Catching Fireflies

The staff was always organizing product near me when I was shopping, and they did not ask if I needed help. Got to the counter and my fragile items were not handled with care. Very cute store, but the service was disappointing.

The best way to describe this shop is whimsical. It is beautifully decorated and has a playful vibe. The bold colors on the walls and shelves really help bring this place to life. They carry an eclectic mix of products that I could spend hours browsing through, and this is a great place to come for inspiration for gifts! Only downside is that this store is pretty girly, so the appeal of the products may be narrow.

Lots of kitsch, and not that many toys. This place is targeting your aunt, not your niece.
Given the decorations on the outside, I was hoping for arts-​and-​crafts project kits for 5-​to-​8-​year-​olds; instead, it’s already-​done art projects like «UOFM» spelled out in old license plate letters, salt-​and-​pepper sets held by stick figures made of bent forks & spoons, and a large selection of scarves.
Service was fine and the store was well laid out, but there wasn’t anything that grabbed me.

It’s a shame I only visit Ann Arbor once or twice every year, because I would spend a lotttt of time here. This shop is awesome! A variety of items in every well-​decorated nook and cranny… art work, jewelry, children’s items, gift items (I bought plenty for myself and for loved ones!), cards, picture frames, books… I can’t even remember because the list goes on. It’s also nice, because items span across price points, so it won’t necessarily break the bank. My friend and I liked it so much that we ended up going in the store three times in one day!
I visited when the Art Fair was going on, and to celebrate, they had a photo booth set up, along with 30% off greeting cards. Since then, I’ve become a fan of theirs on Facebook, and I’ve seen other deals posted here and there. (So it’s probably a good idea to become a fan… but that’s my tip for all brands you like.) They also had some water out for patrons. It’s the little things!
The staff was also very friendly. I was looking at an art piece hanging high on the wall, and they gladly came to check the price for me. They also gift wrapped all of the items that were gifts – and cute gift wrap at that. Plus the shop is in a cute location on the corner (with the delicious Zingerman’s across the street) and great décor outside too.
Some of the things I bought here are already some of my favorite little things I own (like an awesome luggage tag I’m obsessed with). It’s a shame I was just in Ann Arbor, but it was early on a Sunday, so I missed out on going since the store wasn’t open yet. Oh well, my wallet is thanking me.

I was pretty psyched when I heard Catching Fireflies would be opening another location in Ann Arbor (and fairly near to my house for that matter). Finally visited and it did not disappoint in the slightest. First off, the location is ADORABLE. It’s taken over the old Emerald Dragonfly space across the street from Zingerman’s and they’ve done a lovely job decorating the front of the store with whimsical garden space with loads of adorable touches like a fairy garden (perfect fit for Ann Arbor’s Fairy Doors) and such.
Inside the space is HUGE. And very happy making – a décor loaded with color and fun, and stocked with adorable garden items, gifts, jewelry and accessories, housewares/​kitchen items, and plenty of items made by local Michigan artists and artisans. And most importantly – priced very reasonably. I saw an adorable and fairly intricate necklace for only $ 26 which I thought was a great deal.
Staff here is lovely and very welcoming. A warm place to shop and look for gifts or a little treat for yourself!