Our A to Z guide for getting your loved ones the perfect holiday gifts

By on Fri, Nov 23, 2018 at 10:34 am

In 2018, shopping is the worst, right? We get it: Why leave the house when you could just thoughtlessly scroll through Amazon's homepage? Or kill two birds with one stone the next time you stroll through the checkout at the grocery store and stock up on generic gift cards for big box stores or Applebee's? Well, our gift to you this season is that we've done the heavy lifting with our gift guide. Literally, pick a letter, go to the store, and that's it. You will have Robin Hooded the holidays by supporting local businesses while taking money from the grubby hands of corporations. Oh, and you will have also made the lovely folks on your list very happy, because isn't that what it's all about?

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Our A to Z guide for getting your loved ones the perfect holiday gifts
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A for Acid Art Armageddon Beachparty 1517 Putname St., Detroit; 313-704-4407 What's in a name? Well, a whole lot when it comes to gallery/performance space/shop Armageddon Beachparty. "Ambassadors of psychedelia" Motu and Kozma peddle far-out, LSD-inspired art and one-of-a-kind wearables that will please even the trippiest person on your list. armageddonbeachparty.com Photo provided by Armageddon Beach Party

A for Acid Art


Armageddon Beachparty
1517 Putname St., Detroit; 313-704-4407
What's in a name? Well, a whole lot when it comes to gallery/performance space/shop Armageddon Beachparty. "Ambassadors of psychedelia" Motu and Kozma peddle far-out, LSD-inspired art and one-of-a-kind wearables that will please even the trippiest person on your list.
armageddonbeachparty.com
Photo provided by Armageddon Beach Party
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B for Bohemian Rhapsody Eldorado General Store 1700 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9220 Coachella is coming. OK — not really. But this wanderlust-y, creatively curated vintage shop is the place to shop for that flower crown-wearing, Instagram star on your list. eldoradogeneralstore.com Photo provided by Eldorado General Store

B for Bohemian Rhapsody


Eldorado General Store
1700 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-784-9220
Coachella is coming. OK — not really. But this wanderlust-y, creatively curated vintage shop is the place to shop for that flower crown-wearing, Instagram star on your list.
eldoradogeneralstore.com
Photo provided by Eldorado General Store
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C for Consciously sourced diamonds are a girl’s best friend Elaine B. Jewelry 22961 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-565-8758 Nothing says "I love you" quite like responsibly sourced jewelry from the mavens of minimalist designs at Elaine B. Jewelry — whose new showroom is full of enviable accessories, like sleek geometric pendants handmade from recycled silver. Looking to pop the question? They do custom designs, too. elainebjewelry.com Photo provided by Elaine B. Jewelry

C for Consciously sourced diamonds are a girl’s best friend


Elaine B. Jewelry
22961 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-565-8758
Nothing says "I love you" quite like responsibly sourced jewelry from the mavens of minimalist designs at Elaine B. Jewelry — whose new showroom is full of enviable accessories, like sleek geometric pendants handmade from recycled silver. Looking to pop the question? They do custom designs, too.
elainebjewelry.com
Photo provided by Elaine B. Jewelry
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D for Dedgas, Monet, and Picasso- oh my! Detroit Institute of Arts gift shop 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900 Like many of the museum's displayed works, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to the DIA's gift shop. We daresay it is possible to lay waste to your entire gift list by paying a visit, as they offer everything from art prints, books, jewelry, housewares, outerwear, and a kids corner flush with educational and art-themed toys and activities — with price points to please every budget. diashop.org Photo provided by Detroit Institute of Arts

D for Dedgas, Monet, and Picasso- oh my!


Detroit Institute of Arts gift shop
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900
Like many of the museum's displayed works, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to the DIA's gift shop. We daresay it is possible to lay waste to your entire gift list by paying a visit, as they offer everything from art prints, books, jewelry, housewares, outerwear, and a kids corner flush with educational and art-themed toys and activities — with price points to please every budget.
diashop.org
Photo provided by Detroit Institute of Arts
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E for Eye spy really great eyewear Alley and Eye 314 E. Baltimore, Detroit (inside the Baltimore Gallery) Give the gift of sight — or at least really stylish frames for your loved one's precious peepers. Alley and Eye offer a slew of frames for every face, because you don't need to have astigmatism to rock glasses. Prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses are available through special order and will be made available online next year. alleyandeye.com Frames start at $25, prescription by special order Photo provided by Alley and Eye

E for Eye spy really great eyewear


Alley and Eye
314 E. Baltimore, Detroit (inside the Baltimore Gallery)
Give the gift of sight — or at least really stylish frames for your loved one's precious peepers. Alley and Eye offer a slew of frames for every face, because you don't need to have astigmatism to rock glasses. Prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses are available through special order and will be made available online next year.
alleyandeye.com
Frames start at $25, prescription by special order
Photo provided by Alley and Eye
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F for Furever friends Cass Corridog 4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-887-9684 Do not sit, stay, or roll over on the array of nutrition, care, and play products for the naughty and nice doggos and kits in your life, as offered by Cass Corridog. facebook.com/casscorridog Photo provided by Cass Corridog

F for Furever friends


Cass Corridog
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-887-9684
Do not sit, stay, or roll over on the array of nutrition, care, and play products for the naughty and nice doggos and kits in your life, as offered by Cass Corridog.
facebook.com/casscorridog
Photo provided by Cass Corridog
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G for Glow up (literally) Detroit Rose Detroitrose.com Treat yo'self. Or rather, treat someone else with luxurious skin care — and candles — from Detroit Rose. The all-organic line of minimalist skin care is free of preservatives, parabens, and other nasty stuff that has no right being involved with your self-care routine. Bestsellers include Aphrodite Face Oil, Moon Mist, and Coco Pomelo Skin Polish. As for votives? Try Milk + Honey, Cinnamon Chai, or Campfire. Skin care starts at $30, candles are $32 Photo provided by Detroit Rose

G for Glow up (literally)


Detroit Rose
Detroitrose.com
Treat yo'self. Or rather, treat someone else with luxurious skin care — and candles — from Detroit Rose. The all-organic line of minimalist skin care is free of preservatives, parabens, and other nasty stuff that has no right being involved with your self-care routine. Bestsellers include Aphrodite Face Oil, Moon Mist, and Coco Pomelo Skin Polish. As for votives? Try Milk + Honey, Cinnamon Chai, or Campfire.
Skin care starts at $30, candles are $32
Photo provided by Detroit Rose
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H for How Bazaar The Himalayan Bazaar 218 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-7229 Ann Arbor's fair trade shop promises good karma. A perfect stop for the incense-loving, culturally and ecologically responsible mountain climber on your list. thehimalayanbazaar.com Photo provided by The Himalayan Bazarr

H for How Bazaar


The Himalayan Bazaar
218 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-997-7229
Ann Arbor's fair trade shop promises good karma. A perfect stop for the incense-loving, culturally and ecologically responsible mountain climber on your list.
thehimalayanbazaar.com
Photo provided by The Himalayan Bazarr
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I for Inside out Aura Aura | Grey Area 4200 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit Did you know that everyone has an aura? Well, according to Eileen Lee and her specialty aura camera, they do. Lee's camera captures the electromagnetic field that surrounds us in colorful photographs — and then interprets what the colors mean, like a millennial mood ring. More importantly, the photos look really freakin' cool. Oh, and you can browse vintage wares while you wait for your photo. auraaura.co $45 per portrait session, appointment only, gift cards available Photo provided by Aura Aura

I for Inside out


Aura Aura | Grey Area
4200 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit
Did you know that everyone has an aura? Well, according to Eileen Lee and her specialty aura camera, they do. Lee's camera captures the electromagnetic field that surrounds us in colorful photographs — and then interprets what the colors mean, like a millennial mood ring. More importantly, the photos look really freakin' cool. Oh, and you can browse vintage wares while you wait for your photo.
auraaura.co
$45 per portrait session, appointment only, gift cards available
Photo provided by Aura Aura
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J for Jack Sabbath Third Man Records 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-209-5205 Leave it to Detroit's prodigal son of rock 'n' roll, Jack White, to save the vinyl industry. No, really. Third Man Records offers limited release records, reissues, music gear, books from TMR Publishing, and, of course, merch from White's numerous bands the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather, as well as from his solo career. If you're feeling creative, you can even record a straight-to-vinyl song in TMR's on-site recording booth. thirdmanrecords.com Photo provided by Third Man Records

J for Jack Sabbath


Third Man Records
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-209-5205
Leave it to Detroit's prodigal son of rock 'n' roll, Jack White, to save the vinyl industry. No, really. Third Man Records offers limited release records, reissues, music gear, books from TMR Publishing, and, of course, merch from White's numerous bands the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather, as well as from his solo career. If you're feeling creative, you can even record a straight-to-vinyl song in TMR's on-site recording booth.
thirdmanrecords.com
Photo provided by Third Man Records
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K for Kids are alright Little High Flyers 4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3748 What would gift-shopping be without the painstaking search for the perfect prize for the tot, toddler, or baby on your list? Midtown's Little High Flyers makes it easy with their thoughtful selection of organic and gender-neutral offerings. littlehighflyers.com Photo provided by Little High Flyers

K for Kids are alright


Little High Flyers
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3748
What would gift-shopping be without the painstaking search for the perfect prize for the tot, toddler, or baby on your list? Midtown's Little High Flyers makes it easy with their thoughtful selection of organic and gender-neutral offerings.
littlehighflyers.com
Photo provided by Little High Flyers
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h3>L for Leather Daddy Noir Leather 124 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-541-3979 Metro Detroit's premiere purveyor of pain and pleasure, Noir Leather, is a BDSM paradise: floggers, ball gags, corsets, heels, and of course, a whole lot of leather: shiny, shiny shiny boots of leather. Shop here for your naughty list. noirleather.com Photo provided by Noir Leather
h3>L for Leather Daddy
Noir Leather
124 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-541-3979
Metro Detroit's premiere purveyor of pain and pleasure, Noir Leather, is a BDSM paradise: floggers, ball gags, corsets, heels, and of course, a whole lot of leather: shiny, shiny shiny boots of leather. Shop here for your naughty list.
noirleather.com
Photo provided by Noir Leather
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M for Music Menagerie Third Wave Music 4625 Second Ave., Unit C2, Detroit; 313-312-0995 Third Wave owner Jen David has music in her blood. She's super passionate and it reads the minute you walk into her neighborhood music shop. Third Wave boasts an ever-changing selection of new, used, and vintage instruments, gear, and accessories. The shop also offers consignment, repairs, and various musical lessons. thirdwavedetroit.com Photo provided by Third Wave Music

M for Music Menagerie


Third Wave Music
4625 Second Ave., Unit C2, Detroit; 313-312-0995
Third Wave owner Jen David has music in her blood. She's super passionate and it reads the minute you walk into her neighborhood music shop. Third Wave boasts an ever-changing selection of new, used, and vintage instruments, gear, and accessories. The shop also offers consignment, repairs, and various musical lessons.
thirdwavedetroit.com
Photo provided by Third Wave Music
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N for Not your average box of chocolates Bon Bon Bon 719 Griswold St., Unit 100, Detroit; 313-316-1430 It's a treat so sweet they named it thrice. This women-owned chocolate factory churns out bite-sized works of art. The charming packaging (seriously, you'll feel bad even opening the box) is just as special as the bizarre or familiar-tasting treat tucked inside. Among the flavors are Strawberry and Balsamic, Mac-N-Cheese, Lemon Bar None, and Killer Cereal. bonbonbon.com $3 per bon bon, $30 per 10 piece box, $45 per 15 piece box Photo provided by Bon Bon Bon

N for Not your average box of chocolates


Bon Bon Bon
719 Griswold St., Unit 100, Detroit; 313-316-1430
It's a treat so sweet they named it thrice. This women-owned chocolate factory churns out bite-sized works of art. The charming packaging (seriously, you'll feel bad even opening the box) is just as special as the bizarre or familiar-tasting treat tucked inside. Among the flavors are Strawberry and Balsamic, Mac-N-Cheese, Lemon Bar None, and Killer Cereal.
bonbonbon.com
$3 per bon bon, $30 per 10 piece box, $45 per 15 piece box
Photo provided by Bon Bon Bon
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O for Odd world The Rust Belt Market 22801 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-441-0956 More than 50 independent vendors share one roof at Ferndale's Rust Belt Market, where you can stock up on handcrafted toiletries, edible creations, and all the things needed to festoon walls, yards, and bodies — as well as records, paper crafters, vintage clothing, occult collections, and metro Detroit pride gear. In other words, when it comes to finding that perfect gift Rust Belt will get the dang job done. rustbeltmarket.com Photo provided by The Vintage Wick Detroit

O for Odd world


The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-441-0956
More than 50 independent vendors share one roof at Ferndale's Rust Belt Market, where you can stock up on handcrafted toiletries, edible creations, and all the things needed to festoon walls, yards, and bodies — as well as records, paper crafters, vintage clothing, occult collections, and metro Detroit pride gear. In other words, when it comes to finding that perfect gift Rust Belt will get the dang job done.
rustbeltmarket.com
Photo provided by The Vintage Wick Detroit
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P for Pick your provolone Monger’s Provisions 4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-651-7119 • 1030 Woodward Hghts., Ferndale; 248-468-4487 The best things come in threes. For Mongers' Provisions, it's all about the cheese, chocolate, and charcuterie — sweet, swiss, and savory. From the finest cheese, all cut-to-order, and personalized provision boards and "cheese-cakes" (not what you think), this is a must-shop for the loud and proud non-vegan on your list. mongersprovisions.com Photo provided by Monger’s Provisions

P for Pick your provolone


Monger’s Provisions
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-651-7119 • 1030 Woodward Hghts., Ferndale; 248-468-4487
The best things come in threes. For Mongers' Provisions, it's all about the cheese, chocolate, and charcuterie — sweet, swiss, and savory. From the finest cheese, all cut-to-order, and personalized provision boards and "cheese-cakes" (not what you think), this is a must-shop for the loud and proud non-vegan on your list.
mongersprovisions.com
Photo provided by Monger’s Provisions
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Q for Quicken bones SMPLFD 1480 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9564 From sports to student debt jokes and J Dilla, graphic designers and screen printers SMPLFD have got #AestheticGoals down to a tee. You can cop a "Fuckin' Lions" shirt for the hopeless hometeam fan on your list, or a mock Supreme brand-style Supremes shirt for your resident Motown lover (and hypebeast). SMPLFD's sardonic twist on Motor City culture is a must for both the native or transplant in your life. buy.smplfd.com Select T-shirts start at $29.99, hooded sweatshirts start at $59.99 Photo provided by SMPLFD

Q for Quicken bones


SMPLFD
1480 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 313-285-9564
From sports to student debt jokes and J Dilla, graphic designers and screen printers SMPLFD have got #AestheticGoals down to a tee. You can cop a "Fuckin' Lions" shirt for the hopeless hometeam fan on your list, or a mock Supreme brand-style Supremes shirt for your resident Motown lover (and hypebeast). SMPLFD's sardonic twist on Motor City culture is a must for both the native or transplant in your life.
buy.smplfd.com
Select T-shirts start at $29.99, hooded sweatshirts start at $59.99
Photo provided by SMPLFD
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R for Roam around the world London Luggage Shop 5955 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-7200 For the jet-setting world traveler on your list, look no further than Detroit mainstay with the largest luggage inventory in the U.S. — London Luggage Shop. For more than 70 years, London Luggage has been the go-to place for luxury suitcases, briefcases, and handbags. londonluggage.com Photo provided by Briggs and Riley

R for Roam around the world


London Luggage Shop
5955 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-831-7200
For the jet-setting world traveler on your list, look no further than Detroit mainstay with the largest luggage inventory in the U.S. — London Luggage Shop. For more than 70 years, London Luggage has been the go-to place for luxury suitcases, briefcases, and handbags.
londonluggage.com
Photo provided by Briggs and Riley
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S for Slice of Heaven Sister Pie 8066 Kercheval St., Detroit; 313-447-5550 On the seventh day, god created Sister Pie. Well, technically, baker Lisa Ludwinski did, but still — we are not worthy. These pies are not only insanely delicious but they're sustainable, too. From the consciously sourced ingredients to the ethical labor, Sister Pie is a specialty bakery with heart. Flavors do change seasonally, but the instant classic Salted Maple is a staple sure to appease many a sweet tooth. sisterpie.com Pies range from $28-$32 Photo provided by E.E Berger

S for Slice of Heaven


Sister Pie
8066 Kercheval St., Detroit; 313-447-5550
On the seventh day, god created Sister Pie. Well, technically, baker Lisa Ludwinski did, but still — we are not worthy. These pies are not only insanely delicious but they're sustainable, too. From the consciously sourced ingredients to the ethical labor, Sister Pie is a specialty bakery with heart. Flavors do change seasonally, but the instant classic Salted Maple is a staple sure to appease many a sweet tooth.
sisterpie.com
Pies range from $28-$32
Photo provided by E.E Berger
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