Pure Detroit Pure Style

The Tigers have made it cool to be from Detroit again, and Pure Detroit must be the city's coolest
store, with an undeniable Made-In-Motown style that makes us proud to be from Michigan. Pick up
one of the cool, retro-style T-shirts or belts inspired by 1970s seatbelts seen here ($20-$24) or check
out the other Detroit-based products, including Vernors, Sanders, Motown music and more.

The original photographs or Detroit landmarks ($20) are the perfect gift for the city booster or home-
sick friend. Pure Detroit has stores in the Fisher Building, the Guardian Building and the RenCen, or
visit www.puredetroit.com .

Tired of the corporate rat race in California, Mike and Denise Busley founded the Grand Traverse Pie
Company in 1996. The company, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has grown to nine stores,
with 23 under contract for the near future. "It's definitely quality with us, not quantity" Mike says. "Our
goal is to connect the state through a homey, made-from-scratch feeling in each shop."

Products, including the specialty pies, were inspired by Mike's grandma,
Genevieve. And his favorite? "It changes, but at the moment it's blueberry."
Superstar chef Mario Batali praised the company's cherry cobbler pie as "a
religious experience."

Grand Traverse Pie Company has locations around the state, including
one in Sterling Heights and a new Ann Arbor outlet opening in December.
Less than $20. For information, visit www. gtpie.com .

Tile With Style

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While many of the Arts and Crafts-era potteries have gone the way of the Model T, Detroit's Pewabic
Pottery continues to flourish in its distinctive 1903 home. Known for its iridescent glazes (founder
Mary Chase Perry Stratton took the recipe to the grave), original Pewabic tiles grace many of metro
Detroit's best-known buildings.

New offerings are just as beautiful — from vintage-style tiles for your home
(starting at $20) to more contemporary ceramic works by local potters and
artists. Check out the new dewdrop vase, the ceramic jewelry with delicate
ceramic faces by Royal Oak artist Melanie Brooks or the Craftsman-style
table runners by Urban Jupena ($50), head of fiber arts at Wayne State
University in Detroit. A special holiday invitation show, "Earthy Treasures,"
runs Nov. 11-Dec. 31. (313-822-0954 or www.pewabic.org .)

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A Bowl Of Cherries

, Ever wondered how many products you can make with cherries? You won't after perusing Cherry
Republic's tart and sweet catalog, which features everything from LoCal cherry soda and blue
\ cherry preserves to hot cherry salsa and cherry candles, even cherry silk body lotion.

Prices range from $4.25 for wild cherry tea to $83.65 for the "Give The County" gift box, which
includes the best of Leelanau County, the Up North location the company has called home since
1989.

When in Glen Arbor, be sure to stop at the company's headquarters, where you'll find up to 200
cherry items, some not sold through mail order. (800-206-6949 or www.cherryrepublic.com )

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