Three Chairs, downtown Ann Arbor, MI

Three Chairs is located at 215 S Ashley, Ann Arbor, MI,and a 2nd location in Holland, Mi. All the furniture in 3 Chairs is made high quality and made to last- and they stand behind this! They have large ticket items such as sofa sleepers, sectionals (upholster & slip-covered…), and leather furniture. As well as finishing pieces such as cocktail tables, entertainment pieces, and home office chairs.

St Vincent de Paul Store, Ann Arbor, MI

St. Vincent de Paul store is a thrifty consignment store located on Broadway St. in Kerrytown District of downtown Ann Arbor, MI. It’s a well organized with a small selection of clothing, media, and misc items.

Renaissance Clothing Store, downtown Ann Arbor, MI

Renaissance Ann Arbor sells the finest of upscale men and women’s clothing. The store came to Ann Arbor in 1971 and has been doing business downtown ever since. They love dressing men and women to look their best- so they also offer tailoring!

Renaissance is located on Division St. in downtown Ann Arbor

Middle Earth, downtown Ann Arbor, MI

In need of a ‘birthday recovery kit’? How about ‘Hander-pants?’ Wondering what ‘hander-pants even are? If so, head into Middle Earth in downtown Ann Arbor, located by the U of M campus on S. University. They sell unique and funky gift items- books, jewelry, toys and accessories. They have fun houseware and office items, such as jumbo fridge magents, and many gag items.

Poshh is located on Liberty right before State St. and carries big designer names, and has everything from evening dresses to jeans and tees. Poshh prides itself on being different and setting the trendsetting bar high. If you’d love to shop here but dont trust yourself to put together a hot, trendy outfit, no worries- Poshh has personal shoppers- just go to their website and setup an appointment with one!

Orchid Lane Warehouse is a fair-trade womens clothing and jewlery shop. They have unique finds for ecclectic tastes in accessories and decor as well. But the best part is…everything in the store is 15dollars or less! Located on E Liberty right next to Encore Records.

If you’re interested in holistic health, bodymind therapies, yoga and astrology, than Crazy Wisdom might be just what you’re looking for! Located right downtown is Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, specializing in alternative spiritual practices. It also offers various items surrounding psychology, Buddhism, spiritual developments, zen/yoga, meditation, astrology, and herbal remedies. Shop on the main floor for art, music, book, crafts, candles/incense, yoga supplies, and ritual items, then head upstairs to un-stress in the café with a variety of teas, coffees, specialty drinks, and café foods to choose from, while you read a book from the upstairs library. Don’t forget to check the website for events and newly received books and CD’s!

 Take part in events such as tarot & psychic readings, shiatsu healing sessions, live music, meditation meetings, drum circles, and various workshops. Check HERE for the Crazy Wisdom events calendar. 

Head out this weekend and brave the bitter Ann Arbor air for the Winter Warriors Weekend. On Main Street downtown Ann Arbor this Saturday, Feb. 6^th, is the first annual Winter Warriors Weekend event. Restaurants and cafes will have their patio furniture out for the bravest of the brave to sit and enjoy discounted beer, coffee, and teas. Check HERE for more details and discover all the wintery deals!

One of the participants is The Jolly Pumpkin, pictured above.

Many locals frequent this 10,000 square foot, non-profit resale store on Industrial Blvd., as all the proceeds benefit the Ann Arbor Public Schools‘ student programs. The store features household items, clothing, toys, books and more. They also offer free pick-up of furniture! Visit their website, A2 PTO Thrift Shop, for more information.

This discount supermarket with very low prices is located at the corner of Dexter and North Maple Road(s).  Aldi (short for ALbrecht DIscount) is based in Germany and owned by two brothers, one of whom also owns popular Trader Joe’s!