kitchen trends study

Homeowners embarking on a major renovation of their kitchen aren't pursuing open concepts as much they were, though white cabinets continue to be popular, according to a new study from Houzz.com, the online design platform. King Hickory is a line of upholstered sofas, chairs, sectionals and sleepers known for its sound craftsmanship.

And now the line, based in the Catawba Valley of North Carolina, is available at Fenton Home Furnishings, which recently acquired it. Each King Hickory piece is constructed from hardwood plywood and features double cone coil springs of high carbon tempered steel for maximum seating comfort. COVID-19 was upended another beloved annual tradition: the orchid shows typically held every spring in Michigan. According to the zoo's website, it will include "stories and species of the Victorian Era" and be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Now, she's teamed up with a local wellness coach on a product package that includes a 2021 Empowered Life planner and a Detroit Rose patchouli and amber candle. "Even the smallest daily rituals give us balance & peace, keep us grateful & sane," writes Stojcevski on her shop's website.