Emerald Dragonfly

Pricey… but a really cute shop. This little boutique specializes in nature-​themed jewelry and gift items.

Emerald Dragonfly is in Ann Arbor’s historic district, and it’s cute on the outside and on the inside. The green dragonfly logo is prominent on the side of the building, and on a recent summer afternoon, the outside was bright with flowers.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and fun. One half of the building is dedicated to a small art gallery, with displays ranging from paintings to wildlife photography to carved wooden wall hangings. The other half is a gift shop with incense, candles, soaps, and handmade paper products. I was especially charmed by the card and envelope sets and photo albums of handmade paper. I also thought it was great that they offer art classes for all ages, ranging from preschool to adults.
Parking can be a challenge here, and there’s no air conditioning. On a recent hot July afternoon, I got a little overheated on a walk through the gallery, even though they had box fans placed around the gallery and gift shop.