Congratulations!
The competition for Michigan BLUE magazine’s first-ever design awards was electrifying, to say the least.
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.
Connected to Nature
Letter from the Editor, Summer 2024
Summer Seconds
As late winter turned into spring, I began to see robins and heard more songbirds outside my window.
Pockets of Possibilities
Small towns such as Port Austin, Empire, or Tawas can miraculously slow the passing of time.The more time I spend in suburbia, the more...
Explore!
On a chilly morning not long ago, my husband and I set out for Alpena from our cottage to check out some shops and art galleries, and pick out some wall paint for our bedrooms.
All You Need Is Paint (Or Paintings)
The Walloon Lake home featured in this issue, designed by Cynthia Evans Interiors, reminded me of my cottage in northern Michigan.
Color a Memory
I have a faded picture of myself (stuck in an old photo album) on a Mackinac Island ferry.
Expand the Strand?
Water always wins. I’ve heard this time and time again from my husband, who’s a bit obsessed with that fact.
Window Stopping
For the holidays, my mom would place an electric candle in each window that could be seen from the road. She’d also tie a tiny faux sprig of holly to each window latch.