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...

Home + Design

A Renovated Gem

4 Camerson Place Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andy Schwartz When champion sailor and businesswoman Chelsea Simms decided to sell her beloved house at 4 Cameron Place in Grosse Pointe, she wanted a Realtor with extensive experience who would appreciate the home's beauty and location. After meeting with Michael Fikany, the broker/owner of The James R. Fikany Real Estate Co., she knew she had found him. The agency has been in business for 64 years, and Mike has 50 years of experience...

Home + Design

A Focus on Flooring

Old World Craftsmanship with Smiths Hardwood Floors & Construction Article by Sue Baldani Focus on Fabulous Flooring   While there are many types of flooring, nothing stands the test of time like real hardwood. It never goes out of style, and if damaged, it can be brought back to its original beauty and luster. “If a professional's doing it, they're passionate about it,” says Joe Smith, owner of Smiths Hardwood & Construction in St. Clair Shores. “A lot of times we can take a floor that...

Home + Design

Need to File a Homeowners Claim?

Call CSI Before You DIY Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by CSI  Into each life, as the saying goes, some rain must fall. If it comes with gale-force winds that upend a giant tree, taking half your brick paver patio with it before crashing down on your breakfast nook, you will probably be calling your insurance company to file a claim. Leon Istambouli recommends you call him first. The reason is your insurance company needs to conduct an investigation - - including the recording of...

Health + Wellness

CYL Infrared Studio Grosse Pointe

Connecting Mind and Body Article by Margaret Carroll     The achievement of wellness in mind, body and spirit has many components. Among them is the practice of taking a sauna as a means of detoxifying both body and mind in a practice dating back thousands of years across many cultures.     It is now within easy reach of Grosse Pointers, thanks to the Change Your Life Infrared Sauna, an Urban Sweat Company located on Mack Avenue.     Wellness is a core belief of owner Karl Messenger, known to...