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Outdoor dinnerware, spa therapy and more.
Color Play
Refresh your decorating palette with pops of vibrant color, says Gordon Andahl, public
relations manager for Z Gallerie. "Look for shades of apple green, punches of sunset
orange and pure white. Customers and designers alike are looking for a little whimsy
this season," he explains. Case in point: These Palmer stools can be used to bring
color to a room but also provide great utility as a side table or stool. $129.95 each.
zgallerie.com .
— Jeanine Matlow
The Perfect Pamper
"Stress is on the rise and people are realizing the benefits of massage," says
Angela Avigne, owner-operator of New Body Therapeutics in Northville. "You
sleep better and you feel better after a massage." In order to accommodate
the rise in demand, Avigne recently relocated and expanded her business, just
down the road from the original location. She now has a dozen masseuses
on hand. Special pricing of $50 for a one-hour massage will remain in place
throughout the year to allow individuals to treat themselves more often.
(248-348-2770); newbodytherapy.com .
About Alf resco
Who says outdoor dining has to translate to plasticware? With the help
of ceramic dinnerware by Frances Palmer in fresh, spring-inspired
hues, a picnic becomes an event. Starts at $27; vintage house sells for
$1,650. Detroit Garden Works, Sylvan Lake.
(248) 335-8089; detroitgardenworks.com .
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