Home Services

A Tudor Home with Heart

In Ann Arbor Hills, where streets wind beneath old trees and homes carry stories in their walls, a Tudor-style custom home built by Rochman Design Build is ready to share its own story—a home that feels less like a structure raised and more like a memory rediscovered: rooted, graceful, and alive with possibility.Its gables rise with a kind of timeless confidence, brick and timber settling naturally into the neighborhood’s rhythm. Yet within those walls, something more personal unfolds. This is...

Home + Design

Construction, Craftsmanship & Design

Momentum Construction + Design is Ann Arbor's steward of detail-driven, client-based home remodeling Article by William Walker Orr Stepping down the floating stairs, you’re greeted by a dark, moody interior, with ambient light casting across your shoulders as you gaze around the mysterious haven. As you step further in, subtle delights catch your eye: soft, cozy banquettes; architectural light fixtures; and an elegant, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar. This isn’t some luxury hotel lounge...

Food + Beverage

Between Memory and Invention

Rooted in history while growing toward the future, The Dixboro Project insists on the classics done with care Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Nicole St. John Stepping through the doors of The Dixboro Project, it’s clear that every detail was planned with intention. The wide-plank floors, soft lighting, and elegant rusticity of the historic barn that was converted into the restaurant’s main seating area set the tone for a refined and inviting evening. Beautifully crafted...

Food + Beverage

From Ecuador to Ann Arbor

Mindo Chocolate Makers is leading an artisanal chocolate revolution Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Provided by Mindo Chocolate Makers When Barbara Wilson and José Meza first stumbled across the Ecuadorian town of Mindo in the late 2000s, they weren’t interested in starting a new business—they were looking to enjoy their retirement after years of running a successful auto repair shop in Ann Arbor. Before long, however, they’d settled in the lush cloud forest village and...

Life + Culture

A Seat at the Table

Get to know the culinary creative behind Dinners With Will Article by Will Brinkerhoff Farm-to-Table Dinners I host a number of five-course, farm-to-table dinners around Michigan every year. I work with local farmers and ranchers to bring the best of the season to your table. The atmosphere is set for friends, new and old.   Table Arrangements Every week, I cover my house in flowers. In the summer, I pick them from my flower garden, and in the winter, I use dried flowers to supplement...

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...

Life + Culture

A Curated Lifestyle

Thistle & Bess owner Diana Marsh shares her Ann Arbor faves Article by Diana Marsh Back To My Roots  I grew up in the Ann Arbor area and then moved to NYC after graduating from the University of Michigan. I taught elementary school in Brooklyn for 11 years before moving back to Ann Arbor in 2015. I live in Water Hill with my husband and our spunky 4-year-old son.   Shop Girl    I moved back to Ann Arbor to follow my dream and open my shop, Thistle & Bess. T&B is a jewelry and lifestyle...