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Mother's Day Finds
An adorable belly binder, indoor plant design and more.
Something For Everyone
At Zieben Mare, tucked in the back of a historic house
in Franklin Village, find "a little bit of everything" that
mom will love — tabletop items (like Match pewter),
antiques, fine jewelry, shoes and more. The clothes
are fun and fabulous, from inexpensive scarves to
finds by Odd Molly to exclusive leather lines like
Henry Cuir and bags by Jamin Puech (left).
"We try to get special things in that people
will love," says MaryAnn Liut, who co-
owns the shop with Monica George.
"In this economy, some customers
prefer to purchase one great piece
of clothing or an accessory that
will make their clothes look new
for spring." While you're there, be
Green Gifts
sure to stop in at Oddz and Endz,
Instead of flowers, consider a plant for mom that
their new boutique next door that
is guaranteed to stay beautiful. With Plantscapes
stocks items from the past sea-
for Interiors, which provides indoor plant design
son and limited-quantity items.
and maintenance, owner Dick Gleason uses plants
(248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com .
to reflect his clients' lifestyles and taste to make
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their homes more beautiful, relaxing and eco-friendly
(like the vines climbing the breakfast room of this
Bloomfield Hills home). "Plants add beauty and posi-
tive energy to a home," says Gleason. Plantscapes
for Interiors provides personalized service, purchasing
of all plant materials, a wonderful selection of contain-
ers for indoor or porch, weekly or bi-weekly plant-
care maintenance and uses all organic products.
Tummy Trick
When Detroit-bred mom Lori Caden gave birth to her second child, she wanted to find "a safe and quick-
er way to get back into shape beyond the torturous months of diet and exercise" she had experienced
the first time around. Juggling a family and successful business that she and sister Kari own in L.A.,
Lori developed a "belly band," after reading about how women in ancient cultures wrapped
their bellies after childbirth. Recruiting Kari and their third sister, Jodi (owner of Caden Design
Group in Birmingham), and with the help of Beverly Hills ob/gyn Dr. Jay Goldberg, she began
working on an up-to-date version of an abdominal compression binder designed to help
postpartum moms get their body back in shape. Endorsed by the likes of new moms
Halle Barry, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Garner, the Belly Bandit helps reduce uterine
swelling, aids in decreasing the bloating caused by water retention and gives additional
support to a new mother's weary legs and back. Not just for post-pregnancy, the Bandit
can help with posture and the reduction of common back and shoulder pain. $45.95-
$69.95, depending on design. Log on to bellybandit.com to find local retailers or order
online.
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(248) 866-1660; plantscapesforinteriors.com .
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