Arts + Culture

Grit and Grace

In her own words, local entrepreneur shares how giving back is simply good business Article by Cheryl Arafat Philanthropy isn’t separate from business for me, it’s a natural extension of it. Cleaning homes is really about caring for people, so giving back has always been easy. We look for ways to support those who serve others or are facing difficult times. We love participating in Cleaning for a Reason, where individuals undergoing cancer treatment can receive two months of free home...

Style + Beauty

Luxury, On Her Terms

Building her empire with intention and grace, leading boldly and creating a lasting legacy Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Darrel Ellis A look behind the seams with local high fashion expert Madonna Arabo. WEST BLOOMFIELD CITY LIFESTYLE: Every luxury brand begins with a point of view. What first drew you to the world of fashion, ultimately inspiring the creation of your business, Scarlett’s Leather and Furs? Madonna Arabo: Growing up, fashion was part of who we were...

Entertainment

Where Music Lives

Audrey Ray writes in the language of feeling – soft, sincere and impossible to ignore Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa Some songs don’t start with melody. They begin with a feeling you can’t quite name. For Audrey Ray, music often arrives that way, from memories that refuse to dissolve. “I always go to music at defining moments of my life,” she says. “After a sad experience or heartbreak, I write it down. I know I can translate it into a song.” That instinct makes sense...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Light

How I discovered pain relief and better skin through infrared and targeted light therapy Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa What if feeling better didn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul? Just an hour to yourself a few times a week? That’s the question I had when I stepped inside beem Light Sauna, now open in West Bloomfield. I had heard about infrared sauna and red light therapy, but like many people, I wasn’t exactly sure what “light therapy” meant or...