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...

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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...

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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...

Food + Beverage

Old Pony Martini Pub

Where Everybody Knows Your Name Article by Sue Baldani      When Feras Nahhas arrived in the United States from Jordan in 1993, he was only 10 years old and didn’t speak a word of English. His family settled in Dearborn, and even though it was a struggle, he managed to get through middle school and high school just fine. He even went on to complete a four-year pre-law degree at Wayne State University. This fortitude would serve him well in the years to come.      The college degree, he says...