Hour Detroit – Best Gift Shop 2008
Voted best gift shop in Metro Detroit two years in a row! Thank you Hour Detroit and all our loyal firefly fans for voting for us. We couldn’t do it without you!
Category Archives: in the news
In Town Magazine – spring summer 2008
Our pretty pink sustainable bag makes the cover. Our wedding survival kit is also featured.
strut magazine – 5.08
In step with: April McCrumb PAPER ARTIST AND ENTREPRENEUR by joyce wiswell | photo by brett mountain April McCrumb always was a creative person, but she never dreamed she’d make a career of it. She did the sensible thing, going to college to become a special education teacher and limiting her hobby to the occasional art show. But when her handmade paper products began to really sell,McCrumb chucked the idea of a career in .
The Mirror 4.27.08
Green Gifter by Diana Wing April McCrumb, owner of the Catching Fireflies gift shops in Berkley and Rochester, is doing her part to reduce the stores’ carbon footprint by offering more eco-friendly products and packaging options. She has a line of lightweight, super-strong, nylon reusable bags that are easily compacted and less bulky than canvas totes. "They’re very useful. I use them regularly," she said. "What I like about these is since they’re nylon .
Hour Detroit May 2008
Mothers of Pearls If your mama is a gem (and whose isn’t?), regale her this Mother’s Day with a gift that will make her feel precious (excerpt) For the indulgent-minded Jellybath, $24.75 (13 ounces) in calming milk, lavender or herb mint (Turns bath water into a fluffy jelly, retaining heat four times longer than water. Also available for pedicures ($9.75-$19.75) at catching fireflies
Strut’s Women’s Choice Award Winner
We asked you for your favorites in more than 100 categories. Our goal: Identify and applaud some of the best shops, services and local personalities geared for women in metro Detroit. You didn’t just tell us what you liked. You told us why. You sent us stories of wonderful, personal service. Quality food. Places and things that wowed you. You told us with exclamation points about shopping locally. You described the emotional attachment to .
Detroit Free Press 3.13.08
These bunnies can open wine or adorn a wall Georgea Kovanis (excerpt) With Easter approaching, it’s a good time to salute some of our favorite rabbits — rabbits you can actually buy at the store. Here are some of my current favorites. 4. Here’s a fun twist — a jackrabbit in a box! Turn the crank — it plays "Peter Cottontail" as you twist –and the bunny will jump out. Such a nice little .
women’s lifestyle magazine 3.08
This Clover-filled Garden-in-a-Bag will have everyone sprouting the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day. Share the eco-friendly product from Potting Shed Creations, available at both catching fireflies locations and at www.catchingfireflies.com. $8.50
woodward talk 2.6.08
Valentine’s Day gifts usher in season of love JEREMY SELWESKI (excerpt) At the whimsical Berkley gift gallery Catching Fireflies, there are dozens of Valentine’s Day-related gifts being sold. They range from 16-inch "Make a Wish" heart necklaces to Love Bugs, small handcrafted critters with wire legs and hearts etched onto their backs. Store manager Danielle Delong said that during this time of year, "we definitely see a boost in business." And though Catching Fireflies .
Detroit Free Press 1.12.08
–excerpt Former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and "Sex in the City" fashionista Carrie Bradshaw (aka Sarah Jessica Parker) would surely agree. You can never have too many beautiful shoes adorning your feet or adding interest to your home décor. Here are a few noteworthy examples. • The heel is available in your choice of black, red or shocking pink. Made out of metal by Wild Eye Designs, this clever cake server .