Local Services

Skull Island Camp

Set Sail for Summer Fun Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Skull Island Camp In 2003, Kathryn Chipman’s children were unsatisfied with day camp. “My kids hated the place I had enrolled them in. At the time, we owned a small parcel of land on Gale Island on Pontiac Lake. I suggested to my children that if they would play quietly so I could finish my work, we would bring a few of their friends out to the island tomorrow and make our own day camp.” The name, chosen by Kathryn’s son, was...

Home + Design

Inside Accurate Cabinetry

A Conversation with Owner Wendy Anns Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Amy Gillespie Can you tell us a bit about Accurate Cabinetry and the inspiration behind its inception?   Accurate Cabinetry was born out of my passion for creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces. I noticed a gap in the market for kitchen and bath designs that seamlessly blend precision and style. I founded Accurate Cabinetry with the mission to provide homeowners with high-quality, customized...

Home + Design

Baker Blinds & Vestalia Home

Quality Design Services and Custom Home Furnishings Article by Shelley Raymond | Photography by Baker Blinds & Vestalia Home Baker Blinds & Vestalia Home began 40 years ago as one of the first true design showrooms in southeast Michigan. Not quite a furniture store and not quite the kind of design studio available only to the elite at the time, Baker Blinds bridged the gap between the two—making quality design services and custom home furnishings available to all.   Today, a wide range of...

Food + Beverage

Spring Quiche

A Light and Tasty Meal for March Article by Lauren Lane and Amy Niezur | Photography by Janie Jones Get ready for spring with the fresh flavors of your favorite vegetables and sweep away the chill of winter.  Ingredients 1 pie crust 2 cups vegetables, such as asparagus and spinach 7 large eggs, beaten 1 1/4 cups light cream 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (such as thyme or parsley) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup gruyere or...