Winter 2025
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Congratulations!
The competition for Michigan BLUE magazine’s first-ever design awards was electrifying, to say the least.
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2025 MBDA: Meet the Panel
These astute judges reviewed hundreds of great entries before selecting the winners
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2025 MBDA: Readers’ Choice
Birch Design Associates creates a special family-style home in Lenawee County
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2025 MBDA: Interiors
The inaugural Michigan BLUE Design Awards showcases 90 top honors in waterfront living — from boathouses to landscaping and interiors.
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2025 MBDA: Details
The inaugural Michigan BLUE Design Awards showcases 90 top honors in waterfront living — from boathouses to landscaping and interiors.
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2025 MBDA: Homes
The inaugural Michigan BLUE Design Awards showcases 90 top honors in waterfront living — from boathouses to landscaping and interiors.
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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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Making Cinematic Waves
With venues in three Lake Huron cities, this annual film festival spotlights the importance of guarding the world’s water supply
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Designers’ Notebook: Winter 2025
New antiques options in Charlevoix, and a design studio in Holly partners with another interiors company.
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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 their children; 46 percent say they would go, or they would encourage a man in their life to go, on a […]
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Take Time for a Breather
Forest bathing can help us unwind and unplug while reconnecting with the serenity of nature this snowy season
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Outdoor Sampler
From easy to challenging trails, the terrain at state recreation areas transforms into rousing snowshoeing routes come winter
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Cruising Cadillac
Cold-weather activities energize this laid-back lake community, making it a wonderful winter weekend playground
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Frozen Treasures
As snow carpets the U.P., its most popular destinations continue to shine
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Drawn to Pencil
With a sharpened awareness of nature, artist Samantha Hall creates colorful and detailed works
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Butter Up!
These warm accents are sure to add light to your cottage this winter and beyond
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A Charlevoix Newcomer
Folklor Wine & Cider prioritizes the farming aspect of wine-making as it works to achieve organic certification
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Mid-century Makeover
A 1958-era Harbor Springs inn underwent a major overhaul that showcases thoughtful modern design
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Icy Tranquility
A photographer finds peace on Grand Haven’s Fisherman’s Pier
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2026 MBDA: Commercial Design
These beautiful projects, ranging from swimming pools and lighting to kitchens and primary suites, caught the eye of the judges in Michigan Blue magazine’s second Design Awards competition
