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MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

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“Home Is Where The Heart Is”

Paige Peabody | paige.peabody@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Ashlynn Robinson

ITS MARCH AND THE HOME ISSUE IS HERE!

AD DESIGNER

Our homes are an expression of who we are and where our most precious memories

Evan Deuvall

are made. Home isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling, a vision of the heart, and our sanctuary. When my daughters Mia and Ava were 5 and 2, we were ready to move from the starter home Shelly and I purchased as newlyweds. We enjoyed searching Grosse Pointe for the perfect house to raise our family.

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Susan Baldani, Ashlynn Robinson

After many Sundays looking through open houses, we came upon a colonial and set the viewing appointment. When the door opened, we walked into a light grey marble floor foyer leading to a spiral staircase with salmon colored carpet and white rails. Immediately, a vision came to me and I saw the girls walking down those steps in their communion and prom dresses, Christmas morning in pajamas, graduation gowns, and wedding gowns. Over to my left, I envisioned my mom in a chair at the bay window smiling upon her granddaughters as they played in the family room and even imagined Shelly and I watching our grandchildren. I’ll never forget that moment we found our home. I’m happy to report many of those visions have happened, and we look forward to many more. Home is a special place for all of us. In this issue, we have loaded you with content and advertising partners to help make your home the magical place everyone deserves.

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We visit Cathy Walker who co-owns Arkay-Walker with her husband Rick. Cathy

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

discusses numerous interior design tips on home spaces changing with the

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

times. Homes have become offices and classrooms for many of us but remain expressions of who we are. We discover the Deeplands in Grosse Pointe Shores. Realtor Gary Patrosso (aka Mr.

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GP) and builder Rich Russell construct the first new sub-division in 40 years. Find out about its history and the ability to have a luxury custom built home close to Lake St. Clair. Kelly Osten, owner of Closet Connections, discusses the health benefits of an organized home. Increased productivity through artistic design and organization systems relaxes our lifestyle so we can enjoy our time more without the stress.

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NOW MORE THAN EVER, PEOPLE NEED THEIR HOMES TO

really cool designated areas that are now

BE NOT ONLY SANCTUARIES FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD,

treated like classrooms, where they have

BUT SPACES THAT CAN FUNCTION WELL AS OFFICES AND

interactive boards and toys.”

CLASSROOMS. Many designers are finding themselves called upon quite frequently to address these issues.

There are now paints that can be used as dry erase boards, she adds. There are a lot

“One of my friends, who’s a psychologist and works from home,

of things that you can do with decals, which

told me that I really had to get into people’s houses and decorate

are, she says, like explosions of color and

them for Zoom calls,” says Cathy Walker, co-owner, along with her

pattern and creativity.

husband, Rick, of Arkay-Walker Paint & Interior Design in St. Clair

“I think these are all just such a fabu-

Shores. “We’re so tired of the bookshelf; we need to rearrange the

lous approach to decorating,” says Cathy.

shelves or regroup that background or straighten out that door or

“I also can get so excited about murals

whatever is behind them.”

because I just love creating spaces using

Right now, she’s working on two new kitchens where she’s been asked to include desks. “Years ago, people decided they didn’t want a desk and file cabinet in there, but now the kitchen is becoming the office again,” she says.

murals of scenic views or those that look like windows.” Her assistant, Nicole Kristitch, is a talented artist who is also a muralist. However,

“If someone gave me carte blanche with an office space, I would

if someone can’t afford for one to be painted

make it a wide open space with a big screen television so you could

by hand, wallpaper or vinyl coverings can

move, talk, and walk while on a virtual call, or put a treadmill under

also be used to easily change a space.

the desk. Something that’s not ordinary. The space would have to be dedicated for work; I would not make it my living room area. “And kids!” says Cathy. “I feel like they’re the ones that are really not thought about enough; they need space to grow. I've seen some

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Another consequence of people working from home is that they notice a lot of things that may need updating, like the faded paint or worn out furnishings.

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“Being home has created this hyperawareness of our

Katherine took over the store. Today, what started out as

spaces,” says Cathy. “Maybe it’s that molding or that prob-

a small paint and wallpaper store has expanded multiple

lem with the floor. The wall colors are closing in on you.

times under Rick and Cathy’s ownership to include a

“We used to be able to take vacations, and escape to

design showroom. Shoppers can come in and pick out

fabulous hotels or the beach. I think this is why the big

fabrics by designers such as Ralph Lauren, tiles, outdoor

trend now is blue and white. I think people want to bring

furniture by Brown Jordan, gift items, lighting, and other

that beach, that outdoor vacation feel, into their homes.

items to decorate a home.

You're finding more who want that sunny yellow room.” Others are staying with neutral paints, but bringing in pops of color by using pillows and other accessories. “I have a couple of clients that are very neutral, but revel in

“We have a kind of home store,” says Cathy. “People can come in and look at tile, finishes, paints, fabrics and wall coverings. We also have samples of flooring, so we kind of cover everything.”

changing out their accessories,” she says. “You know, they

Their son, Morgan, works in the business as well,

just can't wait for the spring accessories to come out. I have

mainly in the industrial paint side of the business, which

another who has a totally white kitchen and she brings out

also supplies paint to the industrial aerospace industry.

these ceramic orange dogs for part of the year, and other items with red and turquoise, and it’s really fabulous.” Cathy always knew she wanted to do something

“He's very talented and helps us with our IT and deliveries and in a number of ways,” she says. “We hope he’ll take over the business someday.”

with an artistic flair. Her undergraduate degree is in

Cathy’s real passion is designing a house from the

graphic design and she also attended Parsons School

ground up. “I can take it from the blueprints to the setting

of Design. When she married her husband, Rick, in

of the table. I love finishes, tiles, appliances, and cabine-

1982, she started working in his parents’ store. Soon

try right through to the final accessories.”

after, they took over the business when his parents, Art and Katherine (Kay) Walker, retired. Originally the Tracy Paint Company, it was renamed Arkay-Walker Paint back in the 70s when Art and

Another one of her strong interests is restoration. She focuses on the history of the home and keeping the integrity of the house. Cathy’s been able to create some beautiful and interesting designs in older homes. CONTINUED >

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Hiring a designer is helpful for many reasons, and one of the biggest is to avoid costly mistakes. “It actually can save you money,” she says. “People can get so much inspiration from the internet, but I think they're looking at pictures of home designs that don’t really fit their lifestyles.” For example, if you have four children, you really can't have that white sofa, or that all-white room, which is what everybody seems to want right now. “I like to look at what people already have, and that I think is my strength as a designer,” says Cathy. “I try to get them to embellish their theme, to embellish their home to be their home, not just a magazine picture.” Arkay-Walker

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can become a dumping ground for dropping off things

STOP IN THE MORNING AND THE FIRST STOP IN

on your way in or out of the house. With the help of a

THE EVENING. Stop running out the door in a stress-

custom storage solution, you can make this spot in your

ful state after frantically searching for misplaced items

home functional and efficient. Save yourself time and

in the morning. Instead, save yourself time and focus

a stressful transition from home to wherever you are

on the functionality of your entryway. Keys, lunch

going with a functional mudroom.

boxes, bags, etc. will be easy to find when they are

When planning out the design of your mudroom, here

kept in a designated spot. Whether you enter your

are some helpful hints to keep in mind and benefits of

home through the front door or garage, your entryway

keeping your family organized:

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+ Increased responsibility for children to keep track of the personal things. They'll finally have a place to hang their backpack and put

+ Attaching hooks at eye level for children will make it easier for them to hang up their things.

their shoes on! Ahh, weekday mornings have never gone smoother…

+ Only hang up in season necessities. Having multiple jackets for

+ A custom locker system can be designed to fit in any space.. Custom

different seasons hanging up can clutter the space. Sticking to your

built-ins can be designed with closed cabinets and cubbies. Having a

current needs will make it easier to throw on what you need and go.

door to close maintains a neat and tidy mudroom. If space allows, assign

+ Regardless if you have a locker system or not, a bench with

a cabinet to each member of the family. If limited space, have one shared

built-in drawers can satisfy the needs of your family. Children will

cabinet with your spouse and another cabinet for the kids.

be able to put their shoes on and take them off easier.. Underneath

+ Mudroom lockers resemble lockers in your child's school. Children are taught at school to keep track of their belongings and hang their coat and backpack. Having the same system imple-

drawers can hold shoes, winter accessories, or extracurricular items. + Place a bin near the door to corral small items.. Refill each night, that way, all of the things you need are next to the door..

mented at home blends the responsibilities they have at school with

Whether you work from home or not, every household should

their duties at home. Personalize the inside of your child's locker by

have its own ‘command center.’ Having a designated spot to pay

hanging school artwork or important reminders.

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“Maintaining an organized home office will keep you motivated to complete tasks and will increase your productivity.” alleviates feeling overwhelmed and forgetful. Moving towards an

learning or working from home. It can serve as a peaceful space for

organized space doesn’t always mean perfectly neat surfaces and

your children to complete activities.

color-coded labels. It’s about maximizing your home office space in a way where everything has a place. + “Maintaining an organized home office will keep you motivated to complete tasks and will increase your productivity.” -

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their schoolwork can be very challenging when outside of their nor-

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mal learning environment. A functional study space is instrumen-

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A NEW LUXURY DEVELOPMENT IN GROSSE POINTE SHORES

THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IS HOT ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WITH BUYERS COMPETING FOR THE MEAGER INVENTORY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET. Now, this inventory is growing, as Deeplands Lane, the first subdivision to be built in 40 years in the area, has broken ground in the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. Since these homes will be custom built on the lot of their choosing, buyers will be able to move into the exact home they want instead of having to buy what’s already been designed and built according to someone else’s tastes and lifestyle. “The builder and the architect will sit down with you and design your house from the ground up,” says Gary Patrosso, an associate broker and partner at Real Estate in The Pointes, and a director on the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors. “So, if you want a certain size walk-in closet in your master bedroom, or a first floor master, you can have that,” he says. “Or maybe vaulted ceilings or a fireplace. And they can build whatever kind of patio you want, and even do a built-in barbecue. You can have an outdoor kitchen, a swimming pool, or a two, three, or four car garage.” This subdivision is unique for that reason, adds Gary, since most of the time people have three or four models, or houses, from which to choose. But with those, a particular buyer may not

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like the size of the bathrooms or may not like the closet sizes, or the kitchen, or so on. Lots range in price from $340,000 to $440,000, and then a budget is worked out with the builder and architect for the home and grounds. Buyers of other properties might find themselves spending the same amount after renovating and updating an older home, but then they’re still not getting exactly what they want. Plus, with a brand new home, they won’t have to worry about any major projects for many years to come. This summer, there will be a model home on site to give potential buyers an idea of the quality of the work and to show some of the options available. Once they choose a lot and figure out a budget, work can begin. Along with a housing budget, they will also work within a landscaping budget so the surroundings of the home will be just as beautiful as the inside. Deeplands Lane consists of a total of 16 large lots on two cul de sacs. The property is in close proximity to Lake St. Clair, world-class schools, gourmet restaurants, and within walking distance to a yacht club and a new equestrian center. The George Osius Municipal Park, with its world-class tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, splash pad, playground, and waterfront, is also close by. To see an actual aerial view of the property and the surrounding area, Deeplands Development Company has actually put together a video, which can be found on the Deeplands Lane website at https://deeplands.com/location/. Buyers can also get a good idea of just how close beautiful Lake St. Clair is to the new development. “We’re also a stone’s throw from downtown Detroit,” says Gary. “You can get to a hockey game or a baseball game in 20 minutes.” He’s excited to be involved in this project since he knows the builder, Rich Russell, of The Russell Company, very well, and is confident that these homes, like the others the company has built over

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the past 23 years, will be of the highest quality. The

He has project managers ensuring that every-

Russell Company is the largest builder of homes in

thing is done correctly, and he’s worked with most

Grosse Pointe, and only the finest materials and work-

of these contractors for years, so they know him,

manship go into every home Rich puts his name on.

he knows them, and they all work well together.

“We built our reputation on the quality of the

The quality is carefully overseen from beginning

homes we build,” says Rich. “Quality can mean

to end by Rich, who is always keeping an eye on

a lot of different things to different people. Some

each home’s progress.

people will look at a home and think, ‘Is it the type

“The state of Michigan requires all builders to

of window you put in, or is it the type of coun-

give a one-year home warranty, and Rich always

tertop?’ People might say, ‘That’s really pretty

gives a two-year warranty,” says Gary. “That's huge,

hardware in your bathroom; that’s good quality.’

because it could be a year and a half and a crack

And that’s true, but quality also means, ‘How was

forms in the ceiling or something. He'll come out

the home put together? Can you see through

and he'll take care of it.”

the paint to the drywall, or are the walls straight,

“I give a two year because in the first year

literally? Is the crown molding all one piece, do

nothing really goes wrong,” says Rich. “When

the doors hang properly so they don’t close on

you buy a home from us, you’re buying a main-

their own because the house is crooked?’ That’s

tenance-free home for the first five to 10 years,

quality of construction. It’s not only the material

and one that is going to hold up in Michigan for

you put into the home, but also how it is applied.”

many years.” CONTINUED >

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And of course, all the manufacturers warranties will be in place for the cabinets, windows, HVAC systems, and other fixtures and appliances. Deeplands Development Team and The Russell Company have chosen a team of professionals including a dynamic architect, experienced home designers, and trusted suppliers who are ready to assist buyers in making their dream homes a place where they won’t want to leave. Having this team already in place is a huge timesaver for buyers and will make the entire process seamless and efficient. “We try to find the best people and that takes extra effort, but when you move into a home we build, you have a nice home,” says Rich. The architect, Brian Neeper, of Brian Neeper Architecture P.C. is someone else Rich has worked with many times before on several projects. After working for over 20 years with other premier residential architects in the state, Brian opened his own company in 2016. However, if buyers want to bring in their own architect, that’s an option as well. The other unique thing about Deeplands Lane, according to its website, is that it’s the only development in Grosse Pointe that includes a stormwater infrastructure. This consists of an underground system that holds and filters water in order to keep the surrounding rivers and water supply clean. It also helps reduce flooding. The land that these homes is being built on has a long history in Grosse Pointe. It’s part of the original Stackpole estate, which included a mansion built in 1911, and 1,200 feet of lakefront property. Soon after World War II, the mansion itself was demolished, and according to the Grosse Pointe Historical Society, by the early 1950s, most of the land was sold for housing. The remaining

If someone is interested in purchasing one of the lots and building a home

eight acres stayed in the family until 2014, when

in this innovative and modern new development, the Deeplands process is

Stephen Stackpole, who was living in a more mod-

well laid out and easy to understand:

est mansion built on the property in 1941, passed

1. Select and reserve the perfect lot.

away. His grandfather, Russell Alger, Jr., was the

2. Determine an approved budget with The Russell Company.

cofounder of Packard Motor Car Company, and his

3. Sit down with the architect to design your new home.

great-grandfather, Russell Alger Sr., was a former

4. Break ground on your Deeplands lot.

state governor and U.S. senator.

5. Begin construction of your dream home.

Of course, COVID-19 slowed the project down a bit, but now they’re back on track.

6. Work with a landscape architect for the best look that complements your home and lot.

“We listed these properties right before the pandemic, and then Michigan was shut down com-

Contact Gary and/or Jeannie to get started on building your dream home. By

pletely.” says Gary. “But things are coming back to

this time next year, you’ll be enjoying all it has to offer.

normal. Real estate is hot here.”

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REALTY REPORT

GROSSE POINTE

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

80 Lake Shore

$539,000

$520,000

96%

3.1

74 Stonehurst

$615,000

$525,000

85%

880 Bishop

$577,000

$535,600

93%

2.2

288 Merriweather

$549,000

$539,000

98%

2.1

150 Kercheval

$549,000

$540,000

98%

152

2.1

1010 Balfour

$649,900

$585,000

90%

2.2

60 Fordcroft

$629,000

$615,000

98%

3.2

136 Moran

$649,900

100%

3.1

41 Lakecrest

$699,000

$663,000

95%

2.2

721 Belfour

$685,000

$665,000

97%

255

3.1

640 Rivard

$679,000

100%

2.1

50 Lochmoor

$875,000

$782,500

89%

120

3.1

17 Windemere

$900,000

$875,000

97%

3.2

55 Stephens

$1,199,000

$1,085,000

83%

4.3

835 Bishop

$1,189,000

$1,150,000

97%

179

3.2

4 Cameron Place

$1,200,000

$1,175,000

98%

3.2

Information obtained through Realcomp Multiple Listing Service

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