store happenings

We’re excited to introduce the lovely, talented & oh-so-fun Cheryl Jones as our new Rochester manager.

Prior to joining team Catching Fireflies, Cheryl spent 20+ years in the fast-paced ad biz working for the Leo Burnett Agency (formally Darcy).  She loved working with the variety of creative people in advertising but needed a break from the corporate world.

She started her search for a part-time job & the first place she applied was Catching Fireflies in Rochester. Cheryl mentioned, “The first time I walked into that store I fell in love with it so it seemed appropriate to apply for a job there so I could stay connected to creativity and be in a happy atmosphere.”

Unfortunately the Rochester location didn’t have any openings at that time, but our Berkley location did so she ended up joining Danielle’s team & spent 3 years in our whimsical world.

The opening of our sister store, Yellow Door Art Market in the fall of 2010 was perfecting timing to promote Cheryl to a management position.  She led the way with flying colors & has been a big part of Yellow Door’s success story.

Although Cheryl lives in Rochester Hills, she grew up in Birmingham and shared that her mom would always go to Bordine’s to get her flowers. Of course, Cheryl had to tag along and complain about the “day” trip because it was like going out to the country back then!  It’s a different story now that Cheryl has spent the last 15 years calling Rochester home.

We’re looking forward to Cheryl continuing her journey with us as she makes her way back to the location where it all started.

With a sad, yet happy heart we’d like to celebrate Miss Dena Gillespie as she is moving on to pursue her Dancing Wired & Blissfully Wired business full time.   For the past six years, she has been the heartbeat of our Rochester catching fireflies.

My personal relationship with Dena actually dates back to 1995 when we met working at an after school childcare program in Ann Arbor.  We were the queens of cool craft time with the kids & Dena was the gal who inspired me to start selling goods at local craft shows.

Here we are sharing a booth at the Dixboro – Artisans on the Green show.

As the years passed by our paths continued to cross.  So when we had the opportunity to bring Dena on as the manager for our new Rochester location in 2006, it made perfect sense.  Her humorous personality, artsy eye, caring heart & team player mentality transformed that old train depot into the fun & whimsical shop it is today.

Whether Dena was modeling scarves & sunglasses, coming to work in costume or dressing up for special events, she always had fun with it & inspired her team to join in the festivities.  Many good times & memories were made over the years.

Dena was also active in our charity events & definitely made days brighter for many seniors & kids by delivering loads of valentines.

Lucky for us, she likes to laugh because she’s been in her share of funny holiday videos & silly blog postings throughout the years.

And it’s not a coincidence that Dena celebrated the very first time HOUR Detroit voters named us Best Gift Shop as well as our latest consecutive win this past year.

Thank you Dena for sharing the past six years with us.  Your terrific talents will be dearly missed but you’ll always be part of the catching fireflies story.  We wish you all the best in your next chapter of life.

The countdown to Christmas is on & we’re kicking off the season of shopping with 4 fantastic days of deals.

After a jam-packed day of aerobic level shopping, we’ve  got a feeling that you might need to take some time to unwind.  That’s why we’re giving you a shower burst with any purchase over $30 all day Friday.  Whether you’ve got a headache, are battling a cold or just need a little clarity… we hope a hot shower filled with aromatic steam will help keep you sane – at least until Saturday.

Web orders, please mention what free shower burst you’d like in the comments section of your order.

Our Berkley & Rochester locations are open from 10-6 on Friday, November 25. (we also offer free in-store pick-up for all online orders)

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, American Express is giving you a $25 credit on your account when you shop at a small business on Saturday, November 26.  All you have to do is register your card HERE & spend $25 or more at our Berkley or Rochester locations or even online!

Our Berkley & Rochester locations are open from 10-6 on Saturday, November 26. (we also offer free in-store pick-up for all online orders)

Did you know all of these handmade paper frames, collages, home accessories & magnets are made right here in Royal Oak?  Support locally made goods & save BIG Sunday only!  Take advantage of this deal at our Berkley & Rochester locations & online ~ coupon code: HANDMADE

Our Berkley & Rochester locations are open from 12-5 on Sunday, November 27. (we also offer free in-store pick-up for all online orders)

Shop online Monday to get the best selection & score FREE SHIPPING using coupon code: FREESHIP

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Everybody knows that Black Friday is all about big box store sales and Cyber Monday is full of online deals, but did you know there’s a new day that celebrates small businesses?  Saturday, November 26 is the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday.

Small businesses generated 64% of new jobs created over the past 15 years.  Celebrate their contribution to our communities by pledging to shop small.  As a thank you choosing to support independent stores, all American Express card users who register their card HERE by November 26, 2011 will get a credit of $25 on their statement when they make a purchase with their card at stores like catching fireflies & yellow door art market on Small Business Saturday.

We’re so grateful that we were able to start our small business in Berkley over 11 years ago & also were able to expand our whimsical world to downtown Rochester.

Thank you firefly fans for being part of our small business story.  Cheers to celebrating many more Small Business Saturdays with you.

Did you know that we have special firefly agents who will whisper in your husband or children's ear about your favorite finds at catching fireflies?  Just follow the steps below and you're guaranteed to get great gifts you'll LOVE.

Sound like plan?  Start creating your wish list today!  Just send your wish list link to service@catchingfireflies.com along with the emails you'd like our firefly agents to send it to. 

The emails will only be used to send your wish list & will not be added to our email subscription list.

According to the weatherman, it looks like this last week of April is going to make it easy to shop & save.

Just mention APRIL SHOWERS DEAL & save 13% when you shop with us any rainy day in the month of April.  **Must be raining outside while you’re shopping for the discount**

Don’t want to get wet?  Save 10% on all web orders during the month of April using coupon code: SHOWERS(Free in-store pick-up for web orders available at our Berkley & Rochester locations)

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