Recap: Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
A look back at all of the local couples we profiled leading up to Valentine's Day.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
Live Long and Prosper: This Ferndale Couple is 'In This Together, Forever'
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Ferndale residents Jennifer and Brian Louwers so sweet. How long have you been together? "We met in 2002 and got married in 2004. We dated for a year, lived together for a year and then got married on a big farm in Virginia two days after we bought our home." What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? "We honestly enjoy spending time together. You could probably say we're nerdy, and we appreciate little things about each other that people might not get. (Did we mention our wedding music was set to Star Trek: The Next…
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
I Got You Babe: James and Dana Are Rockin' in Ferndale
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Dana Forrester and James Trunko so sweet. Dana and James live in Ferndale with their three dogs and together they play in the rock band CRUD. How long have you been together? James: We met 3 1/2 years ago, and have been married for 2 1/2 years. Dana: We met on Match.com – I like to let everyone know because James and I played at the same clubs as musicians but never met each other! It took an online dating site to bring us together! I highly recommend it! What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? James: Being …
Beer For Your Tulips? And More 'Local Love' Gifts Today at Ferndale Florist
Three last-minute gift ideas from Blumz by JR Designs in Ferndale.
Need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift? How about one with a local twist? These three gifts are available today at Blumz by JR Designs in Ferndale, all part of the shop's 'Local Love' promotion: Beer for My Tulips: This is a beer growler from Woodward Avenue Brewers that will have tulips duct-taped to it. Then take it to the WAB where they will fill it with beer. Offered at $24.99. This gift is "for that man or woman who doesn't necessarily want the traditional," said Blumz marketing manager Maggie Derthick. A side of cheesecake: The shop has also partnered with Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes in Oak Park. Add a half-cheesecake to any floral order for an additional $16.99. Cheesecake flavors available at Blumz include strawberry delight, key …
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Red Roses, New Traditions: Ferndale Flower Shop Owner Shares Valentine's Day Stories
"We wanted to serve a community," says 1-800-Flowers owner Amy Guzzardo.
When it comes to Valentine’s Day flowers, Amy Guzzardo knows what she’s doing. The Shelby Township resident and owner of four 1-800-Flowers shops—including the one in Ferndale—has been in the floral business for 20 years. “It has been a wonderful experience,” said Guzzardo, who owns the Ferndale store at 1300 Woodward Heights. “We wanted to serve a community—not just an internet business. What you see online is what you’re going to get in our stores as well.” And what you’ll get in their stores coming up to Valentine’s Day is a lot of options—from traditional red rose bouquets to unique combinations of flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals and more. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” Guzzardo said of the weeks leading up to Feb. 14. “It’s the …
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Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
30 Years Strong: Larry and Monica Mills Say 'True Respect' is Key
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Ferndale residents Larry and Monica Mills so sweet. How long have you been together? Married 30 years, dated 9 years, met at St James standing up at Larry's brother's wedding. What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? True respect, common interest but also separate interest. We do enjoy the events we work on and cheer each other on when stressed or tired. When apart it is fun to bring back the stories. What famous couple would you compare yourselves to? Heart to Heart (80's TV adventure couple) but Larry does all…
charlene flaherty
12:16 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2013
I've been a member of the Larry & Monica Mills fan club for years. They have always put their creative ideas into action for the city to enjoy. Every city needs a "Larry & Monica" more ›
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
Honor Each Other's Differences, Says Ferndale Couple
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Ferndale residents Sonya and David Mastick so sweet. How long have you been together? Together for 19 years and married for 16 and 1/2. What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? Honoring each others differences, always showing one another lots of respect and rarely take anything too seriously. What famous couple would you compare yourselves to? Dezi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. My husband is a bit more grounded and waits in the wings to see what new hijinks I'm about to get myself into and I usually take him down with me…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
Little Surprises Keep Life Fun, Says Newly-Engaged Ferndale Couple
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Ferndale residents Sarah Kahn and Sam Bennett so sweet. Sam proposed to Sarah on Jan. 26 at Campus Martius and they are planning a Spring 2014 wedding. "I could not possibly be any more excited!!" Sarah writes. How long have you been together? We have been together for about 3 years – we met while working at J. Crew and consider the store manager who hired us both to be our "matchmaker"! What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? For us, laughter really is the best medicine. Sam is teaching me that it is perfectly …
Yona Drasnin Kahn
10:00 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sarah & Sam are the cutest couple in Fabulous Ferndale. I should know...I'm Sarah's mom! What a wonderful Valentine's Day trbute to them! more ›
Monday, February 11, 2013
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
College Sweethearts Jen & Kat LaTosch Find Love in Ferndale
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Jennifer and Kathleen LaTosch so sweet. How long have you been together? 21 years. We are college sweethearts and met at Albion. We were best friends there for about two and a half years and still dating men when we first kissed. Our first kiss happened when I was still in college but visiting Jen who had moved to Ferndale and was living on the Northeast side by Hilton. We were at the Stop Spot with friends. A few pitchers of beer later, we walked home on Jan. 10th, 1992. After a heated argument about what we wanted in life, …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Ferndale Couples Share Valentine's Day Secrets
Creating Something Together is a Beautiful Thing, Says Musical Ferndale Couple
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look at some of Ferndale's cutest couples.
Ferndale has its fair share of lovebirds, so we decided to check in with a few of them before Valentine's Day and ask them to share relationship and date night secrets. Today, we take a closer look at what makes Nicolas Brown and Alison Perkins Brown so sweet. Nick and Alison live in Ferndale with their pug, Galahad. How long have you been together? 5 and a half years, and married for 4 months. What’s the secret to a successful and happy relationship? We don't know if this is a "secret," exactly, but there is something very powerful about being able to play music together. Both of us are Irish musicians, and we actually met at a Celtic music festival. Being able to create something together is a beautiful thing. Also, being able to laugh …
Carol Roth
9:56 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
So there you go. more ›