This is my favorite store in Royal Oak. It is the place to go when looking for a unique, reasonably…read morepriced, well-made gift. The selection is wonderful! The merchandise is original. We just bought a beautiful Turkish lamp. The customer service is wonderful. I really like supporting independent businesses. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

I needed a house warming gift for my friends new apartment. I loved La Roche's selection, they had…read moredifferent esthetics and ideas to choose from. Also, Claudine helped me pick a beautiful piece then wrapped it nicely. Overall, the service was great, and the items were well priced and beautiful. I will be back for sure!

Gorgeously curated space! Unique finds…read more Fairly priced Stop in! Scout was one of the better spaces I've experienced in Royal Oak.

If you're going to have a store that just sells kitch or art you need to follow a few rules…read more 1) Be nice to your customers. They don't have to buy anything and so you better kiss their behinds. Even if they don't want anything they might feel bad for you because you were so nice. 2) The prices need to be low enough to justify buying something useless. 3) You have to gave good stuff that people want, though they don't need. Also, it helps to have things that one has never seen before and thus must purchase it because they may never see it again. Well, Scout is a nice enough store. The store sells kitch, curios and art. The inside is nice and bright. There are some interesting items, but nothing that I can't live without. Also, I've seen a lot of the same items around the area. The prices were probably comparable but were still pricey. I don't think there was anything for less than $10 or I didn't find it. I give Scout 3 stars because the lady behind the counter was not very friendly or helpful. When I walked into the store she didn't acknowledge me right away or ask if I needed anything. Instead she just talked to a friend for almost the whole 15 minutes we were in there. I was the first to say hello as I entered. Eventually, she engaged us in conversation a little, but it wasn't the friendliest of conversations. Scout had some unique gift ideas and art pieces. Over all the quality stuff was very expensive. The rest could probably be purchased at other stores of a similar nature. I don't really have a reason to go back here.

This is a gift store which had fancy candles and fun little things to tempt you to buy, little…read morenotebooks and books and knickknacks.

A lovely store in downtown RO. Lots of locally made goods, including treats, home decor, gifts,…read moreetc. And it's layout is really great. Not so cluttered that you can't turn around, great lighting and unique ways of displaying items. My lower rating is because of the service to potential vendors. It seems non existent. I'd love to hear from any active vendor there. I dropped off my card (after messaging them via their website, email and Instagram over several months) to inquire about becoming a vendor and never heard back. Maybe they don't have any vendor openings or they don't think my art is a good fit. That's fine. However, I think a courtesy email telling me that should be a normal expectation, though? Maybe Im way off. I still get a ton of advertising whales from their subscription list, so.... ?

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.

I always enjoy a good local shop and like to see all the creative and nostalgic things that are…read moreassociated with a place. Something about the items in the window drew me in. Also I had to get a photo with the state of Michigan with my face in it. There were so many cute T-shirts, Faygo pop, fudge, and other fun Michigan stuff. If you are looking for unique items or gifts for others, this is a great spot.

I placed an order AU 17th. Shipping is showing "pending" three weeks later. Three emails to…read morecustomer service have not been sneered. I guess I just gave away $70!

A fabulous children's bookstore! A beautiful selection and range of books -- we found exactly what…read morewe came for. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially with our toddler. We had a wonderful experience and look forward to visiting again, especially for children's gifts!

From the owner: The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids offers a curated selection of books and gifts for babies…read morethrough middle-school aged children chosen to build community, compassion and life long readers.

Limited street parking, a medium sized free city lot behind…read more If you are looing for a store that sells Michigan themed books, gifts, cooking related items, and other random small gift/decorating items, this is it. Everything is laid out in loosely grouped subdivisions. Women love this store.

I discovered this shop about a month ago and have visited three times since, making purchases on…read moreeach visit. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I come in. However, I've noticed a consistent pattern that's made me increasingly uncomfortable. Each time we're in the store, the staff behaves as if we're being watched closely--asking if we want items held at the counter or having an employee follow us under the pretense of folding shirts while we browse. I've spent over $100 here so far and don't appreciate being treated with suspicion. Having worked in retail myself, I'm familiar with the signs of someone being monitored because they're assumed to be stealing, and that's how it feels every time I shop here. I really like the shop's selection--especially the Jellycats--but there are other local stores that carry similar products. I'm willing to give the shop one more chance, but if I experience this same treatment again, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Best Detroit t- shirt shop in the Metro Area. I have a South Detroit shirt with a Canada maple…read moreleaf on it from here. Great staff, good prices.

This is such a fantastic spot to buy retro, pre-washed soft Detroit themed or Detroit sports teams…read moret-shirts, sweatshirts. They sell hats, incense and many random items too. It's a fun store to take a gander on new shirts on the back walls. It's a great place to pick up gift items for friends or family that love the D as much as you. I love taking these tried and true items on any trips to layer and proudly represent. Most people in the world know Detroit for the most part. I like to help pass the knowledge to the people wherever I am in the world. Prices are reasonable, usually $26+ for most of the nicer t-shirts and $35+ for the thinner retro sweat-shirts. The retro styles tend to be more. Get the soft fabric items, they wear so much better than the more coarse cotton and unwashed items.

It's a small store with a lot of things in there for gifts. I'd say it's one of those stores you'd…read morethink Pinterest was born out of

From the owner: June & December is an independent design studio + maker of sustainable gifts that tell the wild…read morestories of nature. Shop our goods in person right from our studio shelves, where we design, make, prepare, and ship orders to stores + customers across the globe, or explore our boutique, which also features a collection of nature-inspired works from like-minded artists near and far.

Beautiful Valentines Day roses. I put in my order a week prior. Was in and out the day of…read moreValentine's Day. Very good quality that made such a magical night for my girlfriend. Also, the staff was very nice. Not too in my face trying to push everything on me. I would most certainly go back for any future occasions. As a person not too into flowers before, this shop made me a flower guy.

This store doesn't have the same wide variety of plants and flowers as some nurseries and floral…read moreshops, but it is a good option if you are looking to buy an affordable arrangement on the go. I stopped by this Thrifty Florist on my way to work and bought a kalanchoe plant. The plant was put into tissue paper sheets and into a box. It was a nice presentation as an informal gift. There are Thrifty Florist shops all over metro Detroit, and it's just convenient to have one in your neighborhood when you don't have the time to search in advance for a florist.