Style (Re)Defined
Nothing screams “impostor syndrome” more than a request for me to write an introduction to our Style Issue. I’ve never been the most stylish person in the room. I have my style—in which turtlenecks, blazers, and stripes are on strong rotation—but it’s often not what’s most in style. And yet, maybe that’s the point. Style isn't just one thing. Style is unique. It is individual. And when embraced, it’s a powerful expression of who you are.
This is an issue celebrating style in its many definitions across our Ann Arbor home.
We start off by reveling in the incredible performances, acts, and “style onstage” that UMS brings to Ann Arbor each year. Whether it's Wynton Marsalis (who graces our cover this month), Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, the Martha Graham Dance Company, London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, or the powerful voice of Angélique Kidjo, the style, culture, and artists that come to our little city are part of what makes Ann Arbor the cultural haven that we love. Experiencing one of these amazing performances in person is a gift that stays with you long after the curtain is drawn.
We then head downtown and chat with some of the most influential independent boutique owners defining Ann Arbor’s fashion scene. Their eye towards fashion—towards “what’s next,” towards meeting their customers where they are at—makes them the trendsetting shops you want to spend time in and support.
And then there’s DGY Dentistry. You wouldn’t expect to find a feature on a dentist’s office in a style issue—but then again, Dr. Zerrin Yilmaz is no ordinary dentist. While the walls are filled with beautiful art, it’s her individualized care, artistic precision, and the hours she spends personally chiseling and perfecting each restoration that make DGY’s style stand out—in the best possible way.
We cap off our issue with Thistle & Bess (which celebrated 10 years in business this year!), where shop owner Diana Marsh shares a bit about herself and highlights her favorite local artists from whom she sources products.
I hope what you’ll find in these pages is a reminder that style isn’t about chasing someone else’s definition of it—it’s about embracing what makes you, you . Here in Ann Arbor, style is as unique, confident, and powerful as it comes. And that, to me, is the most inspiring style of all.
MARIA KARPIEL, PUBLISHER @ANNARBORCITYLIFESTYLE
September 2025
PUBLISHER
Maria Karpiel | maria.karpiel@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Rebecca Voigt | rebecca.voigt@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Christopher Ankney, Matsumoto Mari, Diana Marsh
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Meg Dula, Janie Jones
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
COO Matthew Perry
CRO Jamie Pentz
VP OF OPERATIONS Janeane Thompson
VP OF SALES Andrew Leaders
AD DESIGNER Jenna Crawford
LAYOUT DESIGNER Lillian Gibbs
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Hannah Leimkuhler
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Event on Main, a benefit for the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, took place on June 19 in downtown Ann Arbor. 1: Claire McMurtie, Jarrett Irons, Melissa Matich, and Charles Woodson. 2: Dawn Yerkes, Ariel Hurwitz-Greene, Jeanna Carey, Laura Bennett, and Ann Arbaugh. 3: Rafal Farjo, Manu Anand, Jonathan Kopy, and Jack Rea. 4: Sarah Magee, Theresa Frasca, Lindsey Wurtzel-Douville, Paige Morrison, Katie Kaul, Betsy Nelson, and Christine Jones. 5: Sheena Anand, Karrie Rea, Molly Lobdell, and Krysten Farjo. 6: Charles Woodson and Ann Arbor City Lifestyle Publisher Maria Karpiel. 7: BrianGriese and Charles Woodson.
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EXPERIENCE Extraordinary
WORLD-RENOWNED PERFORMING ARTISTS RIGHT HERE.
UMS brings the very best music, theater, and dance artists touring the world to Ann Arbor each September - April. Our upcoming 147th season features milestone celebrations, visionary works, and engaging experiences. We invite you to join us, and reserve the edge of your seat today!
Tickets to all events are available now! Visit ums.org or call us at 734-764-2538 for a full 25/26 season listing.
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Kidjo March 26, 2026
Angélique
8: Soojin Kwon and Dr. James Olsen. 9: The Event on Main Planning Committee. 10: Maya Clem, University of Michigan Interim President Domenico Grasso, and Kristin Finn. 11: Scotty and Mary Passink. 12: Sarah Finnane. 13: The Michigan Football Team supports Event on Main. 14: Charles Woodson, Jarrett Irons, Debbie Dingell, Grant Irons, and Braylon Edwards.
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The Vanguard Hotel Arrives in Ann Arbor
Sophisticated, modern, and distinctly local in all the details, The Vanguard Ann Arbor, Autograph Collection, sets a new standard for luxury stays in the city. With artfully designed suites, 12,000 square feet of event space, and Frenchinspired dining at La Serre Brasserie, it’s more than a hotel—it’s a destination. This fall, experience the perfect blend of contemporary style and local character at Ann Arbor’s most anticipated new retreat. vanguardannarbor.com
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Esquire Interiors Announces Fall Semi-Annual Sale
Find your just-right everything during Esquire Interiors’ Fall Semi-Annual Sale, September 20 to October 20. Enjoy up to 40 percent off custom furniture, flooring, window treatments, draperies, and more—all thoughtfully selected to bring your space together with ease. Visit the Ann Arbor showroom on September 20 for cider, doughnuts, and a special new product launch as the sale begins. Let Esquire and the full-service design team help make your home feel just right. esquireinteriors.com
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WHERE THE WORLD Comes to Perform
HOW UMS HELPED SHAPE ANN ARBOR INTO A CULTURAL CAPITAL, AND A LOOK AT ITS 147TH SEASON
ARTICLE BY CHRISTOPHER ANKNEY
Ann Arbor has had a reputation as a cultural haven for more than a century—an identity shaped, in no small part, by the University Musical Society. For nearly 150 years, UMS has defined the artistic life of the city by bringing a mix of global masterworks, genre-defying performances, marquee names, and rising experimental voices.
Founded in 1879, UMS is one of the oldest performing arts presenters in the country. It’s undeniable that the wide range of performances it brings to Ann Arbor has impacted the city’s cultural identity. And UMS, in turn, has been led by the audience’s curiosity and appetite.
“We have this kind of perfect combination of factors here,” says UMS President Matthew VanBesien. “A university town, a highly engaged public, a culture that values the arts and really understands how the arts can improve the overall quality of life. It makes this community a really special place.”
VanBesien, who joined UMS in 2017, recalls a moment after a 2022 performance by the Berlin Philharmonic. Kirill Petrenko, the orchestra’s famously reserved chief conductor, emerged from his dressing room and quietly grabbed VanBesien’s arm. “This is a great audience,” he said, before walking away. For a conductor known more for precision than praise, it was a striking endorsement. “And that’s what we hear again and again from artists,” VanBesien says. “This place is different.”
This fall, UMS will continue that tradition as it opens its 147th season with a thread of programming tied to America’s upcoming semiquincentennial. Rather than mount a spectacle, the organization is marking the milestone through performances that reflect on American identity, music, and culture. Highlights include a new symphony by Wynton Marsalis performed with the University Symphony Orchestra, a centennial tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane led by Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane, and a full staging of the Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial season.
The lineup also includes Indigenous-led work, like the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band and Nigamon/Tunai , an
UMS presentation of the Berliner Philharmoniker at Hill Auditorium, November 2024. Photo by Rob Davidson.
immersive theatrical piece rooted in the presence of the natural world. And then there’s Gatz , an eight-hour Gatsby marathon from theatre troupe Elevator Repair Service.
UMS’s Vice President of Marketing and Communication Sara Billmann says works like Gatz capture the kind of programming risks UMS is uniquely positioned to take. “It’s a commitment,” she says. “For the artists and for the audience. But that’s the kind of experience people here value. They’ll show up for something long, something bold, if it means being part of a meaningful moment.”
That kind of dynamic, variable programming is possible because of the audience, yes, but also because UMS doesn’t operate out of just a single venue. Instead, it works across campus and the region, using whatever space best suits the work—Hill Auditorium, the Power Center, Rackham, smaller clubs, even venues in Detroit. Hill remains the iconic flagship, and its acoustics and historical legacy are unmatched.
“It’s just really fun to sit in a seat and think about all of the artists who have been in that space for the last 110 years,” Billmann says. “Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Yasha Heifetz—legendary musicians who are practically household names.”
But UMS is also betting on more flexible and informal settings like the Ypsi Freighthouse, a city-owned space in downtown Ypsilanti activated with performances, family events, and workshops. Cayenne Harris, UMS’s Vice President of Learning & Engagement, says the series is “one of the most joyful and
meaningful ways we connect with Southeast Michigan. We’re intentionally building programming that feels rooted in Ypsilanti’s creative energy.”
That sense of precision and care for the legacy and the community comes through in how the UMS team talks about its work. Marketing Manager Lilian Varner says, “It’s hard to encapsulate UMS in one phrase. The programming is dynamic, yes, but what really makes it work is the relationship with the audience. They are curious and they push us in new directions. We try to surprise them, and they walk away thinking about a performance for weeks.”
UMS turns 150 in 2029, and planning is already underway. VanBesien says that milestone will be as much about looking ahead as honoring the past. “We talk a lot about innovation because it’s been a part of history since the beginning. But it’s not about flash. It’s about being responsive and thoughtful, and deeply invested in what this region needs.”
Over nearly a century and a half, UMS has helped make Ann Arbor a city where global artistry isn’t just welcomed—it’s expected. From the world’s most storied orchestras to experimental theater and community-driven work in venues like Ypsi Freighthouse, UMS has created a cultural infrastructure as diverse as the city it serves. And the foundation is solid enough to last another 150 years.
To learn more and support the arts in Ann Arbor, visit ums.org
UMS President Matthew VanBesien.
Photo by Peter Smith Photography.
Emilie Monnet in Nigamon/Tunai, being presented in October 2025 at the Power Center. Photo by Marjorie Guindon.
Scott Shepherd in the production of Gatz, which will be presented in March 2026 at the Power Center. Photo by Joan Marcus.
Lloyd Knight with Marzia Memoli in Martha Graham’s Cave of the Heart, one of three programs the company will bring in January 2026. Melissa Sherwood.
FASHION FORWARD
The independent boutiques defining Ann Arbor's style
ARTICLE BY REBECCA VOIGT
Offbeat Native.
Photo by Brianna Volatile.
With business casual apparel, tops, jeans, wedding guest dresses, and eventwear, Ferne offers everyday clothing for women of all ages. “We focus on bringing in classic and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple ways and for multiple years,” says CEO and founder Laura Horwath. This fall, watch for the boutique’s custom, collegiate-licensed Game Day sweaters, food-inspired prints, wide leg jeans, and rich fall colors like brown and navy. ferneboutique.com
Sandy’s specializes in high-quality, Midwest casual women's fashion and accessories. Think sweaters, tops, skirts, dresses, and denim from brands including Staud, ba&sh, The Great, AMO Denim, Favorite Daughter, and more. This fall, don’t miss new collections from Veronica Beard and Jenni Kayne. “Sandy’s Boutique is named after my grandmother, honoring the power she instilled in me,” says owner Jillian Bean Greco. “She taught me to be fierce—I hope the clothing we sell brings the same fire to all of our customers.” sandysboutique.com
Currently spanning three storefronts on State Street, Bivouac has “evolved significantly from a small army surplus store in the ’70s, to an outdoor adventure store, and now to the premium fashion boutique we are today,” says Women’s Buyer Mara Davidson. Known for sourcing the best denim from brands including Still Here, EB Denim, Frame, Mother, and more, Bivouac also offers premium outerwear, on trend apparel, activewear, footwear, skincare, and more. “Our slogan is ‘Outfit Your Life’ because we truly have something for everyone,” Davidson says. bivouacannarbor.com
1. FERNE BOUTIQUE
2. SANDY’S
3. BIVOUAC
Ann Arbor-based digital retailer Offbeat Native has been serving “modern minimalism with a personal edge—always Midwestern rooted” since officially launching in 2019. Owner/buyer Alexis Wormley says the shop “fills a gap for women who don’t want to chase trends but still want to look modern and intentional, curated and thoughtful.” This fall, look for dark denim, layering pieces of different textures, and rich earth tones. shopoffbeatnative.com
Located in the Kerrytown Market & Shops, Bohmey specializes in timeless, neutral basics and high-quality, versatile pieces that can be worn again and again. “Bohmey has a clean, minimal, and calming aesthetic,” says owner and founder Angeline Pratt. “We believe in the beauty of a capsule wardrobe and a simple, intentional lifestyle. Our shelves are carefully curated with only the best in clothing, beauty, and gifts—each item chosen with purpose.” bohmeyboutique.com
Dear Golden is “timeless, serene and elevated—but accessible,” says founder and owner Lauren Naimola. Offering unique, interesting vintage pieces; casual, modern clothing; and an apothecary section with stationery, candles, books, jewelry, socks, and more, there is something for everyone. This fall, look for classic vintage barn jackets, sweatshirts, and wool sweaters, as well as modern quilted vests, wide trousers, and knit kerchiefs. deargolden.com
5. OFFBEAT NATIVE
6. DEAR GOLDEN
4. BOHMEY
A Tradesman In
ARTICLE BY CHRISTOPHER ANKNEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEG DULA
At DGY Dentistry, one Ann Arbor dentist blends surgical precision with old-school craftsmanship— and a touch of sparkle
A Bejeweled Headlamp
There’s a low hum in the lab at DGY Dentistry, a kind of familiar buzz that you can’t quite place. It could be the dental drill—but it’s too rhythmic. And it’s late, the office has been closed for hours. Maybe it’s the x-ray machine powering down? Or maybe it’s Sade, playing softly in the background while Dr. Zerrin Yilmaz works into the night, sculpting a crown—her hands steady, her rhythm synced to “Smooth Operator.”
“I always listen to music when I’m working in the lab,” Yilmaz says. “Something from the ’80s or ’90s. Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Madonna—it helps get me into the right headspace.”
It’s not how most people picture dentistry. But then again, DGY isn’t most dental offices.
Tucked into a handsome brick building in Ann Arbor, DGY Dentistry feels more like a boutique studio than a sterile clinic. There is no mass-produced stock art, no rows of anonymous exam rooms, and no posters trying to upsell you on the latest trend. Instead, you’ll find carefully curated interiors, a team who knows your name, and the feeling that the work being done here matters—both medically and aesthetically.
“We’re kind of a unicorn,” Yilmaz says with a smile. “What we’re doing here is something a lot of medicine has lost—an individual, relationship-based approach that’s not corporate, not cookie cutter.”
She took over DGY in 2016, inheriting not only a respected practice, but a legacy of personal care she had deeply admired since she was a patient here herself. “I remember sitting in this chair as a kid and watching Dr. [Kirk] Donaldson work. He really cared about who you were, and that has always stuck with me. Dentistry wasn’t even on my radar as a profession until Kirk and his team at the time convinced me to give it a try.”
She started shadowing the practice and quickly realized something unexpected: Dentistry could be creative. It could be technical. It could be challenging. And most important—it could be personal. After finishing dental school at the University of Michigan and a residency in Detroit, Yilmaz returned to DGY to train under Dr. Donaldson.
“For the first year I worked here after residency, I didn’t touch a patient,” she says. “I just watched. I respected Kirk and this practice so much, and I wanted to learn as thoroughly as possible. His patients expected a very high-quality product over and over and over again—they have for the last 30 years—and I needed to live up to that expectation.”
“YOU’RE REBUILDING SOMEONE’S SMILE. IT HAS TO FEEL RIGHT FOR THEM, AND I TAKE THAT VERY SERIOUSLY.”
— DR. ZERRIN YILMAZ
Today, she’s kept that same ethos alive. In a profession increasingly shaped by efficiency and corporate takeovers, Yilmaz’s approach is defiantly personal. It begins with trust and time, and it stretches into the evenings, into the lab, where Yilmaz works alone, sometimes for hours, shaping a restoration until it’s exactly right.
“I’m kind of obsessive about it,” she admits. “Sometimes I go back and redo things. I’ll sit with it, look at it under different lighting. I want it to be perfect.”
It’s in these quiet moments—her sculpting tools glinting under the beam of her bedazzled headlamp—that the artistry of her practice comes into focus. This isn’t cosmetic dentistry for vanity’s sake.
It’s restoration with meaning.
“It’s such a personal thing,” she says. “You’re rebuilding someone’s smile. It has to feel right for them, and I take that very seriously.”
That work ethic is in her bones. She’s the daughter of Turkish immigrants, raised under high expectations and early discipline. “We didn’t have a normal childhood,” she says. “But it’s in me now. I can’t walk into something and wing it. I have to understand it completely.”
It’s not unusual for Yilmaz to have company during those long hours. Blue, her seven-year-old working dog, often curls up on patients’ laps during procedures and has become something of a local celebrity.
“She taught herself how to be a therapy dog,” Yilmaz says. “People actually request her now.”
And then there’s Bebo, the practice’s elder statesman dog—blind, beloved, and pushing fourteen. Their presence isn’t just comforting; it’s part of the practice’s deep sense of care and connection.
It’s tempting to cast Yilmaz as some kind of rebel dentist, an indie darling of Ann Arbor healthcare. But she won’t let you. “I’m not bougie,” she insists. “I wear a Michigan sweatshirt and tennis shoes. I’m a tradesman—a very skilled tradesman. I use my hands and my tools, and I deliver a quality product.”
With such a deep commitment to the craft and her patients, Yilmaz has built a practice where style and substance meet. The physical space is modern and calming, filled with natural light and artwork she’s collected from around the world. The staff is small but deeply trained. Technology is top-notch, but never flashy. There’s no forced branding, no scripted greetings. Instead, there’s something warmer—a sense that this place is here for you, specifically.
And behind it all is Yilmaz, looping Coldplay’s “Fix You” on her speakers well into the night, tweaking one more molar under the sparkling glow of her headlamp, quietly reshaping what dental care can look like.
dgydentistry.com
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 oz- Cucumber & dragon fruit gin
• 3/4oz- Toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum
• 1/2oz- Lime juice
• Topped with ginger beer
• Hawaiian black lava salt & black sesame
GARNISH
• Small paint brush
• Simple syrup
• Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with a pinch of black sesame
INSTRUCTIONS
Infused Gin: Infuse 1 whole peeled and cut cucumber in gin for a week. Strain the cucumbers out. Add 1 tablespoon of organic dragonfruit powder and mix very well with a whisk. To make the syrup, toast 1/2 cup of black sesame at 350 for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool. In a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted black sesame, but not too fine. Add the sesame into one bottle of John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Let that set for about 2 to 3 days and use cheese cloth to strain out the fine bits of sesame. Juice one fresh lime and strain to remove the pulp.
Cocktail: Paint a strip of simple syrup down a Collins glass. Take a spoon full of Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with black sesame and layer that down where the painted simple syrup was placed. In a shaker tin combine: 1 1/2oz cucumber dragon fruit gin, 3/4oz toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum, and 1/2oz lime juice and shake that up! Fill the painted glass with ice (I use crushed ice) and strain over the ice. Top with your favorite ginger beer (my choice is Fever Tree ginger beer).
ARTICLE BY MATSUMOTO MARI PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
The Magic Dragon
Make a Statement With This Stylish Cocktail
realty report
SEPTEMBER 10TH
Barn Raiser for the B2B Trail
Frutig Farms | 5:30 PM
Join Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative for an unforgettable evening supporting the Border to Border Trail. Presented by Jiffy, this night of community, connection, and collective impact supports one of Washtenaw County’s most beloved resources. Enjoy delicious local eats, an open bar, lawn games, a wine pull, silent auction, live music by Djangophonique, and get the latest updates from HWPI on the Border to Border Trail and what’s on the horizon for 2026. Purchase tickets at huron-waterloo-pathways.org
SEPTEMBER 11TH
Barley, BBQ & Beats
Revel Run, Chelsea | 5:00 PM
Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice invite you to Barley, BBQ & Beats, a unique fundraiser showcasing barbecue from leading pit masters and handcrafted cocktails from select Michigan distilleries—all set to the rhythm of live music from some of your favorite hometown bands. Tickets for this 21-and-over event are available at arborhospice.org/bbb-aa
SEPTEMBER 12TH
A2SO Opening Night 25/26
Hill Auditorium | 7:30 PM
Pianist Martin James Bartlett takes on the thunderous opening chords of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra launches the 2025-2026 season at Hill Auditorium. Music Director Earl Lee also leads the A2SO in works by Ravel in honor of the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Learn more and purchase tickets at a2so.org
SEPTEMBER 14TH
Literati Presents: Elizabeth Gilbert
Michigan Theater | 7:00 PM
Literati is thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, to celebrate the release of her new memoir, All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation. Tickets, which all include a signed copy of the new book, are available at literatibookstore.com
Photo credit: Neil Weaver
SEPTEMBER 18TH
Patio Playlist with P.O.R.K.
Zingerman’s Delicatessen | 5:00 PM
Enjoy live jazz from local legends Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings (P.O.R.K.), a 1920s-style band with international accolades—and a Zingerman’s Deli team member among their ranks. Guests can also indulge in 20 percent off Fra’ Mani salumi sandwiches. Learn more about this free event at zingermansdeli.com/events.
SEPTEMBER 19TH
A 2Zero Green Fair
Downtown Ann Arbor | 5:00 PM
Join A 2Zero for this annual event featuring exhibitors advancing sustainable living with information about renewable energy, energy waste reduction, the circular economy, local food systems, environmental resources, green transportation, environmental advocacy and justice, urban forestry, and much more. For more details visit a2gov.org.
SEPTEMBER 19TH - 20TH
Saline Main Street’s 20th Annual Oktoberfest
109 W. Michigan Ave., Saline | 5:00 PM
This year’s 20th anniversary Saline Main Street Oktoberfest extravaganza offers new and returning competitions, events, and more. For a full schedule, performers, and additional details, visit salinemainstreet.org.
SEPTEMBER 25TH - OCTOBER 26TH
Michigan Arts Festival
Throughout Ann Arbor
Celebrate the beauty, wonder and delight of the arts across the entire university during the inaugural Michigan Arts Festival. Organized by the U-M Arts Initiative, the month-long festival will feature performances, exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and other programs. For more information and a full schedule, visit arts.umich.edu/fest.
SEPTEMBER 27TH
Zach Bryan at The Big House
Michigan Stadium | 6:30 PM
GRAMMY-winning artist Zach Bryan takes the stage for a first-of-its-kind concert at The Big House, home of the Michigan Wolverines. Bryan will be joined by special guest John Mayer, Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen, and Joshua Slone for this inaugural evening of music at the largest stadium in the United States. Tickets can be purchased at axs.com.
ARTICLE BY DIANA MARSH
A Curated Lifestyle
& BESS OWNER DIANA MARSH SHARES HER ANN ARBOR FAVES
Back To My Roots
I grew up in the Ann Arbor area and then moved to NYC after graduating from the University of Michigan. I taught elementary school in Brooklyn for 11 years before moving back to Ann Arbor in 2015. I live in Water Hill with my husband and our spunky 4-year-old son.
I moved back to Ann Arbor to follow my dream and open my shop, Thistle & Bess. T&B is a jewelry and lifestyle shop specializing in an eclectic mix of old and new. I love curating a collection of truly special goods, including many things made by local artists.
Delicate Sparkles
Layering delicate jewelry is a wonderful way to create your own personal look and story. Jeweler Jennie Kwon is the queen of stackable, quiet luxury, and we are honored that she is traveling to Ann Arbor from L.A. for an extra special Trunk Show at T&B during the weekend of September 20. Come meet the designer and browse her stunning collection of fine jewelry.
Flowers For All Seasons
I am obsessed with flowers and gardening. When I saw that local artist Avery Williamson had a new collection of flower art, I was instantly in love. The color and texture in Avery’s work is so joyous. I know that I will be adding one of her new flower works to my personal collection—the problem is choosing which one!
One of my favorite places in Ann Arbor is K. West Skin Body Spirit. Owner Katie Westgate’s facials are my all-time favorite spa treatment. The setting is so tranquil and gorgeous, the all-natural products she uses are such a treat, and the facial massage is a dream. I not only leave with glowing skin but also feeling truly relaxed and cared for.
Photo by CollabCreative
THISTLE
Photo by Cat Carty Buswell
Photo courtesy of Jenny Kwon
Photo by Cat Carty Buswell
A LEGACY BUILT ON CRAFTSMANSHIP
“We don’t tell clients what they can’t do. We get just as excited about their vision as they are, and we just figure out how to make it happen.”
- Jake Johnson
PHOTO: JEFF GARLAND PHOTOGRAPHY