Business Details
Your Premier Destination for Home Decor & Gifts in Ann Arbor
Established in 1840, Dixboro General Store has been a cornerstone of the Ann Arbor community for over 180 years. Originally serving as a traditional general store, we have evolved into a premier destination for home furnishings, gifts, and specialty products while preserving our historic charm. Our unique approach combines curated displays that inspire customers to envision products in their own homes, offering everything from handcrafted furniture to seasonal decor.With a focus on American-made goods and partnerships with local artisans, we provide heirloom-quality items that blend functionality with timeless design. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and community engagement has made us a trusted name in home decor and gift shopping for generations.
Services
Home Decor
Furniture Sales
Candle Selection
Seasonal Gifts
Kids' Toys
Gourmet Food Products
Garden Accessories
Lighting Fixtures
Personal Care Products
Custom Orders
Highlights and features
- We offer over 180 years of retail experience and community service.
- Our store features a curated selection of American-made home furnishings.
- We provide unique gift options unavailable at typical retail chains.
- Our historic building offers an immersive shopping experience.
- We specialize in seasonal decor for holidays and special occasions.
Services
Home Decor
Our home decor department features carefully curated accessories displayed in realistic room settings. From wooden signs with inspirational quotes to decorative baskets and clocks, we offer items that help customers personalize their living spaces. The store's unique layout allows shoppers to visualize products in functional home environments, with dishes on tables, lamps on end tables, and wreaths on walls.
Candle Selection
We provide an extensive candle collection featuring premium brands like Kringle Candle and 1803 Candles. Our inventory includes soy candles made in Michigan with natural fragrances, traditional wax candles with realistic scents, and locally produced Kalamazoo Candles. Each product combines quality craftsmanship with historical inspiration while offering clean-burning, long-lasting illumination options for modern homes.
Furniture Sales
Our furniture department offers American-made pieces from Northern Georgia and West Virginia artisans. The collection includes solid wood furniture available in multiple finishes, upholstered items from Friendship Furniture, and customizable options through Four Seasons Furniture. Customers can browse floor models and catalogs to create personalized combinations of colors and fabrics, with delivery options for larger items.
Seasonal Gifts
We specialize in holiday-themed merchandise with extensive Christmas decorations and gift items. The store transforms seasonally to showcase appropriate decor, featuring themed displays and special collections for various holidays. Our gift department includes unique items like NovoBeads jewelry, Jenna Kator accessories, and specialty food products that make ideal presents for different occasions throughout the year.
Garden Accessories
Our Garden Barn offers seasonal outdoor decor and plant accessories starting May 1st. The collection includes weathervanes, fountains, planters, and garden ornaments alongside locally grown annuals and perennials. The historic carriage barn location provides a charming setting for customers to find unique items to enhance porches, patios, and outdoor living spaces with both functional and decorative elements.
Questions
What types of home decor products do you offer?
We carry a wide range including lighting fixtures, wall art, table linens, decorative pottery, and seasonal decorations displayed in room-setting vignettes.
Do you sell furniture?
Yes, we offer American-made wood furniture from Northern Georgia and West Virginia, including custom options with various stain and fabric choices.
Are there gift options for children?
Our 'Bear Room' features Jellycat plush toys, old-fashioned candies, and traditional toys suitable for children and collectors.
Do you carry specialty food items?
We offer private-label jams, jellies, dip mixes, and seasoning products alongside nostalgic 'penny' candies and gourmet treats.
What are your seasonal offerings?
We feature holiday decor starting in fall, seasonal plants from our Garden Barn starting May 1st, and special event decorations year-round.
Can I place special orders?
Yes, many furniture and decor lines allow customization with lead times ranging from 4-12 weeks for custom fabric or color selections.
Reviews (5)
Jenn Fischer
Jun 10, 2022
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Great place to pick up a home goods gift for a hard to shop for relative or friend. They have hanging flower baskets and ferns here. It's "cute".
S. K.
Apr 18, 2022
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Great little store with tons of cute stuff. Decorations and themes change throughout the year, depending on the season or upcoming holiday
Christine C.
Mar 04, 2022
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This is a fun little shop that I enjoy stopping in to look around. There are so many delightful country style items for those that love the Americana or Farmhouse style. There are candles, soaps, waxes, cards, bags, old school candy, toys, pillows, furniture and more. In the nicer weather, there is outdoor shopping as well with plants and gardening things. The Dixboro General store is a must stop by to browse place that I plan to frequent more often and bring my family/friends, too!
Teresa Reynhout
Feb 28, 2022
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I was in the area and stopped in to see what's new at one of my favorite stores. It's always an enjoyable experience to browse DGS for seasonal treasures. There were lovely, inexpensive items for Valentine's Day as well as a nice selection of Michigan themed towels and mugs.
Christal P.
Feb 23, 2022
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I love this kind of store that transports you back in time the moment you walk in. This general store is in the historic village of Dixboro, several miles from Ann Arbor. It looks like not much has changed since this general store opened in 1840, which is part of this village's charm. The general store has a wide variety of home decor reminiscent of old-time country homes. it's a bit pricey but there are sales usually after the holidays. It's worth a stop if you are driving through Dixboro.
