Sometimes, the best stories start small — in our case, with a single jar of strawberry mulberry jam. Back in 2017, that jam was lovingly made by Hannah (owner of Mulberry Market Co.) using fruit from a mulberry tree at the end of a driveway in a small Michigan town. Paired with a friend’s goat milk soap, it became a quick favorite at local farmers markets.
What began as a single folding table soon grew into 36 delicious jam flavors and a calendar full of vendor shows across lower Michigan. Each market brought new customers, friendships, and inspiration. And that inspiration — sparked by beautifully curated booths overflowing with gifts and home décor — planted the seed for something bigger.
When friends and neighbors began asking for a place to shop year-round, the first physical location took shape in an unlikely spot: a renovated outbuilding on the family farm. The “holiday pop-up” quickly became a hit, and monthly markets turned into a full-time boutique. For three years, it was a space filled with conversation, laughter, and the joy of finding that perfect something to take home.
Life’s story took another turn in 2020 with a chance meeting that would lead to love and, eventually, a move across the country. For nearly two years, the shopkeeper life meant monthly cross-country flights to keep the Michigan store running. At the end of 2022, the plan was to close the doors — but life had other plans.
When a sale of the original location fell through, an unexpected opportunity appeared: a new building, ready to be transformed into a fresh chapter. It felt like it was meant to be. And so, in June 2023, Mulberry Market Co. reopened — this time with more space, more possibilities, and a renewed vision.
Today, the shop has grown into so much more than a boutique. It’s a destination where women’s clothing, home décor, locally made goods, and our whimsical children’s section, Mulberry Mini, come together under one roof. It’s also a place for creativity to thrive — hosting hands-on workshops where friends and strangers gather to learn, create, and share moments that become memories. Whether it’s crafting mosaic wall art, arranging vibrant florals, decorating cookies, or making fused glass nightlights, each workshop adds another thread to the tapestry of community that’s at the heart of everything we do.
Mulberry Market Co. is built on more than products — it’s built on people. On the connections formed between shoppers and staff, on the inspiration that comes from creativity, and on the belief that every visit should feel welcoming and inspiring.
And to think… this flourishing market, full of color and conversation, all began with one jar of jam and a dream.
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