Need a gift with a story? Start here. The Foundry is a downtown Pontiac marketplace filled with local makers, vintage finds, seasonal pieces, small-batch goods, books, decor, apparel, and one-of-one objects you will not find in a big-box aisle.
Shop online for shipping or choose local pickup at The Foundry, 35 W Huron St, Suite 101 in downtown Pontiac. Many items are limited quantity, so the best finds move fast.
Start With These Collections
Easy Gifts Under $25 - low-risk gifts, small finds, self-care, vintage pieces, and local pickup add-ons.
Halloween Gifts Under $25 - spooky little gifts, decor, pins, stickers, plush, mugs, candles, and handmade seasonal pieces.
All Gifts - the broader Foundry gift edit, including maker goods, home items, books, apparel, prints, and vintage finds.
Local Makers - handcrafted goods from Pontiac-area and Michigan makers.
Vintage & Found - one-of-one objects, decor, magazines, ephemera, and pieces with a past.
Gifts Under $50 - a wider giftable price point for birthdays, holidays, thank-yous, housewarming gifts, and just-because finds.
Good Gift Ideas
- For history lovers: Detroit and Michigan books, vintage magazines, prints, ephemera, and History Loves Company pieces.
- For spooky-season people: Halloween decor, plush, pins, candles, mugs, and handmade oddities.
- For self-care gifts: soaps, body butter, linen spray, natural toothpaste, bath products, and locally made fragrance.
- For home: vintage dishes, small decor, seasonal pieces, candles, hand towels, trays, and one-of-one finds.
- For local-first shoppers: Michigan-made and Pontiac-area maker goods that support real small businesses.
Why Shop The Foundry Online
- Secure checkout through Shopify.
- Free local pickup in downtown Pontiac.
- Many items are one-of-one or small-batch.
- Every purchase supports independent makers, vendors, and a growing downtown marketplace.
- Questions before buying? Use the contact page and we will help you choose the right gift.
Local Pickup
Choose local pickup at checkout and grab your order from The Foundry at 35 W Huron St, Suite 101, Pontiac, MI 48342. Current store hours are listed in the footer and on the Visit page.