Area nonprofit execs share their favorite traditions, gifts, and holiday treats—plus their New Year's resolutions for 2026.

December used to be my own personal endurance test. While the rest of the year I'd get through a bottle of a wine a night, ...

Here’s a selection of five cookbooks that came out this year that could spark some inspiration in the kitchen. Chicago-based ...

Two of Boswell Book Company's book buyers stopped by the Lake Effect studio to share some of the titles that stood out this ...

The 1980s kitchen was a, interesting place, full of inventive appliances and design choices. Not everything item had staying power, however.

The holiday season is a great time to disconnect from screens and connect with loved ones. Experts suggest putting away your ...

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, ...

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store (published August 2024) is set in late summer/early fall and tells the story of shy book store ...

Danielle "Reggie" Reginek, daughter of Detroit Red Wings photographer Dave Reginek, passed away Dec. 8 from heart failure.

This family didn’t wish for presents — they wished for time, memories, and something their daughter could hold onto forever.

Before online deals, flash sales, and endless scrolling, holiday shopping was an experience you had to physically show up for ...

Ever since a bag of potpourri was exchanged at the Strategist’s gifting party, I haven’t been able to get it out of my head.