‘“Edwardian Style” in the city’ in this week’s winner

To describe the picturesque garden that takes shape in  front of Jac Blanco's 1921 home in Detroit, he quotes British writer Henry Avray Tipping

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The interior designer opens his condo

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Trash or Treasure: Vintage vessel mainly decorative

The appraiser identified the style of her piece as Neoclassical and praised the design, including the small figure on top.

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The Garden Guy: Gloriosa daisies are summer stunners

This year I have been reminded that there are some flowers that have stood the test of time and should always be included in the landscape.

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Style at Home: Tips for decorating awkward spaces

Today we’re going to tackle something that plagues every house and every home decor lover: awkward space.

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Design Recipes: Try these lighting tips in any space

From ceiling pendants to wall sconces and chandeliers, a number of traditional and innovative lighting solutions can help you enhance your space .

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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory has reopening ceremony on Belle Isle

Crews replaced the trusses in the conservatory's dome after years of water damage had compromised them

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Angie’s List: How can I control late summer pests?

Summer brings about prime breeding time for some of the most annoying bugs, such as ants, mosquitoes, ticks and stinging insects.

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Home Touch: Attached (to) garages

Drive home a dream house design by shifting gears and focusing on the attached garage.

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Tips and tricks to ease school supply shopping

Don't fret, parents. From online shopping to curbside pickup, retailers are offering more ways to help your kid stock up for the first day of school

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MI Dream Home: Grosse Pointe Park estate once owned by architect Gino Rossetti

Clear views of Lake St. Clair can be seen from windows throughout the house, which is located in a private gated area. There are also many decks that overlook the water.

MI Dream Home: Contemporary masterpiece on Lake St. Clair

Trash or Treasure: Early Tigers items are winners

Many sports collectibles are perennial winners.

‘Peaceful Waters’ this week’s garden photo contest winner

Some of their plants were obtained from friends and family, making it a very personal space.

The designs of Charlevoix’s Earl Young

Welcome Mat: Peruse Pewabic’s Summer Sale this weekend

Also: Ride over to Metamora Hunt Country Stable Tour; stock up at the Odd Fellows Antiques sale

Smart Solutions: Think big when you think of dorm rooms

While tight quarters may be a bit tricky from a storage and design standpoint, they can force you to get creative.

Gardening: Late summer bloomers steal the show

Hardy hibiscus thrives in full to part sun and well-drained rich, moist soil.

Style at Home: Taking a trip to the Amalfi Coast

From the turquoise of the sea to the bright lemon groves and back to the pastel villages nestled on rocky cliffs, the accents of color give the easy coastal vibe that truly brings the design to life.

Angie’s List: Protect home from burglary during vacation

You can take some steps to protect your home and peace of mind while you’re away.

Design Recipes: Try these alternatives to art

When it comes to adding interest to your walls, there are a number of ways to add color and pattern that offer alternatives to traditional artwork

The Plumber: Looking for some personal power

Also: What to know about touchless faucets

Garden Guy: These coneflowers dazzling

Orange You Awesome made its debut in 2019, and I can truthfully say, it is, indeed.

MI Dream Home: Chippewa County estate has views of St. Mary’s River and Detour lighthouse

Built in 2003, this single family estate, priced at $600,000, is 2,460 square feet with three bedrooms, three baths and an inside and outside observation deck on the fourth level.

‘Art in the Park’ is this week’s winner

Photography and gardening go hand-in-hand in Janet Humble's Riverview yard

Eastside Mudslingers stick together like family

"One big happy family" — that's how Michelle Dinwiddie Segue described the relationship among these pottery enthusiasts

New styles mark a shift in sensible seating

While a desire for comfort goes without saying, seating can be pivotal -- a make-or-break style and look.

Welcome Mat: Turkel house to host garden party

The 1955 house, the only home in the city of Detroit designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, will host a garden party fundraiser for the Palmer Park log cabin

Juggling Act: ID kits ease concerns about ticks

If a tick takes a bite out of your summer plans, don't worry. Local health departments offer kits to correctly ID ticks, put your mind at ease

Style at Home: Making a dorm a special space

Dorm rooms can be very impersonal and intimidating at first, but even the most beautiful art starts with a blank canvas.

Smart Solutions: Michigan getaway inspires with creative touches everywhere

The charming architecture reminded me that I always thought it would be fun to live above a storefront in a walkable community.

Handmade: Eastside Mud Slingers

Trash or Treasure: Rookwood retains value

Appraiser Brian Thomczek had both good and bad news for Pat Cornett about the two pieces she brought to the appraisal event

New styles in chairs and sofas

Fruit tree pests: codling moth larva

The friendly worm in an apple still is subject of children’s books -- and it's common in backyard apples.

MI Dream Home: Updated three-story Colonial in South Haven has private beach

Priced at $1,775,000, this three-story Colonial, just  blocks from downtown South Haven, features hardwood flooring and a wood-burning fireplace

Unspouse your house: Making a home your own

When relationships come to an end, some have to adapt their hearts and their homes

‘General View’ is this week’s photo contest winner

This week’s winning Homestyle Garden Photo Contest entry, “General View,” submitted by Steve Braykovich, shows part of his distinctive garden.

Angie’s List: Should I get gutter guards?

Gutter guards and covers are designed to act as a filter to block debris from entering your gutter

Ways to have a yard sale when you don’t have a yard

Don’t let not having a yard stop you, just thing creatively instead.