happenstance home: Shop in the Spotlight

I recently enjoyed a very beautiful spring afternoon in the city of Rochester. One of those days where the air is just perfect and the sun is shining. I started out having a little lunch at Beyond Juice before heading over to a newer shop that I have been looking very forward to visiting.

Before I get to the shopping let me tell you about my lunch. It was a very simple lunch but oh so good. I had half of a tuna sandwich with lettuce and tomato on multigrain bread. The bread was so good. With that I had a small version of their meal in a cup. The one I chose was called Total Energy and consisted of strawberry, banana, honey, vanilla, ice, and something called basic formula. I don't know what basic formula is - I only know that I had a very delicious drink. Tasted like a fresh strawberry slush! It was just so-ooo good! I can't wait to go back. Now for the shopping ...

Fourth Street Mercantile is the store I have been wanting to check out. I was not disappointed. The store is full of items old and new. There is character packed into every nook and cranny. Let me show you what I mean.

This is the wall sized chalkboard that greets you as you step into the shop. It is so festive draped with flag buntings.

Here is the shops exterior. I like how the bike is hanging in the far left window.

How about a closer view of the front window. Right now some of the items that are being showcased are vintage signs, bottles, and crates. The table they are resting on looks like an old industrial cart complete with wheels.

This piece was so substantial. Can you believe the size? Love the wood, wire, and print.

Fourth Street Mercantile has a lot of nice storage shelves like this. I think this would look great in my son's room. I would hang it above his desk. Great Detroit sign!

Unique lighting.

This cabinet is interesting being that it is wood on top and metal below. I like the little canvas bags that rest on the metal shelves. They would be super useful and would add nice texture to a space.

Plastic floats never looked so good! I think this shows that repetition of almost anything can achieve presence when placed together in a glass apothecary jar.

Unique bottle stoppers and canning jars. I actually own a couple of the stoppers. I have had them for awhile and appreciate their uniqueness.

Vintage sets of silverware from Cake sitting in a very nicely sized old crate. Imagine the beautiful table you could create. You get the collected look without all the searching.

A very grand painted mirror.

Lots of accessories for the table. I like the galvanized pedestals.

A beautiful mantle - and check out the dog standing guard!

Burlap tote.

Garden items galore. Many one of a kind items.

I fell for all the detail in this corner of the shop. So much added history. It is truly special.

A closer view. It is intricate and chippy. Don't you just love it?

I brought home some frames and a couple of bulletin boards. I'll share my finds as soon as I have the time to transform some and decide on what art to place in the others.

Also, if you have trouble getting your kids to shop with you this might help a bit. There is a large shelf of old fashioned candy. If you let them pick one out it will keep them busy for awhile!

Bethany,

Thank you so much for letting me photograph your store. I love that there is such a great mix of items for both the man and lady of the house. You have selected so many wonderful new and vintage items. Your shop is a very enjoyable place to visit!

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, by Lynda @ Happenstance Home

Shop in the Spotlight

Shop in the Spotlight: Detroit Garden Works

I've been eagerly waiting for the day Detroit Garden Works would reopen their doors for the year. It is a shop I really wanted to share with you. Now that time is here! They have opened for business and are readying themselves for the many busy months ahead.

Detroit Garden Works is owned by Deborah Silver. Deborah decided that a shop would be a great addition to her landscape design business. Her creativity is undeniable. Garden Design Magazine even named Detroit Garden Works one of the top 25 garden stores in America. They carry a vast assortment of antique and vintage pieces as well as modern garden items at every price range you could imagine. She assembles this diverse mix of items with the help of store manager and buyer Rob Yedinak.

This photo has so many great elements involved. The snow against the bulbs springing to life. The old metal basket against the wood of the tree and the stone of the bench. It says to me that Winter is fading and Spring is making it's way to Michigan.

Upon entering the store your arrival will be announced by these two pups. So much character!

The first thing you see as you enter the store is this display of various pots and some hints of plant life. I really liked the cream pots that look like petals.

Here is a urn with a whole lot of history. Truly one of a kind! I love all the detail and aging of this piece. Very graceful.

And another piece of history.

Wire baskets to hold your flowers or other various collections or to simply use as art for the wall.

I more than like this black and white botanical artwork. The detail of the drawing is very precise. It is a great statement piece.

Here is a really nice worn table and chair set.

A few more one of a kind objects.

This gate actually sits inside the large atrium area of the store. Doesn't it look like a summer day! During the warmer months you will find artists sitting in this area painting and drawing. Water fountains trickle in the background. You think your just out shopping and then you suddenly find yourself in this area of beauty and tranquility.

One of my very favorite things I saw at Detroit Garden Works was this pair of wooden chandeliers. I have never seen anything like them and really enjoyed everything about them. I would love to pop one of them in my foyer if only I didn't already have a chandelier installed. Aren't they over the top terrific!

Look at the intricate carvings and the worn surface of this piece. Divine!

The metal spheres are so much fun. I can see them being used both inside of the home as well as outside. They could be very formal as well as very playful. I'd like to see them hanging from the ceiling in a kids room.

I had to take a picture of the blooming flowers. In Michigan we haven't seen this sight for awhile!

Here is another beautiful urn that sits atop a stone wall in the large outside area of the shop. Check out the vines on the far wall.

More spheres - this time topping planters. Such a statement! I am reminded of my grapevine sphere that I placed on my urn at Christmas. If you haven't seen that post yet don't get too excited. My sphere is nowhere near this level of spectacular but I think my dog is. To see my version and my Whippet dog click here.

A nicely aged bench to rest upon. It looks like something you would come across in a fairytale!

Detroit Garden Works is located in quaint Sylvan Lake. Be sure to visit the store website and Dirt Simple which is the blog written by Deborah herself. They are both packed full of information and photographs galore. They will also guide you to a couple other areas of her business.

I also want to thank Deborah for allowing me to photograph her beautiful store. I'll be sure to visit again when everything is in bloom and the store takes on a whole new life.

I think at that time another post will be in order!

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, by Lynda @ Happenstance Home

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