October 2012

2012 Top Docs

Putting the House in Order: Domestic Estate Managers Association is Headquartered in Detroit

Masters of service and secrecy, estate managers are adept at handling life’s little (and big) details — for others. These service professionals are in demand globally, and their headquarters...

By Monica Mercer // Illustrations by Pablo Iglesias

Modern Makeover: A West Bloomfield Township Home Transformed

A 1980s West Bloomfield Township lake house is transformed into a home blending casual and sophisticated elements.

By Rebecca Powers

Settling Back: Four Questions with Ethan Davidson

After touring and drifting, Ethan Davidson has a home base — and a new solo CD

By Mark Kurlyandchik

Creature Comforts: Holistic Pet Care on the Rise

More animal owners turn to holistic care for their pets.

By Mark Kurlyandchik

Book: 'Conducting Business,' by the DSO's Leonard Slatkin

The DSO’s Leonard Slatkin maintains a brisk tempo in his book about conducting.

By George Bulanda

Detroit Farm and Garden Offers Autumn To-Dos

Detroit Farm and Garden continues to sprout ideas.

John K. King Auctions Rare Native American Book Set

An exceedingly rare set up for auction speaks volumes about the customs, dress, and traditions of Native Americans.

By George Bulanda

Birmingham's Complex Latest in Pop-Up Retail

Not long ago, pop-up stores were the hot new concept in retail; now there’s another retail model in store.

By Judith Lederman

Hamtramck's Lo & Behold! Spins Singular Vibe

A Hamtramck book and record shop spins its own singular vibe.

By Patrick Dunn

Celebrity Hairstylist Jonathan Antin Visits Detroit for Beauty Buzz 2012

By Rebecca Voigt

Burgundy: Color of the Season

Bordeaux, merlot, cabernet — no matter what you call it, burgundy is the color of the season.

By Rebecca Voigt

Arm Candy: Our Favorite Fall Handbags

Exotic materials, classic shapes, and bold splashes of color — our favorite fall handbags have it all.

By Rebecca Voigt

Get Your Kicks: Awesome Autumn Footwear

Step out in style with fall’s towering wedges, equestrian-inspired boots, and fashion-forward flats

By Rebecca Voigt

Arts & Entertainment

Letters from Readers: October 2012

WE'VE GOT MAIL... Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you

What’s Seen and Unseen

Since the beginning of time, humans have tried to create an external hard drive of sorts — from cave paintings to graffiti — as evidence of their time on earth

By Rebecca Powers

Hudson's Department Store, 1934

THE WAY IT WAS

By George Bulanda

Contributors: October 2012