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Fall Favorites
Sweet dreams, a Jewish planner and more.
A New Year
Organize your new year in the kitchen
with Devorah Rosen Goldman's bril-
liantly conceived 16-month Jewish
Woman's Weekly Planner ($17.99;
Tea Time
Pomegranate). Packed with recipes (like Icy Cherry Soup, Crunchy
Crisp white linens, antique china — and
owner Kathi Russell and staff donning
saving techniques plus party- and everyday-planning aids, the planner
English costumes — make the recently
opened Franklin Village Tea Room
also includes weekly grids noting Jewish holidays, candlelighting times,
a lovely and authentic setting to enjoy
of a Jewish life at home. Available at Tradition! Tradition! (248) 557-0109;
altthingsjewish.com
— Lynne Konstantin
a traditional afternoon tea. Among the
treats to be savored at tea time (or any
time): raspberry punch, tea sandwiches
including cucumber-dill or Knightsbridge
chicken-salad, scones served with
lemon curd and Devonshire cream and an assortment of luscious pastries. Bring the kids for a
Nursery Tea, with jelly or cheese sandwiches, assorted cookies and more. Located in historic
downtown Franklin, the tea room, says Russell, "offers simple elegance, quality food and a
wonderful cup of tea." Reservations required. (248) 538-4300; franklinvillagetearoom.com
— Jeanine Mallow
Pillow Tak
Annie Selke knows that life's great pleasures are in the details, particularly those of vintage
patterns — a passion sparked by an early addiction to the Colefax and Fowler wallpaper in
her room at Miss Porter's School. It follows, then, that Pine Cone Hill, the bedding and
furniture company she founded on the dining-room table of her Massachusetts home, would
be defined by a punch-drunk palette and charming sophistication. A longtime favorite across
the country, Pine Cone Hill will now be offered in Metro Detroit at Cristions Fine Linen
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& Down in Birmingham. Known for its impressive selection of European bedding, the shop
chose to include the line because it will appeal to discerning shoppers working with a smaller
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budget, says owner Steve Coval. Though the line includes a variety of styles, the collection
for young girls (like Pajama Party; shown) can't be beat. (248) 723-3337; cristions.net
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Pesach Granola and more), tips for Jewish-style healthy living, time-
inspirational thoughts — while beautifully capturing the unique aspects