\n The sassy owner, Vicki & her queen pooch, Lucy have a great eye for artful goodies. And the way they're displayed… so inviting.<\/p>\n \n And did I mention Vicki also cuts hair in this charming space? A portion of her bio reads, "Clients and friends often comment on my collections and ask where I\u2019ve \n Vicki named the store after her love of recycled metal art, however over time her sources widened and she found items made from other materials and fabrics that compliment the metal pieces as well as her taste. <\/p>\n She also keeps an entertaining blog<\/a>, fun facebook page<\/a> & in her spare time hosts an radio show<\/a>! She's quite the inspiring gal – you must stop by soon and say Hi!<\/p>\n \n Meet the wonderfully creative Catherine of Red Shoes<\/a>. Her whimsical inspiration leads her to create paintings, dolls, pillows, soaps, fun furniture and more. Click HERE<\/a> to see her fun portfolio of goodies.<\/p>\n The second I walked into this house\/shop, I wanted to start painting my home these luscious colors!<\/p>\n \n She keeps one room in the shop as her studio. Looks like a super cute chair is getting ready to make it's debut. And I love how she suspended a white branch above the bed with birdies & leaves dangling off it. I would totally use this idea for a child's room… or maybe a magical guest bedroom;) \n Each room has it's own personality. A portion of her bio reads, "I am not big business, or a giant Of \n Like seeing some of my local adventures<\/strong><\/span>? Then sign up to receive these 'about town' blog posts in your email inbox <\/strong><\/span><\/span>HERE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a> <\/p>\n
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\nfound them. Though my haircutting shop is small, I felt I had room to
\ndo something I\u2019ve always dreamed of: open a gallery\/store of unique hand-crafted items and artworks.<\/strong>
\nWorking from the premise that my clients and future customers trust my
\ntaste, I fill my gallery with the kinds of items I would purchase for
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\nconglomerate, it's just little ole me, trying to make or seek out fun
\nand unique things for the home!\n<\/p>\n
\ncourse it is in between playdates, 500 lbs of laundry, or the
\nmillionith trip to the grocery store mind you, but hopefully you get
\nthe picture! I'm just a regular, average person trying to put my kooky
\nstamp on the world."<\/p>\n<\/a>
So next time your near Ann Arbor, be sure to map out 332 S. Ashley for Red Shoes & <\/strong><\/span>207 E. Ann st. for Heavenly Metal… just tell-em a little firefly sent ya;)<\/p>\n