Look + Feel

In this season of shifting light and long shadows, we bring you a conversation with local paranormal researcher Julie Rathsack.

If your drawers are filled with old ticket stubs, greeting cards, maps, or bits of ribbon you might use someday, you’re not alone.

When I stepped into RC Caylan Atelier in Breton Village, I expected glamour. I expected fashion. What I didn’t expect was...

Brian Smith calls it the Youth Industrial Sports Complex, the system that feeds kids in at pre-school age and spits out college-bound athletes who may even make the pros.

Last summer, Steve Zaagman, the founder of the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society, hosted a fantasy ball on his parents’ property in Byron Center.

Step inside Roman James at 620 Wealthy Street and you’re immediately greeted by more than just stylish clothing—you’re wrapped in light.

Few things can bring together a group of friends like a solid game of bocce ball.

Menopause is a major transition in a woman’s life, marked by a drop in estrogen that brings noticeable changes in the body.

At Grand Rapids Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for inspiring stories from our community, especially those that showcase personal transformation and dedication.

When the Noordyk family of Fremont came across a five-story modernist home perched above the Lake Michigan shoreline near Fennville, they didn’t just see a summer house—they saw potential.

If your type of spring cleaning includes a wardrobe refresh, read on to discover four fashion trends that will have you dopamine dressing your way into sunnier weather and sunnier dispositions.

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting its tenth annual summer series of free outdoor fitness classes.

Like proud parents sharing pictures of their new babies, customers at Flowerland, West Michigan’s 75-year-old purveyor of plants, sometimes bring in snapshots showcasing the plants that garden supply buyer Kathy Rohm has helped them nurture.

Each year, we endure the unrelenting chill of winter–waiting, albeit not always patiently, for the unparalleled bliss of a West Michigan summer.

Jason Novotny is Vice President of Design at TowerPinkster, one of Grand Rapids’ titans of design. Recently, TowerPinkster merged with Comprehensive Engineering, a local firm specializing in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.

As nature turns a new leaf, many of us feel the pull to refresh the spaces we live in.

Fishbeck, a leading engineering and consulting firm, is earning widespread recognition this year amid a remarkable period of growth.

Lumber baron Thomas Friant made a statement when he built the Stone Chateau on the corner of Cherry St. and Union Ave. in 1892....

Nothing feels as good as a long stretch. We’ve all been there with tight muscles.

Thrifting has become a major trend, especially among Gen Z, who are drawn to the hunt for one-of-a-kind items—whether it’s a retro jacket, funky patterns, or anything that feels special and not mass-produced.