, which makes shopping here feel even more meaningful. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people behind it. The staff are genuinely kind, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in their community. You can tell they care about supporting local artists, small businesses, and the neighborhood as a whole -- and that makes supporting them feel good too. If you want authentic Detroit gifts, thoughtful local products, and a shopping experience that feels personal rather than corporate, this spot absolutely delivers. I always look forward to coming back.

Located adjacent to their sister store Nest, City Bird is a small shop specializing in Detroit…read morethemed housewares and gifts from local artists . If looking for a unique gift for your favorite Michigander,this is the place to go.

Best card shop around Grand Blanc. Staff is always very helpful and they have a nice selection of…read moremerchandise for sale that goes along with a very large card selection. Definitely the place to go around town.

Scrappy Chic has an excellent selection and very helpful staff. Jane is one of the employees who I…read morehave found consistently goes above and beyond for shoppers. I highly recommend this local business for your paper crafting needs.

I love this store the selection is great staff so helpful.... love love love the crop room…read more I am all for shopping small business they have alot of out of ordinary items

Write Impressions is a must in Downtown Royal Oak when you need little gifts and greeting cards,…read moreliterally for any event or holiday you can think of! They have a great variety of items ranging from mugs and socks to humorous trinkets and the softest stuffies you've ever felt. Don't forget if you need custom invites or cards, Write Impressions produces the highest quality chic options that give a sense of elegance. The owner, Lori, is also quite the gem and has been a champion for local shopping and a progressive voice to the community.

The front part of the store is basically a tchotchke shop. It's fine if you need a last minute…read moregreeting card or small gag gift. If you're looking for actual good personal stationery (not invitations), forget it. The only notebooks in here are the same low-end rebranded Chinese stuff you find at big box stores like Barnes & Noble or overrated Moleskine crap that's everywhere. If you want "the good stuff" like Tomoe River, Rhodia, Midori, Mnemosyne, Clairefontaine, etc. paper and notebooks you'll have to just buy it online because they don't carry it.

Barbara's Paper Bag is the very best when it comes to all things paper and stationary! Sue, the…read moreowner, is very helpful with excellent taste! She was able to guide me in choosing a invitations suite for my upcoming wedding without breaking the bank. I was also happy to order thank you cards for both the wedding and the bridal shower! She assisted my mom in selecting invitations for a bridal brunch she is hosting. Sue is able to print in house for envelopes and casual invitations. Any correspondence was met with a quick response making the whole process a breeze! I could go on and on! I can't wait for the next time I have stationary needs, because I know exactly where I will be going!

I've been here once before and it left a great impression. Today, I didn't make it, came 11 minutes…read morelate. They are open until 5:30 weekdays, according to the sign on the door. From what I recall, they have stationary, invitations, lots of planners and journals, and great greeting cards. It's a fancy place with quality products. They carry Filofax products if anyone is wondering.

This is a local favorite, it's been here for ages, clearly has standing power with the locals…read more I have been coming here since I was in high school, they used to have pastries back then. It's a small but perfect gift shop for cards, stationery, crystal pieces, table settings or whatever random items that might fit your fancy. Staff has always been friendly and helpful to me.

When you need that one gift "they will just live" this is that place to find it. Small, quaint in…read moresize but it's the place that you will find the perfect gift for the hardest person to gift. Their service is exemplary and the touch is personal. This staff is friendly and very helpful.

I didn't appreciate the worker shouting at me as I was walking out the store to pull my mask up. So…read moreabsolutely absurd. There was Not a soul near me , but she felt she needed to demonstrate her "authority"...hello I was almost out the door!! I won't give someplace like this my business.

This store has typical hallmark fare- cute ornaments, candles, cards and stationery, small gifts,…read moreseasonal decor, a little bit of jewelry, and wrapping paper, bit there was literally no customer device here, something many Hallmark shops are rather known for. Last time I was in here, I overheard two employees loudly complaining about a customer who was on the phone hinting for a specific item (sounded like a wreath)- they were kinda cracking and denigrating this customer who was on the phone asking them to look if they had a certain item they wanted.. the entire LOUD encounter and conversation was so annoying and disturbing, I walked out without buying the decorative piece I wanted and was intending to buy.. another customer also turned around and glared at the employees, who seemed oblivious to anything or anyone. This is not only the time I've stopped in there- I've bought a few cards before and thought the cashier was rather snarky and I didn't get a hello or a goodbye any of the three occasions I've shopped in this particular Hallmark.. it's unfortunate the Hallmark near my home went out business awhile back.. now this is the closest.. no thank you.,

Stopped in recently because I had some credit on my hallmark rewards. I took a few looks around and…read morewas surprised at how spartan the hallmark shop looked. It was not well stocked, seemed kinda messy. I was not terribly impressed. I did find a few cards to buy, yet was even less impressed with the poor, practically rude and impolite service. It was atypical of hallmark. We were not greeted or acknowledged at all. The cashier was downright rude and acted like we were a bother. She appeared to be rolling her eyes. We were not rude to her in any way. She was pretty disinterested and let me know how much she was disinterested in waiting on anyone. The store was not busy but service seemed quite lacking. The inventory and displays seemed to be just ok. I think a better visual merchandiser might've improved the displays. The vibe in the store was off. We bought our cards and left. A store like this is a success because they can pull off both quality selection and high level customer service. This one did not meet the mark for us.

Great employees, kind, considerate & very helpful & pleasant. I would definitely go there again &…read moreagain & let everyone know to shop there. It's worth it!!

Stopped in for a couple last minute Christmas gifts. Got there before they opened, but was let in…read moreanyway. The saleswomen couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Even put my gift bags together for me. I don't shop here very often, but every time the service is stellar.

It's a CVS. I took my kids for a drive tonight. We drove pretty far from home. It was nice out and…read moreI wanted outa my house. I stopped here because I needed Tito's vodka to celebrate my 8th year wedding anniversary tonight and had a gift card to burn. I walked in and walked out all with in 3 minutes with Tito's in hand, gift card spent. It was your typical CVS, set up like every other CVS. Grabbed what I needed, with a slight detour at the Beanie Boo display for my kids to see if there was anything "new". Nope, all the same Beanie Boos as with other CVS's. Paid for my purchase, using half gift card, half credit. And left. Employee didn't say but 2 words to me. No greeting, no thank you. Asked for my ID for the booze and asked to see my gift card. Handed me my purchase. Ok. Im good. Had what I wanted, minus the employee with a personality.

Horrible service!! They take forever and they're full of attitude. I had to wait 15 minutes because…read morethey would just sit there and talk to each other