Life + Culture

An Evening of Red, White & Blue

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Inner Circle Photography The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is steeped in American history. It’s a place where everyone is welcome, and programs and events abound to draw people from not only the Grosse Pointes, but from surrounding communities as well.  Located on the grounds of the historic Alger Estate on the shores of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, it includes the Italian Renaissance-style home designed...

Arts + Culture

Thrive on the Hill Festival

A Family-fun Day Focused on Health and Wellness Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by The Grosse Pointe Chamber When Kristin Giancola’s husband, Domenic, mentioned hosting a community-wide health and wellness festival, she quickly got on board. Owners of iCRYO in Grosse Pointe Farms, they totally understand the benefits of preventative and holistic medicine. Their business offers vitamin infusions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, and more to boost...

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...

Beauty

Fashion at its Finest

Discover Curated Looks This Season and All Year Long Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Kim Rensburg The spring collection at Pearl is here, and the boutique has never felt more alive. At the heart of this season's transformation is a simple but powerful idea: that the right brand, discovered in the right environment, by the right guide, can change how a woman sees herself. Joining the team is buyer Cheryl DiMauro, whose long career in luxury retail has been defined by exactly that...

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...

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

Therapeutic Peptides

In recent years, a new frontier in health optimization has been quietly gaining traction among wellness enthusiasts, athletes, and longevity-focused individuals: peptide therapy. As communities like Grosse Pointe continue to prioritize active living, preventive care, and vitality at every age, peptides are emerging as a powerful tool to support those goals.What Are Peptides?Peptides are short chains of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—that naturally occur in the body. They act as...

Life + Culture

At the Heart of a Campaign

Investing in our Community Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by David Mattaliano Small businesses are the heart of a community and play a large part in keeping it vibrant. Unfortunately, many of these local businesses struggle in a world of online retail and large chain brands with foreign ownership. Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle magazine is actively ensuring that these gems in our downtown areas not only survive, but thrive.  To make this happen, it’s crucial to attract consumers...

Life + Culture

A Day of Clay

The Helm Sporting Clays Classic Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by The Helm Fundraisers often offer Tricky Trays, galas, bowling, and other fun events. For the third year in a row, The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms is doing something very unique. “We had a number of our donors who were interested in doing clay shooting, so we started looking into it a few years ago,” says Krista Siddall, The Helm’s executive director. The first fundraiser was so successful that...