Off the Beaten Path Books, Farmington, Mich., is moving from its original location to a new space at 33314 Grand River Ave., where the shop with a "reputation as a go-to for all things steampunk" will re-open July 13. Metromode reported that owner Salathiel Palland, "a steampunker and mother of two," considered foot traffic to be minimal where her store had been and felt that the new space "in the heart of downtown Farmington should change that."
"Steampunk is very DIY," Palland said. "What I love about having the products in my store is they're not only from Michigan-based artisans, 80% of it, clothing and everything, is locally handmade. It's awesome. It's stuff you can't get with to your normal mall experience, your normal store.... My goal is to have the largest collection of steampunk clothing, accessories, and products in the state.... It's a one-stop shop for the steampunk experience."
