The Gateway of Clarkston, formerly The Birdfeeder, Clarkston Flower Shop and Bonnie an Clyde, celebrated a new name to combine three stores. During the celebration, a copper, 10-foot-tall sculpture of the state of Michigan was unveiled.
Owners Sheri Schulz and Steve Stroud have been preparing for the celebration for a long time. Schultz said the copper piece, created by Clarkston based Iron Raven Metals, has been in the works for years, and she and Stroud, and employees were excited to unveil the copper structure, which was created as a symbolic Gateway to the city of Clarkston.
Inside, the shop is beautifully decorated for Christmas.
“It took us months to get ready for Christmas,” Schulz said
‘We are really excited for our customers and the local community to see what we’ll be unveiling,? says owner Steve Stroud.?
The shop has been family owned for nearly 24 years. In 1992 Schulz and Stroud’s parents, Jerry and Patty, started the business. Jerry said his children have been in charge for quite sometime and he is proud of the businesses growth and direction.
“I love what they are doing here and I’m proud of them,” he said.
The Gateway is located at 7150 Main Street Clarkston.