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Creating a Memorable Harvest Table
Crisp fall weather calls for cozy entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering for family or having friends over for a fall evening of fun, we've created the perfect harvest tablescape to celebrate the season.
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Meet the Man Behind Rough Sawn Detroit
Artisan Matt Wlotkowski grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan assisting his dad in the garage with woodworking projects for as long as he can remember.
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How To: Gold Leaf Pumpkins
Fall is a great season to bring metallic inspiration into your home. Mixing metallics with the strong, warm, darker colors of fall strikes a balance while allowing the metallics to shine.
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September in the Air
With the hint of school in the wind and the last breaths of summer exhaling, we find ourselves tiptoeing into September. Lady September holds the door open for my favorite time of the year, AUTUMN! 
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Planning the Perfect Destination Wedding
Planning a destination wedding adds an additional layer of excitement to the already rewarding experience of planning a wedding. We recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to help bring to life a magical destination wedding celebration for a lovely couple.
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Prepping your Houseplants Before Traveling
Whether you’re heading up north for a long weekend on the lake or jetting cross the globe, these tips and tricks will help keep your houseplants thriving until you return.
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August Reflections
As July ended, a chapter in our lives and in Fleurdetroit’s history also ended. We said goodbye to a longtime friend of Fleurdetroit and second dad to us.
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Poterie de la Madeleine Collection
Poterie de la Madeleine is the specialist in manufacturing authentic Anduze vases, mazagran planters and bacs à oranger made in France, dating back to the early 1700s. Today, Poterie de la Madeleine is owned and operated by a small family. 
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A Picnic Inspired by the French Countryside
There's nothing better in the summertime than a quaint picnic in the park surrounded by your favorite company. Inspired by the French countryside in June, we have curated a list of picnic essentials to help bring your next picnic from basic to blog worthy.
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A Passion for Summer Container Planting
 Planting a summer container should be a fun way to spend a sunny summer afternoon. But there are so many plant choices, it can be overwhelming. Here are some steps we take to pull together a great planted container look.
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And Just Like That, Hello July!
My grandmother used to tell me the older you get the faster time speeds by. I couldn’t agree more! The lazy days of summer are here. 
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Welcome Thalia and Bensimon to the fleurdetroit Team!
After a sad start the spring season with the passing of Vilda and her brother Soames in December, we now have reason to smile once again with the arrival of Bensimon and his sister Thalia.
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