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A Hallmark Holiday

The Magic of Christmas Article by Margaret Carroll Christmas is deeply woven into the fabric of family life. It is a rich tapestry of celebration, spending time with those we love, and honoring the memory of those forever in our hearts. It is a time on every level of homecoming. For everyone who wants to open their doors and share their hospitality, there is a place that offers one-stop shopping to help deck the halls: Kristi’s Hallmark on Greater Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores. “We are here...

Life + Culture

The True Meaning of Christmas

Celebrating in our Catholic Schools Article by Sue Baldani Catholic schools strive to integrate high-quality education in a faith-based atmosphere, and this combination is most prevalent during the Christmas season. While most students are excited about the presents that will be waiting under the tree, the schools helps them focus on the true meaning of the season. Here, we meet three local Catholic school principals who tell us how they and their staff work to deliver this message.   Tina...

Life + Culture

Shopping from your Heart

Preserving our Community Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by Kim Rensburg Bedford Falls is a fictional place that only exists in "It's a Wonderful Life," but Grosse Pointe comes close, especially in November and December when Kercheval Avenue is fully decked out for the holidays. Main Street Grosse Pointe, the association dedicated to maintaining the historical integrity of our downtown district, makes the annual transformation possible. The group is responsible for beloved...

Event Planning + Services

Charitable Snoopy

Mike's on the Water Creates a Unique Way to Give Article by Susan Baldani | Photography by Tim Edwards Mike LeFevre's fascination with Snoopy started in 1965 at the age of 4 when his sister was born. "My dad was coming home from the hospital with his new born daughter in one arm and a plush Snoopy in the other. I grabbed the Snoopy and the rest was history." After that, he was given Snoopy-themed items for Christmas and his birthdays. "It just kept growing from there. It's one of the...