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metro » continued from page 20 22 October 8 • 2015 support Yeshiva Beth Yehuda, Darchei Torah and Yeshiva Gedolah. "We feel it's important to support the Orthodox community to ensure the growth of Judaism," Debbie said. "The most profitable investment, one which brings the most power- ful sense of accomplishment, is the investment of charity," Mickey said. "Debbie and I learned at a young age the significance and joy of giving to others." The bright, inviting shop boasts a 4,000-square-foot selling floor, where clothing and colorful baby accessories and toys are attractively displayed among the furniture selections. The Sterns' son-in-law, architect Warren Samberg, helped with the design and layout of the store, which carries baby clothing sized from newborn to 2 years old. Their lines are mostly made in America, but the shop does have a selection of garments from Spain, England and France. Bris outfits and christening gowns are popular items as well. Beautiful Beginnings also has a large inventory of children's books, including the well-known Goodnight Moon. "We also carry the more modern version — Goodnight iPad," Debbie said with a smile. "That's a big seller!" Some of the unusual toys displayed include a miniature puppet theater, the "Lollacup" (a sipping cup and straw set featured on Shark Tank), Amish-crafted wooden rocking hors- es, and cookbooks and utensils for small children. Debbie also pointed out a set of Hebrew letter blocks, which are made in Grand Rapids. "I always look for local items we can offer," she said. She noted their years in the fur- niture business provided a learning experience for her and Mickey, but it was not without its difficulties. "When my father passed away in 1970, and my mother and I were try- ing to run the business, we realized there was a definite drawback to being a working woman. At that time, we weren't accepted in the industry." Debbie said with pride how times have changed, as she pointed to a framed article from Crain's Detroit Business in 1998, naming Moss & Associates one of the 25 leading woman-owned businesses. As grandparents and owners of Beautiful Beginnings, both expressed what's best about this business. "My position at Beautiful Beginnings gives me the opportu- nity to be an integral part of young children's formative years," Mickey said. "Our large selection of clothing, furniture, books and educational toys provides comfort. It's a privilege and a pleasure to play an instrumental role in the life of a child." Added Debbie, "I especially love sharing the joy that's created when people come in to choose just the right gift. The excitement of custom- ers who give our special items to friends and family is a wonderful feel- ing to share." * Don't miss Beautiful Beginnings' Oct. 9-11 grand opening — Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be refreshments, balloons filled with discounts, a free crib mattress with purchase of a crib, and a grand prize giveaway. For further details, call (248) 262-7311. Performing at the Oct. 17, 21 & 24 performances Sean Panikkar Nicole Cabell Giacomo Puccini LA BOHÈME FREE Opera Talk one hour prior to performance TICKETS & PRE-PAID PARKING michiganopera.org or 313.237.7464 The 2015 Fall Opera Season made possible by Ford Motor Company Featuring the Michigan Opera eatre Orchestra conducted by Leonardo Vordoni. Sung in Italian with English supertitles at the Detroit Opera House Puccini wonderfully captures just what it means to be young and alive, offering a brilliant mixture of lightness and darkness, all set to some of the most romantic music ever written. Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at 2:30 p.m. 2040000 ARTISTIC IMAGES Photographer Ralph Scheer of Farmington Hills, 71 and a native of Argentina, will have an exhibition of his photography at the Farmington Hills Public Library through the end of November. Scheer, who studied with pho- tographer Margie Silk, will show images of flowers, architecture and landscapes. * A photo of tiger lilies 2QO\PLQXWHVZHVW RI&HGDU3RLQW 6/LJKWQHU5RDG 3RUW&OLQWRQ 2+ Some animals exhibited in pens "GSJDBO4BGBSJ8JMEMJGF1BSL 1/15 -NKRE@AAI=EH=@@NAOOPKNA@AAIPDEO?KQLKJ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 3=HE@BKNQLPKLAKLHASEPD?KQLKJ*=UJKP>AQOA@EJ?KI>EJ=PEKJSEPD=JUKPDANKBBAN 000000