Empowered women empower women. This year, put your money where your mouth is and support your local lady-entrepreneurs. Here's a list of female-owned shops to peruse and patronize on Sunday, March 8 — International Women's Day. From gadgets and gizmos aplenty, to whozits and whatzits galore, these ladies have (and sell) them all.
Women-owned shops you should support in the Detroit area
By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 11:00 am
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Discount Candles
1400 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-566-0092
Need some good luck or something to lift your spirits? Stop by Discount Candles and browse their vast collection of 7-Day candles — favorites include "Bitch Be Gone," "Law Stay Away," "Fast Luck," and "Spider Woman." Donna Adams runs this Eastern Market shop and is known for taking the time to prayer over candles and with her customers. While it was rumored the 25-year-old store would close, Adams says she's not going anywhere.
Photo via DIscount Candles Detroit / Facebook
1400 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-566-0092
Need some good luck or something to lift your spirits? Stop by Discount Candles and browse their vast collection of 7-Day candles — favorites include "Bitch Be Gone," "Law Stay Away," "Fast Luck," and "Spider Woman." Donna Adams runs this Eastern Market shop and is known for taking the time to prayer over candles and with her customers. While it was rumored the 25-year-old store would close, Adams says she's not going anywhere.
Photo via DIscount Candles Detroit / Facebook
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Bon Bon Bon
11360 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-236-5581 and 719 Griswold St., Suite 100, Detroit; 313-316-1430
If it's not yet obvious, there is a special place in our hearts for chocolatier Alexandra Clark — the woman behind Bon Bon Bon. Since its inception in the back of a Coney Island in Hamtramck, Bon Bon Bon has garnered national accolades and gained a loyal following of lovers of unconventional flavors. We love her chocolates so much, we featured them in our list of the best desserts of 2017. Forget diamonds, chocolate is a girl’s best friend.
Photo via Bon Bon Bon / Facebook
11360 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-236-5581 and 719 Griswold St., Suite 100, Detroit; 313-316-1430
If it's not yet obvious, there is a special place in our hearts for chocolatier Alexandra Clark — the woman behind Bon Bon Bon. Since its inception in the back of a Coney Island in Hamtramck, Bon Bon Bon has garnered national accolades and gained a loyal following of lovers of unconventional flavors. We love her chocolates so much, we featured them in our list of the best desserts of 2017. Forget diamonds, chocolate is a girl’s best friend.
Photo via Bon Bon Bon / Facebook
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Source Booksellers
4240 Cass Ave. #105, Detroit; 313-832-1155
Proprietor Janet Webster Jones has been in the bookselling business for nearly three decades. The retired Detroit Public Schools teacher began selling books at a church bazaar and later started what would be known in today's world as a pop-up shop. Shoppers can find a trove of books on history and culture, health and well-being, metaphysics and spirituality, and more. She also makes sure to stock books by and about women — perfect for celebrating International Women’s Day.
Photo via Source Booksellers / Facebook
4240 Cass Ave. #105, Detroit; 313-832-1155
Proprietor Janet Webster Jones has been in the bookselling business for nearly three decades. The retired Detroit Public Schools teacher began selling books at a church bazaar and later started what would be known in today's world as a pop-up shop. Shoppers can find a trove of books on history and culture, health and well-being, metaphysics and spirituality, and more. She also makes sure to stock books by and about women — perfect for celebrating International Women’s Day.
Photo via Source Booksellers / Facebook
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Eldorado General Store
1700 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9220
Erin Gavle quit her job, bought a van named Betsy, and took a road trip from California to Detroit. She stopped in several states along the way, picking up trinkets, clothing, home goods, jewelry, crystals, and anything else that struck her fancy at garage sales, craft fairs, Indian reservations, and thrift stores. All of these would soon become the stock at her store, Eldorado.
Photo via Eldorado General Store / Facebook
1700 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9220
Erin Gavle quit her job, bought a van named Betsy, and took a road trip from California to Detroit. She stopped in several states along the way, picking up trinkets, clothing, home goods, jewelry, crystals, and anything else that struck her fancy at garage sales, craft fairs, Indian reservations, and thrift stores. All of these would soon become the stock at her store, Eldorado.
Photo via Eldorado General Store / Facebook
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Drifter Coffee
Brick-and mortar-location coming soon
Drifter Coffee is the brainchild of a local barista and entrepreneurial student Alleah Webb. Since hitting the roads of southeast Michigan in 2015, Drifter Coffee has been caffeinating Detroiters out of the window of their Serro Scotty Guacho camper. Webb has announced she will be open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale soon.
Photo via Drifter Coffee / Facebook
Brick-and mortar-location coming soon
Drifter Coffee is the brainchild of a local barista and entrepreneurial student Alleah Webb. Since hitting the roads of southeast Michigan in 2015, Drifter Coffee has been caffeinating Detroiters out of the window of their Serro Scotty Guacho camper. Webb has announced she will be open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale soon.
Photo via Drifter Coffee / Facebook
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Sister Pie
8066 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-447-5550
We've been charmed by the handcrafted pies and whimsical ambiance that come out of Lisa Ludwinski's Sister Pie for a while. With this month’s pie flavors including honey lemon meringue, red hot chocolate, salted maple, and red beet, it’s pretty obvious why we’re in love.
Photo via Sister Pie / Facebook
8066 Kercheval Ave., Detroit; 313-447-5550
We've been charmed by the handcrafted pies and whimsical ambiance that come out of Lisa Ludwinski's Sister Pie for a while. With this month’s pie flavors including honey lemon meringue, red hot chocolate, salted maple, and red beet, it’s pretty obvious why we’re in love.
Photo via Sister Pie / Facebook
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Mama Coo’s Boutique
1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-404-2543
A rich combination of forces mold Lana Rodriguez’s boutique into a neighbourhood treasure. The store spent time as a pop up in Detroit and New York before finding its home in Corktown. The Southwest native stocks her stop with vintage clothing and jewelry at honest prices.
Photo via Mama Coo's Boutique / Facebook
1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-404-2543
A rich combination of forces mold Lana Rodriguez’s boutique into a neighbourhood treasure. The store spent time as a pop up in Detroit and New York before finding its home in Corktown. The Southwest native stocks her stop with vintage clothing and jewelry at honest prices.
Photo via Mama Coo's Boutique / Facebook
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Peacock Room/Frida/YAMA
15 E. Kirby St.; 313-559-5500
3011 W. Grand Blvd.; 313-315-3061
Rachel Lutz's Peacock Room has been a favorite of local shoppers since just about the day it opened. Located inside the Park Shelton off Woodward Avenue in Midtown, the little store has adorable dressers and pretty accessories to offer shoppers. This year she opened a flagship location in the Fisher Building and her
Photo via Peacock Room / Facebook
15 E. Kirby St.; 313-559-5500
3011 W. Grand Blvd.; 313-315-3061
Rachel Lutz's Peacock Room has been a favorite of local shoppers since just about the day it opened. Located inside the Park Shelton off Woodward Avenue in Midtown, the little store has adorable dressers and pretty accessories to offer shoppers. This year she opened a flagship location in the Fisher Building and her
Photo via Peacock Room / Facebook
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Savvy Chic
2712 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-833-8769
When Karen Brown set out sixteen years ago she was surrounded by meat, literally. As one of Eastern Market’s first boutique shops she has a style all her own; Paris meets the Midwest. This is fitting considering Detroit’s french influence and history as a 1700’s settlement. The space totes home goods as well as men and womens’ fashion and gifts, we love gifts.
Photo via Savvy Chic / Facebook
2712 Riopelle St., Detroit; 313-833-8769
When Karen Brown set out sixteen years ago she was surrounded by meat, literally. As one of Eastern Market’s first boutique shops she has a style all her own; Paris meets the Midwest. This is fitting considering Detroit’s french influence and history as a 1700’s settlement. The space totes home goods as well as men and womens’ fashion and gifts, we love gifts.
Photo via Savvy Chic / Facebook
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3 Dogs 1 Cat
2472 Riopelle, Detroit; 313-285-8371
If there’s one thing Detroiters love, it’s slapping Detroit iconography onto everything — from mugs and coasters to blankets and now, our pets. The Eastern Market boutique owned by Trisha Stander, Rita Nelson, and Tammy Eugenio carries Detroit Manufacturing collars and leashes, plus plenty of healthy and organic pet care items. Every so often they host in-store adoption events, so if you're really looking to get a dog that's Detroit through and through, this is the place to do it.
Photo via 3 Dogs 1 Cat / Facebook
2472 Riopelle, Detroit; 313-285-8371
If there’s one thing Detroiters love, it’s slapping Detroit iconography onto everything — from mugs and coasters to blankets and now, our pets. The Eastern Market boutique owned by Trisha Stander, Rita Nelson, and Tammy Eugenio carries Detroit Manufacturing collars and leashes, plus plenty of healthy and organic pet care items. Every so often they host in-store adoption events, so if you're really looking to get a dog that's Detroit through and through, this is the place to do it.
Photo via 3 Dogs 1 Cat / Facebook
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9 Month Bump
121 Elm St., Wyandotte; 313-307-7491
Founded by a mother of three, this store provides mothers-to-be with comfortable and affordable maternity clothing that is available locally. 9 Month Bump not only appeals to mothers while pregnant, but also after their children are born. This store has adorable matching outfits for mommy and the baby as well as toys and accessories to bond over. Stop by this store on your way to your next baby shower!
Photo via 9 Month Bump / Facebook
121 Elm St., Wyandotte; 313-307-7491
Founded by a mother of three, this store provides mothers-to-be with comfortable and affordable maternity clothing that is available locally. 9 Month Bump not only appeals to mothers while pregnant, but also after their children are born. This store has adorable matching outfits for mommy and the baby as well as toys and accessories to bond over. Stop by this store on your way to your next baby shower!
Photo via 9 Month Bump / Facebook
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BORO
1440 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-888-9648
Miriam Pranschke opened Boro on Gratiot Avenue a little less than a year ago and has been expanding in items since. Pranschke focuses on gently used upscale items, so you're likely to find a total steal here.
Photo via Boro Resale / Facebook
1440 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-888-9648
Miriam Pranschke opened Boro on Gratiot Avenue a little less than a year ago and has been expanding in items since. Pranschke focuses on gently used upscale items, so you're likely to find a total steal here.
Photo via Boro Resale / Facebook
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Cass Corridog
4240 Cass Ave. #110, Detroit; 313-775-1018
This small shop is filled to the brim with all things animal. Owner Michelle Potas, a Detroit native, is thrilled to share a section of this revitalized neighborhood. The store features a mix of locally made products at reasonable prices to keep your pets happy as well as a bakery for your favorite furry friends. Their friendly staff is always willing to help and the dog park is right around the corner.
Photo via Cass Corridog / Facebook
4240 Cass Ave. #110, Detroit; 313-775-1018
This small shop is filled to the brim with all things animal. Owner Michelle Potas, a Detroit native, is thrilled to share a section of this revitalized neighborhood. The store features a mix of locally made products at reasonable prices to keep your pets happy as well as a bakery for your favorite furry friends. Their friendly staff is always willing to help and the dog park is right around the corner.
Photo via Cass Corridog / Facebook
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City Bark
1222 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-881-2275
Proprietress Jamie Judson prides herself on providing affordable pet supplies to metropolitan pet owners. City Bark offers puppy shampoo, breath-freshening spray, bug-repellent spray, and more. The shop also hosts mobile groomers and vaccine clinics.
Photo viaCity Bark / Facebook
1222 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-881-2275
Proprietress Jamie Judson prides herself on providing affordable pet supplies to metropolitan pet owners. City Bark offers puppy shampoo, breath-freshening spray, bug-repellent spray, and more. The shop also hosts mobile groomers and vaccine clinics.
Photo viaCity Bark / Facebook
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Detroit Cookie Co.
23421 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-246-8060
Self-proclaimed Cookie Lady, Lauren Roumayah, founded Detroit Cookie Co. to the great pleasure of all of our collective inner children. Detroit Cookie Co. boasts a wide selection of flavors. For the classic cookie lovers there are traditional flavors like chocolate chunk and brown butter pecan. For those looking to thrill their taste buds, there are Detroit-inspired flavors such as Mad Mix — Better Made sweet barbecue chips and ButterFinger, and Big 3 — Michigan dried cherries, Better Made potato chips, and chocolate chunks. All we’re missing is a tall glass of milk.
Photo via Detroit Cookie Company & Cafe / Facebook
23421 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-246-8060
Self-proclaimed Cookie Lady, Lauren Roumayah, founded Detroit Cookie Co. to the great pleasure of all of our collective inner children. Detroit Cookie Co. boasts a wide selection of flavors. For the classic cookie lovers there are traditional flavors like chocolate chunk and brown butter pecan. For those looking to thrill their taste buds, there are Detroit-inspired flavors such as Mad Mix — Better Made sweet barbecue chips and ButterFinger, and Big 3 — Michigan dried cherries, Better Made potato chips, and chocolate chunks. All we’re missing is a tall glass of milk.
Photo via Detroit Cookie Company & Cafe / Facebook
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Dolly Rocker’s Handmade and Vintage
1642 Fort St., Detroit
Cara Lundgren expresses her creative abilities with the world through fashion. She carries vintage and vintage-inspired items in her Etsy shop, and also peddles her wares throughout the city of Detroit at various outdoor markets. Did you spot something on her Instagram, but want to try it before you buy it? She's happy to meet up with prospective customers so they can try on
Photo via Dolly Rocker's Handmade And Vintage / Facebook
1642 Fort St., Detroit
Cara Lundgren expresses her creative abilities with the world through fashion. She carries vintage and vintage-inspired items in her Etsy shop, and also peddles her wares throughout the city of Detroit at various outdoor markets. Did you spot something on her Instagram, but want to try it before you buy it? She's happy to meet up with prospective customers so they can try on
Photo via Dolly Rocker's Handmade And Vintage / Facebook
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For the Love of Sugar
100 Erskine St., Detroit; 313-788-7111
For the Love of Sugar is the ultimate one-stop shop to cure any insatiable sweet tooth. From their triple berry vanilla bean cake to Captain Crunch-flavored macarons, the combinations of flavors are seemingly endless. Founded by self-proclaimed cake connoisseur Manal Hussein, For the Love of Sugar quickly became a Brush Park destination after opening in December 2017. The glamorous decor will bring you in and the vegan-friendly treats will make you stay.
Photo via For the Love of Sugar Detroit / Facebook
100 Erskine St., Detroit; 313-788-7111
For the Love of Sugar is the ultimate one-stop shop to cure any insatiable sweet tooth. From their triple berry vanilla bean cake to Captain Crunch-flavored macarons, the combinations of flavors are seemingly endless. Founded by self-proclaimed cake connoisseur Manal Hussein, For the Love of Sugar quickly became a Brush Park destination after opening in December 2017. The glamorous decor will bring you in and the vegan-friendly treats will make you stay.
Photo via For the Love of Sugar Detroit / Facebook
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Glow Fish Studios
2840 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-552-6323
Glow Fish Studios is filled with quirky and fun home goods, toys, cards, books, personal accessories, and jewelry. It’s the sort of place you could spend hours meandering around, sniffing at waxy candles, examining painted tiles, and playing the addictively entertaining game of kendama. Come in to stare at the the colorful parasols and be prepared to walk out with your arms full of knickknacks.
Photo via Glow Fish Studios / Facebook
2840 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-552-6323
Glow Fish Studios is filled with quirky and fun home goods, toys, cards, books, personal accessories, and jewelry. It’s the sort of place you could spend hours meandering around, sniffing at waxy candles, examining painted tiles, and playing the addictively entertaining game of kendama. Come in to stare at the the colorful parasols and be prepared to walk out with your arms full of knickknacks.
Photo via Glow Fish Studios / Facebook
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JKM Candles
Wyandotte; 734-649-5053
Nearly eight years ago stay-at-home mom Jenny Rostkowski started JKM Candles, and we are so glad she did. Some of our favorite scents include Butt Naked, Toasted Marshmallow, Vernor’s, Domestic Goddess, and her Harry Potter-themed collection. Her candles are sold around town at shops like Kitty Deluxe, City Bird, The Eyrie, and Well Done Goods.
Photo via JKM Soy Candles / Facebook
Wyandotte; 734-649-5053
Nearly eight years ago stay-at-home mom Jenny Rostkowski started JKM Candles, and we are so glad she did. Some of our favorite scents include Butt Naked, Toasted Marshmallow, Vernor’s, Domestic Goddess, and her Harry Potter-themed collection. Her candles are sold around town at shops like Kitty Deluxe, City Bird, The Eyrie, and Well Done Goods.
Photo via JKM Soy Candles / Facebook
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Leon & Lulu
96 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-288-3600
The stock at this converted roller rink is nothing short of eclectic and includes high end and custom furniture, women’s clothing, gifts, accessories, and more. A recent 7,800 square foot addition, referred to as "The Show," is home to the Three Cats Cafe serving tea and lunches. Who are Leon and Lulu? The owner's cat and dog.
Photo via Leon & Lulu / Facebook
96 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; 248-288-3600
The stock at this converted roller rink is nothing short of eclectic and includes high end and custom furniture, women’s clothing, gifts, accessories, and more. A recent 7,800 square foot addition, referred to as "The Show," is home to the Three Cats Cafe serving tea and lunches. Who are Leon and Lulu? The owner's cat and dog.
Photo via Leon & Lulu / Facebook
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