Cute new boutique to add to the east town shops. Friendly staff and a lot of neat stuff to look at…read more Big baby/kid section as well as bath, jewelry and plant/decor sections. Great place to get Baby Shower, Mother's Day, etc gifts.

Super cute shop! A little bit of everything. Dinner and drinkware, rustic soaps, candles, holiday…read moredecore, leather and metal jewelry, clothes for kids and women. Maybe they had mens too, but l can't remember. Staff said they bought the shop next door to make it more of a women's boutique. I forgot to take a pic of the womens clothing, but they had cute sweaters and hats. Excited to explore that once it opens! Lots to look at, unique items, not too pricey, pretty much what l would expect from an independent shop owner. Hey, they got bills to pay too, right? All their items looked like they were made from quality material. Highly recommend for unique gifts!

The Color Forest is literally one of my new favorite places in all of Grand Rapids!! It's a small…read morebusiness run and owned by a Grand Rapids female!! It's a polymer clay earring business... and the earrings are so colorful and so fun!! There is a storefront located on Division... that is so bright and happy!! Things you can do at the store... shop the earrings, participate in earring making classes, or shop all of the other goodies in the store!! I participated in an earring making class, and it was one of the most fun DIY classes I've ever done!! You get to make your own earrings from start to finish... and it's so neat to be able to do this entire process!! I'm for sure going to do another class!! If you're not interested in a class or shopping the storefront... you can order some earrings online!! If you're from Grand Rapids or are traveling to Grand Rapids... PLEASE make some time for The Color Forest!!

A really great space filled with all sorts of cute gifts, household merchandise, and more! I've…read morealways heard about the shop from friends and coworkers and finally stopped by. I was able to park right outside the entrance, with metered street parking. They have been hosting small businesses to do popups and the day I went was to visit a friend who runs a micro-bakery called Smorris Desserts. It was easy to support a small business who also pours back into other local small businesses and the community. There are so many cute things and also other small artists and creators hosted in the store as well such as Atelier Celeste which is one of my favorite local ceramics artists. I bought a super cute necklace from their jewelry/build your own charm bar near the registers. They had a mix of gold AND SILVER which was really nice since so many places I go to often only sell gold. I also got a cute bag charm for my purse. The prices were honestly really reasonable especially for a small local business. I think if you're able, I would try to get gifts here for friends, parties, etc. The staff is also super great. Lindsay is one of the people who I often see there and they are the coolest, kindest, and most knowledgeable people about the are. They are able to give really great recommendations for things in store and also gave me a local business recommendation for something they didn't carry. Tip: spread out your gift purchases, especially for christmastime, throughout the year! It's easier on your budget to do small things at once and it feels so nice at the end of the year to realize you already did all the hard work!

I came here as a tourist from out of town, found a mass produced book and pulled out my phone to…read morewrite the book name down. The reality was, I couldn't travel with the book because it was too large and heavy to add into my luggage. The person who I ASSUME is the owner came over and immediately raised his voice and started calling me names. Saying I'm being shitty and I shouldn't "do that to a small business." I tried to explain why I was doing what I was doing and he made sure to tell me he didn't care. Not that this person will change how they operate but all he had to do was be like "hey do you mind?" And I would have pulled my head out of my ass and been understanding. However! Raising your voice and approaching anyone in that manner is deeply shitty and clearly an attempt at humiliating me. I'm not here to argue that I was in the right, I was just too busy thinking about myself and how I was bummed I couldn't travel with the book. Anyway can't wait to receive that book from literally anywhere else but this shop

Super cute little local shop!!! Really makes an effort to support local artists while still being…read moreaffordable! Very cute little boutique. Hand sanitizer and masks provided. 10/10 will shop again.

Love the unique gifts and have taken a couple of art classes as well. Charming little shop!read more

This shop makes me think of a real life Etsy store. They have a lot of different items, from…read moreclothes to bath & body products to things to decorate your home. Many items are from Michigan/Grand Rapids. You can find a unique gift or cool accent piece for your home here.

The salespeople are always nice and helpful. I can always find birthday presents for my friends and…read morefamily! They have amazing decorations and furniture. This shop is one of my favourite stores! The prices are right on as well. They're never too expensive, they're just the right price!

Who is in need of some retail therapy? ‍⁣⁣ ⁣…read morePink lemonade is one of the most adorable boutiques in East GR. It has everything for children, home, & her AND they finally opened their doors yesterday!! They have the cutest stinkin clothes and accessories; if you don't believe me, head to their page @pinklemonadegr ⁣⁣ They even have a section dedicated to mamas. If there is one trend out there that is blowing up as much as the tie-dye trend, it's the "mama" trend. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Pink Lemonade often has a chalkboard outside advertising "Cute Things," which always makes me…read moresmile. And the store delivers! I've popped in there a few times needing a birthday present and can always find something. Snarky cards, interesting glassware/home decor, cute notebooks and office supplies. A great place to try if you need a hostess, bachelorette, or birthday gift for a girlfriend in your life but don't quite have an idea yet. The store isn't huge, but it uses all of its space efficiently so there is always a good selection of items. The owner is very pleasant and cheerful, happy to help if I need it or let me browse if I don't. They offer gift wrapping, as well, which is always nice if I'm in a rush. I don't have kids (or many little ones to buy for) so their selection of kids' clothing and toys is lost on me. But for the many EGR moms out there, I highly recommend checking this out!

In 2025 my last living Aunt turned 103. My family sent flowers from Kennedy's who had been…read morerecommended by my cousin. As her 104th birthday approached, I received a postcard reminding me we sent birthday flowers to her Last year. I live in Georgia and hated calling a cousin to ask the name of the florist. I called, the lady was so helpful and they arranged and delivered a beautiful bouquet. Highest marks I can give and thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely adorable shop with helpful and friendly staff. Kennedy's has gifts for babies to adults…read moreas well as home decor and clothing. The build your own bouquet section has so much variety and the prices were really reasonable. They have lots of parking and also host classes and events! I'll definitely be back and will recommend to others!

I think I could buy the whole store!…read more I don't live in Rockford but stumbled across this gem before having an appointment at 'A Charmed Life'. Having a small time frame to work with definitely saved my bank account from completely unloading into the store. Seriously, such cute things. They have a lot of great local artists showcasing their work with a lot of Michigan-themed items. The store is full of fun items to decorate with as well as a unique gift to give a friend. Definitely, give yourself some time to browse around in the store because there is a lot to see and take in! The store isn't all that big but everything is styled and displayed in such a way that it all just seems to go together, you may miss a gem if you just give an area a quick look! They seemed to get new things pretty frequently so feel free to come back often and you'll always find something new! Also, the ladies in there have always been super nice to me when I am there and are very helpful!

I love this store! It's small but they have such unique things, it's an amazing place to find a…read moregift, or something for your home. They have sweet baby items and an awesome candle assortment. Such a wide variety of things, so happy to have this in Rockford!

I found this hidden treasure while looking for a downtown Grand Rapids bookstore. What I found was…read morean amazing store front for various local small businesses to display their products. If you're in the West Michigan area, and wanting to shop for a special gift, this is a beautiful, unique, and affordable place to browse and find something special.

This is such a cool concept and store. The Arts Marketplace is a nonprofit that exists to support…read moreand further woman and minority owned businesses by providing them subsidized rent to have their goods displayed at the Arts Marketplace store. This is a one stop shop for anyone you could probably think of! I saw tons of fun gifts and products, including clothes, jewelry, accessories, home goods, coffee, Polish pottery, books, tea, cards, art, etc. I love that it gives the opportunity for these small businesses to have a space to sell things even if they don't have their own storefront. I'm not sure how often the vendors rotate, but it's always fun to stop in and check things out. I especially love the Public Thread bags and accessories, the Polish pottery, and all the interesting art. There are signs everywhere letting you know that if you break something, you buy it, so be careful. I have purchased gifts here for myself and others and hope it sticks around for a long time!

Periwinkle Fog is a charming shop in downtown Grand Rapids. Whether you are looking for a unique…read moregift, souvenir or a little something special for yourself you are sure to find something to fit the bill! They have a great selection of things from jewelry, art, puzzles and much more, you will definitely find something to fall in love with.

We were in Grand Rapids and stopped in this unique woman's clothing store. I purchased a shirt for…read moremyself and two for my daughter. Please stop in and see what this place has to offer!