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Behind-the-Scenes Peek at One Magnificent Mansion

In a couple of weeks, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD) will open the doors to its 2012 Designers’ Show House, located at 22 Webber Place in Grosse Pointe Shores. The house will also feature fully landscaped gardens, a boutique, café and a greenery ga... »

Herbs: Take the Thyme to Add Flavor Without Calories

Quick! What’s the best way to add flavor to a dish without adding calories? Throw in some herbs. “Health-conscious cooks like that herbs contain no calories or fat — pretty valuable to those on weight-loss diets,” said Chef Pete Loren, director of Culi... »

How to Choose Flowers That Last for Your Valentine

A Valentine’s bouquet of fresh flowers is typically so beautiful you wish they’d last forever. Obviously, cut flowers do have an expiration date, but by choosing specific varieties and performing various maintenance procedures, your bouquets can be you... »

Top Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day

What's the most romantic movie of all time? A good friend who’s a huge movie buff said The Bridges of Madison County is "up there,” but added: "I almost can’t watch it anymore because it’s so heartbreaking.” She decided it’s easier to name the most rom... »

Show Us Your Flash Mob

Where there's a crowd these days, there's likely to be a flash mob. And where there's a flash mob, well, there's likely to be a camera capturing the song and dance. A flash mob is a group of people who gather in public, suddenly, to perform a song or d... »

Countdown to Thanksgiving, Day 3: Choosing the Right Wine

Day 1 was The List; Day 2 was Delegation Day. Here's Day 3 of the Turkey Day planning process: If anyone knows about wine it’s Linda Jones of the Lansing-based Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. Come Turkey time, Jones starts contemplating her f... »

Michigan Postcard: Yates Cider Mill

Fall is cider mill season in southeast Michigan and one of the most popular is the historic Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills. Reader Nancy Perkins, who splits her time between Waterford and Florida, sent in this snapshot of the iconic spot on a beau... »

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