Inkcourage Opens in Royal Oak

By: Marcia Levenson

Right in the heart of Royal Oak is a little shop with a big heart. InkCourage is the brainstorm of Ange, a soft-spoken, instantly likeable former College for Creative Studies student (my alma mater, so I’m admittedly biased). She started the business by helping out a friend who needed a gentle reminder of how amazing she really was. Ange knew that words have power. And she has proved it. The power to uplift a friend, create change, welcome inclusion and just plain old give someone a boost of sunshine. The store is filled with comforting messages on equally comforting quality sweatshirts and t-shirts delightfully embroidered and printed with uplifting words of empowerment. The shop also sells jewelry, temporary tattoos, stickers, buttons and other gifts so you can keep those words of encouragement literally on hand. 

Located at 220 W. 4th Street in Royal Oak and open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-7 and Sunday 11-3, there’s plenty of opportunity to pop in and soak up some good vibes. But don’t keep it all to yourself, share it! Bring a friend, buy for a friend, it’s a purchase you can feel good about, no buyer’s remorse here. And with Mother’s Day coming up (biased again) there are oh so many big and small ways you can tell her you appreciate her. Just a thought!

So, next time you’re walking around Royal Oak on a sunny day or even better a gloomy one. Step into Inkcourage, it will instantly lift your spirits and be a great reminder of how easy it is to choose kindness. I hope our nod to this store of positivity helps spread the good word! We’re Good Company after all. ; )