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NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Holiday Style WELCOME TO OUR NOVEMBER GIVING THANKS ISSUE. In this issue we celebrate the blessings of living in this wonderful community! It has been an unusual year, yet we have so much for which to be thankful.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

We are thankful for our business owners and continue to support them. We are

Paige Peabody, Susan Baldani, Susan Stapleton, Nicolette Martin

thankful for our emergency service providers who keep us safe with dedication and love for the community. We are thankful for our teachers who have adapted

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

the non-traditional teaching methods and show their dedication and love for our

Andreas Browne, Lou Peeples, Paul Manoian

children each and every day. We are thankful for the parents who have turned homes into classrooms and workspaces into home offices, tirelessly giving each day. And lastly, we are thankful that we are given the ability to serve and make a difference so that we can come together and celebrate our Thanksgiving as individual families and Americans. Our world class website, citylifestyle.com/grossepointe, is a hub of information for living an extraordinary life where content grows daily. Register for a free digital version of Grosse Pointe Lifestyle and check out dynamic content constantly updating. Please follow us on Facebook @grossepointelifestylemagazine, Instagram @grosse_pointe_lifestyle, LinkedIn grossepointelifestyle, Twitter pointe_grosse

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 Seasonal DÃ©cor and More Holiday inspiration from Susie At Home

26 Thanksgiving with a Twist Great Food and Good Cheer at the London Chop House

30 New Digs for our Blue Public Safety and Public Services Facility opens in Grosse Pointe

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36 Dressing for the Table Three different looks for the holidays by Capricious

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Our Town

Giving Back

26 Culinary Creations 30 Inspired By 36 Trend Setter 38 Realty Report

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WHISTLE STOP HOBBY AND TOY CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Soave Enterprises to take over operations at The Hill.

sary this year. Kids and parents find this local busi-

Some of the changes will be a new menu, new man-

ness to have a special place in their hearts from the

agement and a fresh look. Joe Vicari and Tony Soave

happiness and joy it brings to families. The Claggett

are looking forward to elevating the level of food and

family at Whistle Stop Hobby and Toy, knowing the

service at this Grosse Pointe staple.

importance of playtime for children, are proud to have been a staple in the community for the last 50 years and look forward to the next 50.

FARM FIELD TABLE Farm Field Table is excited to “meat” you as they have opened their new location in Grosse Pointe Park. They are a craft butcher shop that focuses on local sourcing of sustainably raised meat. Including but not limited to beef, pork, and poultry. As a whole animal butcher, they partner with farms that use sustainable practices. Their mission is to bring you high-quality meat with transparency. Located: 15124 Kercheval Ave in Grosse Point Park. Or Check them out at www.farmfieldtable.com

ESTIA GREEK STREET FOOD IS COMING TO GROSSE POINTE WOODS The successful concept, which is conceived

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SUSIE AT HOME IS GEARING UP FOR

seasonal candles such as Pumpkin Spice,

THE HOLIDAYS. Although this year has

and velvet pumpkins galore.”

Since it opened five years ago, Susie At Home has grown tremendously. Originally

seen much upheaval and uncertainty, the

For Christmas, the store will be a win-

located in the Fisher Mall, the store can now

store plans on getting into the Thanksgiving

ter wonderland filled with holiday deco-

be found in the Village of Grosse Pointe.

and Yuletide spirit, as always, with some

rations and the sounds of holiday music.

A bigger space was needed, and its cur-

wonderful products to help make happy

While enjoying the quaint but elegant

rent 3000 square feet is a treasure chest

and joyous memories in your home with

atmosphere, shoppers will be able to

full of unique and beautiful items.

families and friends.

find unique decorations and gifts such as

“My daughter, Susie, graduated from

“We love the holidays,” says Susan

hand-painted Santas, Frasier Fir candles,

Michigan State with a degree in business and

Stefani, who owns the store together with

special children’s books, and products by

she decided that after she graduated, this is

her daughter Susie and mother Angie.

Juliska Country Estate. Susan says Angie

what she had a passion to do,” says Susan.

“For Thanksgiving, we have beautiful

is also often on hand doing her beautiful

dishes, wonderful serving pieces, fragrant

gift wrapping.

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Since most people are staying at home as much as possible these days, it’s more

SEASONAL DÉCOR AND MORE HOLIDAY INSPIRATION FROM SUSIE AT HOME

important than ever for it to be a calm and

cozy,” says Susan. “We usually play Italian

having things that appeal to all ages, they also

restorative place.

and French music. We want people to feel

offer items at every price point.

“We always have the heart of the home

comfortable and not pressured. We want

“We believe in treating people right and

in mind,” says Susan. “When entering

them to come in, enjoy looking around, and

being happy to see them,” says Susan. “We

a home, you want to hit all the senses.

have a place to escape to for a little while.

have made so many friends and many won-

Smell, taste, sight, touch and sound is

People need that, especially today.”

derful connections; it’s just a pleasure every-

what makes a house a home.” Although most of the merchandise is focused on the home, there are also cash-

The owners believe that every customer and each gift is special, so any item that leaves their store has to look lovely and bring joy.

day to serve the people in this community. We love what we do.” Proof of this is the fact that Susie At

mere clothing, jewelry, and baby items. It

Susan, along with her daughter and mother,

Home has many repeat customers, and

has the wide variety of a department store

choose the merchandise together so it appeals

customers who have been referred to

set in a charming, boutique setting. “The

to multiple generations. They try to bring in dif-

them. To ensure that they continue to keep

atmosphere of the store is very warm and

ferent looks to satisfy various tastes. Besides

their customers happy, they’re always CONTINUED >

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

“WE WANT PEOPLE TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND NOT PRESSURED. WE WANT THEM TO COME IN, ENJOY LOOKING AROUND, AND HAVE A PLACE TO ESCAPE TO FOR A LITTLE WHILE.”

searching for new and different products. Some cus-

are paired with beautiful scents that capture the spirit of

tomers, say Susan, will come in once a month and ask

each month throughout the year. These scents can help fill

what’s new.

the house with a serenity that is strongly needed these days.

The women usually attend shows in Florida, Georgia,

Although most of their customers, says Susan, come

New York, California, and Las Vegas. Susan says they go all

from Grosse Pointe, now that the word is spreading, they’re

over to find just the right merchandise for their customers.

getting people from surrounding areas. Before COVID-19

“We try to focus on European lines and things made in the United States,” she says. “For example, we carry

Because shopping online is more popular than ever these

Matouk Linens and Garnier Thiebaut tablecloths and tea

days, shoppers can easily browse and purchase merchan-

towels. We also have Gien china from France and Richard

dise on their website, http://www.susieathome.com/, in

Vietri dishes from Italy. Shoppers will also find items by

what they call their “Webtique.”

Michael Aram, who makes artistic metal vessels and other

“Almost all of the products you will see online are in

objects. And a few months ago, we added Mackenzie-

the store, but if it’s not, we would be happy to order it for

Childs products to our inventory.”

you,” says Susan. “However, there are many products in

Customers also love the crystal products from Simon Pearce, especially the crystal trees, she says. They come

the store that may not be on the Webtique, especially seasonal merchandise and some other unique offerings.”

in all shapes and sizes, from two inches to 26 inches. They

For shopping in store, Susie At Home takes safety very

are gorgeous and can sit on an LED light base. All of his

seriously. The doors and counters are wiped down reg-

items are made in the United States.

ularly and all staff wear masks; they ask that customers

One of their biggest sellers is a Vietri bud vase that they

wear masks as well. There is also a sink available for hand

always keep in stock. “It’s the perfect size for all your hand-

washing, and hand sanitizer can be found throughout the

picked fresh flowers or leaves and is just adorable,” says Susan.

store. And since the store is spacious enough, shoppers

The Susie At Home bridal registry is also popular. Susan

don’t have to be too close to one another.

says it’s because of the personal attention they give each

Customers can also schedule an appointment to shop.

bride and groom. Also, having quite a few lines of mer-

And, if someone is not comfortable coming into the store,

chandise - from linens, pillows, and towels to silverware

they do offer other choices. There is curb-side pickup,

and dishes - allows them to pull together an entire home

phone shopping, and some limited local delivery.

collection. Almost everything the couple need to make a beautiful home can be found there.

surfaced, shoppers were also coming in from Canada.

Susie At Home’s main goal is to help customers make their home a place they want to be and a perfect space

The registry is also convenient. Since it can be accessed

to entertain friends and family. Whether spending time in

on the Susie At Home website, family and friends from out

the kitchen, the bedroom, or living room, they should be

of town can easily make their choices.

comfortable in their surroundings.

Another popular offering is its Candle Couture program.

“We’re very grateful this year to still be able to carry

For those who like to have candles scenting their homes

on with our store, and for all of our wonderful cus-

throughout the year, this is a subscription candle club that

tomers who have supported us through all these hard

features limited edition and re-usable glass vessels. These

times,” says Susan.

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GIVING BACK

WALKING THE WALK

A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a

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man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.

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Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.

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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix

he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.

it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your

“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,

eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent

you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”

self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the

as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that

Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong

you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls

with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of

and you’re always in the picture—always the center

his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

of everything.

It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that

ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued

switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t

humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with

even see myself.”

the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-

Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.

fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city

an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-

called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was

versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the

this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,

planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel

some little ceramic things you could paint and this big

like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like

bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in

that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”

bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,

he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the

but she loved it.”

way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”

truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”

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INSPIRED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY OPENS IN GROSSE POINTE

NEW DIGS FOR OUR BLUE ARTICLE PAIGE PEABODY | PHOTOGRAPHY LOU PEEPLES

WHEN YOU SPEAK TO ANY OF OUR MEN OR

old, 8,000 square foot building, says Police Chief,

WOMEN IN BLUE, THEY WILL TELL YOU HOW

Stephen Poloni.

GRATEFUL THEY ARE TO HAVE THIS NEW

The original plan was to move the space behind the

PUBLIC SAFETY STATION IN GROSSE POINTE. current building located on Maumee and then plans Even though it is located in the City proper, it is

changed. When Alger’s came to the City because

accessible and open to all of our Pointes. The new

the owners were retiring, City Council saw it as the

structure was needed because our older facility was

perfect fit. The Council also felt that the location

antiquated and had lost its functionality. In other

would promote and build up the Mack Avenue busi-

words, the building could not handle its modern

ness corridor as well as strengthen communications

day needs. This new location is also more centrally

between Detroit and Grosse Pointe. On August

located and able to help boost business on Mack

29th, the new public safety facility was unveiled in a

Avenue as well as maintain a strong partnership

special grand opening celebration.

between Detroit’s 5th Precinct and Grosse Pointe.

The new structure is double the size of the Maumee

Two years ago, a bond was passed to help relo-

station at 17,000 square feet. Since these full time

cate the fire and police of the City of Grosse Pointe in

public safety officers are trained in both police and

order to provide a better and more current space. fire, security and training are paramount to a 21st The Maumee location was almost a century old. century public safety station. The facility houses a The infrastructure was just not meant to handle the

state of the art police simulator, fire training tower,

technology and sophistication of machinery today. defensive training room, evidence storage locker, When they were in need of a new fire truck, the

detective suite and large conference area. “A lot of

dimensions made it impossible to fit the upgraded

what we did for the building was considered consol-

vehicle into the current structure. Because of the

idation as well as cooperation with the other depart-

way it was built, there was no way to modify it in

ments”, says Chief Poloni. And since these officers

order to accommodate an NFPA compliant fire truck.

work 12 hour shifts, a gym, locker and equipment

“You just can’t do modern police and fire in a 90 year

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“A LOT OF WHAT WE DID FOR THE BUILDING WAS CONSIDERED CONSOLIDATION AS WELL AS COOPERATION WITH THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.”

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) Officer Robert Saleski

were added. "Its really an impressive facility," Poloni says. The architectural design was by PIA, Partners in Architecture, and De Maria constructed the Station. For the Grand Opening, a special monumental bell was unveiled. The bell was created to display a plaque for two officers that died in the line of duty, Sergeant Van Colle and Firefighter Richard Tucker. The Council felt that this was a nice way to remember and pay tribute to those men who gave their lives for our community. These brave individuals died in 1956 and 1978 respectively. The new station is located at 17320 Mack Avenue directly across from Staples. The Department of Public Works and City Hall will remain located at 17145 Maumee. If you have time, stop by and see the new digs and while you are there, please thank our men and women in BLUE.

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REALTY REPORT

GROSSE POINTE

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

$524,000

$500,000

95%

2.1

1125 Bishop

529000

519000

98%

3.2

376 Washington

525000

521375

99%

2.2

395 Lincoln

540000

550000

102%

2.2

320 Kercheval

615000

602000

98%

3.1

564 Washington

618000

612000

99%

3.1

18 Sycamore

669990

650000

97%

3.1

371 Lincoln

699000

655000

94%

119

3.2

510 Lakeland

692000

660000

95%

1305 Whittier

655000

667000

102%

3.2

133 Merriweather

699000

687000

98%

3.2

30 Sunset Ln.

850000

830000

98%

3.1

1 Windward Pl.

1050000

920000

88%

153

2.1

18 Waverly

975000

950000

97%

4.2

1,395,000

1,340,000

96%

3.2

30 Putnam PL

29 Winthrop PL

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