Detroit Charm: Host Gifts That Always Impress
Story and Photos by Liz McGuffin of @withwonderandwhimsy
'Tis the season for festive gatherings with family and friends. Our presence is perhaps the greatest gift we can give this time of year. But a little extra something can go a long way to making hosts feel appreciated for opening up their homes and hearts this holiday. Check out these 10 Metro Detroit boutiques for thoughtful gift ideas to delight those hosts who do the absolute most.
Grande Trunke Home in South Lyon
There are many special small towns nestled throughout Metro Detroit, each home to charming independent boutiques. Grande Trunke Home in South Lyon is one such shop, with beautiful holiday displays and gifts galore. Gift a piece of their Nora Fleming serving ware with a festive holiday bow or evergreen adornment. A perfect choice for potlucks, you can present your gift and dish-to-pass in one.
Leon & Lulu in Clawson
Housed in a former rollerskating rink, Leon & Lulu is Metro Detroit's destination for whimsical curiosities and gifts. Shop their selection of offbeat art and collectibles, group party games, and gag gifts and stocking stuffers. For a thoughtful and personal host gift, thumb through their library of coffee table books, with several titles by Michigan creatives and chefs.
Cantoro Italian Market in Livonia and Plymouth
A local favorite, Cantoro Italian Market stocks Italian wines, cheeses, and charcuterie in addition to everyday groceries. If you're headed to a party and need to grab a gift on the way, stop by Cantoro for a bottle of bubbly, bouquet of flowers, or selection of sweets from the pastry counter. Or for a gift for the serious gourmand, a duo of top-grade olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Gardenviews at Home in Northville
With art galleries, home décor boutiques, and artisan food shops, you can find gifts for everyone on your list in historic Downtown Northville. Gardenviews at Home stocks a curated selection of holiday ornaments, tabletop décor, and gifts for home and bar. A pair of taper candles and a chic box of matches is a sweet gift for the host who sets a beautiful table.
Flowers for Dreams in Detroit
Flowers for Dreams offers a rotating selection of seasonal floral arrangements, all of which benefit charitable causes across the Midwest including Great Lakes animal rescues, racial justice initiatives, and education programs for low-income students. Visit their Eastern Market studio to shop their grab-and-go arrangements, house plants, and plant care gift boxes.
North-End Market Candle Bar in Clarkston
For a truly personalized gift, create your own custom candle or scented soaps at North-End Market Candle Bar in Clarkston. You get to pick the candle vessel and create a unique scent profile your gift recipient will love. This truly one-of-a-kind gift idea is perfect for the host who has everything, but also for the gift giver who wants to present something personal and unique.
Sideways in Plymouth
Downtown Plymouth is a shopper's paradise, and Sideways is one of the district's premier gift boutiques. Shop their curated selection of holiday linens and dishes, scented and unscented candles, and festive gift wrap and greeting cards. Gift a set of gingerbread kitchen towels and a rolling pin for your next cookie exchange, along with a plate of homemade cookies.
The Good Day in Birmingham
The Good Day specializes in gifts to elevate and romance the home. Shop their selection of ceramics and vessels, apothecary products, and accessories and gifts. They offer curated gift boxes for relaxation, others with gifts from The D, and still others with kits to infuse your own olive oil. You also have the option of customizing your own gift box with treasures hand-selected by you.
The Royce Wine Shop in Detroit
The Royce is a European-style wine and tapas bar in the heart of downtown Detroit. In addition to serving wines by the glass, The Royce sells wines by the bottle, each personally selected to highlight some of the best, small-batch producers from across the globe. The Royce is a wine lover's wine shop, with unique bottles you can't find just anywhere. Gift a bottle (or a membership to their wine club!) for the oenophile on your list.
Opal Grove Games in Detroit
If your holiday gatherings are more pizza and Euchre than champagne and caviar, this final host gift idea is for you. A new board game is a fun and creative gift they'll enjoy for years to come. Check out Opal Grove Games in Detroit for the best selection of craft board games and experienced staff excited to share their recommendations. Gift an exciting new game for your next holiday gathering, and maybe it'll become a beloved part of your annual tradition.
Happy holidays, and merry gifting!
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