Brighton Resident Turns Love of Decorating Into Business

Amber Sears, president of Modern Vintage said she's always loved decorating and "making a house a home," so one day she decided to turn it into a business in Brighton.

Recently, Sears submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here.

How did your business come to be?: I loved decorating and making a house a home and it bloomed into a business!

What kind of services do you offer?: We are a home décor and gift shop, specializing in the beautiful things that make life enjoyable! We have a mix of modern and vintage home décor, jewelry, handbags, bath and body, furniture, and soon...decadent chocolate to make life even sweeter! We offer layaway, delivery of large items, and endless eye candy!

What's a fact about your business that most customers probably don't know?: There actually is really good parking on Grand River Ave, ha! Brighton is a great city for parking. Don't be intimidated by thinking there are no good parking places. Also, we have a second location in a darling little town most people here have not heard of, Blissfield, MI, an hour south.

What do you want your business to be best known for?: Making women happy as they find just the right delightful thing for themselves or a friend.

What's your most popular product or service?: Holiday and seasonal decorations and gifts.

When was the business founded?: 2002

Why did you choose to locate to Brighton?: I fell in love with Brighton on Valentine's Day 2010! It captured my heart from day one. I spent 6 months finding the right place there, and am so glad I did! I love the pulse of energy in the city.