Home + Design

An Urban Lifestyle Sanctuary

Detroit’s stunning Residences Water Square sets a new standard for what it means to live well in the heart of Detroit. Article by Susan Thwing Perched along the Detroit River, where the city meets the water, The Residences Water Square redefines urban living with a commitment to wellness, convenience and a vibrant community experience. Located on the historic site of the former Joe Louis Arena, this striking all-glass residential development is setting a new standard for what it means to live...

Shopping

Novelty Knits

Make the most of lightweight sweater weather this Spring with pieces dappled with juicy colors and charming details — embroidery, appliques, bold patterns and more. Article by Lynne Konstantin J. Crew Collection Embellished Johnny-Sweater in Champagne Black is  knit in a retro checkerboard pattern and embellished by hand with circular, dual-tone paillettes. J. Crew, Somerset Collection, Troy; jcrew.com. Boden’s Lydia Cashmere Jumper in delicious Pink Cherry Argyle. Us.boden.com   Boden ...

Real Estate

Electric Alliance

Birmingham City Lifestyle catches up with Zachary Kepes and Devon Kennard, can-do right-now entrepreneurial visionaries in real-estate investment. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Barret Elengold Authentic, whip-smart and larger-than-life.  The electricity emanating from this pair — friends, colleagues, do-gooders — can bowl you over. Over the last year, Zachary Kepes and Devon Kennard have become brothers of sorts, from their first meeting at a MasterMinds networking event to...

Wellness

The Mommy Makeover

A local plastic surgeon empowers mothers to feel confident in their skin. Article by Susan Thwing Motherhood is a beautiful journey but can leave lasting physical changes that many women struggle to embrace.  The Mommy Makeover has become an increasingly popular solution for women looking to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies. Dr. Julio Sosa, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Bloomfield Plastic Surgery (bloomfieldplasticsurgery.com) in West Bloomfield, specializes in this transformative...

Real Estate

Expert Insights 2025

Whether buying or selling, make an informed investment: We asked the top local professionals their takes on clients’ most-requested real-estate trends. Article by Lynne Konstantin MEREDITH COLBURN Associate Broker and Leader, Meredith Colburn Real Estate at The Agency Birmingham Since beginning her career in 1993, Meredith Colburn has become a leading expert in the local-real estate market, consistently ranked among the industry’s top realtors. She values collaboration, partnership and...

Home + Design

Bringing Architecture to Life

Building meaningful relationships — with people and beauty — is at the heart of Krieger Klatt Architects. Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Martin Vecchio In his sixth-grade yearbook, Jeff Klatt wrote that he wanted to be an architect. Mission accomplished. Klatt and Jason Krieger are co-owners and principal architects of Krieger Klatt Architects (kriegerklatt.com) in Royal Oak, a full-service firm offering commercial and residential architecture, interior design and master planning...

Travel

Savannah Charm

Get a taste of Savannah’s beguiling history at the Kimpton Brice Hotel. Article by Sue G. Collins There’s no one Georgia experience. But with its rich and colorful history, award-winning restaurants and inimitable Southern hospitality, Savannah, Ga., has been topping travel lists for good reason. Dating back to the 1860s, the storied buildings that are now the Kimpton Brice Savannah Hotel housed a livery stable, cotton warehouse, foundry and machine shop, wholesale grocer and Coca-Cola...

Home Services

The Science of Beauty

Interior designer Heather Greene has found the intersection between art, joy and design. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Shelby Dubin Heather Greene likes to push boundaries. Which, in her field, is a good thing. The founder and design leader of Greene & Co., a bespoke full-service interior-design firm and shop in Downtown Birmingham, is only partially satisfied with excellent design (which, of course, is a must). Rather, she’s happiest at the intersection of art, joy and design...

Home + Design

Tips From the Pros

Two local home-design experts give three easy tips to achieve their styles. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Shelby Dubin We asked two of our favorite Birmingham design pros to give their Top 3 Tips on how to refresh for spring by incorporating elements of their own styles into your home. Read on for advice from Bri Thiede, owner and principal designer of Cozy Haus Designs, and Mary Grace Dickson, president of Mariella Custom Drapery, both in Birmingham. BRI THIEDE Owner and...

Home + Design

A Perfect Union

Strikingly modern meets warm and welcoming in this Bloomfield Hills home. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Sally Matak and Karl Moses Greg La Marco, owner of La Marco Homes in Birmingham, has traveled all over the world — from backpacking through Russia, China, Southeast Asia and South America (he met his wife, Stephanie, doing the same in Chile) to camping in the roof tent of a 4x4 truck in Southern Africa. He’s been charged by elephants, stranded overnight in lion-filled plains...