That's Georgia Gietzen and Dee Shuker from Northwoods Hardware.
I’ve always had this thing for hardware stores. My dad used to take me shopping with him when I was a little girl and hardware stores were a favorite stop. But, Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor is not one of your typical hardware stores. Sure, they have all of that manly stuff that guys expect, but you’ll also find a place with natural, environmentally friendly cleaning products, great gifts, wonderful gardening products, art supplies, office supplies, fax and copy service and even FedEx shipping and packaging. There’s also camping and recreational gear. I just love great locally owned places like this that make you feel welcome and appreciated the minute you walk in the door.
Here’s a link to the Northwoods Hardware website. And, a link to a google map of their location at 6053 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 .
I totally agree with you. Northwoods Hardware is a “sweet spot” in Michigan. The folks who own it are terrific and what they are doing with this old Hardware store is a delight.
You might enjoy a post I did about this area when I visited it last summer. The post includes a photo of Glenwinkle, the big Moose that came with the store and presides over all the transactions, conversations and gathering in this increasingly important part of Glen Arbor life,
http://www.designdestinations.org/2011/08/jam-packed-weekend-of-visual-treats-on-leelanau-peninsula/
Susan
DesignDestinations.org
Comment by Susan J. Smith — November 14, 2011 @ 8:17 am
Seems so nice and enjoyable place.
Comment by Sartenada — February 28, 2012 @ 10:29 am
I really wish America would slow down and get back to more of the hometown feel that this photo reminds me of.
Comment by Michigan Wedding Photographer — May 22, 2012 @ 2:00 pm