Style + Beauty

Carl Sterr 1922

A Legacy of Style Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Yorg Kerasiotis With a father and grandfather in the fashion industry, Carl Sterr II wanted to go his own way. But, he still wanted to dress the part. “Back in 1973, at the age of 18, I was going to work on the railroad,” he says. “There's a picture of me wearing overalls, a work shirt, work boots, a railroad cap, and work gloves with the big gauntlets on them.” When he showed up, this fresh-faced kid from Grosse Pointe Woods was told...

Local Services

A Family Tradition

Established in 1952 Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by Provided by Mike Fikany The Fikany family has been a leader in Grosse Pointe home sales since 1962, helping buyers and sellers make their perfect match in the community where the Fikanys have lived and worked and raised their own families, now in their third generation. Fikany Real Estate continues to be exclusively family-owned and operated, serving as a trusted resource for clients who are also friends and neighbors. “Nothing...

Style + Beauty

Pointes of View

A Local Mom and Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle Magazine Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by David Mataliano Every little girl has a vision of what she wants to do when she grows up. Rachel Adenaas, a Grosse Pointe wife and mother (winner of both “Mrs. Michigan” and “Mrs. Grosse Pointe” titles in 2019), always placed a high priority on forming connections with others. “I grew up surrounded by people from all walks of life,” Rachel explains. Rachel’s passion fuels a genuine talent for...

Health + Wellness

A Haven of Care

Dr. Elizabeth Kossak and Courtney Nason Redefine Boutique Care Article by Sue Baldani Going to the dentist can be an anxiety-provoking experience, while going to a spa has the totally opposite feel. That’s why Dr. Elizabeth Kossak founded a wellness-centered practice that combines state-of-the-art dental care with the soothing atmosphere of a spa. Haven Dental Spa and Wellness Medspa opened in September 2025 in Grosse Pointe Woods. During dental procedures, patients may be offered paraffin...