This is my favorite gift shop for friends and family! The selection, service, and prices are great…read more I even bought the cutest earrings for myself there just recently and get compliments on them all the time.

Excellent shop. I went inside for one thing only. I asked and it was found…read more Very happy and friendly team!

Another place that I can't believe I haven't written a review for yet. I absolutely love this store…read moreand it's one of my favorite small businesses in Ann Arbor! Located in Kerrytown across the street from Detroit Street Filling Station, this woman-owned business is stocked full of so many unique and thoughtfully curated and sourced items. You want to come here for all the most unique and gorgeous looking goodies to gift to yourself and your loved ones and make sure to stop by often as they have a rotating selection of goodies throughout the seasons and months as well! They always have gorgeous window displays, the employees are always so happy to see you and the service is wonderful, and this shop is just so dreamy! Things are definitely on the pricey side here, but everything is really high quality and they feature a ton of local artisans in the area as well. There's nothing I love more than an intentional shop and you can truly feel how intentional Thistle & Bess is in every detail their store contains. Absolutely lovely and always worth a peruse whenever you find yourself in the Ann Arbor area!

This boutique is super cute with lots of unique gifts and fun items. I loved all of the food themed…read moreitems like ravioli candles, olive candles, a bread lamp, and hair clips. I also saw a lot of Baggu items, which is a brand that I really like. Lots of stuff I hadn't seen in person before, like the teeny tiny backpacks. They also had a lot of local art, jewelry, cards, candles, and more. It's a great spot for finding a gift for yourself or your favorite gal pals! Unfortunately I was not greeted when I came in nor when I was browsing, which I feel is such a small thing that can really make a difference when shopping. The person at the counter was with another customer, but even just a quick, "hi, welcome in!" can be so nice. That said, I would come back in the future just to check out what they have in stock.

Such a well-stocked store. They've got local goods, stationery, a small collection of fountain…read morepens, notebooks, house goods, notebooks, even vintage pharmacy labels. All at pretty reasonable prices! Service is pretty friendly too. Definitely worth stopping by.

I've loved Found since their previous location, also in Kerrytown, but a fraction of the current…read moreshop. Now they've expanded in there and they've filled the space with even more beautifully curated goodies, new and "found." There's a bit of everything in here, perfect for finding a gift for a friend, family, or a partner, or a little goodie for yourself. They've got beautiful art prints from independent artists, handmade ceramics, plus stationery, a bangin' candle section, lovely housewares and textiles like throws, pillows, and tea towels, plus jewelry, the list goes on and on. Plus when you shop here you're really shopping small, because most of what they carry falls into that category. If you go to their website you can take a look at a list of the artists they carry in store, and I love recognizing names of friends and people I admire in their respective fields. It's a delight digging through all their offerings and I highly recommend you get there soon to do it yourself!

What a fun shop to look for gifts! They've got a bit of everything, especially for Diet Coke…read moreaficionados, but I really appreciated the stationery offerings that they had. Lots of notebooks, journals, and stickers. They also have some nice undated planners as well. The other side of the shop has stuff for kids, and they have a press bar to make shirts! Very friendly service as well.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift, or to find something special for yourself they have you…read morecovered. Be sure to check out The Press Bar in the back left corner not only can you have a shirt made in minutes, but that is where the Thursday night Diet Coke Social is held.

I have to call this place what it is-- a little slice of heaven! I had been here about two times…read morebefore moving to Ann Arbor and never wanted to leave. Luckily now I live down the street and come to explore every weekend I can. It's just generally a great vibe being in this marketplace, especially on Saturdays. I love the actual food market which is made up of so many different sources, like their fresh meat counter. I don't know how they pack so many items into one market but it seems like every time I come back, there's something I hadn't noticed before. I feel like there's also quite a lot of niche products, so you can find good quality essentials but also more specific things like peppers, cheeses, or oils you may need for a recipe. If you love grocery shopping, it's a MUST visit.

We finally checked out the Kerrytown Market & Shops. The food market inside is perfect for…read moredelicious, upscale eats. We loved walking around all the shops and seeing what they had to offer. Perfect for a rainy day, everything is located inside! Be sure to check out this cute little spot.

The Caravan Gift Shop is an interesting store located inside of Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor. Nate…read moreand I stopped in while we were in town last summer and looked around - there are lots of different types of items including kid stuff (clothes, toys, books, etc.), tiny animal figurines, cards, jewelry, art, accessories, home and garden goods, bath and body products, chocolate, decor... quite an interesting mix of items. We ended up buying a Michigan made felted wool cat toy that looked like a mouse. Super cute and durable. The employee ringing us up was very friendly and nice and told us about the cat toy, which was cool. I always appreciate a kind interaction at places like this. I think this would be a great place to shop for someone who's "hard to buy for" since there are so many different types of gifts and products at the Caravan Gift Shop. This place has been open since 1927!

It's hard to know how to classify The Caravan Shop except to call it a "gift shop." However, for…read moreme, that always calls to mind cheesy Hallmark cards and knick-knacks, and this store is far cooler than that. It's one of several small local retailers located in the nifty walking mall called Nickels Arcade, off S. State Street. They have a variety of items that would make nice gifts, ranging from hand-sewn handbags, kitchenware and old school wooden toys. The staff were nice. They said hello and goodbye with a smile but didn't hover. I always appreciate that.

This guys did an amazing job and knock it out of the park! Thanks they are amazing and she loved…read morethem.

The go-to for area flowers hands down!…read more I've tried another florist in the area unsuccessfully. There is a night and day difference between the services received! Outstanding at Nortons from someone who cared. They clearly want to make sure they understand your needs AND deliver (in all senses of the term)!! No excuses at Nortons. Thank you for listening and positively impacting a down patient at the local Hospital.

No trip to Ann Arbor is complete without a quick stop to Roeda. No matter how many times I visit, I…read morealways find something new, some little whimsy that needs to come home with me. While adorable magnets with super-strong hold may be their specialty, there is no lack of unique greeting cards, kitchen accoutrements such as towels and serving dishes, lotion bars (a must for the cold and dry Michigan winters), and giftable items, even if the recipient is you. Visiting Roeda helped round out my Christmas list this season. I hope that the people getting my gifts will be just as excited to receive them as I was to pick them out at Roeda!

Stopped by here yesterday for the first time. I thought it was a new shop although the cashier said…read morethey've been around for quite a while. They have really cute gifty type merchandise. When I walked in, I saw some coasters and I immediately recognized the artist - it was from Polka Dot Mitten in Saugatuck (I had just been to that store and bought one a few weeks ago), which was fun. They're also doing a promotion with some Main Street restaurants right now, if you purchase something there and then show the slip of paper at the restaurant, you get $10 off your next meal there. And vice versa, if you go to the restaurant, and then show the slip of paper at the store, you get 20% off one item. I ended up getting a cute owl type figurine for my mom, it was about $10 which was reasonable. Cute store and I will stop by next time I'm in Ann Arbor.

There's a variety of new, discounted and used books. The store is very spacious with a wide variety…read moreof reading material and unique gifts. The service was awesome and staff even cracked a couple of jokes! Bookstore is centrally located and was quite busy with customers of all ages. I found a really nice children's cookbook by Betty Crocker for $7.99 and was even given a free bookmark. This is a book lovers paradise!

I love that independent bookstores are "coming back"…read more I love books - especially physical books with real pages. I love checking books out from the library. I love buying brand new books. I love buying used books. I love everything about books. I actually came here while running errands with someone else. I don't think I would have ever known this was here otherwise. I wandered around the store while the person I was with was taking care of whatever it is we came in there for. It was such an immersive experience. I appreciate how the store is laid out. There is/was so much thought put into not just the layout of where sections should be, but where each book goes. It is so well curated. I got so many incredible recommendations from the employee picks that I have loved, shared with others, and they have loved too. It's been a month or so since my last visit, so I'm excited to see what the latest recommendations are. If you're a book nerd, this is absolutely worth a visit. I will absolutely be back.

Elevated Press is absolutely amazing. Michelle and Peter are two of the nicest people you could ask…read moreto work with and extremely professional and "on top of it" to boot. I came in with a very scattershot idea of what I wanted for my wedding invitations and Michelle very patiently listened to my thoughts and expertly guided me through choosing paper and figuring out what I wanted more exactly design-wise. (Keep in mind that you can also come in with a print-ready design and they'll print it up for you! I highly, highly recommend their design work though--SO beautiful.) Throughout the design and printing process Michelle kept me updated on every development through email and responded quickly with any questions I had. At one point I thought I might have to make a last minute change, but then realized I didn't, and she very gamely accomodated my waffling, even offering to rush order a new plate for super-cheap if I needed it. The entire process from first meeting to getting the invites in my hands took about 5 weeks, so make sure you give yourself ample time if you're interested in their services. Also--it ain't cheap, but it is so, so worth it. Each invitation is truly a work of art and people have been going nuts over how amazing they look. I cannot recommend Elevated Press highly enough! Such a wonderful resource to have in Ann Arbor.

From the owner: Elevated Press is a boutique letterpress stationery studio specializing in custom wedding…read moreinvitations, social stationery and greeting cards. We are by appointment only. Please email info[at]elevatedpress.com to make an appointment.