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.

Located adjacent to their sister store Nest, City Bird is a small shop specializing in Detroit…read morethemed housewares and gifts from local artists . If looking for a unique gift for your favorite Michigander,this is the place to go.

I was recently looking for a gift and one of my friends recommended Urbanum. I echo what one of…read morethe other reviewers said...the store is gorgeous plus it's decorated for Christmas. There are lots of home items including all types of candles, gifts for cocktail lovers, soaps and lotions, and cookbooks. I bought gifts for two friends and a gift for myself. I will definitely return in the future for more gifts and I'm sure more gifts for me. There is street parking on Woodward and surrounding streets. The store is located at the corner of Woodward and West Grand Blvd. (south of W. Grand, west side of Woodward). Happy shopping!

I am obsessed with this store. No, really, the evidence is quite compelling:…read more-I have notification turned on so I can be the first to see any updates on social media. -I love Brigid, the owner, and think her style is quite honestly perfect. -The last time I stopped in there was an Avalon bakery pop up! What! -I never knew what a vintage vinyl floorcloth was, but now I keep imagining how they would look in different rooms of the house. -The card selection! If you haven't been here, you're missing out. I can't dish out enough praise for this shop.

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.

This store needs a makeover. The shelves are crammed with some of the most useless junk and the…read moredust in there was killing me. It's like a high end dollar store. Everything but the kitchen sink.

High end furnishings, reasonable prices, and an owner with extensive knowledge and impeccable…read moretaste. Mid appointed furnishings, also reasonably priced. No pressure, just excellent information. Parking out front and some on the side of the building, I was very comfortable in the area. Will absolutely return.

They have unique pieces. Some items are really costly but they look like quality durable different…read moreitems. The customer service is wonderful. Everyone their is very.....nice. They check on you but they don't over shadow you. They allow you space to make sound

Two words: SHOP CAT(S)!! There is a sign on the door of Well Done Goods that says to not let the…read morecats out, so as a big cat lover, I got excited hoping to meet a cat. We didn't have to look far, as Rozwell was lying on a display table right near the entrance! He is so cute and sniffed our hands and got a few pets. I didn't bug him too much as he seemed content to just nap. We learned that he is 20(!!!) years old and there is another shop cat that we didn't see. Moving on, this store is super cool. They have tons of interesting things including lots of crystals, clothing, accessories, gifts, jewelry, and more. The shop also has their production facility in the back. I wonder if they do tours! They are known for using actual manhole covers in Detroit to make prints on clothing, which I think is really cool and would make a great souvenir for any Detroit lover. I had a blast looking around at everything and loved some of the vintage prints on shirts, as well as what I assume are original designs. This is a great shop for finding a gift for the coolest person in your life, or for you, because you are cool. We bought a bag of Kitty Town coffee to take home and I'm excited to come back the next time I'm in town.

Incense permeates the air here…read more You will see the grey cat lounging among the shelves. Lots of crystals, beanies, own branded t-shirts, metal with rock trees.

What a beautiful and inviting store!! This storefront is…read morefrom the creators at Woodward Throwbacks, so it was nice to see that they opened up a location in downtown. This will be such a great go-to store for unique gifts and quality treasures that you wouldn't find anywhere else. You can tell how carefully they curated their inventory. The furniture is stunning but pricey, so be prepared before looking at the price tag. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind pieces, this is the place for you!!! Absolutely beautiful wood works and mixed medium pieces. It screams "Detroit." I will definitely be back to scope out their inventory as it evolves!! Congrats on the second location, Throwbacks team!

My first time donating at Restore Southfield, and it was a most wonderful experience. Flexible…read morehours, visible-from-the-road signage, it's located on Telegraph just North of 8 Mile Rd. Restore is a large, clean, beautiful space for donations and purchases! Drive to the back for donations, and pull right up to the acceptance garage, the kind and professional gentlemen will take it from there. Should you desire a receipt, they'll make that happen too (just know that the paperwork wants an itemized donation list). Highly recommended.

Found great light fixtures at an amazing price! The people working were knowledgeable and helpful…read more Thank you!

Lots of vintage clothing, jewelry, wall decor and many other random items…read more Good for browsing for a while. It's a variety of different things here. Saw some old Stroh's bar signs.

We had just finished looking around next door and popped in to this shop to browse. It wasn't too…read morebusy so we took our time looking around. I think it's dog-friendly as we saw someone with their cute pup inside shopping. The space was open and not too cluttered, which I always appreciate since I can get kind of overwhelmed in vintage/antique shops. Each area was nicely curated and it was easy to tell where each "booth" started and ended. I saw a variety of housewares, clothing, decor, etc. and had fun looking around finding some treasures. We didn't end up buying anything this time, but would definitely stop in again next time we're in the area.

I purchase materials from this business 2-3 times per week for the purpose of maintenance for the…read morecity. They have a great variety of materials to choose from for many needs, and is my preferred business to get many steam piping components. (Not the pipe though) However, there is no sales catalog, nor a website you can use to navigate their inventory. The staff are extremely rude and uninterested in doing their jobs. Employees will not check for stock on phone. They often refuse to even check for information even when your there in person. I would not go here if I had other options that were close enough.

Superlative bathroom shopping experience! Highly recommend you throw this Detroit, family-owned…read morebusiness some love (and some bucks!). So what makes Advance so much better in every way than big box stores? 1. Selection: Everything in their (gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous) showroom is better in looks & quality than what you'll find at those other places. Prices are overall higher, which is to be expected, but absolutely worth the difference. 2. Service: Shout-out to Josh, our accommodating, knowledgeable, low-pressure sales guy. He answered questions we didn't know we had, and this was one of the best buying experiences I've ever had. 3. Shop dog: Rufus. I'm sorry I didn't get a pic. I'm sure that VGB (very good boy) would happily have posed. SO CUTE. 4. Proximity to Slow's and Sugarhouse: Quite near. Where you go afterwards to celebrate getting a lovely new shower set or swanky toilet or super-cool vanity lighting. By all means, stop in. I *think* if you mention Harry Potter or Emma Watson, you get shown the secret passage to Detroit's version if Diagon Alley. ;)