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MISS D: PRESIDENT OBAMA IN DETROIT!

MISS D: PRESIDENT OBAMA IN DETROIT!

What an exciting week!  President Obama’s visit was a huge success!  I will post a detailed recap in the next few days.  In the meantime here’s a special picture taken right before the guests arrived.                                         [...]


Community in the D: Hoops for Autism!

Community in the D: Hoops for Autism!

April is Autism Awareness Month! There are many ways to support the cause.  Below is a local event called, “Hoops for Autism” event takes place on April 28th and ALL proceeds go to The Autism Society of Michigan!


From Tigs Opening Day!

From Tigs Opening Day!

Beautiful NEW Scoreboard! My nephew, Patrick!   With Brooke


Miss D: Detroit Students!

Miss D:  Detroit Students!

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Tiger’s Spring Training 2012!

Tiger’s Spring Training 2012!

Enjoy some of my pictures from Spring Training 2012…  Looking forward to an awesome season of Tiger’s Baseball! From the Dugout      


Miss D in Disney World!

Miss D in Disney World!

Currently in Disney World and want share some pics from the magical place!  Below are images of the Disney Parade!  Never too old for Disney… who are your favorite characters?                                                   [...]


Miss D: Denise featured on SPECTACLES!

Miss D: Denise featured on SPECTACLES!

Denise Ilitch from Bloomfield Township on Vimeo.


Miss D: Hello from NYC!

Miss D: Hello from NYC!

In NYC for a Buying Trip! Below are some pics: Glass Flower! At Daniels NYC – White Cosmopolitan! Orchid in ice!


Miss D: Honor Michael Hern!

Miss D: Honor Michael Hern!

These pictures are from, Michael Hern. Michael is a member of the US marine Corp. I met him through an awesome friend of mine, John Hern who is Michae’ls Dad and our Chairman of Clark Hill Law firm. I am SO proud of Michael for serving our country. He is an amazing man.  


Miss D: The Holidays with Denise!

Miss D: The Holidays with Denise!

Miss D: RWF Luncheon!

Miss D: RWF Luncheon!

I had the honor of hosting the Rhonda Walker Foundation Luncheon on Sunday, October 24th at the Max M. Fisher Music Center! It was a lovely afternoon… Pictures below: The many sponsors of the afternoon! Elijah Johnson performing!  


Go Blue! Michigan Vs. Notre Dame!

Go Blue! Michigan Vs. Notre Dame!

Last weekend- 9/11/11 The Michigan Wolverines beat Notre Dame in the last minute!  It was a great game to watch.   See my photos from the night game below: Hard to see in the picture, but was honoring alumni who were 9/11 victims. Full Moon in Ann Arbor!    


Miss D: Gradstock!

Miss D: Gradstock!

This past weekend, My Sister, Lisa and I hosted an awesome graduation party called, “Gradstock” our own version of Woodstock.  Gradstock was honoring all our family members that graduated this year! Pictures from the party are below:   With The Grads & Lisa! Decor on Stage from Gradstock Party! The plates… Brooke & Sam!! Christina!


Miss D: On Air with Michael Patrick Shiels!

Miss D: On Air with Michael Patrick Shiels!

Great chat on Air (Lansing’s Michigan Talk Network) with Michael Patrick Shiels! Discussed Fashion, Ambassador Magazine, and the growth of Denise Ilitch Designs.    Michael posed a great question, “Are you born with creavity or is it learned?”  I believe, we all have gifts, creativity is a little bit of nature and nurture! Listen to [...]


Miss D: Happy Father’s Day!!

Miss D: Happy Father’s Day!!

Hi! Having a great fathers day! I know so many great fathers. My Dad, Jim, Glenn, Atanas, Bernie, Nick…just to name a few. Happy Fathers Day to all the great Dads out there. You are all so important! (Picture is Jim)


Miss D: Dinner for Taubman!

Miss D: Dinner for Taubman!

Busy weekend!! This was a dinner for Mr. Taubman in Ann Arbor to thank and honor him for contribution to Michigan.


Miss D: Greetings from Up North!

Miss D: Greetings from Up North!

Hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day! I spent my Memorial Day weekend in northern Michigan!  Here are some pics from the weekend Thanks to ALL of our troops who have served and are currently serving!   A Robins Nest with 4 eggs is behind our buddy!! (Hard to see.. but the nest is there) [...]


Miss D: The ORIGINAL- KFC!

Miss D: The ORIGINAL- KFC!

From Brooke- my fav… KFC – she is at the Original (in Kentucky)! The Colonel (Colonel Sanders) Himself The ORIGINAL Kitchen    


Miss D: Double Graduation!

Miss D: Double Graduation!

What a fabulous two days! It’s graduation central and what a thrill! Brooke graduating from law school and Sam graduating from SMU was a dream come true. Sam received a degree in advertising management with a minor in business. I am so proud of my children. It was an incredibly emotional 2 days. I am [...]


Miss D: Blogging for Metromode!

Miss D: Blogging for Metromode!

Blogging for Metromode! Post #1: NHL Stands For “No Humor Left” Recently, I have been blogging for Metromode and really enjoying it!  Below is the first post I wrote called, NHL Stands For “No Humor Left”.  It was published exclusively on the Metromode site and want to share with my blog readers! Playoff  hockey!!  We [...]


MISS D: Happy Easter!

MISS D: Happy Easter!

Hi, I saw these on a walk today. The first breath of  spring and hope! Happy Easter! The first bunny rabbit of spring! Can you see him?


MISS D: 12th Annual Friends for Children Award!

MISS D: 12th Annual Friends for Children Award!

Saturday night, I was honored to receive The 12th Annual Friends For Children Award. It is “in recognition of your commitment to Detroits Children and Children’s Causes”. Given by Friends School in Detroit. The night was very special, below are some pictures of the wonderful night hosted by Friends School.  This was the beautiful award I [...]


MISS D: From MWF Award Luncheon

MISS D: From MWF Award Luncheon

Below are installations of Dale Chihuly at the Meiers Garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was there on Tuesday, April 12th, to receive the MWF award at a luncheon with fellow honorees including Marian Ilitch, Carol Goss, Cecile Cave Fehsenfeld and Terry Lynn Land.   Absolutely Beautiful!  


MISS D: Butterfly Love

MISS D: Butterfly Love

My daughter, Brooke, spreading her wings at the Detroit Zoo!