February 2019
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Pieces with a Purpose
Make your cottage more memorable with functional wall art.
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Boat Nerds of the Great Lakes
They call themselves “Boat Nerds.” Need we say more?
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Night Lights
Spend the night at one of Michigan’s historic lighthouse bed-and-breakfasts for a unique shoreline experience.
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Nature’s Ice Sculptures
Grab your climbing shoes or simply admire how winter transforms familiar landscapes.
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The Fresh Palate
Owner of Alpena bistro describes it as ‘farm-to-table with West Coast fusion.’
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Great Lake Story 2019: Walloon Lake – Chapter One
Turquoise Tranquility: Chapter One
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Dawn of a New Era
Orville and Susan Crain took a bit of a gamble as the first residents to buy and build at Terrace Point Landing, a waterfront housing community on Muskegon Lake. But nearly three years in, they have since named their house Afterglow. The setting sun treats them to a cascade of color and a golden hour […]
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Jimmy Hoffa Bird
A retired Michigan conservation officer shares tales from the field.
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Overnight in Style
In 2011, Tom Kartsotis turned heads when he acquired the defunct shoeshine brand Shinola as the name for his new luxury watch brand — a swanky timepiece that would be manufactured in economically depressed Detroit, no less. In 2018, Shinola and Kartsotis turned heads again, this time unveiling the first Shinola Hotel. Set at the […]
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One Simple Rule
Children learn to appreciate nature, finer things in life.
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Belle Isle Rides the Wave of Detroit’s Rejuvenation
Photography by Kendra Stanley-Mill
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Casual Living
Informal elements create a carefree feel for your interiors.
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Gathering At the Water, in the Dunes
Cottage communities along Lake Michigan’s eastern shoreline feature religious beginnings.
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Cottages 2019: Contributors
Contributors, Cottages 2019
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The Commons
Historical tours provide look inside the redeveloped state hospital.
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The Real Deal
Burgess Lake residence delivers down-to-earth details.
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Restoring the Grayling
Fish biologists and anglers hope one day to see the beautiful Arctic grayling fish restored in historic Michigan waters.
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The Sweet Smell of Chocolate
Learn about fine cacao from Ecuador; taste, smell and enjoy it at Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate.
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A Small House Can Be Just the Right Size
Tiny homes offer cozy atmosphere, functional space, less to clean.
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Cottage Life is Sublime
Cottage living brings out the best in life.
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A Sea of Plastic
Groups move to eliminate single-use plastics to benefit the environment and reduce risks.
