A gift shop known for whimsy has landed a new outlet in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown.
Catching Fireflies, which also has stores in Berkley and Rochester, Mich., is looking to open by the end of March at 419 Detroit St., according to co-owner April McCrumb.
McCrumb, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, formerly sold her handmade paper goods at Ann Arbor's Sunday Artisan Market. "It's exciting to be able to come back to it in a new way, 15 years later," she says.
Look for a turquoise-painted exterior when the weather warms, and a multicolored interior. Catching Fireflies carries an extensive selection of work from Michigan-based artisans, and a kitchen sink, crib, bathtub will get second lives as displays in the 2,800 sq. ft. space.
"We'll have giant repurposed industrial wire spools and tables. We use a lot of doors too. We definitely try to do nontraditional displays, so it'll be a fun, neat feel as opposed to a standard gift shop," says McCrumb.
Source: April McCrumb, co-owner of Catching Fireflies
Writer: Tanya Muzumdar
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