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Shop Local

Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 by shopping
some of our favorite hometown gems.

JODI FELD SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS

Leon and Lulu

City Bird

Nora

Located in downtown Clawson’s historic Ambassador Roller
Rink, Leon and Lulu offers one-of-a-kind vintage and new
high-end furniture, as well as an interesting array of gift items,
housewares, jewelry and women’s fashion. Among the cus-
tomer favorites are the aptly named Gurgle Pots (shown).
Shaped like a koi fish, they actually make a pleasant gurgling
noise when poured out. Shoppers also love their extensive
line of Nora Fleming products and budget-friendly Spicher
signs. While you’re there, wander next door to its sister store,
The Show, where you will find a full line of Michigan-made
and -themed products, then grab a bite at the
Three Cats Café, both located in the restored Clawson
Theater. 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson. (248) 288-3600;
leonandlulu.com.

Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to peruse City Bird. Filled to
the brim with unique gifts, City Bird and its sister shop, Nest, feature
oodles of Michigan-made and Detroit-themed gifts, as well as house-
wares, jewelry and apparel designed by hundreds of independent
artists. Founded by siblings and lifelong Detroiters Andy and Emily
Linn, this one-stop shop for everyone on your list carries loads of
little gems: Cellar Door Soaps, Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee, City Bird-
made dish towels and aprons, Michigan-themed rattles for the little
ones and, our favorite, Detroit Neo-Tiger crewnecks (shown) and
T-shirts, hand-printed in the Eastern Market neighborhood.
460 W. Canfield St., Detroit.
(313) 831-9146; citybirddetroit.com.

Tucked into an adorable stretch of Midtown
Detroit shopping, Nora’s clean, modern design is
reflected in its assortment of simple, yet interest-
ing goods. Reminiscent of a museum gift shop,
Nora is packed with Little Barn apothecary items,
cool coffee table books, hand-sewn leather totes
and mouth-blown Swedish glass carafes, among
other curiosities. It even offers a wedding regis-
try. While we gushed over the minimalist leather
goods and tabletop items, we happily left with
an Italian-made Uashmama large metallic wallet
(shown). 4240 Cass Ave., Detroit.
(313) 831-4845; noramodern.com.

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