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Butter Up!

These warm accents are sure to add light to your cottage this winter and beyond

Drawn to Pencil

With a sharpened awareness of nature, artist Samantha Hall creates colorful and detailed works

Frozen Treasures

As snow carpets the U.P., its most popular destinations continue to shine

Cruising Cadillac

Cold-weather activities energize this laid-back lake community, making it a wonderful winter weekend playground

Outdoor Sampler

From easy to challenging trails, the terrain at state recreation areas transforms into rousing snowshoeing routes come winter

Take Time for a Breather

Forest bathing can help us unwind and unplug while reconnecting with the serenity of nature this snowy season

Field Guide: Winter 2025

Travel Trends: Booking.com’s travel predictions for 2025 include insights such as this: 41 percent of American parents say they would rather spend money on a trip of a lifetime than leave an inheritance to...

Designers’ Notebook: Winter 2025

New antiques options in Charlevoix, and a design studio in Holly partners with another interiors company.

Making Cinematic Waves

With venues in three Lake Huron cities, this annual film festival spotlights the importance of guarding the world’s water supply

2025 MBDA: Exteriors

The inaugural Michigan BLUE Design Awards showcases 90 top honors in waterfront living — from boathouses to landscaping and interiors.

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Megan Swoyer

Congratulations!

The competition for Michigan BLUE magazine’s first-ever design awards was electrifying, to say the least.
Megan Swoyer

In the Neighborhood

The last time I hosted some women friends at our cottage, one of our plans was to grill up some burgers for dinner — but our old grill was acting up.