Still searching for some last-minute gifts? Why not forgo Best Buy for some local, independent establishments? Here’s a quick list of some metro Detroit places to get your indie shop on.
Handmade and art and design
- Shine (Royal Oak)
- Naka (Ferndale)
- Kitty Deluxe (St. Clair Shores)
- Detroit Artists Market
- Bureau of Urban Living (Detroit)
- Design 99 (Hamtramck)
- Flair (Royal Oak)
- Catching Fireflies (Berkley)
Media
- Book Beat (Oak Park)
- Record Time (Ferndale and Roseville)
- Detroit Threads (Hamtramck)
Other
- Detroit comics (Ferndale)
- Gayles Chocolates (Royal Oak)
- Sprout (Royal Oak)
- Pure Detroit (Detroit)
I’m sure we are missing lots of independent shops. Post your local favorites and links in the comments.