"The floral print ... and a cotton blanket. It is very soft — almost like T-shirt material. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase." Related: Amazon is selling a $31 lilac-scented Yankee ...

Although in this case, the color is very much purple, and shades of purple in all of its delicate prettiness: It's the lilac we are loving upon, a flower that is now peaking at historic garden.

Drive along most county backroads, especially ones sprinkled with old farms, and you’ll come across plenty of large lilac bushes in shades of purple and white. Another sure bet is touring Traverse ...