Welcome Mat: Enjoy new 'Home for the Holidays at Ford House' and more

'Home for the Holidays at Ford House'

The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores recently announced “Home for the Holidays at Ford House," presented by Landscape Services. This new event combines popular highlights from previous years for a new holiday experience. Thousands of sparkling lights will be featured along with a self-guided tour of the historic home’s first floor, where visitors can hear captivating stories about the estate’s rich history and see holiday decor inspired by Eleanor Ford’s tastes and wishes. Each ticket includes a complimentary hot chocolate. Starting Nov. 24, the event continues Friday through Sunday until Dec. 30. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. Ford House members pay $20 for adults and $10 for children. For tickets and more information including additional holiday events in December, go to fordhouse.org/holidays.  

Try seasonal decor at the Container Store

Synonymous with storage solutions that keep your home in order, the Container Store also features entertaining staples and a holiday gift shop filled with seasonal decor. Unique pieces include reindeer finished with a mossy green flocking for a soft effect. The decorative resin figures that are available in sitting and standing positions add some color and whimsy to your mantel and table displays. Priced at $17.99 each, the colorful reindeer also make great hostess gifts. Go to containerstore.com.

Ann Arbor Orchid Festival is Nov. 18-19

Previously held in March, the Ann Arbor Orchid Society’s annual Orchid Festival has moved to mid-November. Admission is free, but attendees will have to pay a parking fee ($2.20 per hour/$6 max daily charge). This family-friendly event that takes place from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 18-19 at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor will feature orchid raffles, displays and classes and there will also be orchids available to purchase. Classes covering the basics of growing orchids will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on both days in Room 149 at Matthaei. The location is 1800 N. Dixboro Road. Go to annarbororchidsociety.org.

Oudolf Garden Detroit offering gear for sale

Oudolf Garden Detroit (OGD) has launched a Pop-Up Store for OGD gear. This limited opportunity includes OGD Logo Baseball Caps ($25) in addition to a portfolio set of archival quality full color prints of Piet Oudolf’s original designs for Oudolf Garden Detroit on Belle Isle ($100) that are fit for framing. Other selections include Piet Oudolf handmade Dutch gardening tool kits in a wood gift box with a custom OGD sleeve ($100) that makes the perfect holiday gift. Purchases help to support the garden. Order online and pick up your unique finds at Oudolf Garden Detroit on Nov. 18 between 10 a.m. and noon. Quantities are limited and shipping is not available. Go to oudolfgardendetroit.org/store.

Arts and Greens Holiday Art Market coming up

Set among beautiful flowers and greenery, the 17th Annual Arts and Greens Holiday Art Market will be held inside Bogie Lake Greenhouses in White Lake Township from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 and from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Nov. 19. Sponsored by the Huron Valley Council for the Arts (HVCA) and Bogie Lake Greenhouses, this event will feature a wide variety of affordable art and gifts by regional artists presenting fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, soaps, candles and more along with music by Cary Kocher and a food truck from C.C.’s Soul Food. The location is 1625 Bogie Lake Road. Go to huronvalleyarts.org.