This Ann Arbor shop will help your home stay vibrant in any season

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s that time of year when families and friends are shopping for their loved ones (and their 2020 pod). This year, shoppers are looking for gifts that are comforting, come from the heart and support local businesses. Here are 4 Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE COFFEE FIENDAnn Arbor has become synonymous with locally-owned and operated coffee shops, many of which use their own roasts. Take a look at festive tiles from Motawi Tileworks, ceramics and mixed media sculptures from the Gutman Gallery or paintings and prints from the Ann Arbor Art Center. Order specialty canned cocktails from The Last Word, Michigan-made whiskey from Ann Arbor Distilling Company, craft beer from HOMES or four-packs of mead from Bløm Meadworks.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Before Thistle & Bess was a shop in downtown Ann Arbor, it was an online vintage jewelry retailer. As Thistle & Bess became a brick-and-mortar store in 2015, Marsh branched out into selling fine jewelry, fashion accessories, barware, home accessories and a myriad of other things. Now, shes returning to Thistle & Bess jewelry roots by launching her own fine jewelry line with a collection of pieces she hopes turn into heirlooms for their wearers. The new jewelry line is an homage to where Thistle & Bess began, but its also a way for Thistle & Bess customers to invest in pieces. The jewelry line is a nod to where Thistle & Bess started but Marsh also intends for it to be part of her stores future.