Great Lakes Art and Gifts — Local services in Lansing

I HATE rating places lowly. But behavior towards the customers are incredibly important.

A day visiting Old Town Lansing and my dad. Saw this little local shop and noticed it had soaps and lotions. I loved the peppermint and lavander lotion, then I saw their apron and thought it was the coolest thing. I complimented it, raised my head up to smile at the staff. All 3 women behind the counter were staring and never broke a smile. My behavior was good, I didn't have anything on my face, I was dressed relaxed for a hot day as any 27 year old woman would, the new bohemian looks that are in style (quite relaxing and cute), clothes are in good shape, a nice hat to shade the sun, I don't smell, took a shower, wearing deodorant... So what was their deal? Idk but their behavior and lack of smiles really made me think twice about giving my business. I usually try and look over small things because we aren't perfect and I've worked customer service for a long time, so I understand. I am big about shopping local as much as possible, but I did not appreciate them staring at me like a clique of snobby girls in middle school.

Not a big deal, when I visit my father I will take my business somewhere else. Didn't feel welcomed and couldn't even get a smile back. No...

Great selection of unique artwork and handmade goods from Michigan makers!! I like that it is a co-op and the makers are directly involved with the store. I bought some handmade cards that I really like. One was a thank you card that I used to give a gift card to my neighbor for helping me with some yard work. I also bought some delicious caramel popcorn that my...

This is a wonderfully unique gallery featuring many and varied types of artwork and gifts, all handmade by Michigan artists. You can wander and look for an hour and still not see everything! Additionally, art is changed out often, so frequent visits...