Great Lake Story Journals

Annette and Jeff Brennan were thousands of miles from their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan when the first hints of this Great Lake Story unfolded....

When building a home from the ground up — especially on sandy, waterfront ground that has a tendency to shift and slide with the whims of the weather — a solid foundation is a critical element.

Design of the Crooked Lake home began to unfold, with Ryan La Haie as the Brennan’s new architect. A project of this significance, both...

Annette and Jeff Brennan were thousands of miles from their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan when the first hints of this Great Lake Story unfolded.

The final chapter of the 2019 Great Lake Story fully unveils “Turquoise Tranquility,” the custom Petoskey home of Liz and Mike Pulick, located on Walloon Lake. Earning its name from both the striking blue waters near which it resides, as well as the serene elements of the home itself, “Turquoise Tranquility” is a paragon of craftsmanship and collaboration.

The home’s design is classic and timeless but also calm. The beams, which allow for its open floor plan, are one of many remarkable architectural features in the home.

A well-designed, expertly built lakefront home indulges all of the senses, with an emphasis on creating as much visual connection to the water as physical.

Turquoise Tranquility: Chapter Two // Illustrations by Gary W. Odmark

Turquoise Tranquility: Chapter One

Endless View in Ludington – Final Chapter, The Full Unveil