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Midcentury design aficionados have long harbored a deep love for the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper.  His unique images are instantly recognizable for their beauty, brilliance and vibrant caricatures of natural subjects including birds, fish and insects.  Harper is a true tour-de-force of mid-century artistic style. Ann Arbor based Motawi Tileworks specializes in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Midcentury Modern aesthetics. In addition to its own unique designs, The Tileworks is also licensed to produce tiles based on the work of Charley Harper.  The stunning craftsmanship of Motawi Tileworks combined with the whimsical art of Charley Harper...

Planning the perfect vacation or experiencing acute wanderlust? Be sure to RSVP for Girls' Night Out at Leon & Lulu. Join our very own Mary Liz as she shares proven packing secrets and travel tips.  Guests can sip on refreshments while getting the scoop on travel necessities and globetrotting goods. You'll also learn how to choose a versatile wardrobe that will be easy to pack and simple to maintain while keeping you looking fabulous for many, many miles.  (Listen, if Mary Liz can pack for a two-week trip in a carry-on, she knows what she's talking about!)Mary Liz has traveled to destinations...

Don't wait until it's too late!  Only a few days until Mother's Day and we are here to help with a few ideas for every stage of momming. Take a peek for some inspiration and don't forget the card!   New Moms are in the thick of it. No sleep, no shower, no time.  Show them some support, share a laugh and give them break for crying out loud. "You're Doing Fucking Great" Dish Towel, A Candle for Mom Brain, Luxurious Bath Cocktail, "There Are Moms Way Worse Than You" Book, Fucking Awesome Sticker, Weighted Mask Busy moms are a...

Every now and again, a new treasure comes into the store that causes a bit of a hubbub among the staff. There may have been a collective gasp as soon as this highly anticipated collection arrived. Beautiful, hand beaded and embroidered brooches inspired by nature just in time for spring (and *cough* Mother's Day *cough*). Please allow us to introduce you to Trovelore: Trovelore is a nature inspired atelier, crafting a line of timeless & treasured jewelry. The precise choice of materials, colors and techniques, create organic textures that give their designs a precious 'lifelike' quality. Featuring flora and fauna of this wonderful...

There's only one Mother Earth and about 8 billion of us. That's a lot of kids!   We like to give her a break now and again and one of the easiest ways to do that is switching to reusable products whenever possible.  All the one and done household goods are convenient but boy, oh boy do they take their toll on our wallets and the environment! Single use plastic products like plastic wrap, baggies or straws can take up to 500 years to decompose! Not to mention they aren't anywhere near as cute as what we have right here...