Design Awards 2013

Enjoy an armchair tour of some of the best-designed spaces in metro Detroit ... and beyond.

Design Awards 2013 - Rising Star

Anne Strickland, this year’s rising star, is diving into some pretty creative territories.

By Megan Swoyer

Grazing for Green

Designers are embracing Pantone’s color of the year — emerald — as well as the hue’s leafy, grassy siblings, whether splashed on walls, in decorative accents, or in stylish furniture.

By Megan Swoyer

Spring Calendar

Spring 2013 Events

Compiled by Tanya Zager Chisholm

Winter Calendar

Recipes: Beef Stew, Cheddar & Chive Biscuits, Sweet Potato Corn Bread

Hearty stew served with warm, buttered quick breads is the gastronomic equivalent of woolly mittens.

Lemon Recipes and Cocktails

Tart and tangy, lemons add zest to the season — in drinks, dressings, and desserts.

Stay Awhile

A well-designed space features many of the same elements that make a great painting.

By Megan Swoyer