New home goods at Target

Looking to clean more efficiently and keep your family healthy? Two new handy home items recently made their debut at the retailer. Fans of Branch Basics will be happy to know that the healthy cleaning products are now available at their local Target or online. “Since day one, our focus has been on empowering people to remove products with harmful chemicals from their homes,” the company says. Also new at the retailer is the handy Casabella Click, Clean and Organize Collection, a modular system that features interchangeable cleaning tools that snap into one space-saving base. The product features a versatile handle that easily clicks into and connects with interchangeable cleaning attachments, designed to tackle a wide range of messes with ease. Even better, tools come with a hanging hook accessory that allows for neat, space-saving storage. Prices start at $9.99. Visit target.com.

Art fair fun kicking off

If your walls are looking a bit empty, mark your calendar for the upcoming annual Kensington Metropark Art Fair, which returns May 24-26 along the beach at Kensington Metropark in Milford. More than 100 juried artists from across the country will celebrate the “Art, Naturally!” theme, combining the beautiful natural setting with fine handmade art. This year’s event takes advantage of the adjacent beach and has added the exciting building of a Ten Ton Sand Sculpture. In addition to watching the sand sculpture taking form, folks will be able to build their own sand sculpture with professional help on the beach. "We are so excited about adding the building of a 10-ton sand sculpture to activities,” says Mark Loeb, art fair director. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Admission is free but park pass required. Visit kensingtonartfair.com.

Flower Day is May 18 at Eastern Market

It’s back! Clean out the wagon, grab your hat and head to downtown’s Eastern Market for the ever-popular annual Flower Day. This rite of spring will be held 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers a wonderful chance to stock up on annuals, perennials and just about anything else you might want to include in a home garden. The highly anticipated event is also the single largest day in terms of attendance and has been held since 1967 except for two years during the pandemic. Also scheduled are Flower Tuesday Markets from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. in Sheds 5 and 6 and flower vendors Shed 6 every day through Father’s Day for shoppers looking for fewer crowds. Flower Day is a joint production of the Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association and Eastern Market. The market is at 2934 Russell in Detroit; visit easternmarket.org .

Herman Miller introduces limited run collection

Inspired by the close friendship between icons Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames and New Mexico resident and acclaimed artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Herman Miller in partnership with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is introducing the New Mexico Collection by Herman Miller. It “pays homage to the trio’s creative camaraderie, which left an indelible mark on the modernist design movement in New Mexico during the 1950s,” according to a press release. The two-piece collection will launch May 20 and include the Eames Wire Chair Low Base, designed by the Eames Office for Herman Miller, and the Girard Snake Table, designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller. “While Girard experimented with his snake table design through sketches and prototypes in the 1950s, this is the first time the table has been produced by Herman Miller,” the release continues. The chair will be available in limited quantity of 300; the table in 100. Prices start at $895. Visit hermanmiller.com.

Handy hangers give your walls a makeover

Looking for new ways to display heirlooms and other favorite pieces on your walls? Display Buddie’s patented wall hanger system helps you showcase a cherished item and transform favorite pieces into striking wall art. Designed to hold 2D and 3D objects securely and stylishly, the tool “is a small investment with a big visual impact,” according to a press release and starts at just $9.50. “Whether it's a decorative plate, tile, platter or bowl, Display Buddie is perfect for indoor and outdoor use,” it continues. “It helps anyone — from DIY decorators to professional designers — easily refresh a room without repainting or remodeling.” Available in four sizes, it’s available on Amazon, Etsy, Williams Sonoma and through DisplayBuddie.com.