Awhile back I took a Guatemalan purse to Lois at Leathers by David and asked her to make a leather…read morestrap for it. She advised she had no leather that would work and sent me to the Goodwill (or other similar place) to find a leather belt I liked and she could use that. I did and she did. The result was beautifully stitched and quite lovely for very little money.

We found ourselves in a huge bind, last minute during a horse show, with my daughter's show boots…read more Lois told us to hustle and she would try her best to get them done by closing. Not only were they done, they were perfect! Thanks to her efforts, the weekend proceeded as planned. Thank you Lois.

Votruba Leather Goods has been around so long that we have purses that my grandmother bought there…read morein the 60's. Votruba Leather Goods first opened its door in 1874 and still sells what it always has luggage, leather goods, and gifts. If you need a quality bag or purse you should go to Votruba Leather Goods.

What? I have never reviewed this store before? What a horrendous lapse in my Yelp life. Every…read moresingle time I come to Traverse, I stop here to see what I can't live without. And every year I leave with another fabulous pair of shoes or boots that I don't know how I lived without. Great brands, great service with staff that know their shoes and boots. I am always satisfied with my purchases at Golden Shoes. It's what shoe buying should be.

Golden Shoes has a fantastic selection to choose from. When I lived downstate I drove up to TC to…read morebuy all my work shoes at Golden Shoes. Comfort, quality, and fit are so important to have when you are on your feet all day. Staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable as well. Highly recommend!

Guess what, everyone? I'm getting married! As a couple that's older than normal for their first…read morewedding, we've taken the laid back approach to wedding planning. In fact, since we have plenty of nice household items, we weren't planning on registering for wedding gifts. And then all the questions starting rolling in about where we were registered and why we weren't and all sorts of things, so we went to Macy's to register. This Macy's is small, but what it lacks in inventory, in makes up for in Marlene. She's the Wedding Gift Registry Bridal Consultant who reigns supreme in the gifts section of Macy's. My fiance and I weren't interested in meeting with a consultant (see the bit about "laid back approach" above), but Marlene found us when we were trying to figure out what kind of rice cooker we were. It took Marlene about five minutes to convince me and my (much more stubborn) fiance why registering was important. More than just running your registry list, Macy's does so much for the registered couple and Marlene was our guide to it all. We received guides, advice, coupons, a Dream card, ways to earn cash back on items we buyand items purchased for us. Marlene explained that Macy's wanted to develop a life long relationship with us -- and it's working. Marlene was wise enough to know when to leave us to our own devices and when to step in with advice. She was knowledgeable about everything and, the one time she couldn't, she spent the next fifteen minutes hunting down the answer, even though we weren't too concerned about it. She was honest and excited for us-- everything you want to find in the person you're depending on for guidance in designing your future household. We've always loved Macy's, but we love Marlene even more. She'd be invited to the wedding if it wasn't several states away. Thank you, Marlene!

So sad to see them close, used to shop here a lot, the things are on 75% sale, the guy at the…read morecounter was very friendly.

Good selection of men's shoes with wide toe boxes. Lems and Topo Athletic are two brands with good…read morevarieties of styles. Helpful staff.

I sent my elderly parents there for help. My daddy's blind and needed help with his size and good…read moreshoes for his toes and such. They were horribly unhelpful and sent them to Blains farmers store!!!! It was embarrassing to send them them to gauthiers. I've sent others too and now I will NEVER shop their nor send another person to see Tina

The staff at CQ is great. They go out of their way to make sure you are happy…read more Ask about the Men's Social Club. First Wednesday of every month.

Friendly staff and very helpful. Had my alterations done the next day. Quality is top notch. Well…read moreworth the visit!!

This is my favorite boutique in Traverse City! I love everything in the shop, from their…read morehand-crafted jewelry, unique clothing (mostly for women, but do have a small selection for the fellas), shoes and home furnishings. They include a mix of antique pieces, which work perfectly with contemporary designs. I love the chandeliers they had throughout this most recent visit. As soo as you walk in, you can't help but fall in love, it mixes all items seamlessly, providing fun spaces, and one of a kind pieces. I've purchased a couple of jewelry items both visits, and while I would basically buy anything in the shop, it is rather pricey. But, if you are looking for pieces that truly are treasures that can be handed down, or unique items, as well as items that will last for years...then splurging isn't so bad!

*sigh* If you would have told me 5 years ago that I'd be giving Ella's anything less than 5 stars,…read moreI would have been shocked. Alas... I have been a faithful Ella's shopper for...oh man, a long, long time. 10 years at least. They used to be in this tiny, tiny place and while they did have some pricey, vintage and vintage-inspired clothes, they also had a substantial amount of real vintage, reasonably priced, *amazing* stuff. In particular, I recall that they always had once rack of adorable vintage blouses and none of them were over 30 bucks. I have an incredible lightweight black wool jacket from the 30s that is one of my all-time favorite pieces and I can think of at least three other items that I bought years ago and still adore. A few years ago or so they moved into a huge, beautiful space, still on Front Street. (Side note: I really wish they hadn't gotten rid of their old logo. It was beautiful and what they have now looks like something from Photoshop 101.) Like I said, the space is beautiful and they did a great job on the interior design, but....man, I can just not afford anything in there anymore. And I pretty much literally mean that. The bountiful rack of under-$30 blouses has been reduced to maybe 5 or so only "OK" items. Everything else is very expensive and a lot of it isn't vintage--just the same stuff you see in a lot of these high-end, plastic-y, tourist-trap "SoHo" boutiques that cater to women under a size 10. Don't get me wrong--a lot of the clothes are still beautiful and they do still have a formidable vintage section. Also, they sell Frye boots which I really, really love. I'm just disappointed to see the turn toward catering to tourists and townie yuppies with money. Something else--the staff is stylish and nice, but *way* too pushy. I hate when people try to sell me things when I'm just looking around. Also when they make me feel bad for not buying anything. I still have a place in my heart for Ella's and I still go in every time I visit T.C. I also do recommend checking it out--it is very beautiful and worth looking at! I just wish I could afford to do more than look.

I have serious spinal issues and the seat cushion on the adjustable leather chair I use was…read morebreaking down inside...I called ahead and my plight was handled so kindly by Paul...I brought that cushion in the same day, and Bryan rebuilt it right then and I got to watch. Great work--and caring people!!

From the owner: Neuco Upholstery is a trusted upholstery workroom based in Traverse City, Michigan, serving…read morecommercial and residential clients across the region. Since 1993, we've delivered custom upholstery solutions for boats, golf carts, restaurants, medical facilities, vehicles, and OEM partners. Now focused exclusively on upholstery services, Neuco remains known for our craftsmanship, fast turnarounds, and ability to scale for large commercial jobs. Looking for full-scope FF&E procurement? Visit our sister brand at Source Bay.

Perhaps the place for the ultimate MI souvenir: one you can wear! High Five features clothing with…read moredistinct graphics all about the Mitten. Check out the huge Michigan made of license plates outside: I loved the bicentennial one and even got a postcard!

One of the first stores I visited at the Grand Traverse Commons. This place had a lot of great…read moreMichigan apparel that will fit all sorts of occasions. Prices here are a little high but the staff, selection and quality make it worth your visit. The staff here is also very friendly and personable too. Overall, i recommend checking out the store as well as the other stores at this mall.