Home Services

From Traditional to Wow

In the heart of Ann Arbor, every house holds a story waiting to be told. For one local family, that story began with a traditional ranch house on Zeeb Road and a dream to transform it into a vibrant, multi-generational home. This isn't a typical renovation case study; it's a narrative of reimagining space, solving problems with intention, and achieving a new lifestyle.The vision was clear: to create a home that could comfortably accommodate different members of the family for years to come. This...

Style + Beauty

Fashion Forward

The independent boutiques defining Ann Arbor's style Article by Rebecca Voigt The Trendsetters   1. Ferne Boutique   With business casual apparel, tops, jeans, wedding guest dresses, and eventwear, Ferne offers everyday clothing for women of all ages. “We focus on bringing in classic and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple ways and for multiple years,” says CEO and founder Laura Horwath. This fall, watch for the boutique’s custom, collegiate-licensed Game Day sweaters...

Life + Culture

Where the World Comes to Perform

How UMS helped shape Ann Arbor into a cultural capital, and a look at its 147th season Article by Christopher Ankney Ann Arbor has had a reputation as a cultural haven for more than a century—an identity shaped, in no small part, by the University Musical Society. For nearly 150 years, UMS has defined the artistic life of the city by bringing a mix of global masterworks, genre-defying performances, marquee names, and rising experimental voices.   Founded in 1879, UMS is one of the oldest...

Health + Wellness

A Tradesman In A Bejeweled Headlamp

At DGY Dentistry, one Ann Arbor dentist blends surgical precision with old-school craftsmanship—and a touch of sparkle Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Meg Dula There’s a low hum in the lab at DGY Dentistry, a kind of familiar buzz that you can’t quite place. It could be the dental drill—but it’s too rhythmic. And it’s late, the office has been closed for hours. Maybe it’s the x-ray machine powering down? Or maybe it’s Sade, playing softly in the background while Dr. Zerrin...