Winter 2021
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Heartfelt Art
From Cross Village to Good Hart, quaint locales come to life in paint.
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Cozy Up
Vacation homes aren’t just for outdoor fun; hanging out indoors can be delightful with these inviting pieces
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Hit the Trails
XC Ski HQ earns ranking as a top spot for beginners
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Treasure Chest
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hen I received my boarding pass to enter the world of Michigan BLUE magazine as its new editor, I was thrilled. -
Hue Cue
These color trends make waterfront living all about bringing the outdoors in
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Diversions Galore
Grand Rapids’ downtown is inviting, walkable, and home to great restaurants, shops, and hotels. Together they create a central business district that rates among my favorites for the variety of things to experience so close to main street.
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Lake Huron Hideaway
Built sturdy and strong to withstand the frigid northeastern Michigan cold, this Sears-Roebuck house was home to generations of state park rangers near Rogers City. Today, you can rent the classic kit house dwelling for overnight stays.
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Designers’ Notebook – Winter 2021
Gardening information, trendy finishes, wave-inspired rugs, and more.
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Feet First
A guide to flooring ideas, fresh paint colors, and cozy cottage accents.
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A Southwest Jewel
We discovered our jewel by the sea quite by accident, while journeying back to metro Detroit from an extended vacation in the Colorado Rockies.
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Let There Be Light
With the dark days of winter still upon us, we may not have much control over the lack of natural light, but we can illuminate our rooms and our moods with some new fixtures.
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Expanding Their Horizons
A Livingston County couple takes the leap from using their cottage part-time to creating a full-time residence right next door
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The Right Spice
Interior Blooms Design owner Kirsten Young’s kitchen features earthy hues and an enchanting, collected vibe
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Great Escape
A cottage getaway offers a pleasant respite
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Luxury at Every Turn
They’re cooking up a storm at this Oval Beach-area home near Saugatuck
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Healthier Choices
Despite the chilliness of an evening slipping between changing seasons, a couple dozen people gathered in late fall around carefully spaced wooden tables on the grounds of a 6-acre farm near Traverse City.
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Field Guide: Winter 2021
New hotels and hiking paths, winery-visit incentives, and more.
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Lake Country Sipping
Sampling new varieties of wine is a refreshing way to enjoy a delightful Up North afternoon, especially when you’re surrounded by acres of vineyards and the backdrop of a scenic 113-acre nature preserve.
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Very Vintage
A Portage Lake cottage kitchen and bath, designed by Tiffany Birch, feature a snappy mix of old-school touches and practicalities galore
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Soup’s On
What you need is a bowl of delicious hot soup, like that made by food guru, cookbook author, and one of Michigan’s top cooks, Gina Ferwerda.
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U.P. Retreat
The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, with its 1930s-era log cabins, dining room, and golf course, sits at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula near scenic Copper Harbor — the northernmost community in the state.
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Going with the Flow
Winter rafting immerses paddlers in nature’s frosty splendor
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Ladies of the Lakes
The Wooden Runabout Co. performs magic on classic and antique boats
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Until Next Time
Flurries of beach-goers arrive year-round in Grand Haven to witness the beautiful and glowing sunsets from Grand Haven State Park. My memories of visiting this lakeshore town bring to mind a catchy caption I created that wrapped around what I called The Four Fs: Family, Fricano’s, Fortino’s, and Fun.
