Travel

Worth the Drive

Head to Saint John’s Resort for a family adventure, a day of golf — or a quick weekend getaway. Article by Lynne Konstantin A short 20-plus minute drive from Birmingham lies a hidden gem — and the world is about to take notice. Saint John’s Resort was once a quiet seminary and retreat center. Nestled across 200 lush acres in the charming town of Plymouth, Saint John’s has evolved into a premier destination. And from Aug. 22-24, it will host the 2025 LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship...

Home + Design

A Sunshine State of Mind

A local couple’s Key Largo home brings the outdoors in — and the indoors out. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Martin Vecchio “I love creating a connection between the indoors and outdoors when designing a home,” says Armina Kasprowicz, owner and principal designer of Rochester Hills-based Armina Interiors (arminainteriors.com). So when her West Bloomfield client called in a panic about his Florida home being damaged by Hurricane Irma, she flew into gear — literally taking the...

Travel

The Road Luxuriously Traveled

Pack the family, the bags, the snacks and the anticipation for the best summer road trip ever, with the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. Article by Birmingham City Lifestyle Staff Family’s schedules cleared? Check. Road trip destination mapped out? Check. Best car for the job, that will provide luxurious comfort, family unity and pleasure on the road — a sanctuary on wheels? Lincoln of Troy suggests the all-new 2025 Lincoln Navigator. Long live the luxury SUV.  At least, that’s what it’s looking...

Life + Culture

Pure Birmingham

Discover the charm of our city, through the eyes of a local Instagram content creator. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Farrah Laviolette By day, Farrah Laviolette, known as Dr. Farrah to her young clients, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. But in her spare time, the Birmingham resident has combined her passions for photography and the Birmingham community and launched Pure Birmingham (@purebirmingham), an Instagram page dedicated to showcasing, as she says, the “magic of...

Travel

The Architect of Dreams

A local travel curator spills on the art of luxury escapes. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Kristina Raykinstein Does “luxury travel advisor” sound like the title of your dream job? Kristina Raykinstein confirms that it is, indeed, a dream. She is the founder of KVR Travel Group in West Bloomfield, a boutique travel agency specializing in custom, high-touch itineraries around the globe, and the wife and mom to two teenage sons who benefit from her passion — her own passport is...

Style + Beauty

The Short List

From Bloomers to Bermudas, we’re smitten with Summer 2025’s shorts trends. Article by Lynne Konstantin 1 ReMADE By UO Side-Stripe Denim Jort. Second-hand jeans remade into longline jort-style Bermudas with a contrast stripe. Area Urban Outfitters; urbanoutfitters.com.   2 Charlie Beads Bloomers. Charliebeads.com.   3 J. Crew 3” Linen Harbor Short in Bright Gem. Crisp pleats and juicy color, perfect for all your vacation plans. Area J. Crew stores; jcrew.com.   4 J. Crew Relaxed...

Food + Beverage

Homegrown

Detroit City Distillery celebrates a decade of spirits, stories and strong community roots. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Ryan Klosowski Tucked in the heart of Eastern Market, Detroit City Distillery (DCD) has been raising a glass to the Motor City’s resilience and spirit for 10 years. This year marked a major milestone for the distillery founded by eight friends who decided to bring an old-world craft into a new era — one batch, one bottle, one bold idea at a time. DCD creates...

Professional Services

Meet Derek Dickow

Power connecting with purpose. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Wilson Sarkis Derek Dickow is more than a master networker — he’s a power connector, strategic advisor and executive coach who’s helped raise tens of millions of dollars for political campaigns, charitable causes and game-changing projects. Through his signature conference series, Power Connections, he brings together influential leaders for more than just handshakes and business cards — he creates spaces where meaningful...

Life + Culture

The Home Team

At home with Red Wings Defenseman and devoted dad Jeff Petry and his family. Article and Photography by One Detroit Red Wing. One entrepreneur. A podcast, a clothing line, a foundation. And four spirited boys under nine. Piece of cake. The Petry family is a study in high-energy, productive, community-involved love. Farmington Hills-raised dad Jeff Petry, 37, is a Red Wings defenseman (and second-generation pro athlete — his own dad is Dan Petry, former Detroit Tigers pitcher and World...

Life + Culture

In The Bag

Entrepreneur, style architect and global traveler Hajj Flemings gives us a peek at his carry-on essentials. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Aly Darin Roots Large Banff Bag in Cervino Leather. The ultimate weekender bag, with brass feet to avoid scuffing and interior zippered passport pocket. Roots, Birmingham; roots.com. Quiver Pen Holder and Moleskine Classic Notebook . Crafted from best-grade full-grain leather and handstitched with marine-grade thread, these pen holders are...