Such a cute shop! I'm a sucker for painted pottery and kitchen gadgets. The clerk, autumn, was…read moresweet as can be, and she gave my dog a free little treat. I left with two cute little bowls painted with cherries. Located right downtown traverse city.

I love home decor and kitchen gadgety things so Peppercorn is one of my favorite places to browse…read morewhenever I'm in Traverse City. They also have a pretty nice variety of foodstuffs like snacks, jams, candy, etc and other packaged edible goods. Some of the makers are local to Michigan, but they also carry things from out of state. The style of the kitchen and home decor they carry typically trends towards the more colorful and whimsical (which is 100% my vibe) though they do carry some more neutral options for the more minimalist shoppers out there. Whenever I visit I usually pick up one or two items (like a cute dish towel or one of their small prep bowls) for the home and a couple of their packaged pantry goods like a fancy mustard or jam. Oh, and they also have a Moomer's Ice Cream counter which makes it even more of an essential stop for us when we're in the area.

A cooks paradise, check out both sides of the building. Hidden treasures and unique gifts.read more

Always great service and quality items. They know what they sell in detail. Outstanding…read moreselection of high end items.

I was buying socks and apparently the package had 2 pairs which should have had one pair. The…read morecashier (the heavier gal) was very rude. She stated "listen to me I'm trying to tell you it only comes with one pair". I said be nice it's free. She became very angry when that was said. The other cashier (older gal) said that's why we are on this side of the counter. Very rude. Will never shop there again . Sorry you have to work on Saturday.

Love all the ladies at the Front Porch. They continue to show up everyday, even when they are…read moredisrespect by the customer. Thanks for all being there and being so helpful to me and my family. Shout out to Abbi and Linda. ​

I drove a long way to come here. It says it's open on the maps and on yelp along with the times…read morethey open at. I arrive and their doors are locked and they are closed. Almost like they are moving. I was very disappointed! They should have updated their times. I cannot be the only one that had drove very far to get here and think the same thing.

Okay, i was finally able to stop in and take a look around. To my delight the carried wat I was…read morelooking for which was loose leafed tea. While I was there I looked around and it was a quaint little shop offering alot of unique things for a persons kitchen both utensils and ingredients. Most of what I saw was organic or environmentally friendly. The woman who was working was very friendly and knowledgeable of the products they were selling.

Terrific shop in the middle of Harbor that has every dry seasoning you could ask for while cooking…read more Making sweet potato pancakes, I needed smoked paprika. No one had it for 30 miles -- not Glenn's or Oleson's or the IGA, not Toski Sands, not Pond Hill. My mother had discovered this little store that sells all the unusual spices you're looking for. They don't carry mahleb, a ground cherry seed I needed for breakfast bread (ironic since we're in the middle of cherry country), but they do have most spices you'll find in the recipes from Food & Wine or the Times food section.

I love this little shop. The gifts and linens are lovely…read more The selection last year (2013 summer) was better but they still had much to look at. Lots of beautiful and thoughtful kitchen gear and gadgets reasonably priced. The sale was on and we got some good deals. Wine gifts and housewares, beach decor and pottery. I hear people love their spice selection and while i normally enjoy spices I haven't really taken the time to look at them. They also have coffee, tea and some mixes. If you happen to be in Harbor Springs stop in. I think it's worth a visit and make sure you go through to the back of the shop to see all the goodies.

I was in this store yesterday for the first time and was very impressed. The lady who helped me…read morepurchase a couple of cutting boards and a knife organizer was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and gave me lots of tips I found useful. It was a great experience and I will be back. The store is full of high quality items for the kitchen and is very organized. I highly recommend The Ideal Kitchen in Manistee! Great store, good value, and excellent people.

Able to finish my Christmas shopping here as they had everything I needed and more! Wonderful…read morestaff, friendly and so helpful.

Everything elegant and functional to add joy to the experience of cooking at the lake house. Sally…read morehas a discerning eye and great taste so she makes it easy to select the right things. #Americanmade cookware and a bonus view of Crystal Lake from the shop! Be sure to pop in at the former bank next door- now called 254 South-for some cleverly re-purposed items. #wearableart

Amazing little place with TONS of rocks and crystals! Great to support local Michigan businesses!!…read moreHad a blast and will definitely go back when I'm here again!!

Celebrating Michigan through and through…read more Overall, this is a super cute gift shop that differs from the glut of touristy t-shirt & souvenir shops dominating the main drag in Mackinaw City. I came across this Made in Michigan shop, located in the Mackinaw Crossings outdoor mall, while on vacation at the end of the summer as I was shopping for something more unique, something that didn't scream "you've just bought a tacky souvenir at a tourist trap." After looking around for a few minutes, I could tell there was nothing tacky or "tourist trap" about this shop. Sure, they sold some t-shirts with a distinct Michigan feel (better quality than most of the local t-shirt shops dotting the street), but beyond that there were hand carved wood chopping boards shaped like the Michigan mitten, seasonings, dressings and jams all produced in Michigan kitchens, unique jewelry, artwork and toss pillows in a nautical theme, clearly a nod to Michigan's "Great Lakes" heritage, and plenty of DIY/upcycled home decor, including old Michigan license plates turned into wall hangings. True to its name, everything sold in this store is 100% Michigan made, be it artwork, pottery, glassware, home decor/crafts, jewelry, candles, soaps, clothing, food items and more. In other words, if they sell it, it was made in Michigan. I liked not only the concept, but the execution as well. This store did more than just pay lip service to the idea of selling only Michigan-made products by local artisans. It delivered on all counts, including quality, selection and price. Despite being a gift shop in a popular Upper Michigan tourist town and selling only handmade products made by some of Michigan's finest crafters, artists, etc (not a single commercial/big box retail item is sold in this shop), the prices were quite affordable, surprisingly low, in fact. Truthfully, I expected the prices to be much higher and I would have gladly paid for such high quality, original pieces, though I was secretly jumping for joy at how decent the price point on most things were. I picked up a dainty "upcycled DIY" necklace for myself for $18, some homegrown jam, fridge magnets (about $2 apiece), and a limited edition print (by a fairly well-known Northern Michigan artist). When all was said and done, I dropped less than $80. It's hard to spend under that just walking into any gift shop in Mackinaw City without buying anything more than a cheap t-shirt and some fudge. In my opinion, it was money well-spent. I believe there is an official Made in Michigan Store "sister" location in Grand Rapids that is open year-round that sells a very similar product line as well, based on what the salesperson at the register told me as she was wrapping up my items.

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