Where The Heck Has Jennifer Been?

I guess my dedicated readers have noticed that I’ve been missing in action for most of the last several weeks. Here’s the scoop. I’ve been struggling with the after-effects of a hip replacement I had two years ago. Things didn’t go as well as they should have. I was left with nerve and tendon damage which effects my ability to walk up stairs, exercise, and drive (among other things). After a bad reaction to a steroid injection, I’d had enough.

I went to hospital in Baltimore (no, not re-hab) to help with the steroid overdose and get my pain management under control. I saw lots of doctors to see if anything could be fixed. Sadly, no. I  Read More…

The Homeless In Detroit Stay Warm Thanks To College For Creative Studies Student’s Brilliant Coat

For those of us who are lucky enough to have warm, welcoming homes and a warm heart to go with it, here is a cause worth giving to.  My fellow CCS student/alum Veronika Scott, has designed a coat that turns into a heated, padded shelter/sleeping bag at night.

Veronika’s Elements [S]urvival Coat is self heated and waterproof. The coat is made with wool and Tyvek and can be sewn by someone with no experience. “They can be made by the homeless,” says Veronika. “Hopefully at no cost to them. I need help to empower, teach, and encourage pride within these individuals.”

Veronika has already received some funding from Carhartt. You can read more about her Empowerment Plan by following this link.

Three cheers for one (of many) truly amazing students at the fantastic College for Creative Studies. Yay!

Sage & Style: Check Out This Super Style Blog From A Fellow Detroiter

There’s a new style guru in town. Taryn Bickley hails from The D (that means Detroit) and is a stylist-extraordinaire. You will definitely want to check out her blog, Sage & Style to read about her fantastic home décor finds and her fashion put-togethers.

Taryn’s work has appeared in local magazines as well as Elle Décor. Need I say more? Plus, she scored a 20% discount for her readers at Lesley Evers. You’ll have to scoot over to Sage & Style and scroll down to get the details. It’s nice to have such terrific company here in Detroit.

Photographic Interior Design Inspiration: Often Better Than “Art”

I have never really considered myself a serious collector of anything. However, I suppose over time I have become an accidental one. More and more I find myself drawn to photography. It’s the section I stop at first during the College for Creative Studies’ Spring Show. (You have to get there early to nab the good stuff.) My sister-in-law just returned from a photographic vacation in Read More…

Home Tour: Lizz’s Beautifully Decorated Jewel Box Home

My friend Lizz is  a brilliant web designer who has a great eye for interior design as well. When Lizz isn’t at work, she’s either sailing her boat or taking photographs, including these of her home, hidden away on a quiet street in Grosse Pointe. Let’s take a sneak peek, shall we? Read More…