Shopping

Give Great Gifts

Shop local in the Birmingham Shopping District for everyone on your holiday list. Article by Lynne Konstantin FOR HER Give it the old college try with the Favorite Daughter Collegiate Sweatshirt (Go Blue!) with the softest-denim, low-rise no-waistband Cool Jean in Indigo Indigo from Still Here. Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; carusocaruso.com.     Loosely rustic yet based in strength, this Tourmaline Quartz and Diamond Flower Necklace by local jewelry designer Barbara Boz stuns. Barbara...

Home + Design

Merry & Bright

Dress your home for the season, with help from fleurdetroit. Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Tracy Tucholski ’Tis the season to dress your home for the holidays. Whether this is a chance to let loose your inner designer or you want it done, now, a festive entrance or interior can bring home a little bit of the season’s magic, no matter what holiday you celebrate.   If you fall into the latter category, there are plenty of local florists and designers who can help. Among them is...

Shopping

Shop Local!

Hit Downtown Birmingham for a very merry everything. Article by Lynne Konstantin Restaurants, theaters, boutiques, antiques — the Birmingham Shopping District has got everything you need to fill your festive winter wishes. Shop from close to 300 shops (turn the page for our product-packed holiday gift guide, bursting with hand-picked items available in Downtown Birmingham), and round out your day with one (or many) of the community events hosted by the District.  “The holiday season is truly...

Shopping

Good Scents

The best sniff-worthy colognes for the man in your life — all in Metro Detroit. Article by Lynne Konstantin Launched in 2022, Les Nuits by Astier de Villatte is a fragrance for women and men. A small travel bottle of perfume, entrusted to perfume historian Annick Le Guerant, was recreated by perfumer Dominique Ropion, scented of Turkish rose, earthy damascena and woody iris. Zieben Mare, Franklin; ziebenmare.com.   Pixies fan? D.S. & Durga’s Debaser — with notes of ripe fig, iris...

Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving By The Kingsley

The iconic hotel gets you out of the kitchen this holiday. Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Aly Darin This Thanksgiving, add to your gratitude list not spending hours in the kitchen preparing the meal. The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills is again offering everything necessary for the holiday dinner, including the turkey. Just place your order and allow their skilled catering staff to do the work for you. "The culinary team we have in-house, who are able to provide high-quality banquet and...

Sports + Recreation

Catching Up With Jeanna Trotman

The former sports anchor talks leaving Channel 7, Lions mania and her favorite Thanksgiving memories. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Jeff Nguyen Jeanna Trotman is a storyteller. She’s loved writing since she was little.  But she also loves sports. “My parents say my first words were ‘Pull the goalie,’” she says. So sports journalism was a natural career choice. In September, Trotman, raised in Sterling Heights and now a Berkley resident, announced on X (formerly Twitter), to...

Food + Beverage

Autumn Dinner Party

Celebrate the holiday season with an informal gathering of friends and food. Article by Lisa Moyer | Photography by Janie Jones Create an alfresco dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. Fall favorite recipes are updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast. Each guest can blanket themselves in mixed flannels, adding to the iconic autumn ambience. Whether for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or a new...

Travel

From Waterford to the World

Premier Private Jets aims to make flying more pleasant and productive. Article by Jeff Miller Remember airline travel back in the day? About 40 years ago, airlines invited you to “fly the friendly skies” and offered “something special in the air.” Today? Crowded terminals, dicey connections, long check-ins — the list goes on.  While most of the flying public has no alternative to the airlines, some flyers do. During and after the Covid pandemic, a number of these people tried private...

Local Services

Finding Light in Darkness

The DRE Project delivers sustenance to people in need. Article by Linda Ditch After years of living in the midst of grief after the death of her beloved sister Andrea (Dre) Kristin Jackson, Birmingham-resident Jennifer Jackson found her way out by asking herself, "What would she want for my life?" The answer came in the form of delivering home-cooked meals for people facing hardship. Over time, that vision developed into the DRE Project. The organization's mission is to bring light and...

Home + Design

Building A Sanctuary

California Closets Michigan creates custom-designed everything. Article by Lynne Konstantin Since opening their first California Closets Michigan ( californiaclosets.com/michigan ) showroom almost 36 years ago, Ray and Sheilah Markham have grown their business — and their family. Sheilah started out as a salesperson with California Closets Connecticut, while Ray, who had a background in sales, played pro hockey with the New York Rangers. Presented with the opportunity to open a franchise in...