I just had to throw away a ring I loved!! :( It was advertised as sterling but it wasn't.read more

Very reasonably priced sterling silver jewelry. Got a couple really cute rings. Owner was friendly,…read moreoverall positive experience!

Most excellent service!! My wife loved her ring !! Been here three times already and can't wait to…read morecome back and get more wonderful jewelry!! Shout out to Deborah!!

Most excellent service and very helpful for whatever you are looking for! Locally made designs and…read morespecial orders. Shop local OR make the trip there. It is well worth it!

Some sea inspired jewelry. Even items made with sand made in pendant or ring designs…read more Figured we would check out the shop while it's open, we have been by at night, while closed. Some deeply discounted fashion jewelry, bags, bird feeders adorned with rocks.

The woman who runs this store is very nice and helpful. I loved their inventory! There are…read morebeautiful jewelry pieces and other fun items for everyone. The prices start below $10 and high quality items are around $100. You'll find something you love. I did!

My leather coasters are superb. I got them as gifts for family members, yet, I chose designs I…read moreliked best. Haha. Thanks. Excellent craftsman/woman-ship.

What a find! This…read moreis a cute little gift shop featuring lots of home decor and Mackinac Island related merchandise. If you're interested in Lilac Festival or Somewhere in Time memorabilia, then this is the place for you. It's largely geared to women, with the emphasis on jewelry, clothing and home decor, with a bit of nautical-themed and Northern Michigan type souvenirs, like some of the other gift shops located in Mackinaw. Unlike most of those, Sophia's doesn't cater to the typical tourist, selling a glut of the same coffee mug, t-shirt and fudge as everybody else. It's more of a home decor/jewelry gift shop instead of a tourist destination. In other words, there were no cheap "Made in China" plastic souvenir lighthouses and run of the mill "Up North" bumper stickers in sight. Heck, it even has a row of white rocking and Adirondack chairs out front for guests to relax in, reminiscent of the Grand Hotel on the island. After a day of shopping, who doesn't want to rest their feet? It takes quite awhile to see everything in this store. I really love Lilac Festival (held each spring on Mackinac Island) and have been there for it a few times, so I was pleased to see so much gear devoted to it. I've been collecting the official Lilac Festival posters that come out each season for years now, so I picked up this year's edition here for $10. They had some previous year's Lilac Festival artwork available on clearance and I snagged one from a year that I didn't have yet for a few bucks as well. There was a huge selection of both costume and handmade jewelry, many pieces of which were priced between $40-$60 each. I thought that was reasonable. I loved the Parisian motif of the home decor, including trunks, signs, wall art, candles and more. I fell in love with a cute faux-vintage sign that was simply marked, "Love the Journey." I'm still kicking myself for not buying it when I was there. Ugh. Prices are moderate, considering this is a gift shop in a tourist town where the prices on the most mundane items are jacked up, no matter what. The customer service was great. The cheery lady behind the counter helped me locate the Lilac Festival poster I wanted and chatted me up about my travel plans, where I was from, etc. She was both friendly and helpful, but not in a fake, tourist town way. The only problem seemed to be with the store's inability to run a "chip" credit card. It had to be processed multiple times and eventually run with the pin code to complete the transaction. It was a problem we experienced at several of the smaller gift shops around Mackinaw City. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I have three "chip" cards in my wallet, so it's a problem when the store doesn't have "chip reader" capability. It was weird and kind of a drag, but it didn't deter me from shopping here. FYI If you have a "chip" credit card, beware, because it might take a few minutes to complete your transaction!

The owner , Hal, is the nicest guy I have ever met. First of all he is extremely talented! His…read moresilver name bracelets are beautiful and it was a blast to watch him do the actual silver twisting. His leather name bracelets are so pretty too and watched him make those too. He was so nice to our kids and I sonaooreciate that. The bikes he makes are my favorite. We got several of them with different names and anniversaries etc. He took so much time to show us how He does everything and explain and was so kind that he made our whole Mackinac Island experience amazing. He is a hard working, honest, amazing person ! BRAVO!

Don't waist your time this entire shop is a scam for a shop.the shop owner seems shady and scowls…read moreat you if you don't buy any of his cheap product. Me and my family went in to see what the shop had and the man belittled us for touching his cheap merchandise

The sales lady I was talking to at The Birches while making my purchases was very helpful and we…read morehad an amazing conversation about how her family came to visit her on the island and they coincidentally were from the same STATE and CITY that we live in. What are the odds! She told us about her life living on the island and about the horses that live there. The prices were great -$10 TeeShirts and my daughters got matching bracelets that they love! Highly recommend this store so check out their souvenirs and gifts, and ask questions like where you can find the best fudge! The counter lady knows!

My guy and I were day trippers to the island. We split up to get our interests covered. The…read moregentleman at this shop was beyond amazing. I stopped to get directions to the post office. He was beyond helpful. My guy stopped for bottled water, I think. He helped him with something as well. Great little shop. Great offerings. But, most importantly, great guy working there. I didn't get your name but thank you!

This is one of the best gift shops in town. The guy working there was super friendly. Turns out…read morehe used to live in Ocean Beach (San Diego),my old 'hood! They have a wide selection of merchandise and the prices seemed fair. They were having a clearance sale when I was there due to it being late Oct and end of the season. I got myself a bunch of postcards and a new pair moccasins. I remember coming here in 2007 and it was one of my favorites then, too. I'll be back anytime I'm in town! 102811

Very Helpful staff..Beautiful selection of jewlry as well as leather goods. We buy things from them…read moreevery year that we go into town..Highly recommend them.. Good prices also for quility things.

A fabulous showroom of Native American treasures. The staff is kind, patient and knowledgeable…read moreabout their items. Ask about the artist if you're interested in any piece's provenance. We've purchased many items ranging from jewelry to large wall art with each piece bringing us happiness. In particular, the native totem animal sculptures are amazingly detailed and breathtaking. Colleen or Angelo will take good care of you.

This store is packed with unique and cute clothing. I was pleased that it had selections for all…read moreages not just teen girls. I found the sales ladies helpful and they were happy to start me in a fitting room. I did bring home treasures!

Love their unique boutique clothing. I equally love the throw back music they play! I came in the…read morefirst time because I saw the cool clothing from the outside. I came back the 2nd time because I remembered the music! Really nice workers too. Would definitely recommend. I gave them 4 stars vs. 5 stars solely because they are pricey... but you may think the high-end products are worth it!