A new destination for style and design has arrived in Birmingham. Elsa Arms , a consignment and couture boutique, has opened at 34164 Woodward Avenue, just south of Papa Joe’s. The shop is owned and operated by HeeJun Arms , who named the store in honor of her children, Ella and Salter. Originally from Korea, Arms grew up in Michigan before moving to Providence, Rhode Island, where she raised her family and ran a couture women’s clothing store for several years. Her love for

At Playful Pathways , healing begins through play. Founded by licensed mental health therapist Emilee Greenman , the private therapeutic practice at 800 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 210, Birmingham , is dedicated to helping children, teens, and families navigate emotional challenges using the power of play therapy — a specialized form of counseling that allows young people to express themselves through creativity and imagination. “It’s really hard for kids to sit down in a c

Eton Market , located at 221 N. Eton Street, has been a neighborhood staple in Birmingham for decades. The market was recently purchased by Birmingham residents Valant and Shantel Jaddou . The couple is also behind the popular Daycap Café at 930 E. Maple Road. With a commitment to quality and community, the Jaddous have refined Eaton Market’s original concept to better serve the tastes of today’s discerning shoppers — while still honoring the store’s roots. With deep fami

Read My Lips , a new romance-focused bookstore, has opened its doors at 768 N. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, founded by Nikki Odom . A metro Detroit native and former neonatal nurse practitioner, Odom moved with her husband and family to Marquette, Michigan, seeking a quieter pace of life. It was there that she launched the original Read My Lips — a community-centered space dedicated entirely to fans of the romance genre. “Romance is the number one selling genre,” said

Jarbo , the women’s luxury fashion boutique located on East Maple Avenue in Birmingham, will be closing its doors by October 31. Founded by fashion industry veteran Sharon Roth , Jarbo began as a wholesale brand, supplying high-end boutiques and retailers across the country. With a background in wholesaling and private-label design for major retailers, Roth launched the first Jarbo retail store in Bellevue, WA, in 2010. Today, Jarbo operates three remaining brick-and-mortar s

Design Within Reach (DWR) , the Connecticut-based modern furniture retailer, is set to open a new store in downtown Birmingham at 214 W....

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Diane Harris , owner and founder of My House of Style in Birmingham, has announced that the store has closed its doors. My House of...

The NOW Massage has its first Michigan location at 375 Hamilton Row, Birmingham. The massage boutique is designed for customers as “an...

CLEO Skin + Laser , an aesthetic dermatology concept focused on cosmetic laser treatments, will open its first Michigan location in...