OK, I’ll admit it: I’m a shopper! But a shopper with discerning taste! And I want to share with you some of the stores, websites, and blogs I dig. Click on the name to visit those sites. BTW: these links will take you off this website. Use your browser’s back button to return to this page.
- Al Dente Pasta
Friends Monique & Denny Deschaine run a joyful, successful business. They own Al Dente Pasta: healthy “fresh” dried pasta made in their factory a few miles from Ann Arbor. Monique also has a tasty and fun blog you should check out! - Ann Arbor Chronicle 11/23/09
- ann arbor chronicle 2/12/10
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article about sandwich board signs - Ann Arbor Chronicle, 12/22/08
- Ann Arbor.com 11/01/09
- Art Chick Shtick
I was turned onto this blog and I have to let the world know about this amazing painter! Though I don’t carry her work in my store, I’m a fan! Check her out! - Baggallini
Impeccably designed by two former flight attendants who saw a need for fashionable and functional tote bags, handbags and travel accessories, Baggallini has become well-known by shoppers and travelers alike. My shoppers are big fans! - Cynthia Ashby
I am a believer in Cynthia Ashby’s fabulous clothing line. Though I don’t carry her line in my store, I’m often seen wearing unique linen garment dyed pieces from her collection! - Earth Angels
This is a wonderful site that features links to independent artists who make one-of-a-kind collectibles. You will discover works you can’t live without! - Flea Market Style
A beautiful blog about thrift and flea market shopping that is now publishing a gorgeous magazine: Flea Market Style. - Found
Found is a cool vintage goods store in the Kerrytown shops in Ann Arbor. Owner Mary Cambrussi has a great eye for vintage treasures and handmade collage art. Walking into her store is like entering a playroom — check out her website and have fun! - Makeunder My Life
Jess Constable, a jewelry designer in Chicago, is designing a life with intention – and sharing her discoveries as she goes. - makeundermylife.com 2/11/10
article about me on makeundermylife.com - Margaret and Helen
The wonderful politically correct blog communication between two very old friends. - Motte and Bailey, Booksellers
A used and rare book store around the corner on 4th Ave, featuring pre-1900 American and European history, Books About Books, and scholarly titles. A nice spot for the book groups who meet most evenings. - Myra Klarman Photography
Cuter photographs of children will not be found anywhere, guaranteed! Myra is just as creative with adult subjects! Her work is the bee’s knees here in Ann Arbor! - People’s Food Coop
Ann Arbor’s cooperative natural foods store … serving the community since 1971. Cafe Verde is the coop’s adjoining coffee shop and restaurant…and they’re in my neighborhood, around the corner! - Red Shoes
Catherine Thursby and I have a mutual admiration for each other — we equally adore each other’s stores! Red Shoes (it’s not a shoe store) is the cutest, sweetest house-turned-store downtown on Ashley St. Cathy’s blog is way fun too! - Shop Paula
My latest best GFF! Paula has got the most beautiful store in Orange County CA! Please say hey to Paula after you’ve checked out her store-beyond-stores! - Skif sweaters
The coolest of cool sweaters that are hand-knit, by hand!, in St. Louis, Missouri — available at Heavenly Metal! - Suwanee Springs
This is a lovely women’s boutique on Main St in downtown Ann Arbor, filled with gorgeous clothing, shoes, jewelry, and scrumptious leather goods. Wally knows how to make women look good! - TeaHaus
Around the corner from my store is a beautiful shop selling hundreds of varieties of loose European teas and accessories. A wonderful addition to our little shopping district! - Think Local First
Ann Arbor’s locally-owned independent businesses resource site. Learn more about buying local. - Tiffany Ownbey
Outsider artist Tiffany Ownbey creates paper mache sculptures using old doll heads and hands, toy teacups and such. Scary, silly, heartening — they’re a treasure. - Travel Oyster
Follow the travel adventures of one of my haircut clients who is a gifted writer with an eye for the teeniest details and the big picture, wherever she goes. - Wasabi Jewelry by Jill Pearson
Delicate lariats, necklaces, and earrings made with sterling silver and gemstones. Each piece is “signed” with Jill’s signature jade wasabi bead. What a stroke of luck I was able to bring this lovely work to my gallery/gift shop – my customers love it!
