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January 2024 by Amy L.
Cute and unique stuff, well-curated. All the candles actually smell really good; there's a cute shop dog. A joy to look around in.
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November 2023 by Amanda L.
Another place that I can't believe I haven't written a review for yet. I absolutely love this store and it's one of my favorite small businesses in Ann Arbor! Located in Kerrytown across the street from Detroit Street Filling Station, this woman-owned business is stocked full of so many unique and thoughtfully curated and sourced items. You want to come here for all the most unique and gorgeous looking goodies to gift to yourself and your loved ones and make sure to stop by often as they have a rotating selection of goodies throughout the seasons and months as well! They always have gorgeous window displays, the employees are always so happy to see you and the service is wonderful, and this shop is just so dreamy! Things are definitely on the pricey side here, but everything is really high quality and they feature a ton of local artisans in the area as well. There's nothing I love more than an intentional shop and you can truly feel how intentional Thistle & Bess is in every detail their store contains. Absolutely lovely and always worth a peruse whenever you find yourself in the Ann Arbor area!
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November 2023 by Linda I.
An Ann Arbor woman-owned small business gem! Not only is this a beautiful store for truly unique fine jewelry and curated home goods, but the owner's a lovely person and great community member. She thoughtfully sources items that heavily lean towards small business owned, woman owned, handmade, artisan. Everything really feels like it was picked out to not only spark joy but to contribute positively with our purchases. I have purchased so many things that I absolutely love from here over the years (from cards/paper goods to scarves/gloves/slippers to art to candles to funky ornaments etc) and so many gifts for friends/family too. It's one of my go-to spots for gifts, especially around the holidays. They also do really fun themed window displays each year for the holidays and I always love to check those out! Some of their items can be expensive, but they do have options at different price points, and personally the premium is worth it to me knowing how thoughtful Thistle & Bess is in their sourcing and curation. I don't own any of their own line of fine jewelry (yet), but will say that I've loved following the stories of each piece as it comes out. They are all really special! They have online shopping on their website as well.
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June 2023 by Kate Weinreich
Diana (the owner) is amazing! She helped me and my fiancé find our perfect rings, provided just the right amount of input, handled the ordering process and was prompt in her communication. She really eased some of my nerves! I highly recommend her store and working with her for any/all jewelry needs.
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January 2023 by Salma Siddiqui
Wonderful, carefully curated selection of high-quality goods. An Ann Arbor treasure. Highly recommend for finding unique gifts and thoughtful touches to your home
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January 2023 by Parisa
Beautiful hand picked unique items and jewelry!
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September 2022 by Jennifer E.
Love this store! Diana has an incredible eye, filling her adorable shop with lots of great treasures and providing great service. Never miss the chance to stop in whenever I'm in Kerrytown.
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November 2020 by Wear Your Dang Mask
Masks are required and sanitizer is provided! 5/5 stars, would recommend.
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July 2020 by Cheri D.
Honestly always wanted to come in here and it's a cute shoe I guess but the customer service is bad. They act like they're too cool for you and really rude about the hand sanitizer they require you to use. Which isn't automatic. I wouldn't have touched anything anyway bc it's how I'm staying clean but now that I was forced to use their disgusting sanitizer I feel like I have to wash my hands. Rude a**
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March 2020 by Stephanie Keil
A must-stop in Ann Arbor/Kerrytown! This store caries various wonderful things. The delicate jewelry is my favorite, so unique and timeless. My fiancé got me an onyx ring for my birthday that I absolutely LOVE. The candle selection is great and it’s my favorite place to shop for a unique birthday card!
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March 2020 by C Buswell
The best curated gift shop in Ann Arbor. Beautiful fine jewelry. Gorgeous home furnishings. Vintage gifts, too. It's the perfect place to shop for Mother's Day, birthdays, Christmas and everything in between. Some of our favorite items have been candles, an organic cotton throw blanket and a locally dyed scarf. All one of a kind and precious. They also have a wonderful online shop! What more could you ask for!??!?
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February 2020 by Haley Bloch
I love stopping by when I’m in town!
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September 2019 by Anna Fuller
Thistle & Bess has an amazing jewelry selection of tastefully curated pieces. I love the attention to detail placed on every aspect of the store. From the window display to the candle burning, every item is perfect! I feel especially happy when I shop local and support Ann Arbor’s Kerry Town neighborhood.
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June 2019 by Kevin Miller
Great little store....
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March 2019 by Francesca Jakeway
Not only does the store have beautiful jewelry and other items, but their customer service is beyond comparable. Diana always goes out of her way to make sure that I am well taken care of, which is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. Unfortunately one of my favorite rings that I purchased from here had a stone that fell out, and when I took it to Diana she told me that she would fly it to the jewelry designer herself to have it repaired. A few weeks later and I had my ring back good as new! I have countless of unique jewelry pieces that I wear on a day to day basis from here, and always get so many compliments. Definitely go visit this awesome shop!
