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Detroit Free Press Feature 1.11.09

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Detroit Free Press Feature 1.11.09
  (excerpt) Doing good can start at home.  Resolve to ditch the plastic bottles and go eco-friendly with a kitschy new stainless steel water bottle, $13.95 at Berkley's Catching Fireflies 3117 W. 12 Mile.  It's 100 percent recyclable. Ferndale-based Twig Natural Soap Company and Green Daffodil Soy Candle-works is about to celebrate its first anniversary.  The all-natural soy-based candles gain new fans daily, according to Siouxsan Miller, co-founder with Anne Simonetti.  The hand-poured candles blend .
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Newsday 1.7.09

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Newsday 1.7.09
Frames for (Pregnant Pause) Sonograms – Beth Whitehouse   Forget the fridge – there's a better place to display your sonogram photo. A.I. Paper Designs sells four new designs of frames made from Masonite, handmade paper and ribbon. They say "Little Miracle," "Ultra Cute," "Love at First Sight" or "Under Construction," $29.50 each. Available at Fern's Creative Thimble in Huntington Village or catchingfireflies.com.

Detriot Free Press Feature 12.09.08

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Detriot Free Press Feature 12.09.08
30 Gifts Under $30 -Georgea Kovanis (excerpt) 3. Cats and Christmas trees can be a not-so-festive combination, unless you’re talking about this darling kitty cat ornament. $7.50 at Catching Fireflies, 3117 W. Twelve Mile, Berkley, 248-336-2030 and 203 E. University, Rochester, 248-650-3318. Also: www.catchingfireflies.com *Unfortunately because of the feature, we are all sold out of this cute kitty and cannot get anymore in.  Thanks for your understanding.

Dog Living Magazine Feature

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Dog Living Magazine Feature
Pampered Pet Frames What dog lover doesn’t have an extensive photo collection of their furry best friend around?  Your pup will look fabulous in these cleverly clipped pet frames by a.i. paper design… And on a side note – How adorable are those needle felted dog portraits?  What a fantastic splurge for the devoted pet lover. Just amazing!

catching fireflies on channel 7!

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catching fireflies on channel 7!
Downtown Rochester flipped the switch on their oh-so-festive Big Bright Light Show this Monday! Warren Pierce stopped by to see what catching fireflies had in store for the holiday season. Looks like the Christmas fairy sprinkled some extra holiday spirit on our Rochester gals.  That crafty Megan can sure make a festive headband!

2008 online gift guide features

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2008 online gift guide features
Purse Holder Pretty in paisley, this sweet little purse holder is an elegant gift for your favorite style maven. $14.95 as seen at marieclaire.com Constructive Kids Utensil Set Tiny hands can easily grasp the handles on these utensils that make mealtime fun. $19.50 as seen at goodhousekeeping.com Classic Gumby & Pokey Fun and flexible, these nostalgic TV figurines are perfect for any collection. $6.50 each as seen at redbookmag.com Lavender Jellybath Foot Soaks After .
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The Detroit News 11.8.08

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The Detroit News 11.8.08
Great Gifts for Hosts of Holiday Parties – Judith Harris Solomon Chances are you’ve been invited to someone’s home to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. And, if that’s the case (lucky you), it’s always thoughtful to bring a little gift to your host. Here are some terrific suggestions. Made out of handmade paper, ribbon and wood, this good-looking recipe stand is designed to keep a recipe card safe and sound while you prepare .
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look what’s on the O list!

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look what’s on the O list!
Do you spend the best years of your life fishing for reading glasses at the bottom of your bag? This credit card–size reading lens is virtually scratchproof and fits right into your wallet. Did you know the great company behind these is located in Rochester, Michigan?  We’ve carried these handy pocket peepers for a few years now are they’re a great solution for your misplaced reading glasses.