Plain and Fancy is one of those places. IF You need it or not you will find that special thing for…read moreself or others... AND Don't forget, Santa has paid his early, annual visit downstairs in the Christmas Store. OMG! So fun and wonderful. Giggles and ouuuus and ahwwwws. I have been shopping here for years. There is always something that is so special for self or other! It's delightful! You will never take it all in in one visit. That's OK, Valerie will always have something just right that you missed the first time around. Truly, Miss Valerie the owner, is the kindest, sweetest person to welcome you in her doors and those that that work in the store are also the best. Feeling down? Plain and Fancy will pick you up with the fun of the unique! Enjoy Neighbors....I sure do....

I rarely write reviews but had such a bad experience I feel compelled to make a statement. I…read morevisited on Saturday July 20th at about 11:00 in the morning. I walked inside and the lady who greeted me told me she would be just a minute. Nobody else was in the store so I don't know why I had to wait for her to ring me up. I asked for a paper bag with handles. She had given me a plastic bag with handles. Her response was, no your bag has handles. You can't have that one. I was very much taken aback by her rude and abrupt tone and the fact that she would not give me a paper bag. I will never go back to a store that would be so cheap as to not give a customer a paper bag upon request

Home decor, kitchen items, Books, blanket scarves, jewelry and so much more…read more I do like some of the living setups. I like the wall art with the painted plastic army figurines. Think my brother had them as a kid. It's a fun spot to browse around for a bit.

Writing an updated review now that Talulah Belle has switched locations to the other side of Main…read moreStreet in downtown Rochester! The space is noticeably bigger than their previous one, which gives them more staging area and space to offer larger pieces of furniture, artwork, and clothing in addition to all the unique goodies they already carried within the store that are smaller scale. Everything here is extremely pricey, which is unfortunate for me given that there are many things I love from here, but I just simply can't justify spending exorbitant amounts of money on these sorts of homegoods and accessories too often. The products they carry are definitely geared towards the more affluent and those with lofty home design ideas, as they also have fabric samples and the like to help you design and customize your furniture and upholstery upon them in the back of the store too. The price tags make sense in the sense that I have not seen any of the products they offer in any other stores in the metro Detroit area, so there's nothing to compare their goods to. This is a great place to window shop or stop in to get inspiration for your home and to pick up a unique piece or two. I'm still thinking about the tatted up Albert Einstein piece of artwork (included in the photos!), which I love so much, but even just the print of it without it framed was already $70-80 and that's a hard price to justify even for hot Albert Einstein! I like how every time I stop in to Talulah Belle, there's always new discoveries to be had. They clearly refresh their stock frequently and it's always great to stop in here for inspiration and intentionally unique gifts for the loved ones in your life...including yourself!

Kutcha's Korner is the best! I love going in there to just look around and see what's new. I'm so…read moreglad it's survived. i'm sure i'll stop by this week!

Love this store so much!!! So many cute things and the owners are awesome. Great place to pick up a…read moregift or just something to fluff your own nest. Stop in, you won't regret it.

Leon & Lulu are the owners' dog and cat. I discovered that when I told my associate, Susan, that I…read morewas taking photos for Yelp. I was then given an impromptu tour that I truly enjoyed. The store is full of eclectic and vibrant decor that will speak to the hearts of artists everywhere, ranging from clothing, to furniture, to toys and museum quality gifts. It has a variety of quirky finds that I've never seen before. The intention here is almost like a local gallery exalting each stunning piece of art, no matter how small. The pieces ranged from the very tiny porcelain dog, which was about the size of your thumb, to the very large bears, that were furry and taller than me. Colorful, diverse art dotted the walls and were displayed in all different living room themes for all different tastes and styles of home. This was a clever idea. You could picture the decor in your own home. "Buy local" is the intention here and deteriorating properties were bought up by the owner and given a stunning facelift to elevate the community. This was a closed down roller rink. There was also a cinema next door that turned to a gift shop and off beat eatery. The unique history of each is preserved in the original artifacts throughout. Being that this is art focused and unique, don't have the expectation of Walmart prices. Of course you're getting one-of-a-kind quality pieces that will make your heart sing when you see your selected art displayed proudly in your home. Leon & Lulu also will give you a discount for your birthday if you share that information. If you're in Ferndale, Clawson or Detroit, put this store on your must visit list.

It was my first time seeing the store.It was recommended by a good friend who felt I would love…read moretheir "stuff". She was absolutely right! I was amazed at the multitude of art and clothing and I purchased several things. It is now a favorite.

They had a great selection of gift items. We thought the prices were very reasonable on the…read moreindividual items as well as the gift baskets. Service left a lot to be desired! They did say hello, but the two ladies who were working seemed more interested in assembling a basket than assisting us (the only customers in the store at the time) I definitely will go back for a second chance as the assortment was interesting for gifts.

Stopped here to grab some Easter candy and I left with candy and a cute cat shirt for a gift. There…read moreare so many options to get a pre-assembled gift basket or make one yourself. Every theme you can think of - baby, condolences, cats, romance, etc. Everything is affordable. Stop in the next time you are in downtown Rochester!

All things Irish. Irish made Jewelry: claddagh rings, Irish fashion wear, Celtic crosses, Irish and…read moreScottish code of arms, Irish and Gaelic history of names wall decor, Irish directional signs, stoneware and anything and everything you could imagine about or made in Ireland. Bought Scottish, Irish name history's for the wall, prints were $25, $60 framed. Wall directional signs for about $38. They had the Aran craft sweaters here with unique shawl designs for women. Merino and blended Aran sweaters and shawls too. My go to if I want anything to do with Ireland or Irish themed whatever. Erin go Bragh!

Selection and value is great. Would recommend you for anyone looking for unique Irish giftsread more

The folks at The Gateway were wonderful and very accommodating. I was visiting family from out of…read moretown and attended an unplanned memorial service. I called them asking for a flower arrangement same-day, and they created a beautiful table top bouquet of yellow flowers. The gal at the front desk also gave me a ring to give me a heads up they were closing, which I super appreciated. Great customer service and thanks again for the help!

I stopped at The Gateway before a party to pick out some flowers for our hosts. We got two…read morebeautiful bouquets that were hand picked and arranged in no time! The florist who helped me was so knowledgeable and helpful, and she worked around my limited knowledge of flowers to pick some gorgeous stems. Really great quality and service! The other items in the shop were really unique and fun to browse around as well.

I'm mad at myself for not going here sooner. I stopped in while out with my friend and I've never…read moreseen such a cool selection of stuff in my life. I think I was getting it confused with another shop, but this place literally rocks! They support local artists who sell their products here and it's the coolest stuff around. You can find most anything here from magnets, to T-shirts, candles, anything. They also have artist descriptions over some of the products which I loved reading. Where they're from, how they started, and much more. I like knowing the backgrounds so that helps. They do have some Michigan and Detroit centric items, but there's also some cool other stuff as well. Some artists rotate, so the stores motto is don't wait to purchase to long, because it might not be here tomorrow. They have a drink bar that you pay at the register for, but I couldn't tell what they served. I think it's a Keurig setup with coffee and tea, but don't quote me on that, nor did I check the prices. When I was here shopping, it was super packed, so be ready to move slowly and wait in line. I'm sure they have less busy times then a saturday afternoon. Overall a fantastic place to get one of a kind artistry for a mostly decent price. I love giving unique gifts when possible as it's important to me, so I will be back in the future.

It's a fun shop. Lots of interesting local artisan items here. Something for everyone…read more It used to be a jewelers for a hundred years. The tin ceiling and upper moulding was left in tact. The safe in the back is here to stay for eternity. Josh waited on us today, he warmed up to us and was friendly once we asked to buy some items. Andreas Art and Soul. The black and white birch acrylic 3 piece of Andrea's really caught my eye. Josh told me she's a Vet. The 3 piece will go perfectly in one of our bedrooms, which already has black and white artwork theme everywhere. I also bought an iron spike art man on his multiple computer and laptop at his desk, since that's how I have felt for over a year and 3 months now during this seemingly never ending pandemic.

I don't want to overdo it here. But this is kind of a delightful little store. It kind of…read morespecializes in items that are specific to the state of Michigan. The staff is kind in the place is clean and stocked with a sort of stuff that you probably would not predict. Not completely to my needs, but there were some things about it. I appreciate it. One of the things it's difficult to get at this time is obscure DVDs since Best Buy has scaled back their selection, and there really aren't DVD stores anymore, but they actually have a DVD section that has some fairly obscure stuff that is worth at least checking out if you're having a hard time finding stuff in town . Maybe they won't have anything that's really your thing, but I would say the store is definitely worth a browse

This used to be on Rochester road in downtown RO ages ago, was so much more convenient for me. They…read morehave been on Woodward for a long time now. I love their metal flower pot garden decors, super cute. They have so many wonderful little gifts and fantastic candles and anything you could imagine. I usually buy a couple of their lovely scented candles here. Candles in the tins are pricey, but smell so fabulous and are long lasting too. It's one of the top 3 stores I frequent for gifts for friends and family. Come and take a gander, it's a fun shop for sure to explore.

This is a great store with great people. Always helpful and kind, saying good things. If Someone…read moredoesn't think that, then I think they should look at themselves. I always go there for my Christmas shopping and they've always been helpful in finding some unique presents.