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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