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

Adorable little boutique gift shop located on the corner. When you walk up it looks like a fairy…read morecottage with bubbles floating in the air. I have bought many things here over the years, mostly gifts. They have a fantastic room with baby and toddler items. Lots of fun kitschy whimsical things. Handmade purses, gloves, slippers. Retro candy selections, t-shirts advertising local teams etc. Staff has always been welcoming. It has street parking but is right across from kerrytown so park there and walk!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Rock Paper Scissors is a true gem in Ann Arbor. My family will definitely be back for sure. The…read moreDiet Coke Social event was phenomenal. If you are looking for amazing gifts and cool stuff for yourself, look no further. This place has a little bit of everything and then some. The craft room in the back is absolutely the best idea to bring people together. Thank you for such a wonderful space to shop and create.

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.

What a fun experience!!…read more We went to the farmer's market and walked inside the shops and loved seeing everything! Parking can be found behind the farmer's market. There is a lot where you can pay by spaces (about $2 per an hour, very affordable). There are bathrooms inside on the top floor and tables and chairs scattered throughout where you can eat lunch that can be purchased downstairs or at the farmer's market. We bought Pad Thai for $7 from Baan Phad Thai in the farmer's market and it was delicious!! We also found two amazing houseplants, Roos Rois Coffee, and fresh Apple Cider! Will definitely come back because this farmer's market and shops are fun to walk through and have unique items!

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!

I needed to find a nice birthday present for my Mother, who was turning the ripe old age of 80. I…read morewas helped my Madison, and Bailey, who were very patient with me, and showed me A LOT of different pieces and the prices thereof. Madison's little toddler daughter was also there, and assisted in the sales. They have a lot of very tasteful jewelry, and a good selection of Michael Michaud's botanicals line. I found a great pendant, bracelet and earrings set, for a reasonable price, and I know my Mum is going to love it! And if she doesn't the sales Ladies assured me she can return it for a store credit. Thank you, Caravan Shop- You saved my life and made an 80 year old woman very happy!

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.

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.

A bit of roaming in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan to sightsee the sights and see the University of…read moreMichigan campus. So much blue and gold here. I needed souvenirs to buy for my co-workers back home and I didn't want to just hit up the airport gift shop on my way out. I wanted to support local businesses who make vintage quality souvenir magnets - similar to what you'd find at the airport but not at the airport. I was with my friend on a brisk Friday evening and we stumbled upon this place. We had asked around for souvenir shops in the vicinity, but ended up here at Roeda Studios. They actually had what I wanted here and thankful that I didn't have to go all over Ann Arbor to get it. In hindsight, Detroit airport didn't have much anyway and I was glad that I came here for souvenirs. We entered around 6pm, exhausted after searching through 3 nearby shops. When the cashier told us they carried Michigan inspired souvenirs, I was happy and thankful that the search was over. Roeda Studios is one of those stores that carries an assortment of trinkets and cute household things that you can decorate your home or office with. There's plenty of Michigan inspired items along with some University of Michigan logo items too. The store itself is very organized and meticulously clean. Just glad that I didn't need to buy at the airport on my way out in Detroit. The overall experience here at Roeda Studios here in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan was quite nice and easy. I took about 30 minutes here browsing and shopping for those souvenir magnets that my coworkers love to have. I did enjoy the ambiance of this cute boutique store. Don't know if they had any public WiFi, but pretty sure they had central air conditioning. Roeda Studios is located at 319 S Main Street in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. They accept major credit cards and cash. Perfect for us out of towners, who are always on the go. We ended up parking at a parking garage that was about 2 blocks away. Kind of perfect though, especially with a low parking fee to park for 2 hours or so. Not sure about Ann Arbor's public transportation options, but best bet would be your own private car or rental. Or if you need it: uber or Lyft is at your service too. Roeda Studios has your Michigan inspired tourist souvenirs and ideas on how to spruce up your home decor or office space. Quite a nice little shop that I happen to stumble into. For the most part though, the experience here at Roeda Studios was quite uneventful and great that I didn't have to run around downtown Ann Arbor for Michigan inspired souvenirs. The service was friendly and quick. I'm glad my friend and I came here and, while prices here can be above average for touristy souvenirs, you can be sure that you do get a quality product here. My reference would be the $6 magnets you find at the typical airport kiosk to $10+ unique ones you find here at Roeda, if you were to find something special for Michigan. Not sure if they have central air conditioning or public WiFi though, but the shopping experience was quick enough to where I didn't notice one bit. I would definitely recommend coming here for your home decor or office space sprucing needs, as well as Michigan inspired souvenir magnets. If you're ever in downtown Ann Arbor, swing on by. They'll be glad to help you out with that you need. Come on by, they would love to see you. Happy with my purchase. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 5.0 stars for the service and selection. 3.0 stars for the prices. Support local! B

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.

Since my last review this location has taken a new name (Schuler Books) and with it came a bigger,…read morebetter experience! First off, everything you may have loved about this place is still here. The hearty selection of books and periodicals, the rewards program, the massive lineup of puzzles and other items like journals, stationary, board games, stickers, home goods like candles and drink ware, tote bags, and more. Looking for a gift for a book nerd? Look no further than their shelf of carefully curated wares like "Book lover" candles, home library bookends, literary charades card games, etc. It's all here and better than ever. But what's been particularly exciting to watch unfold is their recent expansion next door. While it was sad to see the former tenant (a Thai restaurant) go, it was great to see Schuler's take over the space and convert it into a dedicated children's area. Here you'll find an expanded selection of kid's books (from toddler to YA), toys, educational games, etc, all in a kid friendly environment filled with bean bags and other cozy places for kids to park and read or play. In the former kid's section at the back of the store is now an expanded used book section, which is a great place to browse if you're looking for discounted pricing or want to give an old book a new home! They also host regularly programming like author readings, book signings, story-time for the kids, etc. During my most recent visit I happened upon them setting one of those up near the cozy fireplace in the back and I made a mental note to check the schedule so I could come back for a gathering. I'm so grateful that we have this little slice of literary heaven on the west side and I'm so grateful for all they bring to our community!

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.