The unique shopping concept that is back โBy Popular Demandโ
Thereโs a unique shopping experience where you can find a wide variety of Detroit brands under one roof. By Popular Demand: The Collective was opened by Devin and Daisha McKenzie. The married couple and co-owners of the shop joined host Tati Amare and guest host Blaine Fowler to talk about how their storefront is giving exposure to local businesses.
Choosing jewelry to last a lifetime
Are you or someone you know thinking about popping the question? Picking out the perfect ring can sometimes be a challenge. Barb Binkley from Cooper & Binkley Jewelers in Brighton joined Michelle Oliver on โLive in the Dโ to share tips on picking out an engagement ring.
Stylish designs celebrate Detroit
When it comes to Detroit, many people find inspiration throughout the city. For Shayla Johnson that inspiration and something sheโs passionate about, transformed into a unique business. โI love fabrics, I love patterns, and I enjoy illustrations that are really painterly and concentrating on themes like Detroit architecture and the florals that are here, " Shayla Johnson, Owner of Scarlet Crane Creations told โLive in the Dโs,โ April Morton. Johnson started her business a decade ago, and offers a variety of handmade items. โA lot of my illustrations are a part of the collections that I create, which include tea towels, throw pillows, and bags and other soft goods,โ Johnson said. She says her most popular items are the oneโs with Detroit themes. She finds her inspiration in the exterior of Detroit architecture, but also in areas that are in plain site, yet oftentimes go unnoticed, like a ceiling panel in the Guardian building or a small detail in the Penobscot building.
This local brand is shaping the future of streetwear
After having a lot of success on their own, one brand has teamed up with Foot Locker Detroit to sell their clothes in some of their stores as part of Foot Lockerโs Homegrown program. This is a new way to bring communities together while also showcasing local designers who are shaping the future of streetwear.
Creating art on the โAve.โ
Thereโs a place on the Avenue of Fashion in Detroit bringing something very unique to the area. Art in Motion Ceramic Studio and Gallery is a cool place to shop and learn. Kay Willingham, Owner/Operator of Art in Motion Ceramic Studio and Gallery told โLive in the Dโs,โ April Morton, โWe offer parties, classes, for all ages; I have a wonderful space here a lot bigger than where I was further down the way. We also have a cute little playroom, which is just a bonus room where kids can have a party or eat, or entertain your guests.โ The business has been around nearly 9 years and is located on Livernois Avenue between 7 Mile and 8 Mile Roads. This is the 2nd location on the โAve.โ. Willingham says she outgrew her last space due to the popularity of ceramic making, something she says is unique to the area where she grew up. โIt was the place to be, the place to shop and, of course, the place to live during that time, and even now, itโs still a very thriving community,โ Willingham said. Itโs a community, she says, sheโs fortunate to share her talents with. โMy present students now are more into hand building and sculpting, but you can learn how to throw on the wheel, paint your own pottery, you can do slip casting, so itโs pretty open to whatever your experience level is,โ she said.
Here is a great way to shop local
Looking to support local businesses in Detroit? Locally owned businesses are coming together for the Black Wall Street event that will showcase several Black-owned businesses, all presented by Hot Samโs. Today on โLive In The Dโ, Business Lead and Legacy Preserver at Hot Samโs, Lauren Stovall, joined host Jason Carr to talk about the upcoming event.
Need help picking out gifts for the summer season?
The summer season means weddings, birthdays, Fatherโs Day and other celebrations where you may need to give a gift. Of course, it can be a challenge picking out the perfect present for someone, but thereโs a shop in Wixom called Green Goat Gifts thatโs rolling out some unique gift ideas and home dรฉcor.
This upscale resale boutique in Ferndale is good for your wallet and the planet
Earth Day is coming up this Friday, and one of the best ways to take care of our planet is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. So why not apply that idea to your wardrobe! We introduce you to Margaux and Max, an upscale resale boutique in downtown Ferndale that is shaking up the shopping experience.
How to keep kids interested in books after Reading Month is over
As March comes to a close, so does National Reading Month, a time where we encourage young people to read more, keep them engaged and make reading fun. But how do you keep this going all year long? Tati Amare spoke with Jennifer Kendall from Coreanderโs Childrenโs Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe to give us her expert advice on how to keep the kiddos interested in reading.
Your holiday gift guide to Michigan-made products
The holiday shopping season is here and billions will be spent this year on gifts. If youโre someone who likes to find that unique item to wrap up in a bow, and someone who likes to shop local, we have something that can help. โBuy Michigan Nowโ has released its 15th annual holiday gift guide.
Ann Arbor named among top charming small US cities by TravelMag
ANN ARBOR โ Hereโs a ranking that doesnโt surprise us. TravelMag recently released its 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA list and Ann Arbor appears along other famed small cities -- and college towns -- like Annapolis, Maryland, Charleston, South Carolina and Bloomington, Indiana. โHome to the University of Michigan, it has long been a seat of higher education, forward-thinking, technology and progressive ideas,โ wrote TravelMag. โYou can see echoes of these elements everywhere, including at the numerous annual events held in the city, including expos, airshows, and the annual film festival that has been running for decades. โIn the cityโs lively dining scene, this same balance of tradition and modernity is reflected by Ann Arbor mainstays such as Zingermanโs Deli, right through to the trendy international cuisine from across five continents.โAdWith the award-winning Ann Arbor District Library, 161 beautiful public parks and educational and cultural events abound, it certainly is a wonderful place to live.
University of Michigan marks 25 years of prison art shows with digital gallery
ANN ARBOR โ The University of Michiganโs Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners is celebrating 25 years with a virtual gallery due to the ongoing health crisis. The annual Prison Creative Arts Project at U-M is now one of the largest exhibitions by imprisoned artists in the world. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)Krinitsky said the organization has wanted to expand to a larger audience for some time. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)โIt was an extraordinary year, although it was some time ago that we visited,โ Hamilton said in a release. โMany PCAP artists rely on sales revenue to purchase art supplies as well as things they need for daily living.
Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor to kick off newest exhibition Friday
ANN ARBOR โ The Guild of Artists & Artisans will be launching its newest all media exhibition, โANYTHING GOES,โ in the Gutman Gallery on Friday. Throughout the open house-style reception, Guild staff will appear on the live feed to discuss the exhibition and to give virtual viewers a tour of the gallery. "Chryslais" by Robin Speth. For more information about the exhibition, upcoming events, scheduling curbside pickup or to shop virtually with gallery staff, visit www.shopgutmangallery.com. AdThe Gutman Gallery is at 118 N. Fourth Ave.
Sustainable shop BYOC Co. to open soon in downtown Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR โ BYOC Co. will be opening its doors soon at Liberty Square at 255 E. Liberty Street downtown. Hess offers a variety of personal care and household cleaning products that she will fill customersโ containers with. โI want people to feel confident in the things theyโre buying.โEmma Hess sells her all-natural products at one of her pop-ups. All of her sustainable products are natural and are hand-selected based on the needs and preferences of her customers. BYOC Co. is here to help with whatever small steps that people can take to make their lifestyles more sustainable.
Here are the Ann Arbor area farms offering subscriptions at upcoming virtual CSA fair
ANN ARBOR โ The Michigan Statewide CSA Network will be hosting an upcoming virtual CSA fair featuring Michigan farms on Feb. 26. A Community Supported Agriculture share is a subscription program to a local farm in which you pay a farmer upfront for a regular delivery or pickup of their harvest. The CSA fair will consist of two drop-in Zoom sessions: one at โlunch hourโ from noon to 1 p.m. and a โhappy hourโ session from 5-6 p.m. Regional breakout rooms will be available so you can learn more about which farms offer shares in your area. Here are the Ann Arbor area farms offering CSAs this year:Interested in participating in the fair?
Ann Arborโs 24th Cheesecakerie helps craft pastry stout for โSupport Black Businesses Beer Seriesโ
Co-owner of 24th CC, Sean Brezzell, recently collaborated with Five Shores Brewing and beer blogger Siren of Stout to craft a pastry stout as part of its โSupport Black Businesses Beer Series.โ The February beer is the first in the series, which coincides with Black History Month. Read: Family-run 24th CC fills cheesecake void in Ann Arbor food sceneSiren of Stoutโs Barb Baker and Five Shores brewmaster Oliver Roberts developed the beer recipe that features 24th CCโs sweet potato pies. Ad24th Cheesecakerie's sweet potato pies go into the mash to create a pastry stout with Five Shores Brewing and Siren of Stout. (Barb Baker)โThe 24th Cheesecakerie is a third generation business and they make stellar cakes and pies,โ Baker wrote A4 via email. The limited edition beer will be released on Feb. 26 and can be purchased on the Five Shores Brewing website with pick up options in Royal Oak and at Cultivate in Ypsilanti.
Revamp your spring wardrobe with these Metro Detroit resale shops
Local 4 knows there was plenty of time in 2020 for spur-of-the-moment purging and cleaning. With the hope of warmer weather on the way, these Metro Detroit resale shops are perfect for your 2021 spring tidying endeavors. Plus, donโt forget to take a look at the top childrenโs resale picks! Our Sponsor โ Weโd like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michiganโs local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.