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Stylish kids furniture, a day at the DIA and more.

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When the Detroit Institute of Arts reopened last November

sophisticated enough to stand the test of time. Fabulous

following an extensive renovation, the new DIA revealed

features include darker finishes, full beds and plenty

a museum designed with children in mind. Now, every

of storage. The Build-A-Bear Workshop® HOME col-

Sunday is Target Family Sunday (sponsored by the Target

lection by Pulaski Furniture is the first youth collection

retail store), with a range of activities for the whole family.

designed by kids for kids. Among the options: change-

Drop-in workshops include arts and crafts projects and

able wood-tone and painted drawer fronts, a choice of

sketching on easels in the galleries. Storytelling, puppet

drawer knobs, a "beary" special place in each bureau

shows and theater are additional highlights for children of all

for a furry friend and storage galore. The transitional

ages. A game of Eye Spy in many galleries can be enjoyed

design can grow with your child from toddler to teen.

at all times to keep little ones engaged while introducing

Build-A-Bear pine set with changeable drawer fronts:

them to the breathtaking beauty and history of art. dia.org ;
(313) 833-7530. — JM

dresser, $599; bureau, $699; full bed, $599. artvan.com .

— Jeanine Matlow

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Pleasing Tees

The power of positive thinking is behind a new inspiration-

al clothing line called "Awareables," with clever, chic and

comfy T-shirts designed by West Bloomfield native Rachel

Singer of Los Angeles and her business partner, Betsy

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the energy within yourself and of those around you," says

across Coolidge from the Somerset Collection

Singer. The line includes Provacatees, ThinkTanks and

3001 West Big Beaver, Suite 112
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Ecotees (made with 100 percent certified organic cot-

ton) emblazoned with slogans like "Gratitude Rocks" and

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"There's no place like OM." The shirts, for men and women, are $36-$46 and come in a variety

of colors and sizes. Available at: awareables.com ; Blue Lotus Yogawear, 32644 Franklin Road,

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Franklin; Yoga Shelter, 6363 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. — Robin Schwartz

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