Readers' ideas for small-business gift giving in Detroit

Jacqueline B. vouches for Post, an east side gift shop that sells unique home goods, accessories, cards, stickers and more — plus offering crafty workshops.

Elana Rugh, CEO of the nonprofit Detroit Historical Society, suggests visiting museum stores, like the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

• "We know that Detroiters love their nostalgia and our gift shops have got them covered! From items featuring The Boblo boats to historic Detroit sports teams' apparel, classic Hudsons items and other books and gifts you'll only find at our stores."

Samantha D. highlights Pingree Detroit, the worker-owned business turning automotive materials into handmade accessories, boots, bags and more. Its first brick-and-mortar store opened downtown this fall.

• "...I can't say enough good things about Pingree. I've given sets of coasters to pretty much every family member and a few have gotten the wallets or luggage tags. I even got the dog-poop bag holder for my boss when he adopted a dog."