Weirdsville Records and Paperback Writer Bookstore owners Davey and Lisa Taylor established their downtown Mt. Clemens businesses on a dream–literally. Opened in 2011 after Lisa had a middle-of-the-night idea to open a used bookstore, Weirdsville Records and Paperback Writer Bookstore weathered the pandemic and expanded.
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Downtown Birmingham! There are events galore scheduled for family and friends. From the yearly Santa Walk and Santa House, to horse-drawn carriage rides and the popular (for a reason!) Winter Markt, you can make festive, new memories in just one night. Don’t forget–Downtown Birmingham is home to many delicious dining options, too, so grab the family and make an evening of fun!
We caught up with Sara Knick, Store Manager at the Vitamin Shoppe in Auburn Hills, to hear about three of the top trending supplement categories in 2025. Health trends will come and go, but you can always count on Sara and her team to support you with your health and wellness goals!
Helen Agius-Andreae and her husband Frank accidentally found their passion in fused glass. Now, years later, they own a shop in Farmington that sells beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces as well as offers workshops where you can build your own creation. More than a glass studio, Fired and Fused is part of the community. Helen and Frank need their neighbors’ help to make an art installation at a local park possible. Stop in, try something new, and leave a lasting impression on your community.
Margi Mason, owner of Mrs. Mason’s Co., has opened her seasonal business, with brittles and bon bons available online and for local delivery. The company, based in Royal Oak, offers beautifully packaged brittles finished with chocolate, nuts and dried fruit – an addition Mrs. Mason’s was the first in the country to combine with brittle. New or revived flavors this year include red, white and blue with nuts on top, apple crisp and black mac. Order by Dec. 19 to receive items by Christmas.
Christina Kalfaian, owner of Papa’s Kitchen, based in Troy, and Katie Maxwell, community development manager for The Pink Fund, told us about their three-year partnership. For every bottle of Pink Greek Papa’s Kitchen dressing purchased, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Pink Fund, which helps breast cancer patients with household bills so they can focus on their treatment. Papa’s Kitchen is available in the produce section of local markets and is also available online.
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