Catching Fireflies in downtown Berkley is among small businesses that are finding ways to keep their doors open as they struggle with the unprecedented circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic.   April McCrumb, who owns the “fun gift gallery” with her husband, Steve, said one of the keys to their survival was being able to “supply something that everybody needed” — masks. “It was a way to support another Michigan maker, as well as be .

Thank you Fox 2 for inviting us to show off how you can bring a little spring to your home this chilly Friday in March.  Shop for some of these cheerful finds HERE.

Beverly Hills artist builds handcrafts stores one step at a time April McCrumb is the owner of the Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley, which showcases more than 70 local artists and their handmade goods. photo David Brown   When April McCrumb, a special education teacher from Beverly Hills, was taking down colorful bulletin board paper in her classroom one day, she decided not to throw away the scraps but recycle them instead.   When she .

Retailer Spotlight by Jennifer Raines   From Michigan-made handcrafts to colorful printed scarves to kitchen tools, Catching Fireflies sells a range of whimsical items for customers of all ages. With the tagline “making days brighter”, the store creates an atmosphere that’s welcoming, artful, happy, and inspiring.   Owners April and Steve McCrumb began selling their own handmade paper goods at the Ann Arbor Art Fair many years ago. Today, they own Catching Fireflies stores .

  Thank you Fox 2 Detroit for inviting us to show you some of our lovely Valentine gift ideas!  Shop for some of our fun finds we talk about HERE.    

Cupid Call to spread cheer with surprise valentines – Mary Beth Almond Valentine’s Day is arguably one of the most romantic days of the year, often leaving those without a significant other cursing everything related to the holiday.  But for the past two years, April McCrumb – who owns and operates Catching Fireflies, a gift shop with locations in Rochester, Berkley and Ann Arbor – has been making Valentine’s Day about more than just .