Detroit Design

A designer and her florist sibling get into the spirit come the holidays

When my husband and I host large or small gatherings at our home, we always follow a few party-prep rules. We light candles, dim the lights, and make sure there’s background music playing.

When we purchased our cottage almost 20 years ago, an old sign at the end of the driveway by the road had the previous owners’ names on it.

Pretty Pots and Paths joins with Dayna Flory Interiors to create a gorgeous Birmingham entryway

"Where are you off to now?” When I was growing up, my father used to ask that question a lot when I’d leave the house. He’d not only question me, but all of my seven siblings.

Renowned designer Carrie Long shares inspiration for a practical — and pretty — office

When I received the email, my husband and I were gliding north along I-75 to our cottage. I wanted to open it as I worked on my laptop in the passenger seat, but I didn’t want to open it. You might know the feeling.

On a chilly, dark morning last winter, I met a couple of friends at Cannelle Patisserie in Birmingham for coffee, tea, pastries, and some catch-up.