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Something
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What's new and noteworthy
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warm and FUZZY
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Jonathan Adler
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HOME ACCENTS
FRAMING
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PHOTOS BY ANGI E BRAN
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Chase away the chill with cozy-chic knit hats
and scarves for the whole family from locally
operated Broner Inc. — family-run since
the 1920s, when Harry Broner began selling
protective hats, gloves and aprons to the
Ford auto workers who walked past his fam-
ily home in Detroit on their way to work. Set
to celebrate its 75-year anniversary, Broner
is a worldwide corporation but still family-
run — its Auburn Hills headquarters is head-
ed by fourth-generation family members Bob
Broner and his sister Stephanie Miller. Men's
beanie (above; $11.99), at Harry's Army
Surplus, Dearborn (313-565-6605); kids' set
(above, right; hat: $15/scarf: $18) and wom-
en's blue hat with red trim (below, right; $15),
all at Boyne Country Sports, Bloomfield Hills
(248-338-0803). — Lynne Konstantin
AIN'T IT GRAND?
Tucked into every corner and crevice of Grande Trunke Home (left) in South Lyon is
a vignette of treasures, from vintage-style armoires brimming with wine glasses to one-
of-a-kind lamps and more. Every item is handpicked by shop owner Susan Stowe, who
SCOUTS gift
shows around the country and has put her 20 years' experience in auto-indus-
try business development to work in bringing her dream to life. "I've always had a passion
for decorating and love to decorate my home," says Stowe. "I want people to come in to
Bloomfield Plaza
Telegraph & Maple Rd
626.3130
The Boardwalk
Orchard Lk south of Maple
626.2555
Westwind Lake Village
Haggerty & Pontiac Trail
624.9959
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the shop and pick out pieces that are all about them and make them happy." The shop
— named after the nearby circa-1883 Grand Trunk Railroad — offers special perks like
decorating tips for the home, free gift wrapping and a corporate gift service. (248) 416
6040; grandetrunkehome.com
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— Jeanine Nlatlow