Mom,
Sweet Mom

She gave you the world now it's your turn.
Here, a few ideas to make
Mother's Day as special as mother.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY JEANINE MATLOW

HOT MANI Bye-bye June Cleaver; hello sexy, fun and ageless. Teresa Charow, owner of
Shapes Dress Design Studio in Royal Oak, has created a new clothing line called House of
Style, with ultra-feminine designs like this reversible 3/4-length reversible jacket ($289): One
side is coming up roses (cabbage roses, that is); the other features a sophisticated, solid-hued
brocade. (248) 547 4990

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'OUP HE kIti "My mother shaped my sense
of style and design," jewelry designer Judith Ripka told Jewish
Woman magazine last year. "The greatest legacy she left me was to
experience the beauty in everything, no matter how big or small,
how simple or ornate." It's no wonder, then, that Ripka's deli-
cious designs — like these heart-shaped Lola pendants ($4,000)
— are intended to embrace the wearer's creativity and versatility.
Three 18-karat white or yellow gold heart-shaped prongs with
diamond hearts present a faceted crystal pendant in pink, yellow,
green, purple or blue; four diamond hearts stud the 18-karat yel-
low or white gold chain ($3,300). Greis
Jewelers, Farmington Hills. (248) 855-
1730; greis. corn

BEST BUTh Though it looks like the real thing, this orchid water-
look (the gel in the glass vase looks like water) silk floral arrange-
ment ($95) requires no maintenance and no green thumb — because
mom already has enough to nurture. Home Accessory Warehouse in
Walled Lake. (248) 624 6700; homeaccessorywarehouse.com

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TEA TIME Treat mom (and yourself) to pretty tea sandwiches,
freshly baked scones and a luscious assortment of fine pastries — plus
a goodie bag to take home — while taking in an informal fashion
show from the Somerset Collection at the Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn's
Mother-Daughter Tea. Tea will be served Saturday, May 12, and
Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. ($30 per adult and $15 per child ages 5-12;
children under 5 are complimentary). Reservations are recommended.
(313) 441 2000; ritzcarlton.com

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