Shine

RIP.
The Freep reports that this store closed in August 2014.

This is such a fun shop. All kinds of candles and scenty things, and funny books, cards, magnets.etc. then some odds and ends, all if fabulous style. The young lady who helped me was the sweetest person on the planet. So cheery which is rare these day! Personalty is infectious, so go in here for a unique gift with a free side of pleasantries.

Shine is my go-​to gift shop for all occasions. There is an excellent selection of unique, high quality gifts from baby clothing to home goods to greeting cards and everything in between. The owner is lovely and is always willing to provide suggestions without being pushy. The stock is a little pricey, but when you consider the quality of the items, free gift wrap, friendliness of staff, and a desire to want to support a local business, I think it is more than worth the price.

This is my one stop shopping destination for special occasions — be it birthdays, baby showers, mother’s day, you name it. The shop owner is so warm and welcoming, and the store always has a great selection of presents! The prices are reasonable, and the variety of items are unique, just like that special person in your life. Oh yes, and the gift wrapping is complimentary (and super cute), which is perfect for those procrastinators out there!

Reading the other reviews, I feel like I missed something. We came here on opening day and strolled around. The stuff was cute here, but nothing really excited me and it all seemed expensive.
If you enjoy the gift section of Urban Outfitters, you will LOVE this.

My favorite gift boutique! They have great mix of unique gifts for anyone, kids or adults. All things have different price points, lots of locally made products like Marmalade Hills bath and body! My kids love to come there, they have many cool kids books, crafts and some toys! Kelly is great, always friendly, helpful and excited to chat. Love that girl!
They just opened another store in Ann Arbor and it’s super cute as well!

Stopped by Shine when I was shopping for some last-​minute Christmas gifts, and am so happy I found it! Great little shop and they carry one of my favorite paper brands — Snow & Graham from Chicago — and Modern Twist, which I love. Lots of cute doodads and gift-​y things. They carry a lot of Jonathan Adler like some other shops in the area. I find that to be interesting since hardly any of the gift shops I frequented in Chicago carried this line. A little more diversity might be nice??? Ah well, still great to find so many other cool gift ideas. Will definitely be back for my next gift purchase!

I love this cute little shop. It has been one of my regular stops when I’m gift shopping for years now. They have a great and unique selection of books, home goods, art, jewelry, kids stuff, seasonal stuff, purses, accessories, and so on. All different price points too.
That gal that is usually working there when I go in it great, super helpful and friendly!
Oh and free gift wrapping, you can’t go wrong with that!!!

I’ve been going to Shine for years, I love this place!
If you’re looking for one of a kind jewelry, a quirky gift, funny card, or awesome smelling candle, head to Shine! Their items are reasonably priced and you can always find something for any occasion. I always love checking out the coffee table books, unique dinner wear, and other accessories for the home.
The owner, Christina, does a phenomenal job interacting with customers, helping you find the perfect piece, and gift wrapping presents beautifully. She has a great sense of style and fabulous taste, so its always fun to shop there. It’s catered more towards women, so if you need a gift for your lady friend, spend some money here. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, check back another time because new stuff comes in all the time — which is always my excuse to shop there time and time again.

Great variety of local and non-​local goods. The greeting cards are excellent for those of us that love sarcasm and hipster melded into one.
Gifts for housewarming, birthdays and babies! I bought a gift for myself, a beautiful air plant vase that I had eyed in the window. I also bought some jewelry for a friends birthday that she absolutely loved.
The service is friendly and pleasing and they wrapped my gift so perfectly!
It’s the perfect store for something off the beaten path that anyone would love. I’ll definitely be back!

Really cute accessories and little items that are really great to gift. In-​line with the other shops in Royal Oak in terms of pricing, really helpful staff, and the normally packaging is cute enough where you really don’t need additional wrapping.

this year i decided to put all those gift cards won at drag queen bingo to use. i went over to five15 for some christmas cards and was really disappointed in the assortment. on the way out i decided to slide into shine which is just a couple doors down.
the girl behind the counter was so incredibly nice and was helpful, but not in that creepy over-​your-​shoulder way.
she pointed out that their christmas cards were 30% off and i picked out three different kinds to give to my friends and family. i found all of the really cute and perfect for my tastes.
all in all i was very happy with my little accidental stop in this store. i had seen it many times, but never had any reason to enter. now i think i might enter any time a need a little way to say hello with a card.
love, juston

I stopped in tonight to find some gifts for the holidays, and my mom’s birthday. After reading so many great reviews, I was hopeful that my trip would be successful.
Shine carries a little bit of everything for everyone. It’s a small shop that has great variety. I was quickly greeted by who I assume is the owner. She was very sweet, and helpful to everyone. She is genuinely appreciative of every patron that enters her store.
I scored a gift for my little niece (a towel with a monster hoodie), room spray, fun drink coasters with mug shots & their stats on the back, and a beautiful necklace for my mom. The owner also wrapped her necklace in a box w/​pretty wrapping paper. I love that service these little shops offer!
I’m so glad I found out about this shop via Unilocal and continued my pledge to shop local for the holidays (and in the future)!

Looking for a good shop to do some holiday shopping? Look no further than Shine. It’s the PERFECT gift shop. Adorable wares from the fabulous three Ps – plates, prints, and pipsqueaks. They’ve got cute dining wares (serving platters, glasses, etc), lovely greeting cards/​art prints, and a wonderful array of children’s goods-​for babies and older kids alike. Also love that a good selection of this kids stock is handmade by local crafters.
Looking for a gift for a lady in your life? They’ve got delicious smelling candles, lotions, purses, and jewelry pieces. Folks with a sense of humor on your list? Plenty of hilarious books and tchotchkes for them (like inflatable picture frames!). They may just have something for everyone.
The owner is a dream. The nicest lady you may ever encounter in retail. Incredibly friendly, interested in what you’re looking for, and genuinely loves the products she carries. They also offer free gift wrap if you’re all thumbs and need someone to take care of that for you. Totally awesome!

While I’ve wandered Washington frequently, I somehow must have never felt like walking past Lady Jane’s, etc. to get to Shine. This boutique is yet another enemy to my pocketbook. They have tons of fun and cute things in stock, none of which I need — much of which I would love to have anyway. Ah, to be rich.
The store is full of cuteso stuff for yourself, your house, your friends, your mom, your baby — just about anything. The owner is very friendly and definitely does not ignore her patrons. I had to make fun of fellow Unilocaler Betsy A. for being bff’s with her — b/​c even though Betsy had only stopped in once before, the owner remembered literally EVERYTHING they had talked about.
I would say that this store is similar in product selection and whimsy to Catching Fireflies, Naka, stores of that nature. If you like them — you should also check out Shine. :)

A friend from Chicago was visiting and she wanted to buy a cute gift for a friend that just had a baby. We lunched at Pronto and wandered around Washington and found Shine. We were warmly greeted when we walked in by a woman who I assume is the owner. She was very friendly and willing to offer suggestions and answer any questions we had. I was interested in a laptop bag and asked about different fabrics it may come in. The owner had a catalog with different options and offered to order anything I wanted. I ended up buying one of the bags that was in stock and am very pleased with my purchase.
They offer free gift wrapping and there is a such a variety of products, I could find something for almost anyone here. There’s a good selection of baby clothes and toys, purses, household goods, candles, gift books, etc.
I stopped in a few weeks later and the owner remembered me and asked how I enjoyed my purchase and asked if my out of town friend enjoyed her weekend. I was a little taken aback that she remembered everything we had talked about the first time I was in there, but it showed that she cares about her customers and her store.

Adorable and fun! This is a great store that is clearly a labour of love for the owner who is also adorable and fun! They have a gift for just about anyone ranging from quirky books to cool jewelry. The stock is painstakingly chosen to represent a the best of the best. I recently purchased a Moroccan style star lantern made from recycled tin cans that I can’t wait to hang in my living room. There are frequently sales (right now everything that’s green or even has green somewhere on the label) is 10% off. How’s that for fun?
It is very easy to get lost in the stock and just be excited about some of the pieces. Shine is offering these bowls called «Buddha Bowls» which may be the most comfortable bowl you have ever held. I dare you to experience the Buddha Bowl for yourself if you doubt me.
The owner is quick to make friendly conversation and you can see she really does care for the store like it’s her child. I am so happy to support people who are so positive and who care. I wish more people did.
The next time you are in a fix to purchase a gift consider Shine your one stop gift shop which it quite possibly could be since they carry cards and have gift wrap at the ready.
It makes me happy just writing about it.
If anyone wants to buy me a gift, I would love the squirrel ring box. .. it’s adorable. Or the acrylic invisible candelabra fabulousness.

Shine is a cute boutique in downtown Royal Oak on Washington Avenue. It’s the perfect place to find a unique gift or to look for that one of a kind item that you’ve been searching for your whole life. Shine has an array of different items that seem to change fairly regularly so there is always something new in the store.
The owner of Shine is very friendly and always speaks to you when you walk in the door. She is very helpful and very kind. I enjoy the quality of service I receive when entering the store.

This is a super cool store with a wide variety of housewares, jewelry, bags, books, baby items, candles and generally cool stuff!
I could certainly quite happily buy one of everything if money was no object.
I received a gift certificate last year for my birthday and it was seriously one of the best gifts ever because it allowed me to splurge and by myself something fun – a funky, colorful tea for one set – that I might not necessarily have bought for myself otherwise.
Additionally, the owner is really lovely and always super friendly and helpful.
If you need a gift or just a pick-​me-​up for yourself, Shine is an excellent bet!

Carrying almost 80 product lines Royal Oak’s Shine is a beyond fantastic boutique to find a fitting gift. Located unassumingly on Washington Ave. Shine has unlimited options for shoppers looking for swanky and hip goods. This lofty little shop offers patrons quirky paper goods, slick gifts for baby, and a fantastic selection of candles, home adornments and bath products.
The owner is über knowledgable about the clever and creative products that fill her store and is always willing to assist an unsure shopper in finding that appropriate little something. The store caters mainly to the feminine appeal so don’t plan on finding your big brother a graduation gift here. The prices are reasonable for the products you’re paying for, but don’t expect to leave spending a few bucks, most items are above ten bucks.