Auto + Marine

Gearing Up for Dream Cruise

Two luxury dealerships prep for car aficionados’ favorite day of the year. Article by Erica Hobbs The Woodward Dream Cruise is rolling into the Motor City next month, on Aug. 17, and car aficionados throughout the region and beyond are readying to gather and share their enthusiasm. (Find the entire route and day’s festivities at  woodwarddreamcruise.com .) The Dream Cruise has been a Michigan tradition since 1995, when enthusiasts wanted to relive and recreate the nostalgic heydays of the...

June 2024

Sports + Recreation

A Smashing Success

Catching up with David DeMuth, founder of the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Article by Lynne Konstantin Last year, at the close of the first-annual Cranbrook Tennis Classic, founder and chairman David DeMuth asked the 3,000-plus crowd if the tournament should return the next year. The response was a standing ovation. So DeMuth (with quite a lot of help) has delivered — the second-annual Cranbrook Tennis Classic runs June 30-July 7. The tournament is part of the ATP Challenger Tour, the world’s...

June 2024

Travel

A Superior Adventure

Head to Marquette for world-class outdoor fun. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Aaron Peterson Rushing natural waterfalls, grand rock formations, sweeping postcard-perfect vistas and lush, dense forests — all right in our backyard. No need to drive across the country: A six-and-a-half hour drive from Metro Detroit (or a quick flight to Sawyer Regional Airport), Marquette is the majestic land of beauty, history, nature and a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Most...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Crab Boil!

It’s smooth sailing to a family-style crab boil, right at home. Article by Article and Styling LeAnn Parker | Photography by Janie Jones July. It’s the best time to soak up the sun-kissed ease of summertime.  One of our favorite ways to do it — we love family-style meals like a crab boil this time of year. The food is the star of the show and a vital part of the tablescape — decor optional. Additional elements included here are a large paper-sail, light blue taper candles, a few large...

June 2024

Shopping

Lindsay Schey’s Hot Summer Picks

The gift-giving pro tells what you need to create summertime adventure, wherever you are. Article by Lynne Konstantin We’re fully immersed in the summertime groove, but can always benefit from a little boost. We turned to Birmingham mom, wife and entrepreneur Lindsay Schey for her top pool- (or lake- or ocean-) side picks, wherever your travels take you.  A nationally recognized gift-giving and shopping expert, speaker and on-air spokesperson, Schey is passionate about helping people find the...

June 2024

Sports + Recreation

Catching Up With Carson Kelly

Signed to the Detroit Tigers in August 2023, the catcher sat down with Birmingham City Lifestyle. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Allison Farrand Born in Chicago, raised in Oregon, to Chicago natives (his dad worked in global brand marketing for Nike), Carson Kelly, 29, grew up a fan of the Chicago Cubs (fave player: Derek Jeter). Following a standout high school baseball career in Oregon, Kelly was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round of the 2012 MLB Draft...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The Power of Podcasts: Three Men Talking

Three local podcasters (two of them brothers) delve into very different takes on the public spheres. Article by Lynne Konstantin JEFF DWOSKIN Entrepreneur based in West Bloomfield Podcast: Classic Conversations, available at classic-conversations.com , Apple, Spotify. What is your background and do you have a “day job?” My day job is co-founder/CEO of Stampede Social. Stampede Social is a social selling platform for creators/brands/agencies to unlock the power of Instagram to save...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Living Life Well

Tim Smith has refined the art of finding a work-life balance. Article by Erica Hobbs Mortgage-broker Tim Smith has built a successful career over the past 40 years. The Bloomfield Hills resident has been one of the state’s top loan producers, closing more than $100 million in business annually in his role with Birmingham’s First Merchants Bank. But while Smith has dedicated most of his life to providing his clients with great service, he says the key to success is more than long hours — it’s...

May 2024

Shopping

Who’s Your Daddy?

Father’s Day gifts for your favorite fella. Article by Lynne Konstantin 1 Fill him up with a six-pack of 1.5-oz. whiskey short packs from Motor City Gas in Royal Oak — brews are distilled at the family-owned farm in Superior Twp., where they are bringing back a variety of exotic old-world heirloom grains. Included are Belly Up Bourbon, Apple Sauce, Rough Ryed and more. Motorcitygas.com . 2 Subtle woven stripes and a herringbone collar elevate this easy Pique Button Front Shirt. Guys N Gals...

May 2024

Life + Culture

The Trailblazers

Meet three inspiring local female entrepreneurs, executives and leaders. Article by Lynne Konstantin DR. EMBEKKA ROBERSON Superintendent of Birmingham Public Schools Since joining Birmingham’s school district in 2008, Dr. Roberson has served as elementary principal, high-school principal and assistant superintendent of Student Learning and Inclusion. During her 25-year career, she has been an unrelenting champion for students, particularly interested in creating a culture of unity and...

April 2024