Storybook children’s rooms at MDC
Inspired by the wonder of childhood and the magic of storybooks, Villa Nova’s Picturebook II introduces a fresh collection filled with new stories, themes and imaginative designs. Villa Nova has teamed up again with renowned children’s illustrators Frann Preston-Gannon, Christopher Corr and Yuval Zommer to capture the joy of illustrated books through a captivating range of playful fabrics, wallcoverings and accessories designed for children’s interiors. Visit Tennant & Associates, Suite 61 at the Michigan Design Center, to see this new whimsical collection. Tennant & Associates is a trade-only showroom. For a designer referral, contact the design center at (248) 649-4772.
Climate Change and Gardening at Grosse Pointe Garden Center
Spring isn’t far off! Mark your calendars and start planning and prepping for the season at the Grosse Pointe Garden Center’s presentation on “Climate Change and Gardening: Perspectives from the UK” planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Claire Mitchell, who runs the Garden Editor, a horticultural advice and design consultancy focused on helping people improve their gardens in a sustainable and an affordable way, will provide an inspiring and uplifting discussion on what global climate shifts mean to gardens and gardeners. The Grosse Pointe Garden Center celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025. Members attend the lecture free; nonmembers are $10. The event will be held at the War Memorial at 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/gpgc_climate. For more information, visit www.gpgardencenter.org/ or call (313) 889-1647.
Fall in Love with Books at Westland Book Sale Feb. 13-16
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by stocking up on great reads for yourself or that special someone at the Friends of the Westland Library Valentine’s weekend book sale. In recognition of the holiday, all romance and poetry books are just 25 cents; adult hardcover fiction is $1 and you can buy one and get one free. Presale for Friends members is Feb. 13 from 3-6 pm.; regular sale hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon-3 p.m. Sunday. The Westland Public Library is located at 6123 Central City Parkway in Westland. For more information, call (734) 326-6123 or go to westlandlibrary.org.
Threads of Time Vintage Market debuts Feb. 22
“The Peacock Room is like stepping back in time to the glitzy days of Old Hudson’s and downtown,” according to the Fisher Building shop’s website and a press release about its latest special event. So it’s not surprising that the store, which features clothing and other merchandise inspired by the 1920s to 1960s, is hosting its first “Threads of Time Detroit Vintage Market” from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 22. “These are my hand-picked favorite vintage and antique dealers in Metro Detroit all under one roof,” says Peacock Room owner Rachel Lutz, who says the event will be in front of the store on the iconic Fisher Building’s north end and will have goods that include both fashion and housewares. Lutz calls her own aesthetic “Mid-century Modern, Moroccan, Bohemian, Victorian” and promises that “no matter your style, there will be something for everyone.” Visit shoppeacockroom.com.
Girard Flower Table Blooms anew through Herman Miller
Zeeland-based Herman Miller recently announced that the iconic Girard Flower Table, an archival design by Alexander Girard, will be available to North American customers for the first time through Herman Miller. As the founding director of Herman Miller’s textile division in 1952, Girard spent a lot of time in Metro Detroit and Michigan and his influence became synonymous with iconic mid-century modern design throughout his two decades of work. He originally created the table as a centerpiece for a conversation pit at the renowned Miller House in Columbus, Indiana, which he designed in collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen. The table offers a contemporary interpretation of a blooming flower, featuring a round metal tabletop with scalloped edges and a petal-shaped pattern that forms the base. Available in both small ($995) and large ($1,295) sizes, as well as Anthracite and Vivid Red colorways, the versatile design allows it to be arranged together or separately. Made of powder-coated steel, it’s suitable for use both indoors and out. Visit hermanmiller.com.
