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Big enough to service you, yet small enough to care!

Bill Yerke, 4th generation owner of
Yerke Floors, demonstrates that
sanding with the Atomic system is a
clean and classy act. Yerke Floors is
proud to be the first retailer in the
area to offer this advanced "truck

mounted" dust containment system.
Choosing who will install or refinish
your floor is as important as the
products you select. Our in-house
staff is committed to customer
service and satisfaction!

•HARDWOOD & EXOTIC SPECIES • PRE-FINISHED HARDWOOD • BORDERS, INLAYS, MEDALLIONS
& HERRINGBONES • REFINISHING OF EXISTING FLOORS • CARPETING • LAMINATES

Visit our showroom: 4234 Martin Rd. •Walled Lake, MI 48390 •

248.366.9600

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Bob Stern Building Company proudly
Stern Building Company. They know that
invites you to experience the difference
a successful business venture requires
that an unparalleled design/build compa-
good people, solid preparation, and strong
ny can mean to you and your family's next
personal commitment... and we know the
project. As they mark 40
best way to monitor our
years of service to discern-
own success is by our proj-
ing customers, primarily
ects, performance and cus-
in the Birmingham and
tomer service:'
Bloomfield area, they reaf-
"By its very nature,
firm their commitment to
every project will disrupt
setting an industry bench-
a customer's life so we
mark for another 40 years
are mindful of the details
of quality.
like neatness, respect and
In your quest for value,
scheduling so we can get
you may think that you
in, get out and get on with
can find more for less.
life:' adds Ron. "Our guar-
You will find lower prices.
antee of quality over the
You will find a myriad of
t past 40 years has served us
promises. However, when
well and continues to apply
the dust settles, you won't
not only in workmanship
Bob & Ron Stern
find a better return on
but also to the materials,
your investment.
people and aesthetics that
Bob Stern Building Company has 1000's
go into every job."
of satisfied customers. The relationships
"As a family-owned and operated busi-
forged during a first project often lead
ness, our reputation is on the line every
to a second or third. It is no wonder that
day. Our success is determined by you so
90 percent of Bob Stern's new customers
we have a vested interest in living up to
come from referrals by satisfied custom-
our name as a premier design/build com-
ers and their families.
pany," concludes Ron.
"Quite simply, our
When you are serious
customers know how to
about transforming your
measure value," says Ron
home, call Bob Stern
Stern who manages the
Building Company at
Building Comp
daily operations for Bob
248.855.3880.

Favorites include the Cookies 'n' Cream
TASTES
Marshmallow
Dream fondue or the
Craving something different than the
Yin Yang dessert drink.
usual dining fare? Tearooms, a British
(248) 347-6358.
mainstay, are gaining popularity in
major cities across America. While
TRENDS
there are a number of traditional
Looking for the latest in lingerie?
Victorian-style tearooms in Michigan,
Check out intimate apparel from The
Spot 0' Tea in Birmingham offers a
Lingerie Studio on Northwestern
more contemporary, American take.
Highway in Southfield, which opened
The shop serves more than
its doors in May. The studio
75 blends of black, green,
specializes in elegant and
red, white, chai, oolong and
sophisticated sleepwear for
flowering teas; if you crave a
petite, average, frill- and plus-
:
nibble, a tea course (57.50)
sized women and also carries
includes a two-cup pot of tea
loungewear from design-
with a selection of sandwich-
ers such as Betsy Johnson,
es, scones, sweets, fruit or
Cosabella and Honeydew.
other treats. Popular tea mix-
First-time customers also can
tures include Monks' Blend
snag a 10-percent-off in-store
(grenadine and vanilla) and
coupon by logging on to the
ER IN
Le Marche Spice (cinnamon
store's
Web site at thelingerie
S C H W ARTZ
and fruit notes). The shop
COLU M N I S T studio.com . (248) 353-0576.
also offers custom blending,
• For a casual look, stock up
tea tastings and private parties. (248)
on moderately priced lingerie, pajamas
723-4TEA. • Enjoy a romantic eve-
and robes at Soma by Chico's, which
ning on the West Side at The Melting
opened at Troy's Somerset Collection in
Pot's newest location in Novi. While
late June. Soma offers a fresher, young-
the fondue chain offers a handful of
er and more-fitted look than Chico's,
four-course meals, most patrons flock
its parent company. Bras range from
here for the delectable desserts, which
519 to 558 in sizes'34A to 42DDD.
include a variety of chocolate fondues
(248) 822-8020. • Lastly, log on to
and apses-dinner drinks. A small pot
sleepyheads.com for a large selection of
of chocolate fondue is 514, serves one
super-trendy pjs, rompwear, gifts and
to two people and is served with vour
more for men, women and children.
choice of fruit, cheesecake, marshmal-
The online retailer features designer
lows, pound cake or brownies. Choose
pajamas from brands including Frankie
from eight chocolate recipes or create
& Johnny, Tepper Jackson, PJ Salvage
your own fondue from a selection of
(worn on ABC's Desperate Housewives)
milk, white or dark chocolate paired
and M. Green Men's Sleepwear (worn
with liqueur or dessert toppings.
on HBO's Entourage).

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Below: A selection of the more than 75 tea blends offered at Spot 0' Tea in Birmingham.

248-855-3880

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