Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Flowers, heirlooms among centerpiece ideas

Fresh flowers may seem luxurious but they add an extra layer of loveliness to your rooms. For those who've grown tired of the same old centerpiece, Bruce Weber, owner of Weber's Floral Gifts in Livonia, shares some budget-friendly ideas.

Sypher trial Day 3

The rape, "didn't last long, but it seemed like ages to me," Sypher said. After the rape, Sypher said Pitino told her he needed a ride home. She claims she was in shock and all she wanted to do was to

Don't be afraid of regifting ... let's see where the gift ends up

Everyone has a holiday "not-so-perfect" gift story: eight candles, 10 pairs of socks, four boxes of candy. And what about the gifts that just weren't right? You know the ones. Aunt Ginny's box set of

Visitors, artists agree, Ann Arbor Art Fairs the place to be

Nancy Pickus of Lodi Township calls herself an art fair junkie.