Catching Fireflies Unique Gift Boutique in Southeast Michigan This eclectic shop has locations in Ann Arbor, Berkley and Rochester. Visit to find special family presents from a wide array of whimsical creations. AnnMarie Ottoy Looking for something out-of-the-ordinary, but not sure what exactly that may be? Buzz into Catching Fireflies  – a neat indie boutique that now has a downtown Ann Arbor location to complement its two Oakland County stores. Owners April and Steve .

Locals prepare for Small Business Saturday, holiday shopping By Jessica Strachan Velazquez (excerpt) Wearing fingerless gloves, Cheryl Jones, manager of Catching Fireflies in downtown Rochester, holds a snowman serving plate, Santa nightlight and “snowman” soup. OAKLAND COUNTY — Almost everyone has that special gift or two that they’ve received over the years that means the world to them. For Beverly Hills resident and local business owner April McCrumb, it’s a custom-made painting by an .

Tickle Mom’s fancy with just-right gift for Mother’s Day (excerpt) Mother’s Day is a week away. Which means if you haven’t already started shopping, you should. Need some ideas? Here are a few that should make your mom, my mom, everyone’s mom happy. Handmade from wood, paper, wire and ribbon, Cool Cottage Wallflowers could add a festive touch to your mom’s house. Buy one or buy several and arrange them in a collage. They .

Framing A Success Story By Bonnie Caprara When April McCrumb was a student at Eastern Michigan University in the mid-’90s, she earned her spending money making paper crafts and selling her goods at art fairs. “It was a pretty cool way to make $100 a day as a college student,” McCrumb says. McCrumb eventually got her degree in special education but never went on to teach. Instead, she launched her part-time hobby into a .

Great gifts can be found close to home this holiday season by Jen Sakey of c and g news (excerpt) Looking for a few more gifts on your holiday shopping list? Choosing a Michigan-made item or purchasing from a small, local business can be a win-win — recipients get to unwrap something unique, while shoppers help boost Michigan’s economy. Instead of buying gifts online or at a large retail store, shoppers can make a .