Where "shabby chic" meets "french country" with a dash of bohemian charm thrown in for good…read moremeasure. This is an incredibly cute shop with so much to see, housed in what once was a stately old home whose charm is still apparent as soon as you walk through the door. Interested in clothing and accessories? Check. Love the "shabby chic" look? Check. Hoping to pick up a piece of whimsical home decor? Check. Looking for vintage finds? Check. This quaint, two-story home decor shop seems to hit a home run in many areas. The only real faults I found were with the prices on things like clothing and jewelry (especially the clothing). I don't want to be critical, but the clothes in their "Ragg's Boutique" were pretty basic numbers from a bunch of no-name designers at inflated prices. I mean, $160 for a plain tunic? Come on. This isn't New York or Chicago, it's Holly. I know these types of shops have a high overhead and all, but the prices were a bit out of touch. How many people are willing to spend $160 on something that they can easily pick up for a fraction of the price somewhere else? Also, I thought most of the clothes were kind of "matronly" (sorry) or too nondescript for my taste. I found the bulk of it to be second-rate designs at first-rate prices. It just wasn't my cup of tea, but it might be someone else's. It just seemed mildly pretentious to me. As for the rest of the store, there was a lot to see, including on the second story, which is very cramped and narrow, so not too many people can comfortable shop up there at one time- just saying. If you turn around too fast, you risk knocking something over. I know, I did just that! It was incredibly crowded up there, with vintage finds peeking out at me at every turn. It might be a bit too crowded, in fact. The walkway is tight and the old wooden flooring uneven, so take note. Despite the tight squeeze, I found plenty of "shabby chic" style decor, which I just so happen to love, from vintage signage and antique doorknobs rescued from old homes to painted tiles and upcycled windows from 19th century buildings and more. Some of it was surprisingly well-priced, while other pieces were in the higher-end range. No doubt because they were from different shop vendors (Pigeon in the Parlour houses several individual vendors), which probably accounts for the wide ranges in pricing. Some of the more traditional line of home decor accents were very reasonably priced, including candles, soaps, wall art, knick knacks, dishes, etc. I especially loved a line of metal dragonfly hooks and some cute resin bunny statues. We picked up some candles and soaps, but I left without that dragonfly hook and now I regret it. Since chalk painting is all the rage right now, I found a fairly large line of reasonably-priced chalk paints and a new "salt wash" mix, including some small starter kits. My husband and I both do a lot of DIY projects, so we were interested and took a gander at what they had in stock. The lady waiting on us told us that we can order from them, even if we aren't in the store, since we don't live in Holly. That was nice, I thought. She talked up this new "salt wash" additive and showed us how it worked with paints and gave us a brochure to read up on it. I have to admit, it looked intriguing, so I think we might order that sometime soon. As for the customer service, it veered between good and slightly odd. I noticed one of the employees following other people (not me) around the store in an annoying, clingy fashion. I couldn't tell if she was worried they were shoplifters or if she was just heavily invested in making a sale. Who knows? Nonetheless, the lady that waited on me seemed pleasant and knowledgeable, if not overtly friendly. Like I said, this store has a lot of interesting pieces and the unique character of the building only enhances the shopping experience. I even signed up for email list for customers to receive updates on products and sales.

My Sister and I found a gorgeous table and chairs that we fell in love with! When we went to…read morepurchase it she only had two chairs and we wanted four, and delivery would not be till February but she rents the upper floor to another owner and Sue took the time to find four chairs that matched and although she missed out on the sale for the four chairs which we felt BAD about her response was " I want you to get what you want" That is TRUE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! This store is a MUST on your list when visiting Holly. The shop has a lot of unique items and the sales crew are very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!!

I love printed signs mixed in with artwork on the walls when I'm decorating, so this place would…read moreget my attention immediately. Check out the photos! Great signs for Xmas and everyday. There were ball caps and jewelry and serving pieces. Prices were reasonable and within my budget. I will be back!

What a whimsical find!…read more I was kind of disappointed to see French Flamingo had closed its doors, but was pleasantly surprised to find such a cute little boutique had taken up residence in its former location. I was browsing downtown when I came upon this new shop, which apparently launched this past spring. When I walked in, I was impressed by the super cute and eclectic selection of jewelry, clothing, accessories, tabletop items, and giftware. The shop, though located in a small space, was incredibly well-organized and attractively laid out. The giftware and tabletop items had a slightly unique flavor to them, not like stuff you see everyday in Target (not that there's anything wrong with Target, lol). Most of the merchandise was in the mid-price range or a bit higher, which is not unusual for the Holly market at all. Most of the niche shops in that area tend to trend a bit higher in price than other larger stores, anyway. I noticed right away a lot of super adorable tabletop items in pineapple, owl, sea or tropic motifs, all of which I like, especially the pineapple designs (after all, pineapples are the international symbol of welcome). I picked up a silver pineapple wine bottle stopper (quite heavy, I might add) for $20. It was too cute to pass up. Most of the shop seemed devoted to tabletop items and home decor, including cutting boards, glassware, dishes, serving platters, candles, and art, much of it on the "one of a kind" spectrum. Aside from the tabletop accessories and home decor, I spied some clothing, handbags, jewelry, and sunglasses. I liked that a good percentage of the merchandise seemed to come from Michigan artisans and Detroit area companies, including designs by Detroit Surf Co. and Made in Detroit. Like I said, the prices weren't the cheapest, but I wasn't hunting for a bargain, either. In my opinion, they had high quality items, pieces with a unique flair at prices that seemed pretty on par for the area. I'm no cheapskate, so I didn't even think about the price point for even a second. I appreciate fun, unique design choices, so this shop definitely had my attention. I'd rather purchase items that aren't super mass marketed any day of the week, especially when it comes to home decor. In the backroom and by appointment only, they're also offering spray tanning services. I'm not interested in that at all- I like being naturally pale- but it's nice if that is something that you're into. I have no clue about the prices for such services, but they did have a brochure detailing it at the cash register. The girl that waited on me was rather pleasant and friendly, too. She didn't get in the way, but she seemed quite knowledgeable and was well-versed in the type of companies they work with. While she rang up my purchase, she mentioned that they try to maintain a more eclectic style of merchandise and that new shipments come in at least once a week, so there's always something new in store. Apparently, they have some kind of rewards program for returning customers. All I know is that I signed up it at the time I made my purchase and it was simple, probably only took a couple of seconds to sign up, so maybe I'll get a discount or an update on new products coming in.

This is the cutest shop to stop in for anything from candles to beautifully unique furniture…read morepieces. They have beautiful holiday and seasonal decor and local goods. It's the best place around to buy housewarming gifts, decor for your home. Every time I stop in, I leave feeling inspired to make my home a little more beautiful. I picked up a cute painting workbook the other day and plan to stop in again next week to buy a few more. Anytime someone is visiting, I try to take them to see this store. Must see if you're near Holly and or make a trip out of it!

If there are any Angels here on Earth they work at Altered Designs.They are friendly ladies and…read morethey create a pleasant atmosphere there.The ladies are first class and they treat people with respect and this makes it a great place to be and to shop.

Beautiful furnishings, desks, tables, enhanced from antiques and industrial metals, gears and found…read moreobjects. The wood is finished with care and the beauty shines through. This is a place to find a beloved, one of a kind piece for your home or business. Pictures tell the story better, I love the school desk and the table with the cool yin yang design. My favorite piece is the sewing machine trestle-based table. Love the place, glad to meet Jim who could tell me more about the found art and careful craftsmanship to make the finished furniture!! Take a look- it's sure to inspire you.

I was showing out of state friends the charm of Holly, Michigan. We were walking down Saginaw…read moreStreet and found a magnificent bride walking with her father, busy restaurants and my favorite art gallery using found, recycled metals, newly created wood creations. The owner, Jim, was leaving to deliver a beautiful piece to a lucky customer. Though there are many shops on the street, the artisan quality of these handmade pieces are custom made and cutting edge in style. The shelving, chairs, tables, desks are practical and would be a perfect art piece in any home! You may need a custom creation from them, check it out!

Didn't buy anything here but would if I was putting together a room or house. Lots of the items…read morechosen are great statement pieces that you could build a room around. Style reminds me of steampunk meets industrial meets urban. There's lots to choose from and a sign said you could even order custom works for your home. Check it out! It's worth stopping by!

Steampunk stylings in the Motor City strike a certain note of affinity. Industrial home goods have…read morebecome a popular choice in the last couple years, especially with the ubiquity of antique and vintage-look materials showing up in stores. No longer are brass rivets, aged leather, and twisted metal bars mounted to wood particularly the province of your artisan-engineer friend in Brooklyn. N Reding and Sons joins the trend with an absolutely glorious showroom in Holly worth the stop if only to goggle these pieces in their proper setting. Raw wood and exposed brick of course set off the taste in this refinished shop. Downstairs has a bare-bulb basement richly accenting the schooner charts, garden ornaments in rubbed metals, and other accents with a definite late 1800s sensibility. What you'll find here ranges in price from $5 to several thousand, depending on the size of the pieces. The light fixtures for desktops, tables, and wall mounts are truly spectacular on a broad scale, though they cost anywhere from $250 - $1,000 depending on just how many bells, whistles, dials, and literal additions you need in your life. Considering each of these pieces is probably one of a kind and constructed of durable, lasting materials, you're getting your money's worth for a signature piece in the living room, dining room or whatever chamber you decide to grace. My beau was nearly drooling over one of those gearbox pieces that turns on by spinning dials and twirling segmented handles, and I don't blame him. For those looking for small gifts, you can pick up pretty household goods for a song. They carry a line of Detroit-based soaps that are mouthwatering, and it was all I could do not to snarf one down to likely bad results. For our hipster friends, a full line of beard-grooming products will not go unappreciated, and for the ladies, they offer jewelry with a distinct if delicate homage to steampunk and industrial stylings that nevertheless offer not a goggle or crystal-cut lens in sight.