Mrs Mason’s Co.

Mrs Mason’s Co.

Margi Mason, owner of Mrs. Mason’s Co., based in Royal Oak, ships her unique brittles all over the country. You can order via her website and find 14 different brittles, including the popular Chocolate Covered Cherry Brittle, Best Friends Brittle with white and dark chocolate and Bare-Naked Cashew Brittle. Margi said her recipe is unique, producing a brittle that contains no corn syrup or baking soda and that delivers a crisp, but not hard, texture. Order by Dec. 16 to get your brittle by Christmas.


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Crane Optical

Crane Optical

Celebrating 75 years of excellence, Crane Optical proudly carries on the legacy of founder Dr. Leonard Crane, who established the business in Ferndale in 1949. Lee Laster spoke to us about how Crane offers a personalized, stress-free experience dedicated to helping patients find the perfect, properly fitting frames. Each pair is thoughtfully hand-selected, prioritizing quality manufacturing and durability to ensure long-lasting satisfaction.

Birmingham Shopping District

Birmingham Shopping District

Sheri Hunter, marketing and PR specialist for the Birmingham Shopping District, stopped by to announce the results of the first annual burger contest in Birmingham. Out of 18 participating restaurants, Adachi won with its “Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover” burger, created by Executive Chef Lloyd Roberts and Executive Sous Chef Eppie Marie. Sheri gave us the rundown on future Birmingham events, including Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, the winter markt and tree lighting, and more.


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Road Less Traveled Books

Road Less Traveled Books

After he retired, Chuck Alore decided to pursue his dreams of owning and operating a bookshop. He found the perfect space in Farmington, MI and around three years ago, opened Road Less Traveled Books. A “full-service” book store, the shop sells both new and used books, offers special order service for those hard to find books, sells gifts of all types, and has a large selection of children’s books. Just recently, the store has started hosting author events which they plan to continue into the new  year. 

Rust Belt Market

Rust Belt Market

Founded by Tiffany Best and her husband, Chris, The Rust Belt Market in Ferndale, MI, is a vibrant artisan marketplace. Inspired by local art fairs, it features a diverse array of local vendors offering high quality handmade goods, art, and vintage items. Since its opening, the market has become a hub for the creative community, providing a unique shopping experience with a focus on supporting small businesses. The Rust Belt Market also includes a bar, offering craft cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, and frequently hosts special events.