{"id":11057,"date":"2018-09-28T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=11057"},"modified":"2018-09-06T16:50:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T16:50:57","slug":"the-joy-of-shopping-in-saugatuck-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/the-joy-of-shopping-in-saugatuck-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Joy Of Shopping In Saugatuck Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5725 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Butler Street Shops\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-760x509.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping In Downtown Saugatuck | Wickwood Inn\" width=\"760\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-760x509.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-940x629.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-330x221.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-520x348.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-480x321.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1-49x33.jpg 49w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/DSC_2220-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8359 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Saugatuck Shops\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-760x505.jpg\" alt=\"shops\" width=\"760\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-760x505.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-940x625.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-330x219.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/downtown-saugatuck-shopping-1024x681-1-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8364 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Douglas Shops\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"Storefront in Douglas, Michigan\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-940x705.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-44x33.jpg 44w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shopping-in-douglas-1030x772-1.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11062 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Upscale Mercantile Display\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-760x1014.jpg\" alt=\"shop display\" width=\"760\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-760x1014.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-25x33.jpg 25w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/UpscaleMercantileDisplayIIweb.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11063 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Holland Shop\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-760x760.jpg\" alt=\"shop display\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-760x760.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-940x940.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb-33x33.jpg 33w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/GezilligHomeShopWeb.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11068 size-blog_full_width\" title=\"Shop Small - Where To Stay\" src=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-760x333.jpg\" alt=\"wickwood inn in fall\" width=\"760\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-760x333.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-940x412.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-330x145.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-520x228.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-480x211.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB-75x33.jpg 75w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WickwoodSignExterior1140x500WEB.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part--><\/p>\n<h2>Shop Saugatuck And Shop Small<\/h2>\n<p>The holiday shopping season is soon upon us. That time of year when you know you should start gift buying for the upcoming holiday season.\u00a0 The joy of shopping in Saugatuck will make your gift buying even easier!\u00a0 Downtown Saugatuck is simply filled with wonderful shops upon wonderful shops.\u00a0 And\u2026it\u2019s just outside of Wickwood Inn\u2019s front door.\u00a0 And, if you can\u2019t find exactly what you want, there are two more equally charming small towns mere moments away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cWhoever said money can\u2019t buy happiness simply didn\u2019t know where to go shopping.\u201d<br \/>\n~\u00a0 Bo Derek<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Shop Small Trend<\/h2>\n<p>We believe joy should motivate your shopping too! Avoid the headache of those personality-free malls; instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saugatuck.com\/event\/shop-small-saturday\/\">Shop Small Saturday<\/a> in downtown Saugatuck, Douglas and nearby Holland! Shop Small is a nationwide trend to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. Keep your joy this season, by shopping local with us! Here are our favorite shops that make shopping \u2018small\u2019 a real pleasure at any time of the year.\u00a0 And, although we say \u2018shop small\u2019, bring your big shopping bag!\u00a0 You\u2019re going to need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Boutiques Steps From Wickwood In Downtown Saugatuck:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Summer &#8211; This unique shop features the most impressive collection of authentic Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs and more we\u2019ve ever seen. Anywhere. Owners Carl and Susan spend six months a year in New Mexico, dealing directly with the artists, hand picking every item. Get your gift list and your shopping wish list ready. This store is a real gem.<\/li>\n<li>James Brandess Studios &amp; Gallery &#8211; We love the cards as a simple way of bringing home the beauty of this area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Swell Times &#8211; The vintage collectables at are sure to make you laugh.\u00a0 Shop for unique gifts that appeal to that certain someone\u2019s sense of humor.<\/li>\n<li>Good Goods \u2013 This gallery meets gift shop carries the best of hand-made in America and a curated selection of fine artwork.<\/li>\n<li>Landshark\u2019s &#8211; Has an excellent collection of clothing, shoes and accessories for active people.<\/li>\n<li>For the Love of Shoes &#8211; Find the latest in resort and active footwear fashions.<\/li>\n<li>Grab some inspiration for your next dinner party at these three shops: American Spoon, International Home, and The Olive Mill.<\/li>\n<li>Snag some souvenirs by shopping at Saugatuck Traders.<\/li>\n<li>Renuar &#8211; Find sophisticated fashions to spice up any wardrobe with great labels for all ages.<\/li>\n<li>And so many more small boutiques and specialty shops all along Butler Street and Water Street in downtown Saugatuck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>In the Charming Village of Douglas, look for:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cabbages &amp; Kings &#8211; A great place for kids of all ages and to buy lovely gifts for anyone on your list.<\/li>\n<li>Brackett &amp; Company &#8211; Find stylish accents for the home in one of the shops that inspires the many interior designers who have cottages near.<\/li>\n<li>Mixed Media &#8211; Discover contemporary fine art gifts and accessories.<\/li>\n<li>J. Petter Galleries &amp; Petter Wine Gallery &#8211; Enjoy carefully chosen selection of wines from near and far. Buy custom gift-wrapped bottles to bring back home and for your friends and family.\u00a0 Plus, sip that wine while slowly perusing two floors of high quality fine art.<\/li>\n<li>Upscale Mercantile \u2013 Have dreams of vintage?\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss the expertly styled &amp; curated unique furniture and vintage gems located in the J. Petter Galleries\u2019 large studio barn.<\/li>\n<li>Kismet Bakery \u2013 The best bread ever!\u00a0 These secret recipe baked goods will make you take loaves home with you and freeze them for later.<\/li>\n<li>Roan &amp; Black \u2013 Shop for unique contemporary upscale fine art and home goods presented in two buildings.\u00a0 One building is an old garage reinvented to modern industrial surrounded by an artful sculpture garden.<\/li>\n<li>Water Street Gallery \u2013 A thoughtful wide range of contemporary paintings and sculptures are featured in this long-standing Saugatuck area gallery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8th Street in Downtown Holland:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Spring Sweet \u2013 Women\u2019s fashion, chic gifts and fresh flowers make this boutique a favorite among visitors.<\/li>\n<li>JB And Me \u2013 A mother and daughter dynamic duo brings on stylish outfits for women of any age.<\/li>\n<li>Frances Jaye \u2013 Hard to find upscale fashion brands for men and women make this a don\u2019t miss unique boutique.<\/li>\n<li>Home And Company \u2013 A quirky shop for all and a fun place to explore just off 8<sup>th<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>HOM By Benchmark \u2013 Very stylish kitchen cabinet shop with beautiful odds, ends and even gorgeous dishware to choose from.<\/li>\n<li>The Apothecary Shop \u2013 A pretty place to pick up a fine gift for just about everyone and they even gift wrap it!<\/li>\n<li>Many, many small shops, restaurants, breweries and more up and down 8<sup>th<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your taste in gifts, we have a small quirky shop for that! We\u2019ve only scratched the surface of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/things-to-do-in-saugatuck\/art-enthusiast\/\">art galleries<\/a> and fine boutiques which can give you unique gift ideas. Whatever it is, now\u2019s your chance. Go on back. Take another look. Stop in a few more shops along the way, you won\u2019t regret it. With free parking, a Saugatuck shopping experience allows you to visit our unique boutiques and galleries hassle-free, as you stroll through downtown. And when the day is over, come on back to <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.thinkreservations.com\/wickwoodinn\/reservations\">Wickwood Inn<\/a>. Kick your feet up and relish the joy you are sharing with your thoughtful gifts because you supported small town businesses.\u00a0 When someone asks, \u201cWhere ever did you find this?\u201d the story is so much more interesting to tell\u2026when you shop small in Saugatuck.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cSmall towns make up for their lack of people by having everyone be more interesting.\u201d<br \/>\n~\u00a0 Doris &#8220;Granny D&#8221; Haddock<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shop Saugatuck And Shop Small The holiday shopping season is soon upon us. That time of year when you know you should start gift buying for the upcoming holiday season.\u00a0 The joy of shopping in Saugatuck will make your gift buying even easier!\u00a0 Downtown Saugatuck is simply filled with wonderful shops upon wonderful shops.\u00a0 And\u2026it\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":11062,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,28,61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-getaways","category-things-to-do-in-saugatuck"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11057"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11158,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11057\/revisions\/11158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}