Member Business Spotlight:
Scavenger Hunt Eco
317 E. Grand River Ave.| 517-331-4626
http://www.scavengerhunteco.com
When Eric and Danielle Merckling bought Scavenger Hunt Vintage in East Lansing in 2006 from friends, little did they know that eventually they would be expanding to include Scavenger Hunt Eco here in Old Town. Located at 317 E. Grand River Ave., the addition to their business comes with an addition to their family. Joining Danielle and Eric in opening the new location is their 19 week old baby boy, Amico.
Long time fans of Old Town, when Eric and Danielle spoke with OTCA’s former executive director, Jamie Schriner-Hooper, it was clear that another apparel store would be a great fit. “We just like it here in Old Town” says Danielle. Specializing in vintage, hand made items, eco-friendly items, and local artists work, Scavenger Hunt Eco makes for a nice addition in Old town. Since they have opened their doors, their baby apparel has been selling fast. Along with apparel, the new store also features art, pottery, and paintings, and is looking for even more vintage and art for their space.
Scavenger Hunt Vintage is their popular, first store located at 503 E. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing. That store opened in 1994 and Eric and Danielle bought it in 2006. Looking to create a vintage store that also featured eco-friendly, organic and sustainable fabrics, they loved the idea because purchasing vintage clothing is eco-friendly as it is one form of recycling. As the “go green” initiative is becoming a world wide theme, a recycled eco-friendly clothing store is ideal. With events such as Scrapfest and Take 5 getting started in Old Town, Scavenger Hunt Eco is opening at a very fitting time.
As Eric, Danielle and Amico organize their store and prepare for shoppers, stop by to say hello and welcome them to Old Town. We are excited to have them as part of the community and as new OTCA members. For more information on Scavenger Hunt Eco, stop by, email them at or visit their Web site at http://www.scavengerhunteco.com.