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!

This boutique is super cute with lots of unique gifts and fun items. I loved all of the food themed…read moreitems like ravioli candles, olive candles, a bread lamp, and hair clips. I also saw a lot of Baggu items, which is a brand that I really like. Lots of stuff I hadn't seen in person before, like the teeny tiny backpacks. They also had a lot of local art, jewelry, cards, candles, and more. It's a great spot for finding a gift for yourself or your favorite gal pals! Unfortunately I was not greeted when I came in nor when I was browsing, which I feel is such a small thing that can really make a difference when shopping. The person at the counter was with another customer, but even just a quick, "hi, welcome in!" can be so nice. That said, I would come back in the future just to check out what they have in stock.

Another place that I can't believe I haven't written a review for yet. I absolutely love this store…read moreand it's one of my favorite small businesses in Ann Arbor! Located in Kerrytown across the street from Detroit Street Filling Station, this woman-owned business is stocked full of so many unique and thoughtfully curated and sourced items. You want to come here for all the most unique and gorgeous looking goodies to gift to yourself and your loved ones and make sure to stop by often as they have a rotating selection of goodies throughout the seasons and months as well! They always have gorgeous window displays, the employees are always so happy to see you and the service is wonderful, and this shop is just so dreamy! Things are definitely on the pricey side here, but everything is really high quality and they feature a ton of local artisans in the area as well. There's nothing I love more than an intentional shop and you can truly feel how intentional Thistle & Bess is in every detail their store contains. Absolutely lovely and always worth a peruse whenever you find yourself in the Ann Arbor area!

Great selection of decorative household goods! Too bad the only employee we saw just stood behind…read morethe cash register, she didn't even greet us or offer us help. I did find a few things that were very nice and reasonably priced, if there was a salesperson there that engaged with us, they probably could have persuaded us to purchase more items! As I said, they have a great selection!

I absolutely love going in this shop and checking out all their decor and fun seasonal items! I've…read morefound some really great things from here and it keeps me coming back, but I will say that the pricing is a bit outrageous unfortunately for what it is.

Cute gift store…read more Tons of variety of gift items for every want. Cute gift cards. Some fun jewelry. Homeware. Beauty items and so much more.

I stopped into Wallflower Mercantile around the holidays, having been wooed through their door by…read moretheir window displays full of delightful things. I hadn't been there before so it was really was like uncovering some beautiful treasures I hadn't been expecting to find. Oh! And the space has the most gorgeous flower mural on the wall! Sets the tone for the shop perfectly. For the holidays they had some really love displays featuring bottle brush trees, locally made ornaments (which looked like they were perhaps from Pewabic and Motawi Tile, though I may be wrong), other bits of Christmas decor as well as unique gifts like craft sets, textiles, some stationary/cards, etc. They also carry some really lovely baby gifts, some kitchen-y things, candles, glassware, home decor, bath and body care, seasonal goodies, houseplants and planters, and more. I loved browsing everything they carried and in the end I walked out with a few purchases, including one of the beautiful Christmas trees and a beautiful embroidery kit of peonies and other flowers as a gift for my aunt. My only wish is that I lived closer so I could come by more often. I highly recommend popping in whether your in town or you make a dedicated trip to purchase a gift for someone. You'll easily find something for anyone.

All time Favorite Home decor shop in DTP! 20 years and still my go to ~ Beautiful upscale Furniture…read moreand Specialty Rustic Organic Furnishings! I always find very special and unique gifts!

Amy and Michele were amazingly helpful! They helped us choose a dresser and night stands that…read morewouldn't be too matchy matchy. Not easy to do! Plus lamps to go perfectly and a perfect pillow for the sofa. They made a difficult decision fun! Thank you!!

Wow! Stopped in by happenstance when we ran over to Agrigole Farm Stop for some duck and so glad we…read moredid- we'll definitely be back! Great variety of items Reasonably priced Owner was super friendly

This is a great little shop I discovered in Chelsea's downtown area. They have all sorts of home…read moredecor, which they change up seasonally. They have a unique collection of decor, with everything from upcycled art/furniture, throw pillows, ornaments, mirrors, pictures/wall art, candle holders, printed mugs, wreaths, lamps, and more! The art is in a variety of styles, though a lot of it leans towards farmhouse and antiques style there is plenty of other style items as well. They also have some clothing items and bath items as well. My understanding is that different artists/entrepreneurs feature their own unique section of items for sale, which makes it more eclectic. I've been there a few times for different seasonal decorations already and am always excited to see what they have each time.

Adorable store the size of a long narrow hallway but packed with All things MI - we are here…read morevisiting family . WE live in Fla and I wanted to take back something for neighbors who helped with my plants while away - lots of fun tasty cherry products the lady working the shop offered samples of everything I was interested in purchasing - Adorable store great all things MI items -Dark chocolate cherries yum

I just finished the most seamless transaction at this store and I would like to sing their praises!…read moreKathryn was very inviting from the moment I walked into this small little shop. There is so much Michigan to choose from! She helped me create, package and ship 13 Michigan made gift boxes to my entire team for the holiday. I will definitely be back for more basket needs!! Highly recommend!

This place is unassuming from the outside, but what a collection! Everything is curated with a…read moremid-century slant. Beautiful one of a kind furniture pieces. They also have a small collection of albums. Wonderful art glass pieces as well as dinner service and other arts. Be sure to check out both floors. Prices are reasonable and I am sure you can probably make offers. Staff seemed friendly.

If you're at all into retro modern / mid century modern design then Salt City Antiques is the place…read morefor you. They have SO many amazing furniture pieces straight out of the 1960s, from dining furniture, sofas, chairs, dressers for the bedroom, etc. If you're not in the market to outfit your home with their amazing furniture, they also carry a wonderfully curated collection of smaller items like gorgeous glassware, dining and serving ware, decor pieces like vases and figurines, throw pillows lamps, collectibles, and more. They even have a well curated selection of clothing. The aesthetic of the time period they specialize in is just so colorful and cheery. If you're in a glum mood and need of a pick me up, I highly recommend going and see what they have got on the shelves right now. It's an instant upper.