If you love Detroit (or just great local finds), put this everything-Detroit boutique at the very…read moretop of your list. It's one of those shops that perfectly captures the spirit of the city while still feeling welcoming, creative, and genuinely community-focused. The location in Midtown is super convenient, with easy street parking nearby -- always a bonus in the city. And if you have time, definitely pop next door to Nest, which they also own. It has the same thoughtful vibe and is absolutely worth browsing plant-centric items. This is my go-to spot for gifts, although I'll admit some items mysteriously end up staying with me. The selection is fantastic: unique Detroit-themed T-shirts, beautiful jewelry, coasters, drinkware, cutting boards, locally made soaps, baby gifts, and so much more. Everything has a Michigan connection, and a lot of the pieces come from local artists and makers, which makes shopping here feel even more meaningful. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people behind it. The staff are genuinely kind, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in their community. You can tell they care about supporting local artists, small businesses, and the neighborhood as a whole -- and that makes supporting them feel good too. If you want authentic Detroit gifts, thoughtful local products, and a shopping experience that feels personal rather than corporate, this spot absolutely delivers. I always look forward to coming back.

Very friendly staff. Unique items. Nice reflection of Detroit theme merchandise. Pretty easy…read moreparking. Pay attention to the signage of where to park.

Djenne Beads & Arts is your one stop shop for all of your cultural needs. They have a nice variety…read moreof beads, fabrics, oils, soaps and moisturizers. I picked up a half lb of pure shea butter which has many wonderful benefits. The staff is knowledgable and helpful and if they don't have what you might be looking for, they sure can point you in the right direction. They are located right on the inside of the International Marketplace in Greektown -- directly across from the Casino door.

Excellent customer service is I drive from Cleveland to support this great business a hidden jewel…read more Miss them they moved sad

I got a really nice spring/summer scarf made by the Stray Sheep Co. They also had handmade bags and…read moresoy candles with cute artwork. Everything in the store is tax-free because it is run by a co-op of local artists.

my paint blow works perfect, perfectly fine and great and it was a really good deal cause I have…read morestudent discount

I love this store for it's art supplies, but I don't understand why the people have to be so rude…read more I've been to two of the Detroit stores now and they are snippy and short with me. I have no idea why. Tonight they were trying to push me out the door even though it was not closing time. :(

This hidden gem is known to those in the know that work downtown the staff is great when I'm…read moredowntown I drop by to say Hello.

Wonderful Polish centric art/craft store in downtown Hamtramck. This store has a fairly large…read moreselection of artworks that includes ceramics, glassware, matruska , woodwork and the list goes on and on. Lots of nice authentic artwork to see and appreciate, definately NOT MADE IN CHINA, where my personal favorites were their large Christmas ornament selection and their glassware. To that end, I ended up buying a couple beautiful whiskey glasses to add to my bar collection with the Polish Eagle engraved on the heavy weight glass. These glasses are visually stunning and will be very much appreciated and a talking point for my extended Polish family. (: Whether you are Polish or not, there is so many nice/beautiful things to see at this store that you should definately check it out if you are in the area. In a world that is full of cheap junk/trinkets that are mass produced a store like this stands out for both its quality and beauty and should not be missed if you are in the area. Five stars in my book!

A Polish gift shop featuring Polish items such as folk art,amber jewelry,imported candies and lots…read moreof pottery. Located in the center of town,this Polish establishment first opened in 1958 celebrating Polish culture,history and heritage If you are of Polish decent,this is a must stop while visiting Hamtramck..outside of Detroit.

Noel night and The Art Loft go hand in hand for me. Each year I stop in to see what unique items…read morethey have. Tonight I have the pleasure of volunteering in the store wrapping gifts for The Ronald McDonald House. I've truly enjoyed seeing customer after customer come in with a personalized greeting for the owner, Rachael, as she addressing them by name. I love the class, style and quality of the clothes and home items. It's really nice to see men looking at the John Lennon Collection and Desigual brand clothing. Women are loving and purchasing coats, wraps. My holiday request for my kids are the Clara Clark sheets! I have to see why people are coming just hoping they are on sale. Wrapping gifts and listening to the shoppers has been fun tonight.

I have shopped at this store in the past and always found wonderful gifts for birthdays and the…read moreChristmas holidays. Last month I was searching for some special birthday gifts for my partner. Rachael and another employee took a lot of time guiding me through the store and answering my questions. I was especially looking for a shirt because a few years ago I had purchased a John Lennon shirt for myself and absolutely love it. Rachael showed me a beautiful Desigual shirt and I knew that my partner would truly like it. When I had finished paying for the three gifts, Rachael then offered to wrap them. She did a magnificent job and this past Saturday my partner opened his gifts. He was absolutely amazed by the Desigual shirt and insisted on wearing it to dinner that evening. It looked great on him! All evening, he received numerous compliments on the shirt from various folks at the restaurant. Rachael...THANK YOU! I (we) will definitely be back in the future.

This is a cute little Mexican gift shop next to Jose's Tacos. It sells authentic Mexican folk art,…read morejewelry, hair accessories, pottery, and figurines like alebrijies. Prices are reasonable. It is worth stopping by if you are in Eastern Market and can't make it to the shops in Mexicantown.

This is such a lovely little shop. I was familiar with their wares from the booth that they run in…read moreEastern Market, but the new store is just adorable. I've got family in south Texas and Mexico so these lovely items remind me of my childhood and make me very happy. We stopped in the other day because my husband had purchased a blouse for me for my birthday, but it was too small (he didn't know that imports typically run pretty tiny). We brought it back to exchange, but of course Husband lost the receipt. They were very friendly about it, and let me use a store credit, which I put towards this beautiful purse. The only advice that I would give to the owners (small business owner to small business owner) is that they may want to revisit their return policy and post it clearly for all to see. No small business likes to take returns, but when you feature items that people typically buy as gifts, you need a clear return policy. It just saves headaches. I'd suggest store credit only within 30 days, and with proof of purchase. That could be either receipt, gift receipt, or bank transaction on your phone app (which is what they used to determine the price of our returned item). Something like that? Just a suggestion. Anyway, I highly recommend this little beauty of a store! Stop in and buy yourself something pretty TODAY!

Stopped in to get some fabric paint for an art project. An employee was able to point me in the…read moreright direction and I found exactly what I needed. This place is always a good mine for the artistic type :)

Go online for the 45% off coupon. Can be used for items not ending in zero zero. Lots of crafts and…read morearts stuff.