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FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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The Art of Supporting Local ART IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF GROSSE POINTE. In our February issue, we connect to the history and people who create art in different ways.

After graduating from Michigan State in 1993, I decided to travel through Europe.

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Susan Baldani AD DESIGNER

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Countless experiences were had, but a moment that stands out is walking through

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the Louvre in Paris and anticipating the Mona Lisa. As I came up to a small crowd

Jayme Emery

around the painting, a seam opened-up through the people viewing and suddenly, she “smiled” at me. I will never forget that moment. I was instantly connected to history a few feet away. The painting was small, but its aura immense.

I began looking at things differently. I found art in the details and a paradigm shift in how I perceived art. It is something that motivated me to start Grosse Pointe Lifestyle. Grosse Pointe is a living breathing piece of art that we encounter every day and I wanted to contribute.

The beauty of Grosse Pointe lies in the people who have crafted a historic foundation that we are entrusted in preserving and growing. We are the artists who can continue to maintain this community with the choices we make.

When we support the businesses in our community, we become artists. We participate in the sculpting of Grosse Pointe. Every time we walk through the door of a local business, we are adding to the beauty that surrounds us. We connect, we support, and we are thoughtful in being artisans of Grosse Pointe.

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Art that is present in many Grosse Pointe homes. We visit with Heather Burgess

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FEATURES 12 Framing the Future An interview with Heather Burgess of The Great Frame Up

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HOMETOWN HERO

AN INTERVIEW WITH HEATHER BURGESS OF THE GREAT FRAME UP

PHOTOGRAPHY THE

1. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE GREAT FRAME UP? WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN UP THE STORE? WHY GROSSE POINTE? While I was attending Eastern Michigan University, I was looking for a part time job. I happened to see a Help Wanted sign in the window of The Great Frame Up (yes, an actual sign, as it was 22 years ago, and that’s how things were done back then!). I applied and got the job. On my second day of work, probably sick of all of my questions and inquiries to figure out the ins and outs and why’s of custom framing, the owner, Tom, said to me “you are going to own this place someday”. After 4 years of working here, Tom’s prediction came true!

18 years later, I’m still here!

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FRAMING THE FUTURE

GREAT FRAME UP

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT OWNING THIS

it will be delayed for months, or even worse, that

BUSINESS? WHAT IS YOUR NOT SO FAVORITE PART?

it is no longer available.

I have several favorite parts about owning TGFU. First, all of the clients that I have met, many of whom have become friends. I have

3. HOW HAS COVID

watched them have children and watched their children grow

AFFECTED BUSINESS?

up, become Grandparents, get married, get divorced, graduate, I’ve

Business has actually increased since Covid.

cried with them after they’ve lost friends and family members, and

With people spending so much time at home,

have just enjoyed celebrating the important moments in their lives,

they noticed bare walls and tired art that

whether big or small. I am honored to be a part of their lives, and that

needed refreshing or updating. They also did a

they trust me with their oftentimes irreplaceable mementos. Second, I

lot of “spring cleaning” which led to the unveil-

love watching the look on my client’s faces when they pick up a com-

ing of lost treasures and artwork that they had

pleted project. Often times a spouse will bring in a painting or family

been meaning to frame for years.

heirloom that they are not fond of and are just framing out of obligation to their family or their spouse. However, once they see it framed,

4. HOW MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF

they are typically ecstatic at how the frame has enhanced their art to

FRAMING ARE THERE? WHAT IS YOUR

make them fall in love with it. My not so favorite part is having to deal

FAVORITE TYPE OF FRAME?

with all of the things that are out of my control, especially post-covid.

There are infinite types of frames. Frames can

There is a wood shortage, so many frames have been discontinued or

be stacked, expanding the options far beyond

backordered for long periods of time without notice from my vendors.

the thousands of options that we already have.

I hate having to tell a client after they’ve found the perfect frame, that

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I A M H O N O R E D T O B E A PA R T O F T H E I R L I V E S , A N D T H AT T H E Y TRUST ME WITH THEIR OFTENTIMES IRREPLACEABLE MEMENTOS.

so if you find the perfect frame for your artwork that

when it comes to framing. One of my favorite

might be the wrong color or the wrong shade, we can

quotes is “Quality custom framing will outlast the

refinish it. That combined with hundreds of matting

carpeting and furniture in your home, as well as

options—paper, fabrics, textures, the options are

all the cars, clothing, sound systems, televisions

seemingly endless. I honestly don’t have a favorite

and kitchen appliances you will ever purchase. It

type of frame, my favorite is when a frame looks as

can pass from generation to generation and still

though it was custom created for a piece of particular

look as good as the day it was done.” People often

art, when you’d swear that a frame was created solely

have sticker shock when they see how much cus-

for that one pice of art!

tom framing can cost. This quote definitely helps put it in perspective.

5. WHAT IS THE MOST MEMORABLE PIECE OF ART THAT YOU HAVE FRAMED? Probably a hair wreath, made out of human hair.

We have framed several. They are visually stunning.

7. WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO RETIRE? WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO LATER IN LIFE? I still probably have 15-20 more years left before I retire. By that time, I hope to be able to travel,

6. WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE

I still have many places left on my bucket list. I

TO EVERYONE ABOUT FRAMING?

also hope to be able to focus on sharpening my

I would like people to know that the old saying “you get what you pay for” is absolutely true

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THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PANDEMIC THAT PEWABIC POTTERY HAS GONE THROUGH. Founded in 1903, it has survived, among other challenges, the Bird Flu in 1918, two world wars and the Great Depression. In addition to being in operation for well over a century, the other extraordinary thing about the ceramic studio is that it’s been housed in the same building on East Jefferson Avenue since 1907.

“It’s a Tudor-style National Historic Landmark building that was designed to resemble an old English inn, but it’s always been a working pottery studio,” says Steve McBride, executive director of Pewabic. “It was originally in a carriage house downtown in Brush Park, but it quickly outgrew that space.”

The building was designed by William Stratton, a prominent architect in his time, who married Mary Chase Perry, a painter of china and one of the founders of the pottery.

Horace Caulkins, the other founder, was a kiln manufacturer and dentist, and he and Mary were co-founders of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts.

Some of the original equipment dates back to the early 1900s and is still in use today. “Our clay mixer was installed in 1912 and is actually part of the building,” says Lexi Pelt hand-painting Pewabic tiles

Steve. “There’s a large vat under the floor where the clay

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“We’re part of the fa bric of Detroit, so you can see Pewa bic ti le th roughout the region. It’s part of what ma kes Detroit, Detroit.”

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slip is stirred in a big concrete mixer and we still use that to make all of our tile clay. It has the overhead belts and pulleys and it just breathes history when you walk back there.”

For those who would like to learn more about how pottery is made or to make it themselves, Pewabic has an onsite education studio where classes are held for teens and adults year round. Pewabic also does a lot of work with the Detroit Public Schools so they have many programs for school-age kids.

“We offer workshops for school groups and individuals of all ages where people can come in and take a hands-on tile making workshop,” says Steve. “We make everything from scratch. We make the clay, we make the glazes, and do all the firing.”

The Pewabic Street Team offers pop-up experiences. “The Street Team is fun. We knew that not everyone was going to come to our building, so we decided to package the experience and take it on the road. We received a grant from the Knight Foundation for their Knight Arts Challenge Detroit, which allowed us to purchase a Ford transit van that we converted into a mobile museum.”

The van includes interactive activities, and pulls a trailer with portable kilns which allow people to do Raku firing, which can be done rapidly. The van travels to the Detroit River Walk every month and to parks and schools.

Pewabic Pottery also has galleries and museums which are open to the public free of charge. The galleries showcase ceramic art by 50 to 100 artists all across North America at all times. The museums have historic works dating from the pre-1900s and early 1900s.

“We’re particularly well known for our iridescent pottery and tile and iridescent glaze, so you can see some iridescent pots from the early 1900s,” says Steve. “We have one pot that is covered in a bright orange uranium glaze, so you get to see some things you wouldn’t normally see.” The Pottery offers docent-guided tours and behindthe-scenes tours as well.

In addition, Pewabic offers rotating exhibitions of other works.

“Recently, people could see Blue Collar by Kyle and Kelly Phelps, twin artists who do sculptural vignettes of the working class life.

It was incredibly powerful.”

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Pewabic installations can be found all over the city and region [see sidebar]. There is a Google map on their website showing a small sampling of where some of their installations can be found.

“We’re part of the fabric of Detroit, so you can see Pewabic tile throughout the region. It’s part of what makes Detroit, Detroit.”

If people are interested in using Pewabic tiles in their homes, there are a lot from which to choose. “We have an architectural tile showroom where you can see a lot of shapes and patterns and glaze colors,” says Steve. “People who buy our pottery and use our architectural tile to install a fireplace surround often say that it makes them want to sit by the fire and enjoy the experience more.

“Or, people who have installed a Pewabic backsplash will say that it inspires them while cooking. You know that this was made by somebody and you have that feeling of connection.”

People can browse their products either in-store or online, or come in to shop for pottery and tile. “We can ship, do curbside delivery, or do a video chat in order to see what we have to purchase. Just by shopping online or in person buying art helps support the artists we represent. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and there are lots of ways to support us, whether buying, becoming a member or making a donation.”

Pewabic Pottery, he adds, celebrates something that’s really special about people, especially here in Detroit, because it’s the first and only U.S. city to be named a UNESCO Design City.

It really celebrates that creative process.

“Art brings joy into our lives and has the power to make us relax, and it provides comfort, which is especially needed now,” says Steve. “We’re profoundly grateful to everyone who has supported the pottery throughout the pandemic and it’s really gratifying to know that so many people love the place and want to support the arts, and want to make sure this organization is here for the next 100 years.”

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CHARLEVOIX’S NEWEST HOT SPOT: HOTEL EARL

CHARLEVOIX, A CHARMING RESORT TOWN LOCATED WITHIN MINUTES OF LAKE MICHIGAN, IS A DESTINATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, AND IS WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS ICONIC GNOME AND WHIMSICAL MUSHROOM HOUSES. These unique dwellings were designed by Earl Young, a local architect who also built several commercial buildings during his lifetime.

One of these, known as Earl Young’s Weathervane Lodge, located at 120 Michigan Avenue, was built in 1959 and was in serious need of renovation, restoration, and some loving care. Silva Property Group, a family-owned property management company for 30 years, stepped in to give it just that.

“My wife [Jennie) and I have had a cottage in Charlevoix for over 20 years,” says Paul Silva, owner of Silva Property Group along with his wife and other family members. “Our first cottage was an Earl Young property.”

He didn’t want to just create a new hotel, he explains, but wanted to acquire something with a special story behind it. “I thought there were enough unique features to this place that we could enhance what was here and improve upon it. I wanted to get involved with this project because it was something that was special to the town. And, because Earl Young is iconic with Charlevoix, we decided to name it Hotel Earl,” he says.

Although Paul and Jennie remain active in the oversight of the hotel, which opened in September 2020, they partnered with Detroit-based Hotel Investment Services Inc. (HIS), to ensure that the hotel is run the right way, every day.

“We manage quite a few upscale boutique hotels in the state of Michigan, including Hotel Iroquois,” says Ian Fleming, general manager of Hotel Earl.

While updating and renovating the hotel, Silva Property Group and the designers focused on preserving many of the original details

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and characteristics of the hotel. “One of the big things for Earl Young was using stones from the area in the build,” says Ian. “So, we made that a focus of our lobby. We have the original fireplace from the lodge, the original mantel, and the stone on the face of the front desk.”

This stone was even incorporated onto the turrets outside of the hotel. “This was a two-story property and we added a third floor, so we wove in some of the original stonework to add to our third floor turrets, or ‘witches hats’, as we call them,” says Paul. “A lot of locals have commented that they look like they were built that way originally, so the stone masons did a nice job and it doesn’t look too obvious that we added on.”

They also tried to keep to the original theme when furnishing the property. “Our headboards in a lot of the rooms are live-edged, as is our boardroom table and some of the furniture in the lobby,” says Paul. “Although they may not be original to the property, they are original in theme because it was built back when mid-century modern was today’s kind of modern, hip décor.”

Totally updated as well are the bathrooms.

“Our bathrooms are absolutely phenomenal,” says Ian. “The spacious showers, the lighted makeup mirrors, the undercabinet lighting - all these features are what makes them upscale.”

Along with the 56 guest rooms, Hotel Earl has a spectacular 1,500 square-foot suite. “We call it our Earl Suite, but it’s also what we call our bridal suite as well,” says Ian. “Charlevoix is a big wedding destination, and there are half a dozen wedding venues in the area that we have partnered with.”

The luxury suite has a full kitchen, 1½ baths, a master en suite bedroom with a king-sized bed, a living room with a pull-out sofa and a fireplace.

In the kitchen, there is a large live-edge dining room table. The suite also features a wraparound balcony that overlooks Round Lake and downtown Charlevoix, so guests have a fantastic view.

It also has a washer and dryer, so it’s easy to stay for an extended period of time.

If that’s still not enough space for you and your family, you have the option to make it

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Jennie and Paul Silva

even larger. There is an adjoining King room that

anticipating opening the indoor pool in early 2021.

can be reserved along with the suite, which will

With floor to ceiling windows and doors that will

then allow six people to sleep comfortably.

open up to the outside, the pool will be part of a

Hotel Earl is also a great place to go without the family for a romantic getaway. For Valentine’s Day, they

wonderful indoor/outdoor space, and there will also be an outdoor hot tub and rooftop deck area.

are offering a “Romantic Escape to the Lake” package.

For businesses and corporations, there is

“This is certainly one of our most popular pack-

a boardroom located in the hotel. “It’s a great

ages,” says Paul. “It includes a rose petal turn-down

place to hold meetings, can seat up to 12 around

service in your room prior to your arrival, a bottle

a live-edge table, and we have all the Smart

of champagne and chocolate truffles, and breakfast

connectivity to make sure your meeting goes off

for two the next morning.”

without a hitch,” says Ian.

There are also quite a few fine dining options steps

The town of Charlevoix is also a great place for

away from the hotel in downtown Charlevoix and

outdoor activities. There are trails for hiking when

one just on the northside as well, and there are many

the weather is mild, and in the winter there is ice

restaurants that serve casual fare. Of course, they’re

skating and skiing at Mount McSauba, which is just

all offering meals to go if you and your love would like

a couple of miles north of the property. The hotel

to head back to your room for a private dinner.

will be offering an exciting ski package as well.

Hotel Earl also boasts a full-service wine bar

“When looking to get away for the weekend, it’s

with an extensive wine list, and a wide assortment

a great mix of both downtown entertainment and

of beer from local breweries. “We do geographic

outdoor activities,” says Paul.

cocktails as well, and have some small plate options

From Grosse Pointe, it’s no more than a four-hour

for food, including pizza that is specially prepared

drive. There’s also an airport approximately two miles

by our partners in town,” says Paul. “We’ve been

from the hotel, so for those who might have access to

experimenting with all types of flavors.” There are

private planes, flying in is another option. On arrival,

also four heated igloos on property so guests can

the hotel shuttle van can come and pick you up.

dine outdoors.

Every morning, there is a Continental Breakfast

Whether for a couple’s weekend or an extended

Buffet featuring locally sourced pastries, fruit, cof-

family trip, a stay at Hotel Earl will make the oc-

fee, and juice. It’s a great way to start the day.

casion an unforgettable one. To reserve a room,

For those who like to work out, there will be a fitness center available for all guests. Plus, they are

or to find out more, go to www.hotelearl.com or call 231.547.6565.

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Great family fun. Discover

Ernest Hemingway married

tion. In winter, go downhill and

Tour Michigan offers guided

dragons, take a castle tour,

his first wife, Hadley, in a small

cross-country skiing and enjoy

walking or Gem Car tours to

and in the spring and summer,

ceremony on the shores of

snowboarding, snowshoeing,

view these iconic homes.

experience Michigan’s largest

Lake Charlevoix. View the

sledding and ice skating. In

outdoor model railroad plus

original marriage license at the

warmer weather, hike trails

acres of gardens.

Charlevoix Historical Society, and

through beautiful wooded areas,

visit many of the other places

play disc golf, and visit lovely

where Hemingway spent time.

beaches with sand dunes.

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Chicken Marsala + Prep: 20 min + Cook: 20 min + Yield: 4 servings + 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)

+ All-purpose flour, for dredging + Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper + 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + 8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms, stemmed and halved

+ 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine + 1/2 cup chicken stock + 2 tablespoon unsalted butter + 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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1. Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them; pound with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick.

Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly.

2. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.

Slip the cutlets into the pan and fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden, turning once – do this in batches if the pieces don’t fit comfortably in the pan. Remove the chicken to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.

3. Lower the heat to medium, saute for 1 minute to render out some of the fat. Now, add the mushrooms and saute until they are nicely browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour the Marsala in the pan and boil down for a few seconds to cook out the alcohol. Add the chicken stock and simmer for a minute to reduce the sauce slightly. Stir in the butter and return the chicken to the pan; simmer gently for 1 minute to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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Caprese Salad

+ Prep: 25 min + Inactive: 20 min + Cook: 15 min + Yield: 8 servings + 2 cups balsamic vinegar + 3 ripe tomatoes + 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, thickly sliced + Large bunch fresh basil leaves + Olive oil, for drizzling + Large pinch kosher salt + Large pinch freshly ground black pepper

1. Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat.

Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes. Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature before you serve it.

2. When you are ready to assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the mozzarella slices.

Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.

3. Drizzle on the gorgeous, almost black balsamic reduction. Then drizzle olive oil in a thin stream over the top. Finally, sprinkle on salt and pepper. You need this in your life. Make it today my friends

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Lemon Granita + Prep: 5 min + Cook: 2 hr 5 min + Yield: 4 servings + 6 tablespoons sugar + 1/3 cup lemon juice + 1 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest In a saucepan combine sugar with 1 1/2 cups water; bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat, leave to cool, then refrigerate until cold. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour lemon syrup into a square metal cake pan and place in freezer. Freeze 2 hours in all, removing pan from freezer every 30 minutes, stirring and scraping with a metal fork until ice crystals break up. After 2 hours, granita will resemble snow. Scrape into 4 dessert goblets and serve with a spoon and a straw if desired.

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REALTY REPORT

GROSSE POINTE

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1133 Bishop

$519,000

$507,000

98%

14

5

3.1

1028 Kensington

$536,000

$507,735

95%

35

4

2.1

1034 Lakeshore

$525,000

$512,000

98%

140

4

3.2

306 Roosevelt

$549,000

$535,000

97%

43

3

2.1

26 Newberry

$649,000

$640,000

99%

2

3

3.1

136 Moran

$649,900

$649,900

100%

4

4

3.1

721 Balfour

$685,000

$665,000

97%

255

4

3.1

895 Edgemont

$850,000

$850,000

100%

0

5

4.2

17 Windemere

$900,000

$875,000

97%

11

2

3.2

487 Rivard

$910,000

$908,000

99%

52

6

4.1

55 Stephens

$1,199,000

$1,085,000

90%

50

5

4.3

4 Cameron

$1,200,000

$1,175,000

98%

7

4

3.2

Information obtained through Heartland Multiple Listing Service 5-1-20 to 12-31-20 List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision. grossepointehomefinder.com

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