Welcome Mat: Event celebrates all things quilt
Event celebrates all things quilt
More than 150 handmade quilts will be on display along with a special sale of miniature and small quilts, a themed basket auction and vendors at the CAMEO Quilters Guild 30th anniversary quilt show. “Bloom Together,” is scheduled for 10 a.m. -5 p.m. April 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road. Established in 1994, the name is an acronym for Come and Meet Each Other, and the mission is to promote and preserve the art of quilting, patchwork, applique and other fiber arts. The group has supported many local charities, including HAVEN of Oakland County, Michigan Honor Flight, Orchard Children’s Services, Miracle Quilts and Vista Maria. There will also be a display of Underground Railroad Quilts made by members. Admission is $8; for more information, visit cameoquilters.org.
Novi Home and Garden Show next weekend
Welcome spring and gather lots of ideas for your home and garden at the Novi Home & Garden Show next weekend. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan, the March 28-30 event includes local landscape artists showcasing their talents, hundreds of vendors and exhibitors ready to help you make the most of your home and garden and gardening experts discussing topics from integrating new plants to container gardening on the Tips and Trends stage. Bringing the kids? Enjoy a Make and Take Terrarium project on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are noon- 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $12 ($10 pre-purchase online), but you can also save and get in on Friday and Saturday for only $5 after 5 p.m. The Suburban Showcase Collection is at 46100 Grand River in Novi; visit novihomeshow.com.
Ford House hosts free day April 5
Explore the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores on the landmark's free Community Appreciation Day, scheduled for April 5 at the lakeside estate. Choose from two free admission options — to the grounds, which includes the gardens, lakefront paths and historic auxiliary buildings, or the house and grounds, which also includes a self-paced tour of the main residence, where the Ford family lived. Also available is an onsite restaurant and Visitor Center, with exhibitions on the family. Located on Lake St. Clair, the 87-acre estate once belonged to Eleanor and Edsel Ford, Henry Ford's only son and his wife, and is a National Historic Landmark that offers insight into the lives of Edsel Ford, who played a key role in shaping the Ford Motor Co., and Eleanor Ford, a community leader and philanthropist. Built in 1928, the estate features distinctive architecture, well-preserved interiors, and meticulously maintained gardens. The house is at 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms; visit fordhouse.org. Advance registration encouraged.
Spring-inspired tableware now available
Spring has officially arrived in southeast Michigan, but you can welcome the season to your table year-round with Musubi Kiln’s Spring Collection, a beautifully curated selection of Japanese tableware pieces that bring the essence of the season to the dining table. From cherry blossom-adorned tea cups and chopstick rests sake sets delicately painted with birds and blooms, they're all handcrafted by artisans across Japan and available worldwide through Musubi Kiln. Visit musubikiln.com.
Farrow & Ball Announces new colors for spring
Most paint companies announce new colors in the fall; U.K.-based paint company Farrow & Ball instead chose to launch 12 new colors just in time for spring. The launch marks the first time that archive shades rejoin the brand’s core palette and the first batch of new colors since 2022. Developed by “color curator” Joa Studholme and creative director Charlotte Cosby, the new hues include a grounded orange “named after quince marmalade, a smoky grey-green that captures the tarnished brass of a candle snuffer, and an aged yellow inspired by the humble duster,” according to a press release. Archive favorites Etruscan Red, Broccoli Brown and Sap Green round out the palette. Visit farrow-ball.com.