Victorian Rose Shoppe: A northern Michigan specialty store filled with wonderful treasures!

Victorian Rose Shoppe sign accompanied by "Open" flag, told us it was time to visit.

Everything's coming up roses in northern Michigan and we discovered a wonderful gift shop that's worth singing about!

Victorian Rose Shoppe is located just outside Rose City's downtown on M-33 (aka Mio Road) and it's literally housed in a can't-miss-it-yellow colonial home that welcomes visitors with its distinctive store signage and - if you are lucky like we were - an accompanying "OPEN" flag that lets guests know, its open for business.

Inviting side porch and entry to Victorian Rose Shoppe.

We've been passing that charming abode/shop for over ten years on our way up to our northern Michigan cottage, but since we're usually coming up late on the weekend and leaving after hours, we never had the opportunity to stop in. That is, until last week, when we took time to "smell the roses" and explore this interesting gift shop.

Lots of treasures to be found at the Victorian Rose Shoppe in Rose City, BTS' Barb G. with store owner, Lin K.

Victorian Rose Shoppe is the home to Lin K. and her retail business. Entering the door on the side porch, guests are immediately taken in by the variety of unique merchandise that includes jewelry, china, mirrors and glassware. The display rooms are lighted with chandeliers and strands of mini lights which adds to the enchanted ambiance. Throw in a vintage fireplace with a framed mirror, a wrought iron bistro set and a room filled with fairy cottages and one feels they are truly transported to another place and time.

Rooms are lighted by chandeliers and strands of mini lights, which adds to the enchanted ambiance

Lin has resided in this home for over forty years and has been crafting and selling her art for over two decades.  Ready for a change from transporting her creations to various craft shows, she added on a room to to the back of her home,  converted another space for retail and set up shop "in house" eight years ago.

Vintage fireplace with mirror that captures afternoon shoppers with proper mask protocol.

Aside from Lin's own creations (she makes all the fairy garden homes), she also sells merchandise from other local artisans. And, when you're done touring the inside, there's more waiting out in back.





The Victorian Rose Shoppe's footprint continues outdoors where guests will find a beautiful garden with paths that take one along the gazebo and koi pond (what a charming place to enjoy a cup of tea!).

Owner Lin K. creates all the fairy garden homes for sale in her store. 

On our visit, we purchased a set of embellished wine flutes that work as decorative candle holders (to be part of an upcoming wedding tablescape).  We can't wait to come back to explore more.

The store's footprint continues outdoors where a garden path takes guest to the gazebo and the koi pond.

We heartily recommend taking time to stop at the Victorian Rose Shoppe.