This is a cute, densely packed novelty shop in downtown Ypsi. It reminds me of a family friendly…read moreSpencer's. Lots of fun stuff if you need a gift for someone, like toys, candies, stickers, greeting cards, clothing, and more. If you are looking for Michigan or Ypsilanti-specific gifts, this is definitely a good spot to check out.

This place is really really cool! It made me, a 38 year old woman, feel like a kid again. So many…read moreunique gift ideas. They have so many different themed merch like tv shows, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Care Bares, Mulang, Mario, and a billion things that I don't know about. I went here before Valentine's Day and ended up finding a Super Mario Fire stuffy for my hubby. He loves it! They also had very unique and funny cards! They have tons of candy of every variety. I found ring pop gummies here & my husband ate them in a day. Tons of toys & stuffed animals. One thing I will say is their prices were a bit high. But I imagine with cost of operation these days it makes sense and I am in a spot where I can support this small business (reasonably). It is a super fun store. Use caution bringing a small child into this store, as there will be several things within their reach and they will probably want to get their hands on everything. I honestly wouldn't bring a kid younger than 8 or 9 in this store. If you need gift inspiration, come to this cute store!

Cute little shop on Cross St in Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town. Not big, but some unique items,…read morewith a really adorable section of toddler dresses and other children's items, antique books, interesting small plant decor items, and custom framing. Nice to pop into when in the area for a meal.

When you need a gift for something and want a little Michigan flair, or just something unique, the…read moreBrick and Mortar General Store is just the place to go to find what you're looking for. Located in Ypsi's Depot Town, you cant help but want to pop in and check the place out as you're passing by. I did just that on a recent evening in Depot Town, as I had some time before our dinner reservation. As we walked past the shop, we realized we had never stopped in and decided to run in and check it out. Billing itself as a modern general store, you get the vibe of an old time general store with the rustic wooden floor, antique cash register, and basic necessities next to said cash register. But throughout the store, there are unique and handmade offerings on every shelf, table, and inch of wall space. I took my time looking over everything that evening, filing away gift ideas for friends and family as I saw items I think they would love. I also loved the Michigan- and Ypsi-themed gifts to celebrate local spirit. A friendly employee offered to help us find anything we needed, and while the only thing I had in mind was a very specific gift for a friend from my homestate, I knew I would definitely be back to buy that special something for special someones at some point. The next time you need a unique gift item, or something that celebrates pride in Ypsi and local businesses, duck into Brick and Mortar to find just the thing!

A hidden gem with lots of unique gifts and daily items with fun style. The employees are helpful,…read morekind, and attentive. The items seem like great quality, and while it isn't "cheap", it's not overpriced. I would say they've done a great job with matching prices to actual value. The atmosphere of the store is very nice, and they offer a small sitting area, which most shops lack. There is plenty of parking nearby, as well as 2hr parking if they aren't taken. Overall wonderful shop.

This is my favorite gift shop for friends and family! The selection, service, and prices are great…read more I even bought the cutest earrings for myself there just recently and get compliments on them all the time.

Into rocks, crystals, and the like? Then get thee to World of Rocks! What a gem of a shop (pun…read morefully intended). I'm not an expert by any means but I was wowed by the selection here. I had just been in Sedona where every other shop is a rock shop and this place, I can confidently say, blows every single place there out of the water. And it's not hiked up to tourist level pricing. Anything you could want is here. stones of so many different colors, finishes (polished and unpolished if you like tumbling on your own), cut and shaped, or raw, huge and itty bitty. Functional, cut for jewelry, decorative, and more. They also sell premade jewelry if you prefer for someone else to do the work for you. Whether you're a collector or just browsing, you'll absolutely love exploring the shelves here!

Saturday I purchased a gold ring from this business. I had mentioned how expensive the ring was and…read moreMo- the blonde female employee- stated "yea with the price of gold going up, our rings have gone up." I wore the ring out that day but took it off for my night routine and the following day I put it back on- a couple hours later I noticed it started to turn a lighter gold, eventually turning silver. By Monday it was fully silver and turning my finger green! I went back to the store and Mo was there. I asked her what was up with this and she said, " oh it's gold plated. They should've told you at check out." Mind you- she's a part of the "they" in question. I just feel like this was extremely deceitful and misleading in attempt to get me to spend more money... I'm so disappointed because I'm a life long Ypsilanti resident and have shopped here very frequently. Unfortunately, I declined a receipt that day so was not given their only solution- store credit. However, I have enough rocks and no longer trust their quality of jewelry.

This store is all Michigan products and is a diamond in a shopping experience. A friend and I…read moreventured in and we found some treasures. A bar of soap called We got Big Putts and I can't lie was her choice for a part of a raffle basket for a golf outing. There was jewelry crafted from antique jewels, jewelry made from auto parts that was surprisingly beautiful and helps abuse survivors. Got a sweet tooth check the cooler for large ice cream sandwiches. There are two levels and something for everyone. The Brix soda is from Grand Rapids and the pomegranate Lemonade was very good. This was a popular spot when live music was playing tonight.

McPherson Local is an adorable eclectic artisan store in the heart of downtown Saline & is worth…read morethe visit if you're in the Ann Arbor/Saline area! :) There are so many goods from various local vendors & tons of Michigan-themed items & gifts as well for yourself & your loved ones. I love this store's layout as well. There's a mezzanine floor that perimeters the edge of the building & from the railing you can look down on the main ground floor. So many hidden gems in McPherson Local just waiting to be discovered by you! :)

Cutest store ever! Definitely gets ya in the Christmas spirit with all there cute stuff! Plus they…read morejust opened up the coffee shop which i am in love with! The humming bird cake was to die for! I knew i should have took a pic before i got in the car.. it was gone not long after lol! I swear ill get a pick next time. I only went in for coffee and came out with christmas cards a new coffee cup and a couple slices of cake and pie!

Super cute shop a few doors down from the Secretary of State. My mom and I had an errand to run at…read morethe SoS so we popped in right after we finished. Tons of great locally made goods from some amazing Michigan makers like Glass Action (stained glass jewelry) City Bird (tea towels and such made by the awesome shop in Detroit), Midwest Supply Co (cute mugs and such) and more. Lots of vendors I recognize from local craft fairs like Detroit Urban Craft Fair and/or DIYpsi. But year round! There's accessories, home decor, candles, artwork, skin care, and even a little bit of clothes. Perfect for a gift for someone else or a treat for yourself. There was a also a super lovely woman was behind the counter when we popped in too. Not sure if she's the owner but she was incredibly welcoming.

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!

It's a nifty store with a lot of items for the home. Some things were expensive, but prices varied…read more It was nice to browse. However, one of the employees was looking at us as if we were about to shoplift and another just glared at us. We were obviously not welcome and we won't be going back.

I love this kind of store that transports you back in time the moment you walk in. This general…read morestore is in the historic village of Dixboro, several miles from Ann Arbor. It looks like not much has changed since this general store opened in 1840, which is part of this village's charm. The general store has a wide variety of home décor reminiscent of old-time country homes. it's a bit pricey but there are sales usually after the holidays. It's worth a stop if you are driving through Dixboro.