Grandpa Shorter's Gifts Inc was founded in 1946, and has been serving the Petoskey community and its visitors for over 72 years, the through three generations of the Shorter family. Grandpa Shorter's Gifts is a unique northern Michigan gift shop located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan specializing in Petoskey Stones, Mixed stone jewelry, Minnetonka Moccasins, and so much more! J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile offers accessories for the home, baby products, fine linens, and so much more! This store is known for being our "One-Stop-Shop" for hostess gifts, especially. The Katydid is the newest of our stores, opening in May of 2018! Right next door to Grandpa Shorter's Gifts. The Katydid has cultivated finds from near and far that celebrate the love of northern Michigan. Come in and see for yourself!