Very cute indie bookstore.. good selection, competitive prices, good customer service with a…read moreknowledgeable, book- loving staff- they truly seem to adore books! There's so much to choose from, I couldn't even narrow down my literary choices! I really love independent booksellers and this one is one of my faves.. we stopped in during holiday shopping, picking up a few gifts and something for us.. They have cute gift items, niche books, toys, etc for book lovers.. if you're a bibliophile, this store is definitely a must in Fenton.. they had a nice display of kids books, fiction and coffee table books.. Definitely a winner..

Wow! I popped in this shop while killin' time before an appointment and it did not disappoint!…read moreThere's so much (that's well-organized) to see and buy in this small store! There's love notes (aka post-it's with helpful information) throughout the store so you can tell the owners and/or employees really care about the place and want customers to see all that there is to offer A whole bunch of wonderful gift options for yourself or anyone in your life! Support small businesses!

Cecilia is long gone (if she ever really existed at all), but what remains is one of the nicest and…read morelongest-running antiques/vintages shops in the Flint area. This store has been open since the early 80's and has been operated by the same owner a little over 25 years in the same location. Admittedly, the shop can be kind of easy to miss- you'll find it in a little strip mall across the street from Kroger and virtually next door to Jester's Lounge- but its inconspicuous location houses a world of interesting treasures. It's hard to imagine what's in store just from exterior appearances. First of all, this is a serious antiques shop. It's not a junk shop or thrift store commingling with that occasional rare find. No, this is a true blue, honest to goodness antiques store. From the rare and extremely valuable to the kitschy and suddenly popular again vintage wares, this little shop packs a punch when it comes to browsing for interesting artifacts of yore. Wall to wall, it's filled with centuries-old fine china tea sets, comic books, vintage depression glass, antique oil paintings and clocks, estate sale jewelry, old coins, 19th and early 20th century furniture (mirrors, chairs, china cabinets), retro lunch boxes, old chandeliers/lighting fixtures rescued from long-forgotten homes, vintage/antique dolls, kitsch memorabilia, vintage postcards, mint condition vinyl records from the 50's (and earlier), old typewriters, Art Deco figurines, and more. The owner seems to be a friendly chap who loves to chat and discuss antiques with anyone who walks in the door. I thought he was very nice and helpful, showing me where things were and offering up little anecdotes about most pieces, including how he acquired the piece, its history, how it was manufactured, etc. His stories are part of the charm of shopping here, I think. The store is small, but crowded. I found row upon row of cool things, but it is a tight squeeze, so be careful while traversing the narrow aisles for that one-of-a-kind treasure. I was slightly afraid I was going to knock something over, but the owner was super nice and told me not to worry and that he'd get something down for me if it was hard to reach. I thought it was nice that he informed me he doesn't follow the "you break it, you buy it" rule that some small shop owners have tried to adhere to (even though, technically, that's what insurance is for, which negates trying to enforce such a standard). I appreciated that he wasn't constantly muttering "be careful" or "you break it you buy it." I hate that. Toward the back of the store, it feels a little bit like a "catch all" room, teeming with unique items, like vintage memorabilia from long-gone businesses, old typewriters, antique objects ' arte, books, furniture, oil paintings/vintage illustrations, and china. The more I looked, the more I saw that I liked. Even though it was super crowded, everything was laid out nicely and well-maintained. I liked the eclectic selection and good quality condition of the merchandise. There are a few caveats, though. A lot of the pieces are not individually priced. If you're interested in something, you have to bring it to the attention of the owner and he'll tell you the price. A few of the larger items, like oil paintings and furniture, are priced, but smaller ticket pieces are not. That happened to me. I picked up a vintage green depression glass pitcher that I was interested in purchasing and he told me the price which he was willing to sell it to me at, which was only $15. I jumped at that and felt that was more than fair. He wrapped it carefully for me in an effort to avoid my new purchase getting any potential chips/damage and my transaction was complete. Another small caveat- it's cash only. This shop doesn't accept credit cards and never has to my recollection. That's a bummer and usually I avoid businesses with this philosophy, but when it comes to antiquing, it does still happen sometimes, so I made an exception. The owner does take layaway and down payments on items, though, to lessen the burden, particularly on larger pieces. If you're hoping to land some priceless antique tea set for a few bucks or a Homer Winslow landscape painting hidden under a pile of junk and forgotten about for $5, don't hold your breath. It won't happen. The owner seems to know his business pretty well and has a good feel for what pieces are worth and what they aren't. You won't unearth some rare relic of 19th century Americana for a few bucks because the management doesn't know its actual worth. In other words, this isn't the local Goodwill. The prices are fair and flexible, but you probably aren't going to walk away with something for a $1 that is worth thousands of dollars that was hidden away in someone's attic. You're better off trying your luck by hitting every garage sale you can tolerate in an effort to hit that kind of jackpot. Overall, it's a quaint antiques shop with a very personable vibe to it.

Apparently no longer in business. Tried 3 times on 3 days during posted regular business hours, no…read moreone was there. There are no signs on the door indicating a change in hours because of COVID or that the store is temporarily closed. I understand that COVID has changed things for businesses, but it's not that difficult to post a sign on the door and buy an answering machine for your business to inform customers of changes.

Says they open at noon on Sunday, been here 20 mins it snow 1pm still nobody around!! Sign on door…read moresays " Be right back " Nice way to run a business!!!

I love this store! It has everything our split family needs. Lions memorabilia for the hubby, U of…read moreM for m and the grandbaby, Red Wings for Mom and state for son. Always sure to find something unique every time I stop in there. They are taking covid serious and ware masks in the store. The girl at the counter helped me find shirts and a baseball I couldn't find myself. Thanks!!

A Bit of Earth has a little bit of everything and it's all wonderful! If you need a unique gift,…read morestop here before hitting a big box store, you will end up with something way more unique and interesting. Plus, the store is constantly rearranged, so even though it is a small space, it always feels new and different.

Fine Art supplies , no. Paint supplies for residential and commercial, yes! Very friendly and…read moreHelpful staff!

It was 10-15 mins before close as we walked up to the door and the lady turned the open light off…read moreand locked the door. My kiddo and I stood there just looking at each other like "what just happened?!" We knocked and the lady said "we are closed!" And walked away. Won't be going back. We were excited to find a local used book store

Glad I stopped by. The large selection was impressive and the warm greeting was really…read moreappreciated. Couldn't stay as long as I would have liked and was promptly shown what I stopped in to find. Will take more time on my next visit. Highly recommend this nice shop.

Best! Friendly all around, fron the in to out it's a great trip to shop. Everyone I have dealt with…read moreis really suave and some are funny. They help you pick your best value for the buck. Always getting something free or discounted. I love this place

This place is awesome. Great selection , good prices . The manager took the time to show and…read moreexplain a bunch of different products. Will def be back!!

This was my first visit to this charming shop. It is really nicely laid out and had lots to offer…read more The lady at the check out was really friendly and I will definitely be back. Well worth the trip and it's located with other shops as well.