I'm a sucker for cute home décor shops like The Urban Merchant. I enjoy browsing all of the…read morebeautiful home accents, especially the sparkly decorations at Christmastime. I also got a few ideas for possible crafts that I could make someday, like the gorgeous yet simple acorn twig wreath. I was very tempted to buy the silver and gold resin deer and am now thinking of ways to make it myself as a quarantine arts and crafts project. The prices are reasonable bordering on high end. For example, the glitter deer I admired costs $40. Service could be improved. Most of the sales associates were chatting by the register. No one offered assistance or said hello first. Overall, this is a fun shop for browsing when in downtown Rochester and I will stop by again.

This store is the most amazing place that takes you on a journey during Halloween and Christmas…read morethat puts you in the midst of a holiday movie. We love coming in here and checking out the fun items during the holidays. They have such unique finds that fit your holiday mood. From decorations to kitchen wear, their decorating game is fire. They have so many gems to purchase for gifts or for yourself. I am not sure if they also offer personal designing services, but they would be amazing at that too. They even have small toys and gifts for kids. We found some indoor snow this time that the kids loved. They have the perfect holiday mugs, can't get enough mugs, but this is the perfect spot to get those unique decorations for your house that you won't see at the big box stores.

Rude sales people and prices are ridiculous!!!! Then if you do find furniture you like it takes 12…read moreweeks to get.

This review is long overdue and I apologize to Hepplewhite's. I must share my great fortune in…read morediscovering this long-established store! Initially, I had Becky come out and "tweak" my living and dining rooms, utilizing my existing furniture and providing some key new pieces. She provided multiple options for new drapes which pulled each room together and created the look I wanted. More recently, Becky designed our new master suite and main bath renovation. She assisted me during the construction phase with color and material choices-- a huge help-- as well as advising on aesthetic considerations during the planning stage. Afterward, she reviewed the 100+ screenshots and photos I had gathered to convey what I was hoping to create in our bedroom and two bathrooms. Becky managed to distill those images into what is now our beautiful retreat, with soft colors, welcoming furnishings and bespoke details. Can't say enough good things about Hepplewhite's, Amy, and Becky!

Home decor, kitchen items, Books, blanket scarves, jewelry and so much more…read more I do like some of the living setups. I like the wall art with the painted plastic army figurines. Think my brother had them as a kid. It's a fun spot to browse around for a bit.

Writing an updated review now that Talulah Belle has switched locations to the other side of Main…read moreStreet in downtown Rochester! The space is noticeably bigger than their previous one, which gives them more staging area and space to offer larger pieces of furniture, artwork, and clothing in addition to all the unique goodies they already carried within the store that are smaller scale. Everything here is extremely pricey, which is unfortunate for me given that there are many things I love from here, but I just simply can't justify spending exorbitant amounts of money on these sorts of homegoods and accessories too often. The products they carry are definitely geared towards the more affluent and those with lofty home design ideas, as they also have fabric samples and the like to help you design and customize your furniture and upholstery upon them in the back of the store too. The price tags make sense in the sense that I have not seen any of the products they offer in any other stores in the metro Detroit area, so there's nothing to compare their goods to. This is a great place to window shop or stop in to get inspiration for your home and to pick up a unique piece or two. I'm still thinking about the tatted up Albert Einstein piece of artwork (included in the photos!), which I love so much, but even just the print of it without it framed was already $70-80 and that's a hard price to justify even for hot Albert Einstein! I like how every time I stop in to Talulah Belle, there's always new discoveries to be had. They clearly refresh their stock frequently and it's always great to stop in here for inspiration and intentionally unique gifts for the loved ones in your life...including yourself!

If you are shopping in Rochester, be sure to check this place put. The shop is filled with…read morebeautiful floral arrangements, home decor, Syd Dickens, candles and beautiful decorating ideas. Don't miss this shop at Christmas. Her designs are stunning.

From the owner: Final Touch Designs offers the finest in artistic silk floral designs and distinctive home…read moreaccessories.

Kirkland's is a smaller home goods/decor store filled with surprises. You don't go in looking for…read moresomething specific but you can always find something you "need". Right now it is a holiday wonderland. They have a number of paintings and some good subway type art which is trendy right now at a good price. Need a santa painting? That's where to go! :) If you are on a budget and have limited time Kirkland's isn't the place for you to shop successfully in my opinion and I can't say that I always or even often come out with a great bargain or that I put Kirkland's on my list on of must shops. It happens to be located in a shopping center I frequent and I'll stop in to see what they have if I'm making the shopping center circuit.

Ok here are the positives: It's definitely different and innovative. With Painting with a Twist…read more(and the likes) becoming so popular, this concept of making framed signs, pillow cases, clothed signs, etc., is quite new. And with the end product, there's a greater chance of you putting it on display at home than putting up a painting (unless you're really good at it). The problem I have is with the stencils and the quality of them. When you put a stencil onto the piece, you should never have to worry about paint bleeding out. Hence, the purpose of the stencil. Yet, this continued to happen. Even putting the stencil on the piece (which is done by a member of staff) proved to be very trying. All of this led to wasted time. Our class was 4-630 pm and at 715 pm, my piece was still incomplete. I ended up having to leave it there as we had reservations at 715 pm, and will have to pick up the finished product later on. I definitely think they need more staff to help people along and stay within the allotted time. Also, they definitely need better stencil sticking paper, because that whole thing was super annoying. The staff were very helpful and kind-- just not enough of them. This will probably be my last time going.

What a fun and unique place! We came for someone's birthday and we had a private workshop just the…read morethree of us. Two of us made a Lazy Susan's and one made a sign. You get to choose the type of stain you would like, the paint you would like, and so much more! They made the process super easy so anyone and everyone can do it, while still having a good time. I am absolutely in love with my Lazy Susan that I made, I can't wait to use it and show it off to my friends and family! In my opinion this is an amazing place to have a party, birthday celebration, or any type of gathering.

I recently stopped in during a visit to my home town in Michigan, from Florida, for a family…read morereunion. I was looking for a small statue or treasure to put on my dads grave. This store is beautiful and charming and while I did not find the perfect item for my dad, the owner was so super sweet and informative and it was a blessing just to come in and see the fountains and other well sculpted marvels. She told me the store has been in her family since 1966 and it made me wonder if my grandparents who lived in nearby Shelby Township had bought their garden fountain and Madonna statues here because I felt really at home here for some reason. Like I had been there before. When I did not find exactly what I wanted, the owner referred me to a few other nurseries in the area, where I did end up finding some items. She really knows her products very well and take the time to educate and and help you make decisions. I highly recommend this store to anyone looking for garden statues or fixtures or great advice on the subject. Rooted in family history and family owned, it was refreshing to have real customer service in this self-serve world. I have encouraged friends and members of my MI family to check them out.

From the owner: 3rd Generation Family Business…read more A lifelong dedication to a dream...Andrew and Nina Biondo came to America from Italy with a dream to start their own Statuary business. In 1966, Décor Statuette was established manufacturing handmade quality stone products. Our core products are concrete statues, flower pots, benches, cast stone balusters, and railings. We also specialize in stone cast window surrounds cast stones, address stones, and stone caster jobs. over 50 years and has become Macomb County's premier destination for distinct statuettes, home furniture, and garden décor. With one of the largest furniture showrooms in Sterling Heights, Michigan, we are confident you will find what you need.

I can't say enough about Birmingham Design I have been working with Kristi for 10 years now and she…read morehas does a great job of creating the home I always wanted. She listens to what you want and works hard to find the items your looking for to create just the look you want.

As a long time customer of BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO, I have furnished my home with their furniture…read moreand accessories. I enjoy the presentation of furnishings as they could appear in a home setting, each vignette displayed with finishing touches of artwork, pillows and throws.

I come to Bordine's different seasons. I mainly come in spring/summer for flowers to plant. Good…read morevariety and quality. I recently bought an indoor plant and purchased a pot for it. They have a great assortment of pots to choose from and prices are competitive. The last 2 years we bought our fresh Christmas tree here. They make it easy with excellent service and putting it on your car. But the prices are getting too high and I probably will go back to Home Depot next year. I used to buy fresh greens here but not anymore. These are definitely overpriced. It isn't really that hard to put some greens in a pot with some decorative branches, acorns etc. so I make my own. Their Christmas shop had a nice selection of ornaments. Good overall store but recommend watching for sales.

I have been buying from Bordines for 40 years. 3 years ago…read moreI moved 2.5 hours away and use my wishlist on their website before I drive down just so don't get overwhelmed and can buy exactly what I want and drive back home. The website has been down for a week. I will have to go elsewhere this year