Home Services

Modern Luxury Meets Heritage

In the heart of Ann Arbor’s scenic Geddes neighborhood, where winding roads and mature oaks define the landscape, many homes carry a classic 1940s charm. However, while the architecture of the past is beautiful, its layout often fails to meet the needs of modern families.When the owners of one such Dutch Colonial sought to transform their cramped, segmented living space into a breathtaking "Great Room," they collaborated with the award-winning team at Rochman Design Build. The result? A...

Health + Wellness

Restoring Smiles—And Lives

Dr. James Olsen has turned a neighborhood dental office into a haven for people seeking relief from chronic pain Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Stacy Anderson One patient who Dr. James Olsen remembers most vividly could barely manage the walk from the waiting room to the exam chair during her first appointment. She was a young mother, recovering from a car accident, whose world had shrunk to the two hours a day she could stand to be out of bed. There were headaches and...

Finance + Legal Services

Personal Wealth Care

Charlie Cook helps clients plan for the future while living in the present Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Stacy Anderson January has arrived! And with it, gyms around Ann Arbor are filling up, recipe book sales are surging, and conversations around healthy eating—and mental health—are taking center stage. It’s a moment when many of us naturally pause to consider what we want to feel different in the year ahead. And while we often focus on the physical or emotional aspects of...

Arts + Culture

The Healing Power of Music

The A2SO brings the profound benefits of music to the Ann Arbor community Article by Will Walker Orr It’s undeniable that music is one of the most powerful mediums of human expression. Varied in both form and breadth across the many cultures it unites, it has a profound capacity to conjure the sublime.   What many people may not realize is that music also carries lasting benefits for our health and well-being. Research shows it can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol...

Life + Culture

The Joy of Movement

Get to know Core Collective owner and founder Emily Hollon Article by Emily Hollon | Photography by Kelly Ridenour Photography Studio Philosophy I’ve always believed that when movement feels good, people want to come back. That idea built Core Collective, now a thriving community of thousands of clients and more than 25 instructors. The studio keeps me deeply connected to Ann Arbor, which feels like a treasured privilege.   Why Ann Arbor Ann Arbor is full of doers. It’s a city where...

Health + Wellness

The Gift of Hope

Michigan Progressive Health offers a promising new path for mental health and pain treatment Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Meg Dula For many, December is a contradictory month. It’s a time for gathering with loved ones, the warm exchange of giving and receiving, and the final chapter before celebrating the start of a new year. Yet as families come together during the holidays, it can be a triggering time for those wrestling with chronic pain, depression, and PTSD.   At...

Travel

Around the World

Discover the world’s most inspiring literary destinations with Literati Tours Article by Maria Karpiel To walk into Literati Bookstore is to step into a space where curiosity still feels sacred. It’s a place built not on algorithms or trends, but on the quiet belief that “finding the right book can change your life,” as owner Hilary Gustafson says.   When Hilary and her husband, Mike, opened Literati in 2013, many thought they were taking on the impossible. “People said, you know, you’re...

Shopping

Surprise and Delight

Discover the season's most unique gifts at Found Article by Rebecca Voigt Since opening in the Kerrytown Market & Shops two decades ago, Mary Cambruzzi’s shop Found has brought a sense of discovery to the Ann Arbor retail community.   Originally focused exclusively on unique vintage and antique items, the shop has expanded and evolved over the years to include everything from home décor and stationery to art supplies and jewelry. But throughout its 20 years in Kerrytown, Found’s mission has...

Life + Culture

A Force for Good

Get to know Shannon Polk of the AAACF Article by Shannon Polk Leading the AAACF As President & CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, I have the privilege of guiding a team dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity, and connection across Washtenaw County. Every day, our work brings together donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to make a lasting, positive impact in our region.   Bringing Change & Impact to Washtenaw County Since 1963, AAACF has served as a trusted...

Home Services

Thankful for Home

As the season of thankfulness arrives, it’s natural to pause and appreciate the spaces that shape our daily lives. For one Ann Arbor family, gratitude takes the form of a newly expanded home — a place transformed through design, collaboration, and care.Rochman Design Build’s Arborview Blvd. addition project is a striking example of how thoughtful design can honor the past while creating room for the future. The original 1950s two-story home, located in the city’s historic Old West Side, had good...