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.

Very friendly staff. Unique items. Nice reflection of Detroit theme merchandise. Pretty easy…read moreparking. Pay attention to the signage of where to park.

my paint blow works perfect, perfectly fine and great and it was a really good deal cause I have…read morestudent discount

I love this store for it's art supplies, but I don't understand why the people have to be so rude…read more I've been to two of the Detroit stores now and they are snippy and short with me. I have no idea why. Tonight they were trying to push me out the door even though it was not closing time. :(

Just visited the Scout shop today, and had an incredible experience. Jackie was welcoming,…read moreextremely knowledgeable, and made the experience fantastic overall. She expertly pointed out items that I would need, teaching me along the way, in a very polite manner. It is becoming more and more rare to have a customer experience like this these days, and I walked out of the store with a big smile thanks to Jackie. Highly recommend !

This scout shop is amazing and Jackie and Christine are very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable…read more! Very organized and clean keep up the good work ladies !

Wonderful Polish centric art/craft store in downtown Hamtramck. This store has a fairly large…read moreselection of artworks that includes ceramics, glassware, matruska , woodwork and the list goes on and on. Lots of nice authentic artwork to see and appreciate, definately NOT MADE IN CHINA, where my personal favorites were their large Christmas ornament selection and their glassware. To that end, I ended up buying a couple beautiful whiskey glasses to add to my bar collection with the Polish Eagle engraved on the heavy weight glass. These glasses are visually stunning and will be very much appreciated and a talking point for my extended Polish family. (: Whether you are Polish or not, there is so many nice/beautiful things to see at this store that you should definately check it out if you are in the area. In a world that is full of cheap junk/trinkets that are mass produced a store like this stands out for both its quality and beauty and should not be missed if you are in the area. Five stars in my book!

A Polish gift shop featuring Polish items such as folk art,amber jewelry,imported candies and lots…read moreof pottery. Located in the center of town,this Polish establishment first opened in 1958 celebrating Polish culture,history and heritage If you are of Polish decent,this is a must stop while visiting Hamtramck..outside of Detroit.

Noel night and The Art Loft go hand in hand for me. Each year I stop in to see what unique items…read morethey have. Tonight I have the pleasure of volunteering in the store wrapping gifts for The Ronald McDonald House. I've truly enjoyed seeing customer after customer come in with a personalized greeting for the owner, Rachael, as she addressing them by name. I love the class, style and quality of the clothes and home items. It's really nice to see men looking at the John Lennon Collection and Desigual brand clothing. Women are loving and purchasing coats, wraps. My holiday request for my kids are the Clara Clark sheets! I have to see why people are coming just hoping they are on sale. Wrapping gifts and listening to the shoppers has been fun tonight.

I have shopped at this store in the past and always found wonderful gifts for birthdays and the…read moreChristmas holidays. Last month I was searching for some special birthday gifts for my partner. Rachael and another employee took a lot of time guiding me through the store and answering my questions. I was especially looking for a shirt because a few years ago I had purchased a John Lennon shirt for myself and absolutely love it. Rachael showed me a beautiful Desigual shirt and I knew that my partner would truly like it. When I had finished paying for the three gifts, Rachael then offered to wrap them. She did a magnificent job and this past Saturday my partner opened his gifts. He was absolutely amazed by the Desigual shirt and insisted on wearing it to dinner that evening. It looked great on him! All evening, he received numerous compliments on the shirt from various folks at the restaurant. Rachael...THANK YOU! I (we) will definitely be back in the future.

I recently had a custom (and pretty complex) four-color graphic printed on t-shirts and canvas…read morebags. The turnaround was quick; the service was excellent; and the prices were very fair. And everything looks great! I highly recommend their individualized service to anyone who needs custom t-shirts made. More important, I know my business with them made a difference in a community that needs some good news.

I inherited a 100 year old quit that was a wedding gift to my husband's grandmother Hallie. Before…read moreshe passed away she gave me the quilt. I finally decided after checking the internet that Umi 's Comfort was the best to me. I contacted her and sent off my prize quilt. We responded during the year and half period. I received my quit yesterday and IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT Beautiful and more beautiful than I hoped

From the owner: Umi's Comfort provides custom made corporate quilts, memorial, t-shirt and art quilts. We also…read moreprovide quilt restoration and quilt washing services for families to maintain their family heirlooms for generations to come. Each quilt created is one of a kind based on the customers likes. Learn to quilt with us classes are available for all skill levels from age 8 - 100. Click the link to register and save your seat !

My friend and I went to a glass blowing show and it was a lot of fun! They did a ton of…read moredemonstrations and answered questions from the crowd. Prices were very high but you are buying a custom one of a kind piece. The selection was plentiful to choose from. A great place to stop in and browse the wares.

I rented time in the hot shop here a few years back and it was super fun. Albert was very…read moreaccommodating and knowledgeable about the craft as he is a master. There is lots of great art around and they host an event the end of November every year with solid Jazz and glass blowing demonstrations. Check it out! the Russell is truly a unique place that houses some many different types of creatives.