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A cherry gift box from Cherry Republic<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Cherry](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cherry-Republic.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Cherry Republic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFor the foodie in your life, don’t miss Cherry Republic’s fantastic gift boxes! Cherry candy, chocolate, jam, nuts, syrup, pancake mix\u2014you name it, Ann Arbor’s very own Cherry Republic makes it from scratch. Click here<\/a> to peruse their massive selection of gift boxes, which includes smaller gifts with just their famous jam, a large one with a sampling of their entire store, or a box full of all the Cherry Republic essentials!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A ticket to a virtual movie at The Michigan Theater<\/a> or The State Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\nCOVID-19 has definitely put a damper on all our favorite in-person activities this year. Fortunately, Ann Arbor locals know how to get creative and have come up with plenty of ways for us to enjoy our favorite things while also staying safe! While the Michigan Theater and State Theatre are open with social distancing measures in place and a lowered capacity, they are continuing to offer online shows of independent films if your loved one would rather stay home. Click here<\/a> to explore their current movie lineup, which includes national and local titles along with monthly movie series that you can purchase for your favorite film aficionado!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Jewelry from 16 Hands<\/a><\/h2>\nLooking for a unique jewelry piece for one of your favorite people this holiday season? Head to 16 Hands! This Ann Arbor shop has been operating in town for more than four decades. When it began in 1975, it was an artist collective of eight artists exhibiting artwork by its members in a storefront on Washington Street. In 2011, the store relocated to Kerrytown Market & Shops<\/a>, and the team still showcases and sells original, finely crafted objects of uncommon quality and character, including jewelry and accessories, unique gifts, and items for the home, office and garden. Click here<\/a> to shop their online stock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A new puzzle from Rock Paper Scissors<\/a><\/h2>\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to turn to long-forgotten hobbies, like knitting, bread baking and puzzle completing! For Ann Arbor’s best selection of beautiful\u2014and sometimes hilarious\u2014puzzles, don’t miss Rock Paper Scissors, a local paper goods and gift store. In addition to their huge selection of puzzles, they carry a variety of fun and funny gifts: stationary, mugs, glasses, books, candles, balms, cocktail mixers, keychains, decor and more! Click here<\/a> to shop online.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Some vinyl from Encore Records<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"record](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/annie-theby-EXCeGbyolPY-unsplash-e1604083658353.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nUnbeknownst to many, Ann Arbor actually has a thriving music scene. Not only are we home to some of the best music venues around\u2014including the Blind Pig<\/a> and The Ark<\/a>\u2014plenty of fabulous musicians call our city home! So head to Encore Records, Ann Arbor\u2019s premier location, for vinyl records, CDs, sheet music and cassettes, and get your favorite music lover a locally made LP.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A bag of coffee from RoosRoast<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"unnamed\"](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unnamed-e1605224869541.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of RoosRoast<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nRoosRoast is hands down one of the best coffee roasters in Michigan and word of this has reached as far as Portland, San Francisco and Manhattan. With their Loring Smart Roaster, they use 80% less energy than similar roasters and still create outstanding coffees. Stop in for a cup of Joe (and a few pastries) for yourself and leave with a bag of freshly roasted coffee to give away this holiday season!<\/p>\n
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A virtual class at the Ann Arbor Art Center<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Things](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Doodle-e1605197183888.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLocated in downtown Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor Art Center is our local headquarters for enjoying art exhibitions, connecting with local artists, and learning new art skills. Their virtual education experiences are available for all ages and topics range from painting and ceramics, to jewelry making and metalsmithing! Depending on how deep your loved one wants to delve, you can choose a class that lasts just a few hours, a full day or four weeks. To see upcoming topics and classes, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Olive Oil or Vinegar from Fustini’s<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Pairing1Garlic\"](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Pairing1Garlic-e1605224744445.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Fustini’s\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAny chef’s kitchen wouldn’t be complete without several bottles of oil and vinegar. If you know of someone in your life who would love a thoughtful gift of handcrafted olive oil or balsamic vinegar, head to Fustini’s\u2014an Ann Arbor foodie destination. This luxurious shop is full of massive drums of different types of olive oils and balsamic vinegar that would make perfect gifts for the chef in your life. You can visit the store in person to pick out your gift or you can have it shipped anywhere in the world right from their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Wall art from Thistle & Bess<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Thistle](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Thistle-Bess-e1604083726431.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Cat Carty Buswell via\u00a0Thistle & Bess<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFor any avid art lover, the best gift you can get them is something they can display proudly throughout their home! One of our favorite places to get one-of-a-kind home decor and antique treasures is Thistle & Bess, a quirky vintage shop in the heart of A2. Here, they have a wide array of incredible home decor, fine jewelry and other fine pieces that have been handmade by artists all over the world. Stop by their shop Wednesday-Sundays from 12-5 p.m. or schedule a private, after-hours shopping party for you and your friends! Click here<\/a> for all the information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Michigan gear from The M Den<\/a><\/h2>\nIt just wouldn’t be the holidays in Ann Arbor without giving the gift of blue pride! The M Den is the official retailer of Michigan Athletics, which means you can find branded clothing for women, men and kids, Michigan Nike products, hats, furniture and home decor, autographed memorabilia, toys, jewelry, pet accessories and more. You can shop online here<\/a> or stop by one of five Ann Arbor locations to shop in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A box of macarons from Le Bon Macaron<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Le-Bon-Macaron\"](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Le-Bon-Macaron-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Le Bon Macaron<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nWho doesn’t want a box of beautiful, delicious macarons during the holiday season? Born from a love of French culture, Le Bon Macaron is a local, family business that offers two of the most charming caf\u00e9s in Michigan: one in Grand Rapids and one in downtown Ann Arbor. If you stop in the store, you can get French press coffee and espresso, fresh scones, ice cream sundaes, French and Italian sodas made with handcrafted fruit puree and, of course, the macarons that have made them famous. But, you can also shop online for Le Bon merchandise and customizable macaron boxes! Check out the online shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A gift card to Ace Barnes Hardware<\/a><\/h2>\nWe all have a handy person in our lives, someone who would much rather do it themselves than hire someone else to do it. Make their day by giving them a few much-needed tools for the holidays! Ace Barnes Hardware may be a part of the Ace Hardware family, but it is locally owned and operated, offering everything from hardware and tools to paint and lawn supplies. This amazing shop was even named the “Coolest Hardware Store<\/a>” by Ace in 2018\u2014so you’re in for a treat when you visit in person! Not sure what to buy? Invest in a gift card so they can purchase whatever they desire, whenever they want!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A board game from Vault of Midnight<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Vault](\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Vault-of-MIdnight-e1604083882768.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Vault of Midnight<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAs the headquarters of comic book lore in Michigan, Vault of Midnight has three locations: their flagship store in Ann Arbor, which opened in 1996, their second in Grand Rapids, and a third in Detroit. But they aren’t just home to a great selection of comic books; they also happen to be an Ann Arbor destination for both classic and unique board games! Visit their shop in person or shop online<\/a> for a present that will make your favorite game enthusiast smile.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Spa products from Bellanina Day Spa<\/a><\/h2>\nDo you know someone who could really use a spa day? While COVID-19 has made in-person spa services difficult, that doesn’t mean you can’t give them the tools they need for an unbeatable at-home spa experience! Bellanina Day Spa has their very own spa products line that you can purchase in person or online, which includes items like cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, face masks, massage oil and more. Click here<\/a> to shop their current stock!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A virtual baking class at Zingerman’s BAKE!<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Cherry Republic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n For the foodie in your life, don’t miss Cherry Republic’s fantastic gift boxes! Cherry candy, chocolate, jam, nuts, syrup, pancake mix\u2014you name it, Ann Arbor’s very own Cherry Republic makes it from scratch. Click here<\/a> to peruse their massive selection of gift boxes, which includes smaller gifts with just their famous jam, a large one with a sampling of their entire store, or a box full of all the Cherry Republic essentials!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COVID-19 has definitely put a damper on all our favorite in-person activities this year. Fortunately, Ann Arbor locals know how to get creative and have come up with plenty of ways for us to enjoy our favorite things while also staying safe! While the Michigan Theater and State Theatre are open with social distancing measures in place and a lowered capacity, they are continuing to offer online shows of independent films if your loved one would rather stay home. Click here<\/a> to explore their current movie lineup, which includes national and local titles along with monthly movie series that you can purchase for your favorite film aficionado!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking for a unique jewelry piece for one of your favorite people this holiday season? Head to 16 Hands! This Ann Arbor shop has been operating in town for more than four decades. When it began in 1975, it was an artist collective of eight artists exhibiting artwork by its members in a storefront on Washington Street. In 2011, the store relocated to Kerrytown Market & Shops<\/a>, and the team still showcases and sells original, finely crafted objects of uncommon quality and character, including jewelry and accessories, unique gifts, and items for the home, office and garden. Click here<\/a> to shop their online stock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to turn to long-forgotten hobbies, like knitting, bread baking and puzzle completing! For Ann Arbor’s best selection of beautiful\u2014and sometimes hilarious\u2014puzzles, don’t miss Rock Paper Scissors, a local paper goods and gift store. In addition to their huge selection of puzzles, they carry a variety of fun and funny gifts: stationary, mugs, glasses, books, candles, balms, cocktail mixers, keychains, decor and more! Click here<\/a> to shop online.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unbeknownst to many, Ann Arbor actually has a thriving music scene. Not only are we home to some of the best music venues around\u2014including the Blind Pig<\/a> and The Ark<\/a>\u2014plenty of fabulous musicians call our city home! So head to Encore Records, Ann Arbor\u2019s premier location, for vinyl records, CDs, sheet music and cassettes, and get your favorite music lover a locally made LP.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of RoosRoast<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n RoosRoast is hands down one of the best coffee roasters in Michigan and word of this has reached as far as Portland, San Francisco and Manhattan. With their Loring Smart Roaster, they use 80% less energy than similar roasters and still create outstanding coffees. Stop in for a cup of Joe (and a few pastries) for yourself and leave with a bag of freshly roasted coffee to give away this holiday season!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Located in downtown Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor Art Center is our local headquarters for enjoying art exhibitions, connecting with local artists, and learning new art skills. Their virtual education experiences are available for all ages and topics range from painting and ceramics, to jewelry making and metalsmithing! Depending on how deep your loved one wants to delve, you can choose a class that lasts just a few hours, a full day or four weeks. To see upcoming topics and classes, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Fustini’s\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Any chef’s kitchen wouldn’t be complete without several bottles of oil and vinegar. If you know of someone in your life who would love a thoughtful gift of handcrafted olive oil or balsamic vinegar, head to Fustini’s\u2014an Ann Arbor foodie destination. This luxurious shop is full of massive drums of different types of olive oils and balsamic vinegar that would make perfect gifts for the chef in your life. You can visit the store in person to pick out your gift or you can have it shipped anywhere in the world right from their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Cat Carty Buswell via\u00a0Thistle & Bess<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n For any avid art lover, the best gift you can get them is something they can display proudly throughout their home! One of our favorite places to get one-of-a-kind home decor and antique treasures is Thistle & Bess, a quirky vintage shop in the heart of A2. Here, they have a wide array of incredible home decor, fine jewelry and other fine pieces that have been handmade by artists all over the world. Stop by their shop Wednesday-Sundays from 12-5 p.m. or schedule a private, after-hours shopping party for you and your friends! Click here<\/a> for all the information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It just wouldn’t be the holidays in Ann Arbor without giving the gift of blue pride! The M Den is the official retailer of Michigan Athletics, which means you can find branded clothing for women, men and kids, Michigan Nike products, hats, furniture and home decor, autographed memorabilia, toys, jewelry, pet accessories and more. You can shop online here<\/a> or stop by one of five Ann Arbor locations to shop in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Le Bon Macaron<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Who doesn’t want a box of beautiful, delicious macarons during the holiday season? Born from a love of French culture, Le Bon Macaron is a local, family business that offers two of the most charming caf\u00e9s in Michigan: one in Grand Rapids and one in downtown Ann Arbor. If you stop in the store, you can get French press coffee and espresso, fresh scones, ice cream sundaes, French and Italian sodas made with handcrafted fruit puree and, of course, the macarons that have made them famous. But, you can also shop online for Le Bon merchandise and customizable macaron boxes! Check out the online shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We all have a handy person in our lives, someone who would much rather do it themselves than hire someone else to do it. Make their day by giving them a few much-needed tools for the holidays! Ace Barnes Hardware may be a part of the Ace Hardware family, but it is locally owned and operated, offering everything from hardware and tools to paint and lawn supplies. This amazing shop was even named the “Coolest Hardware Store<\/a>” by Ace in 2018\u2014so you’re in for a treat when you visit in person! Not sure what to buy? Invest in a gift card so they can purchase whatever they desire, whenever they want!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Vault of Midnight<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n As the headquarters of comic book lore in Michigan, Vault of Midnight has three locations: their flagship store in Ann Arbor, which opened in 1996, their second in Grand Rapids, and a third in Detroit. But they aren’t just home to a great selection of comic books; they also happen to be an Ann Arbor destination for both classic and unique board games! Visit their shop in person or shop online<\/a> for a present that will make your favorite game enthusiast smile.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you know someone who could really use a spa day? While COVID-19 has made in-person spa services difficult, that doesn’t mean you can’t give them the tools they need for an unbeatable at-home spa experience! Bellanina Day Spa has their very own spa products line that you can purchase in person or online, which includes items like cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, face masks, massage oil and more. Click here<\/a> to shop their current stock!<\/p>\n <\/p>\nA ticket to a virtual movie at The Michigan Theater<\/a> or The State Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n
Jewelry from 16 Hands<\/a><\/h2>\n
A new puzzle from Rock Paper Scissors<\/a><\/h2>\n
Some vinyl from Encore Records<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nA bag of coffee from RoosRoast<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nA virtual class at the Ann Arbor Art Center<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nOlive Oil or Vinegar from Fustini’s<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWall art from Thistle & Bess<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMichigan gear from The M Den<\/a><\/h2>\n
A box of macarons from Le Bon Macaron<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nA gift card to Ace Barnes Hardware<\/a><\/h2>\n
A board game from Vault of Midnight<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpa products from Bellanina Day Spa<\/a><\/h2>\n
A virtual baking class at Zingerman’s BAKE!<\/a><\/h2>\n
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