Catching Fireflies

Such a cute store! I prefer their sister store, the Yellow Door Art Market, simply because it’s all stuff made my individual artisits, but this place is great for mass-​produced gifts that are still awesome.

I love this store, they have a wonderful variety of items for every occasion! Plus their shop kitty Piper is a wonderful perk to the store!
You can definitely find unique gifts for everyone here.

Lots of gifts with great ideas for everybody! I always leave with more than I planned on buying! Really helped me feel creative this Holiday season!!!

Catching Firefly’s is a staple to Berkley. They have all sorts of intricate artsy and hand made gifts here. This is the place I go to get my wife her Christmas present as they have unique items. If you check in here using the Unilocal app you usually get 10% off too! Some of the things they have are handmade jewelry, books, gag gifts, picture frames, art photos, kids toys, and the list goes on. All the workers are very nice and helpful too! I come back every year and you should start now!

Was looking for a particular set of salt and pepper shakers to replace broken one for friend and needed the next day for birthday. Found what I was looking for here. They shipped them right away and sent conformation so I didn’t worry about not receiving them on time. They also sent goodies and packed them so they arrived safe. I will be going back to them in the future for more great gifts. Such a great store for personal gifts.

Very disappointed they would not sell me two Mr. Right mugs, as a gift for my gay friends that just got married. Will not be back.

Adorable storefront grabbed my attention and once I got inside, sensory over-​load!
They have the cutest things in this store. Whether you are decorating your own place, buying a gift for someone or just want to browse… this is the store. I’m a big fan of purchasing one of a kind, unique gifts and This is def. The store for that.

We’ve all got that one person who always finds the best presents or trinkets. You know the one. Your sister-​in-​law, your cousin’s boyfriend, the coworker in marketing. She wears the sweetest scarf, he brings the deliciously kitschy card. Let me share a little secret with you, Unilocalers. The cat’s out of the bag on where to source your own charming books for the kids and the perfect spatula for your has-​everything mom’s kitchen.
The name of your secret weapon? Catching Fireflies in downtown Berkley.
Catching Fireflies downloads the essence of Amazon with Portland’s eclectic boutiques, Papyrus, and the one Etsy store to die for into a one-​stop treasure chest. Calling this just a stationary shop or a gift store does not deliver justice to the spectacle of inanimate wit and personality. Every corner pops with colour and interest.
I started off with the seasonal displays laid out on country kitchen shelves and barrels. At a glance, I found an array of witty books for grads including ubiquitous Doctor Seuss and Zen mantras (good in this economy), jewel patterned umbrellas, and tumblers begging for a hot summer afternoon. The store splits into a sumptuous array of children’s toys, from stuffed animals to the playsets that kept me occupied and learning over a weekend. Unique gifts for the impossible tween set can be picked up without a headache, and you can be sure your purchase will be unique.
Home décor is the real star of the show, though. Household gizmos you know you need but can never find seem to spill out from the woodwork, all with a strong emphasis on playful form as well as good ol’ functionality. Who wants a tape dispenser or a scrubber in any colour as long as it’s black/​green? Pick up a package of ladybugs to wash your pans instead and make chore time fun time. That empty space on the bathroom wall might just fit a vintage metal clock or a glazed tile panel in a whimsical theme, like lily pads or the Detroit skyline.
All in all, this is becoming my go-​to for housewarming and birthday presents, accessories, and decorations in my new home.

Looking for a fun, whimsical, unique gift for a girlfriend, wife, sister, mom, aunt, girl cousin, you get the picture? Look no further. This fun shop is flooded with glitz for a garden, hanging crystals, fun bath products, adorable handmade purses, jewelry, unique journals, pens, you name it. Also, and possibly best of all, there’s a sweet kitty in the store!

Catching Fireflies is like a candy store, except it’s for adults. And it’s home décor and other treats instead of candy. Ok… maybe the metaphor doesn’t exactly work, but I love this place. This is my go-​to place for gifts, although if I’m being honest, I’m usually guilty of spending more on myself than the giftee (I always laugh when they offer to gift-​wrap all the items I just purchased for myself :-)).
This is not the type of place to just run in and grab something – you’ll definitely want to budget some time to wander around the different «sections” – home décor, jewelry, tons of picture frames, wedding, new baby, kitchen, seasonal/​holiday stuff, soaps and beauty supplies, the best smelling candles ever (seriously, even the men in your life will notice how delicious your house smells), kids stuff, pet themed items… I could go on and on. They also have a lovely selection of greeting cards, including ones with quotes that you can buy a frame for – this is a nice inexpensive gift if you’re really blanking on what to get someone.
While there is *a lot* of stuff in the store, it’s not so overwhelming that my guy friends won’t go there to buy me birthday presents – I think that says a lot about the layout – busy but not crazy – and the staff – pleasant and willing to answer questions, but not pushy. They also have a resident cat – I know some people don’t like that sort of thing, but I’m a total sucker for a store mascot :-)

Clever, cute, and kitschy, this store has lots of neat gift ideas. It’s a little like a rabbit warren, so be careful where you walk. There is a kitchen area, kiddie area, U of M and State area; all sorts of different things are crammed into a very small space. The register area is on a raised platform and that is where you will find the manager. She will be busy ringing because so many people love this store!
Parking is street-​side and closer to Coolidge than Greenfield, if that helps!

I waiver between five stars because it was just soooooo cute and four stars because I didn’t buy anything. Ultimately, I decided I didn’t buy anything because I was not in the buying mood…
So why would you go there? Like others have mentioned, baby showers, house warming, engagement, maybe a cute box topper for a wedding — special events where you would want a little something unique to set your gift apart from the rest. They have potato sack kitchen towels that are great. I saw a cute corkscrew trivet that you put your own corks on — I think I may go back and buy it for my boss who is an avid wine drinker. It is definitely worth the stop, especially if there is parking available.

This boutique is pretty cool. They’ve got massive amounts of really creative merch from specialized greeting cards, to cookbooks to cool grill accessory gifts for the husband. There’s most definitely something for everyone and if you’re looking for a unique gift I’d start here. Also, if you’re into making your own artsy gifts this is a great place to get amazing ideas. The prices are on the high side but if you’re not a do-​it yourself-​er they’ll have something for you. They also have a small children’s section with some fun books and stuff too.

After hearing about Catching Fireflies all the time and visiting the website a gazillion times, we finally decided to step in. We were only supposed to grab a couple of Slushee Mugs and be on our way. Only it wasn’t that easy. The moment I stepped in, it was easy to tell that just stopping in for a «quick second» was a no-​no. Catching Fireflies has so many interesting, and sometimes useful, novelties, everything from jewelry to candy to dog toys, that’s it damn-​near impossible not to have that itch to look around. If you’ve been around the internet once or twice, then you know what kind of novelties to expect, but they also carry a ton of items from local artists, all of which are pretty cool.
To keep a long story short: I went in only planning to stay for 30 seconds, but wound up staying for 15 minutes and if I had more time to spare I would have stayed longer and bought more stuff. Catching Fireflies is definitely a great stop for a unique gift.

I don’t know how you CAN’T love this store! I don’t think there’s ever been a time when I didn’t walk out with something. If you’re looking for any kind of gift (Christmas, birthday, housewarming, wedding, bachelorette, etc.), you can find something unique that the person will love.
I’ve bought just about every kind of product they have here. I have a purse that I get compliments on every time I carry it. A good friend of mine got married so I bought a beautiful picture frame made from wood and hand painted. They also personalize them (I got their names and their wedding date put on it), gift wrap it for free, and ship it if you’d like. Last night I went there and it is like a hand-​made winter wonderland with beautiful Christmas decorations including door signs, tree ornaments, picture holders, dishes, salt and pepper shakers, the list goes on.
They really do have everything, and you can check out their website if you don’t believe me! Also, if you sign up for their e-​mails, they send you one every couple of weeks to show you what’s new in the store, as well as updates on current promotions. Sometimes they have awesome deals where you can roll three dice and the number you roll is the percent they’ll take off your bill. Or they have little «doorbusters» where the first so many people receive something. They also have another location in Rochester that is just as nice for those who don’t live in the Berkley area.

This is a fabulous gift shop and we totally stumbled on it after visiting it’s sister store Yellow Door which is about 3 doors West on 12 Mile.
I couldn’t believe how much stuff they could pack in this one store! If you can’t find a gift for someone or for yourself in here, you’re crazy! It took us over an hour to see everything and I’m sure we missed a lot. Oh, and the service is fabulous. Found a little gift for my mom and wanted to get one for my boyfriend’s mom too but there was only one. The ladies offered to take my number and call if they have one at their Rochester store so I’m hoping to get a call.

This is not only the best gift store in Berkley, but in the Metro Detroit area. They have a wonderful selection of gift items — jewelry, stationary, pottery, baby items, home décor, purses, candles and more. A lot of the items are handmade and local, which I love!
I love going in to the shop to browse and always find something new & unique. Also, they do free & cute gift wrap for your items.
The Berkley and Rochester locations are both amazing — a must visit!

Every downtown area needs a quirky gift shop. Berkley’s is Catching Fireflies. Their corner store on 12 Mile is jam packed with great gifts ideas for everyone. Expect to see stock displayed in retro refrigerators, sinks, or even sitting on a dinette! Take your time to peruse the greeting cards and admire the pottery. There are tiles akin to Pewabic – maybe they are? – featuring depictions of Venus fly traps, martini shakers, and seahorses. There is décor for home and garden in the front along with office supply novelties, and other touches of whimsy. Ryan L. pointed out these books where you get to choose the character for them; imagine reading Romeo and Juliet or Alice in Wonderland starring your friends! I swear, none of my friends better make me Juliet’s Nurse, or else.. .
There are large jewelry displays made by local artisans and a section just for babies in the back. I like the portion of the store that has kitchen wares like octopus wine stoppers, animal shaped popsicle molds, and dinosaur shaped training chopsticks.
Catching Fireflies is a great place to start if you’re on the hunt for a great gift item. I know that I will always be excited to see a snail tape dispense or cuff made of a recycled Pepsi can. I will also say this is the first place that I saw Gurgle Pots. If you haven’t seen a Gurgle Pot, keep your eyes open (and ears) open – they’re everywhere. There is also a store cat which always is synonymous with quality.. . meow.

Catching Fireflies is one of those gift stores that have been popping up all over lately (i.e. Leon & Lulu, Shine, etc.) These stores are great and have lots of cool stuff. It’s not anything that you need, but there is so much that you want. Catching Fireflies is no exception and it is a great place to find that unique gift you’ve been looking for. It’s located on 12 Mile in Berkley in a really nice corner space.
First off, I love love love the name. I think it’s perfect. Second, I think the location is great in Downtown Berkley. Third, I think that the store is great on the corner with lots of little rooms to explore.
The store has all kinds of gifts and items. There are a lot of things for kids with a whole room dedicated to them. This place has so many cool things you could spend all day.
The women who were in the store were very friendly and helpful.
I would recommend going here to look for that item for the hard-​to-​buy-​for person this Christmas or anytime.

This is just a groovy little store, filled with trinkets for all occasions. If you need just the right gift, you’re bound to find something out here.
You won’t walk out empty handed, but you might question if you really actually needed the item you just picked up.
The staff is really helpful and ready to make suggestions if you are clueless.