May + June Staff Picks

May 01, 2025

No matter the occasion, our team at City Bird and Nest are happy to offer great recommendations, and now you can shop our latest Staff Picks for May and June. Featuring new products as well as classic favorites, browse the collection below to see what we're loving in the shops this spring and summer.

You can browse the regularly updated collection on our website, and be sure to keep an eye out for Staff Pick signs throughout the stores when shopping in-person for all of our current store favorites, hand-picked from us to you.

City Bird

Neo Tiger Black-on-Black T-Shirt/Crewneck

Baseball season is here, and this is my favorite shirt to wear to games or to get into the spirit! - Andy

East End Press Garlands*

A great way to change up your decor seasonally! Get a few of these hand-printed garlands and rotate them throughout the year. So festive and fun. - Anna

The Michigan Gardener's Companion

Nothing makes me happier than growing my own food, herbs, and flowers, and this book is packed with invaluable information about soil, growing seasons, and seed selection specific to gardening in Michigan. - Charlotte

Cellar Door Blackberry Beret Soap

My all time favorite scent from Cellar Door, it's sweet without being overpowering and lathers great! Plus, they're made in MI! - Emilia

Michigan Wildflowers Tea Towel

I love this illustrated tea towel from our house line featuring some of our favorite native flowers, and it's a perfect gift for Mother's Day or Spring! - Emily

Bromstad Printing Risograph Notepads

I love how playful and cute these notepads are. Who doesn't love looking at some adorable kitty cats? They make taking notes and making to-do lists so much more enjoyable. - Kim

Miffy and Friends Baggu

Maybe one of my favorite Baggu patterns ever! These lil characters just make me smile! - Marissa

Amano Jewelry Small Gold Hoops*

Love Love Love this brand. I have the small gold hoops and I've been wearing them everyday since I got them! Love them for everyday wear but they're also good for any occasion. So classic and so so cute! - Micah

Baggu Puffy Glasses Sleeve

Everything Baggu is great! I love having a cute case to protect my sunglasses when they're in my bag. - Rooney

Nest

Piecework Cocktail Napkins Set

I *love* these fun napkins that pair well with our food candles at Nest for a fanciful touch to a party or meal. - Andy

Black & Jane Smudge Sticks*

Such a perfect gift! You can use these to improve the scent and vibe of any space, or you can just leave them as is and stare at them like I do. - Anna

Wishy Fishies*

These are so whimsical and charming, and something about the packaging reminds me of James and the Giant Peach. There's something so sweet about making birthday candles extra special like this. - Charlotte