Au Naturel

Hand-dyed scarves, eco-friendly yarns and more.

BERRYLICIOUS

If you haven't been to West Bloomfield's new Swirlberry at
Plum Market, waste no more time. This scrumptious frozen

yogurt is fresh tasting, fun — and good for you. Fat-free, gluten-

free and kosher, Swirlberry contains live, active cultures and

probiotics (like its inspiration and similarly addictive Pinkberry,

called "Crackberry" by the Los Angeles Times). Available in five
flavors — Original Tart, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Latte and Deep

Chocolate — it can be topped with choices like fresh kiwi or

strawberries, nuts, Fruity Pebbles and more. Don't be daunted

by the post-8 p.m. line — you can also visit Rum Market to take

advantage of the end-of-day sale on sushi from Troy's Mon Jin

Lau and fresh breads and baked goods

440 from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor that get

marked down 50 percent or more. This is

• good as Swirlberry is a bit pricey (a 4 oz.

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serving is S3.99). Opening this month:

a wine bar at Plum in West Bloomfield

and a Swirlberry at Plum in Ann Arbor.

(248) 626-7000; plummarket.com .

— I.G.

SPIN A YARN

BE BRIGHT

Begun in 2007 as a summer art-fair business, Brightly Twisted is now adding juicy pops

Like a scene straight from the best-selling novel The Friday
Night Knitting Club (making its film debut this year starring Julia

of color at retail locations around town. Designers/owners Greg Stemas and Tammy

Roberts), customers gather daily around the large wooden
table at Right Off The Sheep — a colorful knit shop in

Bourque of Dearborn personally design every piece in their collection of hand-dyed (tie-

downtown Birmingham — for peaceful conversation, in-store

classes and assistance from owner Anne Brogren and her

dyed) scarves and clothing, resulting in original, one-of a-kind creations. "The scarves

are very versatile and can be worn by women of all ages," says Bourque. "They are just

as popular for 20-year-olds as they are for women in their 70s." Scarves retail for $66

and are available at Lori Karbal, Birmingham (248-258-1959), and Ruby's Balm, West

B8 •

JULY 2009

• IN platinum

Temptation bamboo-cotton blend (shown) and Corntastic and
Cornucopia yarns made from 100-percent corn. And Debbie

Bliss Yarns' new Eco Collection, dyed with non-toxic dyes in

recyclable water, is manufactured from organic cotton with an

ecologically and socially conscious process through the bioRe

Bloomfield (248-626-7829). For art fair dates, visit brightlytwisted.com .

—

staff. Gorgeous eco-friendly offerings include Kollage Yarns'

textile chain. (248) 646-7595.

Illana Greenberg

—l. G.

