What’s New? – Cannelle by Matt Knio

What’s New? – Cannelle by Matt Knio

Matt Knio, owner of Cannelle in downtown Farmington, Birmingham and other locations, stopped by to tell us about the artisan bakery’s tradition of making chocolate Easter eggs with candy inside. You can get eggs with hazelnut and caramel, pistachio and more. Matt also mentioned Mother’s Day cakes with customized designs, which are available to order before Mother’s Day on May 11. Otherwise, stop in for Cannelle’s famous croissants and other pastries.

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Birmingham Balloons

Birmingham Balloons

After learning that Party City was closing, Shawn Marcis saw an opportunity. Instead of asking the question, “Where are we going to go to get balloons?”, she started her own business with Birmingham Balloons. As a busy mom of three, she understands how challenging it can be for parents to balance work, family, and creating memorable moments for their children. That’s why she built Birmingham Balloons with flexibility in mind—offering custom balloon bouquets and helium delivery services that make celebrations effortless. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or corporate event, Shawn’s goal is to help parents and party hosts bring their vision to life while making the process as stress-free as possible.

Hummus Goodness

Hummus Goodness

Hannah Awada, owner of Hummus Goodness, based in Birmingham, told us how she got started with her business while living in China in 2017. Today, Hummus Goodness offers seven flavors (and growing) of hummus, including classic, the popular taco flavor, a pickle flavor made with McClure’s Pickles and more. You can find it at Meijer and Busch’s stores, plus many more in metro Detroit. Each recipe starts with chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and there are no preservatives. 

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Simply Good Kitchen

Simply Good Kitchen

Daniel Palmeri and Danny Wasmund, co-owners of Simply Good Kitchen in Birmingham, spoke about the from-scratch meals they offer to customers. Owners now for three years, they’re building on a business Danny’s aunt and uncle founded 18 years ago. Popular dishes include chicken marsala, chicken pot pie, pad Thai, blueberry pancakes and more. Stop in Wednesday through Friday when the store is open, or take advantage of the 24-hour kiosk, which lets you purchase anything in the coolers with a credit card.

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DesignTeam Plus

DesignTeam Plus

Shari Stein, principal interior designer and partner in the firm DesignTeam Plus, started the company with architect Harold Remlinger in 2012. The Birmingham-based architecture and design company designs a wide variety of residential commercial projects, including single-family homes, multifamily housing, churches, greenhouses, and breweries. DesignTeam Plus is the leading brewery designer in Michigan, and its projects include Heights Brewing in Farmington and a therapy play park for LifeLab Kids Foundation in Ferndale. 

Eton Academy

Eton Academy

Eton Academy in Michigan is a K-12 school dedicated to supporting kids who learn differently. Pete Pullen, Head of School, shared how health and wellness are at the core of their science-based educational philosophy. If your child is struggling academically, reach out to Eton for support. Pete also encourages teachers who are looking for resources to support their neurodiverse students to contact Eton for support!

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