local gift giving
As we move into the warmer months and spring is upon us, we celebrate a handful of holidays on our way to the summer months, and one holiday in particular we make room for here at Rivertown Market is Valentine’s Day. This month’s blog features a variety of local vendors that we believe create products that would make perfect gifts for this Valentine’s Day. So, keep reading and find out which local businesses stand out to us as perfect contenders as you keep that special someone in mind.
quix chocolates
Our first vendor feature that would be the perfect fit for any Valentine’s Day gift is Quix Chocolates. Quix is a boutique chocolatier located in Ferndale, MI but their roots trace back to Lanklaar, Belgium. Founded in 1949, the owners Marcel Jeandarme and Mariette Quix started the company from their basement in the Dutch speaking province of Limburg, with the original name being “Chocoladehuis Quix”. Chocolate became a very luxurious product following the Second World War and Quix expanded outside of its local Belgium market and found its way around the rest of Europe and as the business grew into the modern era there was no apparent heir to the family business and production halted. Quix was re-launched right here in Metro Detroit and has continued their legacy of creating high quality chocolates and confections. Quix imports their cocoa beans and everything is made from scratch daily with the care and precision Belgian chocolatiers are globally renowned for. Pop into their storefront, order their products from their website, or keep any eye out at Rivertown Market for their chocolates!
blossom bright candle co.
Everyone enjoys the gift of fine fragrances and Blossom Bright Candle Co. captures that luxury in the form of high quality candles. Blossom Bright was founded in 2018 by co-owners Raven Livingston and Jonnaé Bryant, two entrepreneurs and close friends who both have a passion for wellness as well as illuminating one's mind, body, and spirit. Blossom Bright is committed to toxin-free ingredients and sources the highest quality oils alongside creating unique scent blends that anyone could be drawn to. Their soy-based candles burn longer and more potent than traditional candles, and their scent blends will surely blow you away. Every candle Blossom Bright pours is infused with intention, carefully crafted to inspire relaxation, balance and renewal. Through meticulous craftsmanship and a passion for aromatherapy, Raven and Jonnaé believe their products are more than just sources of light but companions in one’s journey of self-care, designed to soothe, balance, and rejuvenate.
Success Fragrances
We’ve got another vendor focusing on fine fragrances that aren’t candles, but fine perfume and cologne, “Success Fragrances” are creating inspiring aromas that are perfect gifts year round but especially for Valentine’s Day. Success Fragrances believes they craft personalities in a bottle, each fragrance is inspired by real energy, bold ambition, and the spirit of those who refuse to blend in. With the belief that there’s a scent that speaks your language, from powerful masculinity to divine femininity, grit to grace, their collection is designed to ignite confidence, turn heads, and leave a lasting impression. Success Fragrances believes success isn’t just something you chase, it’s something you wear. Their journey began in April of 2020, during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the passing of their beloved mother Carol Brown sparked the creation of the business in her honor, Carol believed fragrance is not a luxury, but a right. She taught that smelling good can change the way you feel about yourself, and one of their best selling perfumes, Diva by Carol Brown, is a tribute to timeless grace, love and strength. Success Fragrances believes everyone deserves to smell and feel their best, no matter their budget, while many luxury fragrances are priced out of reach, with inflated pricing due to brand recognition, Success Fragrances proudly offer exceptional scents at a price anyone can afford, because they believe confidence should be accessible to everyone.
berry clean soaps
Finally, our last vendor that creates a product perfect for gift giving this Valentine’s Day is Berry Clean Soaps, a Michigan based skincare brand making big waves in the Metro Detroit area. Starting out as a small home-based business as a mother’s search for relief for her daughter’s eczema quickly grew and eventually expanded into what it is today. Berry Clean has always handcrafted their soaps with simple and nourishing ingredients that rivals industrial made products on store shelves that we’re all accustomed to. With exceptional sourcing for their cold-pressed soaps and a mission to give their community natural options in a sea of harsh, synthetic, and highly processed soaps, Berry Clean aims to stand out and deliver a product you can feel good about using day in and day out. Berry Clean carries personal care and beauty products alongside their soaps, and many different gift bundles available that pair their soaps with chocolates and other wellness products.
Every vendor mentioned above happily partnered with Rivertown Market to not only share and sell their product to their communities, but to share their story and mantras as well. Meijer’s Rivertown Market is always expanding its local vendor offerings as local businesses are the beating heart of the community and offer unique and personal items that resonate with the individual. Next time you’re shopping keep your eye out for one of these vendors and secure that perfect gift this Valentine’s Day for the special person that deserves a gift almost as special as they are.