Juste Milieu Zine – Zuri McWhorter

Juste Milieu Zine – Zuri McWhorter

by | Feb 25, 2026 | LBN Art

JUSTE MILIEU

Zuri McWhorter, Publisher

Zuri McWhorter is a writer, artist, and publisher of the Detroit-based digital zine, Juste Milieu. Juste Milieu embodies “the happy medium” between art and life and writing and visual art, and features erasure poetry and collages, among other artistic styles. It’s currently on its 19th issue. Zuri, Detroit native, is part of the Detroit art scene that is making waves “as cool as New York’s.” Get the latest issue of Juste Milieu at: https://justemilieuzine.bigcartel.com/

Bean & Bagel Co.

Bean & Bagel Co.

by | Feb 19, 2026 | LBN Food, West Bloomfield

Anthony Zora, owner of Bean & Bagel Co. in West Bloomfield opened his self-proclaimed “Mom and Pop shop” when he saw a vacant storefront and took the opportunity. The bagel and coffee shop serves bagels, bagel sandwiches, coffee, latte, tea and hot chocolate. Popular menu items include the sunrise bagel with egg and bacon or sausage and the pastrami bagel. The eatery also makes its own cream cheese in a variety of flavors. Zora looks forward to serving ice cream and juices this coming spring.

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COGA Design

COGA Design

by | Feb 18, 2026 | LBN Home

Janet Corona of COGA Design, is a residential designer and decorator based in Rochester Hills, Michigan offering professional drafting and virtual and in-person decorating solutions. Janet incorporates a design philosophy centered around understanding each client’s unique lifestyle, providing virtual or in-person design services for kitchen, bathroom, and decorating projects. She offers both per-room and custom packages for a flexible range of project sizes, handling both small projects like a single kitchen or bathroom, and larger projects involving the whole house. She also works with local architects, providing cohesive drafting services.

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Ardis Music

Ardis Music

by | Feb 13, 2026 | LBN Retail, Mount Clemens

For more than 50 years, Ardis Music has created sweet music in downtown Mt. Clemens, and for the last decade Megan Neimann has been the conductor. This week, Megan explains how she got into instrument repair, what customers can expect from the Ardis team and she shares the excitement of being in Mt. Clemens.

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Natalie’s Bakery

Natalie’s Bakery

by | Feb 12, 2026 | LBN Food, Madison Heights

Sokol Karroca, owner of Natalie’s Bakery in Madison Heights, found his passion for baking growing up in Italy. In 2010, he realized his dream of owning a bakery. Natalie’s Bakery, named for Sokol’s daughter, is a European bakery serving delights like sweet breads, macaroons, scones and Natalie’s famous Tiramisu. The bakery also offers cakes made to order. Order products online to pick up at the bakery or just stop by. You can also find Natalie’s products at Kroger, Papa Joe’s Market, Nino Salvaggio and other grocery stores.

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