Now that you've gone ahead and bought a new home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you're going to need stuff to put in it. If this is your first home or you've moved from far away and left your old things behind, you're going to need to start from scratch. You'll need furniture for bedrooms, living room, dining room, and yard, towels to match your contemporary bathroom vanities, dishes to fill your cupboards, decorations to make it feel homey, and clothes to suit the climate. Whether you're excited or depressed at the prospect of all that shopping, here are some places in Grand Rapids where you can get it done.
All-In-One
If you're looking to get all your shopping done in one go, you can buy everything from an instant water heater to a new pair of shoes under one roof at either the Woodland Mall, the Breton Village Shopping Center, or RiverTown Crossings. Breton Village is small but has all the essentials: clothes, shoes, spas, restaurants, books, food, and home furnishings. The Woodland Mall is huge, featuring major department retailers like Macy's and Sears as well as smaller franchises like Hot Topic and Banana Republic. RiverTown Crossings is large too, with 120 stores, a play area, and a 20-screen movie theater.
Clothing
If you're going on a dedicated clothing shopping spree, you may want to branch out from the mall franchise retailers and into the realm of stand-alone local clothing stores. Clothing Matters is Grand Rapids' eco-friendly clothing store. There you'll find green choices like cloth diaper covers, bamboo garments, hemp, and more. The best place to find Yoga clothes is at the From the Heart Yoga Center while the Plaza Men's Shop has all the best brand names in business casual men's wear. If you're looking for city logo clothing, try the CityStore boutique on Monroe Avenue.
Household Items and Decorations
Grand Rapids is simply packed with local art galleries and museums and the gift shops attached to these attractions often sport some of the most unique household furnishings and decorative artwork. So whether you're in the market for a distinctive front license plate bracket or some unique glasswork to jazz up your shelves, try such shops as: the Curiosity Shop at the Van Andel Museum Center, the Frederick Meijer Sculpture Gardens Gift shop, the Grand Rapids Art Gallery, the Kendall Gallery, Heather Lane Pottery Studio, the Lowell Area Historical Museum, and the Museum Store.
Great Stores for Gifts
If you're searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves interesting things, like hardcore punk music or sparkling wine, Grand Rapids shops are the place to look. Aunt Candy's Toy Company is the best place to get toys and games for kids while the Cascade Winery features award-winning wines that would make great gifts. The Eastern Floral Gift Shop is your source for flowers and flower-inspired items while Herman's Boy makes delicious handmade chocolates. Educational kids' toys abound at Thingamajigs and Savory Foods has Michigan's best flavored popcorn.
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