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Happy Holidays from my little family to yours: Your Publishers Teri and Tom Gorsline and our daughter Teaghan.
he season of Love, Light and Sparkles is upon us. How the heck did it get here so quickly? My goal is to embrace the season with open arms and to just for a short while Stop the OverGlorification of the word BUSY. Have you read that quote on the mighty Pinterest? I am always too bloody busy. Even my daughter Teaghan asks me, when I have denied her attention, which breaks my heart, “Why are you always so BUSY, Mommy!” I am making way for a NEW BUSY: Laughter, Fun, Quality time spent with Family near and far, and intimate get-togethers with Real Friends. Wish me luck because in December we also work on the Jan/Feb issue. The publishing world comes complete with deadlines. Your clue that they are stressful? This word begins with “Dead”! But I read somewhere, “If you Believe you can, you’re halfway there!” So what are you and your family looking forward to most this holiday season—keeping old traditions and making some new ones? Well, inside the pages of this issue we highlight the tradition of people doing good. We feature the wonderful Mt. Holiday Ski Resort: The doors literally stay open because of the community that supports it. No other place encompasses the spirit of Family Togetherness and Winter Fun like Mt. Holiday. We ourselves were personally reminded of the happy place atmosphere when we were thrown into the fold with Teaghan’s first-ever ski lesson last December. And when we attended their fundraiser Soirée Under the Stars just a few weeks ago, we realized these are a bunch of passionate, fun people! We shook up the Style this time, too. The locations aren’t as pretty. (One is a kitchen; we couldn’t make that look pretty!) BUT, it’s about the people and what they represent as we once again are mindful of giving back. Maggie Kent is the director of the Toys for Tots program, making sure every needy child gets a toy! Her shoot took place in the Great Wolf Lodge where the big
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kickoff happens Nov. 22. We then headed to a Goodwill kitchen, finding Brandon Seng, their food director. We also met another do-gooder of a different sort, Santa Bob! He makes kids smile and keeps magic alive in their hearts—that’s BIG! He lives locally, and was the Downtown Santa until a health scare had him reevaluate his life. He made a bucket list, followed his dream and was persistent, and now he is a Santa at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Sparkle and Shine was also another big inspiration. To get you into the decorating mood, meet Kristin and Chris Lutz and their dazzling house. Kristin is an Interior designer, and she gave us the tour of her stunning home. She is a self-confessed Girlie Girl, and the house zealously reflects it in chandeliers, sunburst mirrors and shiny objects galore, all with impeccable style I have to add. We were so impressed by her style that we asked her to contribute to our Home Scoop in this issue. All the lighting ideas are from inside her home; the feature and scoop were captured beautifully by photographer Jason Hulet. And with Jolly also a theme throughout the pages, we took a short trip up the peninsula to the Jolly Pumpkin. They know how to get their Jolly on. Barbara and Paul Olson warmly welcomed us, and we shamelessly accepted wine and food to make sure in our research that you would love it. And you will, for sure! I will end my little note with news I am so proud to share. We featured the story of Paperworks Studio last Holiday issue. Right after our story published, their funding ended and the program was left in limbo. Happily, as we begin the season of Miracles, news came that our very own community’s Utopia Foundation will help Paperworks return to changing people’s lives one card at time. I literally choked up when I heard the news. I BELIEVE in Miracles. Stay Sparkly and Shine Bright this Holiday Season.
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MAGIC MOUNTAIN The story of Mt. Holiday: A place where kids take their parents and generations of family memories are made.
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A VIEW FROM ABOVE EXTRA As Elmwood Township celebrates its 150th Anniversary they have asked your help in deciding which Jim Anderson Aerial shot should grace the wall of the town hall!
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A TREE-MENDOUS LIFE! Interior Designer Kristin Lutz and husband Chris (who grew up on the family Christmas Tree Farm) open up their dazzling home just for us! You will be wowed and inspired by her Decorating Diva Style.
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FEELING GOOD
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STYLE IN THE CITY Toys for Tots Director Maggie Kent and Brandon Seng Food Director at Goodwill
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DATE NIGHT The Jolly Pumpkin
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A VIEW FROM ABOVE By Jim Anderson
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THEN & NOW The Old Firehouse on Cass St.
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March of Dimes Signature Chef Event Great Food and Great Wine was flowing as the entire community supported the March of Dimes Signature Chef’s auction at the Hagerty Center October 13th. Silent auctions, live auctions and fun galore were had by all, as money was raised for this cause that’s “All for the Kids” as Mickey Cannon reminded everyone at the live auction. New Division director Sarah Dell’Acqua-Kime did a fabulous job hosting her first one! You go girl!
Chef Myles Anton of Trattoria Stella
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Traverse City State Bank Ladies Ann Bollinger and Connie Deneweth photo-bombed by Bill Marsh Jr.
Jim Lievense, (right) last year's Big Difference Award Recipient presented to this year's Big Difference Award Recipients - The Cherry Capital Bass Anglers, Dave Luzac and Rick Hentschel accepted on their behalf.
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BIG Event for Big Brothers & Big Sisters It was a BIG event for Big Brothers and Big Sisters on Sep 25th when they hosted a BIG VIP Thank you dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant. BIG Sponsors and BIG Supporters of the wonderful organization all attended. Not forgetting also the Big Brother and Big Sisters themselves who tirelessly volunteer their time and attention to mentor community kids desperately in need of someone to look up to.
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“Every time a Bell rings an Angel gets its Wings.”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Paper Magic! Paperworks is back! We were personally touched and inspired when we featured Paperworks Studio in our magazine one year ago. The story resonated with our entire community, and since then there have been many changes. We now are thrilled to announce: The Magic is Back! Paperworks Studio is opening in a new downtown Traverse City retail location in early November, thanks to a partnership with Utopia Foundation. We are so proud to say that in the planning meetings our magazine story was requested and shared. This unique business literally helps change the future for the special needs and disadvantaged artisan employees who make the most beautiful handmade paper from recycled materials. Please join us in visiting Paperworks Studio at 110 East Front Street, where they will be sharing space and good juju with Great Lakes Bath & Body. You have the power to make a difference through buying a handmade Paperworks Studio card. It’s your perfect opportunity to Pay It Forward. Not only are you choosing a unique card to make a friend or client smile, but in the process YOU transform a person’s world. Kind of like changing the world ONE CARD AT A TIME. Visit www.paperworkstudio.com for more information.
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Dee- Lightful If you have sashayed along Front Street recently you may have noticed two doors closed, but two more opened! The first door is Yana Dee, Made In Michigan. It turns out Yana Dee is an actual person, and you’ll meet her as you step inside the long narrow store, which has a minimalistic Uber Chic factor, like a boutique in SoHo! Yana is also the actual designer who established her business whipping up sassy clothing for infants, kids and women on her sewing machine way back in 2004. Her popularity grew with her unique natural and organic line selling on the circuit of art shows, fairs and festivals, but her clothing also has been available in over 20 stores nationwide. If you have heard of a little movement called Etsy? Yana has sold over 1000 pieces since 2010! Making the leap to a Brick and Mortar location was perfect timing. Her fiancée spied a For Rent sign in the window, and it took only one month to repurpose and refine the space as her own, ready for the Big Reveal! (And a lot of trips to Odom’s in-between.) The clothes and accessories you’ll find within are comfortable, stylish and span all generations. Welcome to Front Street, Yana. We have no doubt you’ll Rock it!
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Door Number 2 The other door newly swung open is Suhm-thing, and Kaitlyn Nance, the manager, will welcome you in. The cozy store is gift related and carries a plethora of items, needs and wants—many are “made in Michigan.” The name? Well as Kaitlyn says, “The owners, who also own a Birmingham location, were trying to come up with a name, and they kept saying, ‘something like this’ or ‘something like that.’ And [they] finally realized they had it nailed all along with “Something” but gave it a twist with the spelling, honing in on the actual phonetic spelling. So next time you to need pick up Something? Pop in and try Suhm-thing. 153 E. Front Street NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH
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SANTA SCOOP
“Santa’s Coming! I Know Him! I Know Him!”
BUDDY THE ELF
Meet Our Very Own Local
DISNEY SANTA: SANTA BOB (Bob Schmidt) He will shortly be on his way back for a second year as Santa at the Magic Kingdom. A few years ago after being persuaded by his brother to attend Santa School, he found his calling. Santa School, a three-day boot camp in Midland where the best of the best from all over the world are trained. “It was a real Life changer” he says. The first year was lean, but by his third he scored the downtown Traverse City Santa House. Things were looking “jingly” to return for the next year when his life took an unexpected change of plan. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was eventually removed and benign. (Thank goodness.) But Santa Bob said it led him to take stock of his mortality.
Disney Santa: How did that happen? My wife Amy and I are snowbirds, and we visited Hollywood Studios where our son works. I observed the Santa in action and thought, I can do that! I made a bucket list to include being a Disney Santa. I was persistent until I finally got a sit-down interview, something I’ve never done in my life as a Union Pipefitter. I landed the job on the spot, and I was offered the official weekday meet and greet Santa! I even asked the interviewer to pinch me because my dream had come true. “You didn’t ask what it pays,” she said to me. I replied, “You mean I get paid for this?”
What does a Disney Santa do? I am asked for my autograph, and I reply, “It costs something. You want to know what? A hug!” I appear weekdays from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve at Candy Cane Square. Santa Claus is the only meet-and-greet character allowed to have people sit on his lap!
Any Downside to this dream? My commitment to Mickey Mouse means I can’t appear in Traverse City, but most disappointing is I’m not with my two young grandchildren during the holidays. But I do feel very fortunate to be living my dream!
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All is Merry & Bright Embrace the Spirit of the Season with all these Holiday Happenings! NOV. 22: Northwest Michigan Toys for Tots Kick-Off Event. The Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City. Santa will arrive by helicopter! Bring a new, unwrapped gift to donate! Noon to 2 p.m. traverse-city-mi.toysfortots.org NOV. 28: Charlevoix Community Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade. 231-547-2101. charlevoix.org NOV.29: Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade. The parade will wind through Downtown streets and end at the Perry Hotel where children can meet with Santa. Parade starts 10:00 a.m. petoskeydowntown.com NOV. 29: The Harbor Springs Christmas Tree Lighting. 6:30pm with caroling afterwards. harborspringschamber.com DEC. 5: Traverse City’s Annual Holiday Open House. Antique Fire Engine Rides and live entertainment at the corner of Cass and Front throughout the evening. 5:30-9 p.m. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. downtowntc.com DEC. 6: Suttons Bay Family Day. Family activities all day with Santa arriving by fire truck at 5 p.m. Visit with Santa at the Village Inn after helping him light the Village Christmas Tree. suttonsbayarea.com DEC. 6: Five By Design’s Radio Holly Days Experience the magic as the past comes alive this holiday season – escape the holiday hustle and bustle with Bing Crosby, and many more. Tickets from $30. cityoperahouse.org DEC. 8: 35th Annual Community Sing: Handel’s “Messiah” hosted by Central United Methodist Church, led by Byron Hanson, conductor. “Many people have said the ‘Messiah Sing’ represents the start of their Christmas season.” 222 Cass St. 231 946-5191. tccentralumc.org DEC. 13-14: Home for the Holidays. The NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and Children’s Choir return for the Symphony’s annual holiday celebration to capture the spirit of the season. Lars Hockstad Auditorium. traversesymphony.org
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Cheese Monger If you love GOUD Cheese, then Tina Zinn, the “keeper of the cheese” and owner of The Cheese Lady store, will be your new CFF (Cheese Friend Forever)! One step inside and you will know that you have entered Cheese-Topia! It is the Ultimate Cheese tasting room, where a whole new world awaits. Tina herself had this Cheese Awakening in her hometown of Grand Rapids. Her beginnings had led her toward taste with a degree in culinary management, but she had become sidetracked for 27 years at Steelcase. It took only one trip to The Original Cheese Lady’s store for her taste buds to sing with enlightenment! The Cheese Lady is a small franchise with three stores downstate, and Tina helped her niece open the Grand Rapids location. She enjoyed it so much that she moved to Traverse City just to open this store, and business is booming! She opened with 94 cheeses and has already expanded to 114! Cheese is a family affair—Tina “cuts the cheese” for client tastings with her daughter, Kimi. Inside you’ll find other goodies, too, but the stars of the show are on the blackboards above, a bevy of cheese beckoning you to begin your taste journey. Tina’s passion and enthusiasm are worth stopping in for alone! She’s warm and friendly with a big Heart of Cheese, the Gold kind. 600 W Front St., T.C. • 231-421-9600
Going Up There’s a fabulous new Stafford’s Hospitalityowned restaurant in Charlevoix that should be added to your “Must Try” list. Aptly named, The Drawbridge Bistro has a stunning view of the infamous drawbridge, and it is right across from the Stafford’s other jewel, The Weathervane at the Edgewater Inn. This is a small, bistro-style restaurant with an incredible menu that will have your mouth watering with items like roasted beet salad, bacon and Brie pancakes. Burgers promise to be memorable, too, with choices like a double-smoked bacon burger and a lobster butter burger! These innovative cuisines are way different from their counterparts at traditional restaurants and well worth a special trip. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Michigan craft beer, cocktails and more! 100 Michigan Ave. Charlevoix • staffords.com
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Make you’re Favorite for This Thanksgiving; Reservations! Shake up your Family Holiday this year and make a new tradition! Make reservations and let the professionals slave over the hot stove and wine and dine you! Juicy turkey and all the fixings have never tasted so good when someone else is left with a pile of dirty dishes! You’ll conserve that valuable energy needed for what’s really important: Black Friday Shopping Stamina!
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PETOSKEY Visit staffords.com for details on all of their restaurants! Stafford’s Bay View Inn Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet and Turkey’s To Go 231-347-2771. Stafford’s Perry Hotel Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet 231-347-4000 Stafford’s Pier Restaurant (Harbor Springs) Plated Thanksgiving Dinner, Carved Turkey Dinner Tableside, and Turkey’s To Go 231-526-6201
GLEN ARBOR Blu glenarborblu.com 231- 334-2530
THOMPSONVILLE Crystal Mountain at the Crystal Center Thanksgiving Buffet crystalmountain.com 855- 995-5146
TRAVERSE CITY The Boathouse Restaurant Special Menu boathouseonwestbay.com 231-223-4030 The Great Wolf Lodge – Camp Critter Bar & Grille Thanksgiving Buffet greatwolf.com 231-941-3600
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secret recipe: LAMB RACK WITH BRAISED WHITE BEANS, SPINACH, RATATOUILLE, PROVENCAL OLIVE TAPENADE, MARINATED FETA AND HARISSA OIL Lamb Rub Kosher Salt Ground Cumin Ground Coriander
Fresh Rosemary, Chopped Sugar Ground Black Pepper
Basic Rataouille The Boathouse ratatouille is made with onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, basil and garlic all grown on the owner Doug Kosch’s family Farm. White Beans Harissa Oil from Fustini’s Provencal Tapenade Makes 1 pt.
Jim Morse The Boathouse Executive Chef
“For lamb I look for inspiration from Mediterranean cuisines. The flavors of southern France, Italy, Greece, Morocco and the Middle East lend themselves to the earthy, grassy flavors of lamb.”
2 cups Provencal Green Olives, pitted Drained patted dry
1 Tblsp Parsley Chopped
1/4 cup Piquillo Peppers Roasted Peeled
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 small Shallot Chopped
2 tsp Lemon Juice Salt to taste
2 cloves Garlic, fresh Peeled chopped Combine all ingredients and carefully pulse in food processor until blended but still chunky Marinated Feta 1lb Feta Cheese 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1 tsp Fennel Seed 1 tsp Coriander Seed 1 each Lemons
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2 each Fresh Rosemary Sprigs 4 each Fresh Thyme Sprigs 2 each Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1. In a dry pan toast spices over medium heat until fragrant, do not brown 2. Toss in fresh herbs and bay leaves and toast slightly until aromatic 3. Combine with olive oil and lemon peel 4. Add feta once oil has cooled slightly 5. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor, will store for weeks in oil
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The T-Bar at Mt. Holiday
No Skis Required! If you thought you had to be on skis to enjoy the T-Bar at Mt. Holiday, this will be a welcome news flash! It’s also family friendly too, so no babysitter is required for this fun night out! Michelle Konstanzer is the Food & Beverage Director, and she considers the T-Bar to be a hidden gem of the neighborhood. The place of course resembles a ski lodge, because it’s located in one, so its decor (no surprise) is vintage ski. Coming in from the cold, the atmosphere is warm and inviting with a blazing fire and windows viewing the ski hill. It’s a snug little place to relax and unwind with your drinks of choice and a yummy menu to contemplate. Michelle personally has pride in this menu! One special is her award-winning Amazingness White Chicken Chili, made from scratch! Its humble beginnings boast making a hearty meal in a Crock-Pot for her kids, as she worked nights. It’s won the TC Downtown Chili cook-off several years in a row, and last year they sold out of all 55 gallons! Other tried-andtrue faves include Fried Pickles, Theresa’s Butternut Ravioli, and Bang Bang Shrimp. All this food is complemented by a full bar that includes a variety of local craft beers, wines and even Cinnamon Girl Hard Cider from Left Foot Charley, and a great friendly staff to boot! The sign above the bar reads “Fun & Laughter Required!” You can tell people around here don’t take themselves too seriously, except for their White Chicken Chili! As winter slowly drifts in, you’ll be glad you discovered this cozy little place to cure any cabin fever. 3100 Holiday Rd., T.C. • 231-938-2500 • mt-holiday.com
UNCORKED Darric Newman is the wine aficionado and co-owner of Folgarelli’s Market and Wine Shop
The Mystery of Bubbly While there are many who drink Champagne or sparkling wine, most don’t enjoy this beverage other than during a festive occasion. Champagne is certainly not just a special occasion treat, but also a wine that can and should be enjoyed on a regular basis. With the holiday season approaching having some bubbles on hand to share with family and friends makes perfect sense. Ranging from bone dry and crisp (Extra Brut) to somewhat sweet (Demi-Sec), there is a style that fits nearly any taste. Champagne being one of the only alcoholic beverages seemingly socially acceptable to consume in the morning without one being considered a raving alcoholic makes it seem somewhat exotic and elegant. With that fun note in mind, here are some “Fun Facts” about Champagne to share the next time you pop a cork… There are approximately 49 million bubbles in a 750ml bottle of Champagne The pressure in most car tires is 30-35PSI; the pressure in a bottle of Champagne is 3 times that, usually around 90PSI… A cork ejected from a bottle of Champagne can accelerate to roughly 40 mph.. Look out!! If you have ever felt a bit light headed after drinking a glass of Champagne quickly, it is due to the bubbles accelerating the alcohol into the blood system, sip don’t guzzle.. The classic Champagne coupe was adapted from a wax mold made from the breast of Marie Antoinette. Sip On & Cheers, Darric 424 West Front Street, Traverse City www.folgarellis.net • 231.941.7651 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH
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Sparkle, Shimmer and Shine with JOY
Making a List, Checking It Twice! Feeling Good is Retail Therapy! And it’s all about Gift Shopping LOCAL: Support your community and small businesses. Downtown shopping is a small-town treat and something to cherish. Skip the over-commercialized mall and embrace Local. DEC. 5, PETOSKEY: Downtown Holiday Open House. Shop till you drop from store to store, with treats and specials galore. 6 – 9 p.m. 231-622-8501. www. petoskeydowntown.com DEC. 6, CHARLEVOIX: Flurry Fest & Holiday Merchant Open House. Merchants will be armed with samples, refreshments and more at participating stores. 231-547-2101. www.charlevoix.org DEC. 6, HARBOR SPRINGS: The Annual Downtown Merchant Holiday Open House. Enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping and an unforgettable evening of Holiday Festivities. DEC. 6, TRAVERSE CITY: The 4th Annual Tail Feather Design Shop & Sip holiday craft market takes place at the ECCO event space located at 121 E. Front St. No admission fee. Enjoy cocktails and dessert while shopping our area’s best handmade! 4-9 p.m. DEC. 11, TRAVERSE CITY: Ladies’ Night. A salute to the ladies; enjoy food, refreshments and specials for your shopping needs as well. www. downtowntc.com DEC. 18, TRAVERSE CITY: Men’s Night. Celebrate the spirit of the evening as well as the season. Merchants will have in-store specials, gift-wrapping, refreshments and prize drawings. www.downtowntc.com
HOLIDAZZLE: A Night to Remember! Get your sparkle on with your BFFs, dress to impress and enjoy some girl time at HoliDazzle. The Great Lakes Children’s Museum is hosting this Fabulous Ladies’ Night Fundraiser on Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m. It’s an inaugural launch and promises to be a stellar event! It is hosted by a sassy bunch of ladies on the board, including Marissa Wege, Erica Mohr, Kristy Kurjan, Hesper Smyth and Teri Gorsline. The $50 cost includes food and wine, with a separate champagne toast fundraiser sponsored by Black Star Farms to win prizes galore and even exclusive shopping! Make a date to attend! This is moms having fun, but it’s all for our kids and a great cause! 13240 S West-Bay Shore Dr, T. C. 231-932-4526 • www.greatlakeskids.org 20
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Start 2015 on the RIGHT FOOT! Plan on jumping out of bed Jan. 1 and embracing the second annual Resolution Run 5K! It will start your year off on the right foot because this benefits a great cause, the Traverse Health Clinic that provides health care to needy families in the region. Held Jan. 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. in downtown Traverse City, the race offers runners and walkers of all ages a healthy way to jump-start the year, doing good and feeling good! Register NOW Online. It’s $35 and includes a T-shirt if you’re registered before Dec. 22 at www.traversehealthclinic.org/ resolution-run/
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Maggie Kent Daycare owner and NorthWestern Michigan Coordinator of Toys for Tots (Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties) WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR STRONGEST PASSIONS? Toys for Tots. I have been involved for about 17 years, coordinating for the last seven years. To me Christmas is all about family and love and togetherness. To be able to take away the stress of not being able to afford gifts for children is a wonderful thing. WHAT ARE YOUR 2014 EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS REGION’S TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM? We expect again this year that we will need to collect over 25,000 toys that will be distributed to over 7,000 children in the region. It’s a daunting task, but every year we have a community of individuals, businesses and organizations that step up to the challenge and decide to make Christmas a special time of year for needy families. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? I am beyond excited about my family being together again. My son and daughter-in-law live in Traverse City, my daughter is in college at Northern Michigan University, and my youngest son is in Afghanistan working for a government contractor. He hasn’t been home for almost 2 years.
STYLING & TEXT by Kristy Kurjan HAIR & MAKE UP by Heather Choate of Salon Verve DRESS $44, Haystacks BRACELET $24, Haystacks CLEAR QUARTZ NECKLACE $325, Savannah Rose at Robert Frost SHOES $135, by Robert Frost
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SHOOT LOCATION The Great Wolf Lodge
Brandon Seng Director of Food Programs, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR AT GOODWILL? Currently, Food Rescue of NW Michigan, which picks up and delivers soonto-expire perishable foods and delivers them to food pantries. I also manage Mi Fresh Start, a food truck and special events line that provides learning opportunities for our trainees. TELL US ABOUT YOUR STYLE: I shop the aisles at our local Goodwill outlets, which helps me stay hip. While I strive for diversity in my collection, somehow I end up sporting a vast variety of plaid. HOW DOES YOUR WORK INSPIRE YOU? By feeding, training and supporting individuals through Food, we can break cycles of poverty and abuse, grow economic resiliency and create some pretty delicious opportunities. The feeling when a graduate lands a job, or a child thanks us for dinner is at once beautiful and humbling. It’s what keeps me up at night, as well as what shoots me out of bed in the morning.
CAPTAINS QUARTERS: SOUTHERN TIDE SHIRT $99.50 SWEATER $125 BELT $32 SAVANE PANTS $58 JOHNSON & MURPHY SHOES Robert Frost $155 SHOOT LOCATION The Fresh Start Goodwill Kitchen
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Some girls are just born with Glitter in their veins and that’s why they Sparkle! Diva Dazzle Cuff • $120 Acanthus Hardware
Go for the Gold Jenny’s Bagworks • $28 Venus
All That Glitters Necklace • $34 Venus
Glitter is Always an Option! Girl’s Best Friend
Don’t let anyone Dull Your Sparkle this Holiday Season! Glam it Up and Shine On with some of these fab finds we found.
17 piece emergency kit • $16 Venus
Shimmer & Shine Bracelet • $30 • Venus
Snuggly & Sassy Uggs Swarovski Crystal Boots • $220 Golden Shoes
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Celebrating 138 years in the Village of Suttons Bay Clothing in the New Tradition
CLASSIC ORIGINALS FOR 120 YEARS
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BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF EAST BAY
EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF EAST BAY from the two decks on this completely renovated waterfront home. You’ll feel right at home in the maple floored great room, but you may not want to leave the sanctuary of the master suite, with a private waterfront patio, steam shower and jetless whirlpool tub. The spacious 5 BR & 3.5BA, plus den and family room offer plenty of space for everyone. At the base of Old Mission Peninsula; downtown Traverse City is a short bike ride away. $849,900. MLS 1790868 402 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686
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‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP!
It’s hard to believe that it's that time of the year again: Time to give, time to receive, and also a season to think about yourself! Excitement is amping up, seasonal aromas of Siberian fir, apple spice, orange amber, are in the air. Start checking names off your Holiday Shopping list at The Exchange boutique!
The Exchange Boutique downtown TC offers in exclusivity a unique selection of gifts: not only candles, fragrances, hand creams, lotions, bar soaps (all vegan, essential oils, made in the US), but also accessories like vegan handbags, cute pouches, affordable jewelry, hats, scarves, and a large selection of economical but trendy dresses, sweaters, cardigans leggings.
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JOLLY PUMPKIN
Get Your Jolly On!
The Jolly Pumpkin is an enigmatic place to spend a cozy and memorable evening as a couple or a fun evening with friends. And it’s nestled up on Old Mission Peninsula—well worth the drive if you crave a place with a roaring fireplace, mouthwatering food, and an atmosphere like no other where everyone knows your name (or at least your personalized beer mug number). As time has fallen back, the wicked chill of winter and hibernation survival mode looms in the near distance. So, grab your coat and venture on over to the Jolly Pumpkin! We have a whole entire winter to hibernate. Get out while you still can! It’s no accident that Restaurant week takes place in the middle of February!
Just a little something Paul whipped up for us. Pasta with butternut squash, kale, sage, roasted garlic and cream. It was crazy good!
The spirits from Jolly’s own distillery. The popular mug club, hang high above. Executive Chef Paul Olson who shares “When people say that they are ‘living the dream’ it is usually intended with a bit of sarcasm, in our case however, it is the absolute truth”
“It was originally the house’s barn and has a rich rustic atmosphere”
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hat is the Jolly Pumpkin? It’s a Jolly Place times three! A brewery, distillery and fabulous restaurant that also uniquely boasts a sad and fascinating history. Allegedly, it’s haunted! Cue the freaky oohs and aahs. The huge building is also home to the Mission Table Restaurant. If you’re an oldie but goodie you may remember the place known in its former glory years as The Bowers Harbor Inn. Built in the 1800s, in the 1920s it was a lumber baron’s palatial estate where his betrayed and distraught wife (Genevieve) died and her vengeful ghost supposedly still lingers the halls. We should have at least piqued your interest in a visit with folklore and mystery, but we promise that once you go Jolly, you never go Back. If you’re an ale head and love your designer brewskis, pull up a stool! Their micro amber nectars are lovingly brewed by Ron Jeffries, the
man behind the name Jolly Pumpkin. His Artesian Ales are Rock Star famous and have been voted as the Best Belgian Beer by The New York Times and beyond. If spirits move you, they also have a small batch distillery. End your love affair with Jack, Jim, Johnnie or Jose, and have a fling with local. It’s the only Tasting Room offering all Three Adult Beverages: Beer, Spirits and Wine! It’s a great compromise for “Winey” Husbands who won’t drink a glass! The restaurant is housed in what was actually the original house’s barn, and it still emulates the rustic feel. When you enter through the huge, heavy wooden door, you’re greeted with an immediate ambiance that is a little dark and mysterious, reminiscent of an ancient European pub. The staff greets you warmly, and to your right are all the wares for sale at the Tasting Room and to your left, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 | BAY LIFE NORTH
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The fireplace creates a warm atmosphere reminding you of inside a ski lodge when it's snowing. The tasting room is a one of a kind, serving beer, wine and spirits. Rocket Arugula Salad is a must try on the menu
a long inviting bar beckons (Cheers). High above are endless mug club mugs that grace the ceiling, dangling like bats in a coveted cave. (Local celebrity Carter Oosterhouse’s number is 00.) There are cozy booths and high-top tables. An upstairs seating area frames the entire space, offering windows with an outside view and a peek down to the interior below; big wooden beams and barn wood trim create a maze of wood. The gleaming fire flickers and the giant Moose Head keeps lookout, along with wacky and wild light fixtures to captivate your attention. Husband and wife team Barbara and Paul Olson are the Managing GMs. For years they vacationed in the area and envisioned retiring here. After being away on the East Coast forging successful careers, the stars aligned for them to move here with their two kids and call it home. We have wonderful partners who truly appreciate us, Barbara says of owners Jon Carlson and Greg Lobdell who bought the property in 2006.
The historic fieldstone fireplace creates a warm and memorable dining experience
Paul is the executive chef and oversees both the Jolly Pumpkin and the Mission Table (which is formal dining open April through October). Paul works closely with local farmers for fresh fare, and his cooking style is to let the ingredients speak for themselves. He mentors NMC culinary students too and is part of the culinary board there. The passionate pupils can always be found hands-on learning in the bustling kitchen, whipping up signature dishes like the artesian wood-fired oven Pizzas they serve complete with amber ale baked in the fresh dough! (I’m sure they sample that ale?) Oh My Golly and will the food make your Eyes and Belly Jolly! Don’t be fooled by the pub ambiance. There’s no mediocre pub grub here! Ditch those beer goggles. The New Normal to pair with your designer ales includes gourmet fare, endless choices with a twist and culinary surprises! Your taste buds are tickled and in for a treat just being seated! They place a little bowl of heaven in front of you—their own season blend chips with a yummy dip! You’ll devour them and beg for more! This is just a taste of what’s ahead to tempt your palate. You also have to ponder on amazing appetizer choices like Slow Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos, Truffled French Fries or Fried Goat Cheese. Sassy salads include Rocket Arugula Salad or Toasted Cous Cous Veggie Salad. Entrées cooked over a wood-fired grill are Farmhouse Ale Marinated Hanger Steak and Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Their sandwiches should have a fancier name. No mere bits of bread slapped with a filling, these are delicious, delectable and oh so delightful! There’s a Bison Sloppy Joe, Charlie Parker’s Reuben and Cheesy BLT, to name a few, and all come with fries! (That’s a big deal as many places charge extra!) Desserts are made on the premises by pastry chef Corrine Slosnerick. And if your date night is a family affair, they have an awesome kids menu too. My daughter craves the pizza, and she’s a picky eater! So make a date to be Jolly, snuggle by the fire, feast on some crazy good food, drink hand-crafted ales and keep a watchful eye for Genevieve, the looming Ghost. Oh what the heck, maybe even join the Mug Club, but don’t even think about swiping Carter’s.
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Enjoy Custom Menus & Event Planning Assistance On or off site catering, from formal events to casual food truck dining. Harbor 22 caters to you!
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Magic Mountain
Making memories for generations It’s hard to believe that Mt. Holiday, one of the most beloved family recreational spots in Traverse City, began with a Prison Labor program, but in 1949 the state-owned land was just that! A group of local businessmen obtained permission to construct a ski run, and wards of the state literally helped clear the way for generations to come. In 1985, it was purchased by Warren and Sue Brosch. After Warren’s death in 1999, Sue placed the area up for sale. With fear that the cherished Mountain would be developed and lost forever, a team of passionate volunteers formed the non-profit corporation Mt. Holiday Inc. to raise the funds to buy it, setting the lofty goal of $1.5 million.
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Tom Hall, Denny Hoxsie and Dave Kipley were the instrumental leaders in this huge task that literally began with a grassroots drive to raise the money. Tin cans sat on top of business counters all throughout the community, and the community rose to the occasion. Today, Mt. Holiday still exists on donations and revenue alone with no federal funding. It is one of only a handful of true nonprofit ski resorts left. And because of this, there is a sense of community, ownership and pride—there’s a genuine love for this Mt. Holiday Place. Another challenge they faced was being dependent on Mother Nature alone, who is unpredictable at best. Mt. Holiday started out as a 90-day operation, with the place up and running midDecember to March. It would actually sit empty for the rest of the year. But since it is perched right in the middle of the Mt. Holiday Development packed with families craving recreation, it made sense to plan for expansion, updates and more seasons of outdoor use. Over the years, they have raised money to install a new kitchen, revamp the lodge, add mountain biking trails, and more. These vast improvements made it possible for the bar and restaurant to open year-round. And just last year, the board made the commitment to install a rip-roaring zip line. The goal was two part, provide year-round revenue and enhance the community with another fun pastime. While they now can boast being open all year, the 90-day season that will soon begin after that first big snow is as magical as Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The entire place shimmers with the pure Excitement of Snow Much Fun! “It’s not a place where parents bring their Kids. It’s Kids that bring their parents!” says Michelle Konstanzer, the food and beverage manager. Families are everywhere, moms, dads, grandparents, toddlers, tweens and lots of teens. There’s a wonderful sense of family spirit in this safe haven to play for the day. You’ll see everyone from rosy-cheeked and bundled-up tykes experiencing their first day on mini skis to stylin’ snowboarding pro teens on the rails catching Big Air to impress their peers.
Our own daughter Teaghan the day of her first ski lesson, we loved Paul her instructor and so did she. The Mountain that’s snow much fun! The tubing mountain is perfect for little ones.
The families all know each other and watch out over everyone, too, so it always feels just like a big extended family reunion. Even the staff treats the kids as their own, because what’s so unique about this little mountain is the children in the community have literally grown up on it. “Year to year we see them grow up and then they even want to work here,” says Michelle. And once they’re grown and married with their own kiddos, they return to recreate the childhood memories they treasure. It’s more than a place to just ski; it’s a winter home away from home creating many people’s Happy Place! The awesome staff is what really makes the experience rare and eventful. In the winter they employ around 140. Theresa Galante has been the executive director for four years, and before that she sat on the board. It’s the eighth season for Michelle. They laugh. “It’s run by Women!” they note, pointing out that they hold the two major positions! Their great staff is handpicked and many return every season. Mike Wolf who runs the ski school has been skiing on this Mountain for 40 years.
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Mt. Holiday is near and dear to people’s hearts, so volunteers are a big part of this Holiday Family, too. Team Elmer’s and Cherryland Electric have donated many hours of work. And Randy Wells of
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To Ski is to Live, a sign inside says and these kids totally agree!
“We love watching the kids grow up here”
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“We run a ski school, and also give 200 ski scholarships a year to less fortunate kids.” Wells Irrigation plows the parking lot! The red-coated Ski Patrol members are also volunteers, who are critical; you can’t turn on your lifts until you have first aid certified responders present. Then there are the board members and executives, and what non-profit could ever exist without the all-important Fundraisers? Countless people and hours are spent to raise the funds needed. It’s kind of like an old fixer-upper house; the infrastructure costs to keep all this plodding along are huge. A new groomer would cost $150,000 but they spend $15k-20K a season to pump along the old one. The mountain actually gets to stay younger and family focused because. as Michelle says, “Once the teens start driving, they go somewhere else. They can get to Crystal or Boyne, because they finally have wheels.” If you visit on a race day, you’ll see these little balls of fury flying down the mountain at light speeds. The race team age actually beings at 5! They have no fear and are competitive as heck with the proud parents beaming. You can see, too, the little hill where the beginners are and, yes, more proud parents beaming. This is a place that makes kids happy and social. They are outside being healthy, with no technology to distract them. They are spending quality time with family while boosting their confidence through achievement. I’d call that creating magic memories on a mountain! 3100 Holiday Road, T.C. • 231-938-2500 • Mt-holiday.com
“It’s Kids that bring their Parents here, everyone knows everyone just like a big family reunion” ADAM LETT
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The top of the mountain!
The teens favorite hang out is on the rails.
Zip-Line Adventure The new Zip Line Adventure at Mt. Holiday brings another rip roaring activity to the community. The Fundraiser Mud Sweat & Beers raised $52,000 to make it possible. It boasts over 4000 feet of cable and speeds of up to 25 mph!
Donna Pringle and Don Orr Ski Haus owner Jeff Swanson with Judy and Denny Hoxsie
Brent and Alicia Maitland with Libby and Dan Smith
Michael and Jessica Caruso with Mike and Kelly Kazmierski
Food and Manager MBeverage Konstanze ichelle emcee of r with the Ron Jolly the evening
Mountain High The SoirÊe under the Stars is one of the biggest fundraisers for Mt Holiday. This year’s event was Sept 27th and as always had a terrific turnout. An evening where ski boots and thermals are left at home and they get to dress up with no kids allowed. All supporting a wonderful cause where Lovers of the Mountain were bidding high for coveted parking spaces, lockers, red wings tickets and more all emceed by WTCTM's talk radio host Ron Jolly.
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“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?”
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The Sweet Life Rocks! Local Mom Jaclyn Clever’s adorable kids “rock” a unique look around the bay, custom clothes that “rock” Michigan Pride! Her family business is Sweetwater Threads and it’s inspired by a love for the Great Lakes and Pure Michigan. The logo itself is ingenious, created by husband Bryan. It’s innovative yet simple, combining the state shape, with the state stone, the coveted gem the Petoskey Stone. It quite literally Rocks! Like all parents who shamelessly parade their cute kids (they are Gerber Baby Gorgeous) originally they just put the logo on onesies for their son, and as he grew, so did the sizes. The whole family is Rock Star good looking, so they made bigger sizes and all modelled the look! The compliments were oohs and aahs galore, and last Summer they jumped into Sweetwater as a real business! They both have regular jobs but its “all hands on deck,” even applying the logo’s personally, and Jaclyn being a savvy mom, makes all the kids clothing Preshrunk! They’ve scored a few retail locations but the entire collection is also online! They even help preserve the Sweetwater they so love. For every online purchase they donate $1 to the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Their dream is for SWT to soar and open a surf shop, in Petoskey of course! These are easier to find than a real Petoskey Stone, and with the holidays upon us make Rockin’ Great Gifts! www.sweetwaterthreads.com
A Moomers Christmas
Kangaroo Kudo’s Congrats to my Dear friend Kristy Kurjan on being a Silver Medal Book winner at the 2014 Moonbeam Spirits Awards that celebrates dedication to children’s books and literacy. On her very FIRST book, Nap-A-Roo! You Go Supermom! We shared her story (and her adorable twin boys Brooks and Alexander) a few months ago, just as she was launching Nap-A-Roo. Kristy the gorgeous amazing mom (and our Style Editor) took no naps herself this Summer! She did a whirlwind book tour, signings, story time readings and radio interviews spreading the word about her Mommy’s Little Helper. The books are flying off the shelves, the favorite book of moms everywhere! We are Beaming with pride for your Moonbeam Win! On to the next book, we can’t wait! www.kpocreative.com 42 42
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There’s no place like Moomers to create cherished memories with our little ones (All of America even knows this secret!) And at the Holidays a MUST DO is a Gingerbread Party. Make a reservation to experience the timeless sweettooth tradition, complete with a picture, and box. AND only at Moomers can every house also be accompanied with an Ice Cream cone. Yum, Yum and more Yum! 7263 N Long Lake Rd. • 231-941-4122
GIVE THE GIFT O F A DV EN T U R E T H I S W I N T ER
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BIG KIDS &
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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
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Hop on the Bus to Ski! The BATA folks are at it again, coming up with some fun ways to get outdoors and enjoy the season! The newest program is called Ski-n-Ride! And it’s the perfect opportunity to keep those teenagers that don’t drive yet busy in a healthy environment. The routes will begin running at various dates between mid-December and early January. Check website to verify your specific route. Kelly Yaroch, director of operations and program manager of Ski-n-Ride, shared with us the four routes offered.
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Interlochen Loop will service Crystal Mountain and run Sat. and Sun. Glen Arbor / Empire Loop will service The Homestead and run Fri./Sat./Sun.
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Mt. Holiday will be serviced on the East Traverse Loop, Route 31 on Tues. /Wed./ Thurs. with pickups from TC East Middle School and St. Elizabeth Middle School. Standard BATA fares will apply with reduced Student Fares available. No sign up or reservations needed to utilize service. Visit Bata.net or access general information at 231-941-2324.
Ski Swap Ski Stuff isn’t cheap, and it’s a long winter!! The Grand Traverse Ski Swap is a hot ticket in town. Entrance to the sale is by ordered entry tickets that are distributed Saturday morning at 7 a.m., and eager buyers have been known to start lining up a couple of hours prior to ticket distribution. This year’s event is Nov. 15−16, note that equipment drop off is Nov. 14 at West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Road. The event usually draws 10,000 items, and the Ski Club receives a commission on all sales. The commission goes toward making improvements to Hickory Hills, and supporting high school ski racing in Traverse City. www.gtskiclub.org 44
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Help Needy Kids Get Their First Bike! Your first bike under the Christmas Tree, is there any better memory? The amazing organization Bikes for Tikes keeps that magic alive for hundreds of kids. Now in its 12th year and sponsored by Bill Marsh, the organization makes these wishes come true for families in need in Northern Michigan. Bikes are distributed through Northwest Michigan Toys for Tots, and this year they hope to collect 400 bikes for girls and boys of all ages. (Last year they collected 318.) You can help by donating new bikes at Bill Marsh locations in Traverse City, radio stations 106 KHQ, 104.5 BOB FM and also the VFW Post on Veterans Drive. Take your own privileged kids on a shopping trip for one to donate and make a new tradition. Toysfortots.org • billmarshbikes.com
Ignite a lifelong passion for the Arts
Witness a classic Dickens tale brought to life. Be captivated by brilliant choreography. Be swept away in the magic of the holidays.
It’s time to experience Interlochen.
eighth blackbird Thursday, April 9
Nebraska Theatre Caravan “A Christmas Carol” WINTERLOCHEN Tuesday, December 2 Saturday, February 21 “Sleeping Beauty” Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Co. and Orchestra
December 11-13 “Sounds of the Season” Interlochen Arts Academy Band and Choir
Thursday, December 18
“From The Top” with Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Michael Thurber Friday, March 13
Chanticleer Wednesday, April 15
Altan: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Saturday, March 14
Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Co.
“The King and I” May 15-16
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One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day!
ANDY ROONEY Spread the Word Joy • $12
Frosty Friend Snowman • $18
Secret Santa We introduce you to a little hidden gem on the west side of town, Acanthus Hardware! The wonderful owner of this cherished diamond in the rough store is Carolyn Hobbs and she describes her store as a Hardware Store for Women! But there are surprises at every turn, including an array of items to beautify your home, just in time for the holiday season. Her beloved clients, who adore this store, think it’s their secret, well the secret is out take a trip there and we promise you will be inspired. And your home will be Fabulous! 10241 East Cherry Bend Rd. • 231-735-3712
Flights of Fancy Bird • $6
Silent Night Paper House with Light • $68
All That Shines Set of 3 Trees • $70
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The warmest gifts come from up north. We have it all for the holidays. Delicious local cherry products. Local wine and beer. An extensive variety of cherry themed gifts. 231.947.0208 1213 E. Front Street Traverse City Campus Plaza across from Civic Center
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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” by Kristin Lutz Interior Designer
Norman Vincent Peale
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HULET TEXT BY KIMBER BILBY
Let there be LIGHT: Holiday Sparkle Style Let your lighting be the focus of your Christmas decorating this year. For an “almost effortless” centerpiece (that looks like Martha Stewart’s team camped out at your house), LOOK UP! Your chandelier’s and every other fixture in between are the perfect vessel for instant holiday cheer. Whether you add a garland of twigs and berries clipped from your backyard or hang vintage ornaments and crystals from satin ribbon, the possibilities are endless. Need inspiration? Take a look at the following festive ideas.
THE DINING ROOM It’s a Chandelier-Palooza! Once the Christmas tree is crammed with beautiful ornaments, and your floor is now obscured by scores of halfemptied ornament boxes, why not hang whatever is left over on the chandelier. A mix of vintage (grandmothers) and quirky (kid made) ornaments not only creates a kicky look, but it’s a walk down memory lane.
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IN THE KITCHEN Simply by adding small wreaths to your pendant lighting, you invite the refreshing and familiar smell of evergreens and the great outdoors into your home. Worried about shedding pine needles in your egg nog? Use shred-proof synthetic wreaths in your kitchen.
If you’re looking to wow guests at your next dinner party, a Christmas mobile hung from your front-entry chandelier will stop them in their snowy tracks. Simply hang ornaments using fishing line. It’s best to start from the inside and work your way out, shortening the line length as you go. A monochromatic color scheme always makes a strong statement, but a fun twist would be (hot pink, bright red and gold ornaments)?
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Le Pigeon – Cooking at the Dirty Bird Gabriel Rucker & Meredith Erickson with Andrew & Lauren Fortgang
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Joe Beef – A Cookbook of Sorts Frédéric Morin, David Millan & Meredith Erickson
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Modern conveniences “revealed” With the trend towards everything vintage, we are challenged to come up with creative ways to hide all of our modern conveniences. Paneled appliances have long been popular, but the appliances that don’t offer that as a standard option require “creative solutions” to make them accessible, but tucked away when not in use.
Pocket door hardware is readily available in many sizes and weight limits. Typically thought of for TV cabinetry, in the proper application it can serve many purposes. Baking Centers or Breakfast Central are 2 areas I am often designing into kitchens. These areas hide a variety of small appliances and baking or breakfast supplies. They are opened fully to handle the task at hand and then can be closed up completely when the kitchen needs to be ready for guests or cleaned up and put away. Front Load Washers and Dryers make it possible for us to install them undercounter easily. But what about the view from other rooms into the laundry room? Just like any other large appliance opening, a little creativity and engineering can go a long way. Using the same type of hardware in a custom application allows us to place doors over the appliances that can be shut when they are not in use to hide them away. The biggest change for hiding TVs have simply come from the size (width) of the cabinetry in comparison to the depth. We all love that TVs have become so slim. But for those of you that still want to hide them, a 65” wide cabinet that is only 4” deep does not give us space to pocket doors back. Using more of a bifold operation can be just the right approach here. Angela Goodall is the lead designer and co-owner of Kitchen Choreography with her husband Mike.
So, push your designer to think outside of the box of possibilities when it comes to your function vs. Design of each space. Some of the greatest solutions are created because the client asked for one.
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A TREE-MENDOUS LIFE Photography By Jason Hulet
Chris, Isabel and Kristin Lutz
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Happy Holidays and Welcome into the Lutz Family Home. It’s a unique place where the joyous spirit of the season is literally in the family’s roots. Chris Lutz grew up stomping around Blue Spruce and Douglas Fir on a historic Northern Michigan Christmas Tree Farm that was
founded in 1895 by his Great-Grandfather from Germany. A few generations later, the Christmas Tree Farm is now carried forward by Chris’ brother. Chris left the forest behind and “branched out,” attending the University of Michigan. He graduated with an MBA and a great job offer, then TIMBER—he fell for his sweetheart Kristin! Chris’ Northern Michigan seeds were still calling him home, so the couple uprooted and moved to Traverse City. Once there, their own little family tree sprouted with three awesome kids: Wyatt, 21, Sophie, 19, and Isabel, 16. Kristin’s parents and a sister were inspired to eventually plant roots here, too. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 2014 || BAY BAY LIFE LIFE NORTH NORTH NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
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“Lighting makes or breaks a room and I am a huge advocate of chandeliers!”
And it is still a beloved family tradition to take a pilgrimage to the family farm to cut down the perfect Lutz Christmas tree year after year. (The Griswolds have nothing on this family!) While Chris was carving out a successful career in the big world of Finance, Kristin’s path was more vivid and creative. After being a buyer in Chicago, her inner Martha Stewart started to flourish and bloom in home decorating. She had a natural gift for style and could whip up some Dazzle and Wow in any space she touched! “The projects started to get bigger and more fun, and I finally realized I have to get paid for this,” Kristin recalls. As she says, “I kind of fell into it.” She has been published twice in national magazines, and she just started collaborating with Cedar Creek Interiors in Traverse City. “It’s the first time I have actually worked with one specific place,” Kristin says. With Kristin’s influence, Cedar Creek Interiors is “branching out” with new furniture lines and exciting projects that they are working on together. One is the highly anticipated new Winery (Bonobo) of local, much loved HGTV superstar himself Carter Oosterhouse. That has to be a lot of pressure! But as we step inside Kristin’s own haven of a home, you’ll see she’s got killer taste! 54
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Their home is close to the base of Old Mission Peninsula. This was a deliberate move they made a few years ago—originally, they lived further up. They wanted to be closer to town for the kids’ school, sports and social stuff. The huge new house immediately bustled with football parties, pasta dinners, youth groups and everything inbetween. “We love to entertain. What’s the use of having a big house if you don’t use it?” Kristin says. In fact, Chris’s 50th birthday bash is one for the ages. They took out all the furniture to make room for a live band. Plus, ever the interior designer, Kristin had the crazy idea to also fully wallpaper the entire living room three days before the party! Most people barely manage some light dusting, and maybe they buy some new candles. Not Kristin! See a pattern here on how much she adores with wild abandon what she does for a living? Kristin has had some sensational fun making this house a home. This is her showpiece. It reflects who she is, what she does for a living, and how much she cherishes the art of everything looking beautiful. “I am a self-confessed Girly Girl!” she reveals. Hey, at least she admits it! It’s truly admirable. Most people wouldn’t know their style if it hit them on the head. Many are still trying to find it, evolve with it or, worse, think they have it! (Alert: Seek a Professional! This is when you desperately need an Interior Designer to hold your hand.)
For Chris's 50th birthday party Kristin was inspired to wallpaper the entire living room just 3 days before!
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“Chris brought home Ralphie the buffalo head from a downstate trip. And he hangs proudly in the family room.”
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Kristin’s eye-popping home décor is a myriad of brilliant brainstorms that ooze out of every nook and cranny. It’s a stupendous visual feast! (I don’t think she sleeps much.) There are personal touches, designer elements, custom-made and off-thewall kooky stuff, mismatched, and then classic and simple timeless regalia just to throw you off!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Poor husband Chris, living in this girlie, effeminate universe! Apparently, he is fine with it! Kristin tells us he also owns a cabin in the woods. That’s his man cave serenity retreat. “It’s where he plays farmer,” she says. But he did throw her a curveball, one day coming home from a downstate trip with Ralphie the humongous buffalo head that hangs proudly in the family room.
Kristin describes her style as Eclectic. “I used to be Very Shabby Chic, but then moved into French,” she says. Kristen could probably make up a whole new style. Who makes these rules anyway, right? She also admits she loves to move and change her accessories all the time. One day it’s minimalistic, and another day it’s go all out!
Kristen was lucky that the bones of their palatial, Victorian-looking home were already refined, meticulously built and designed by the couple before them. The kitchen is stunning, with elegant custom cabinets and striking granite countertops—it even came complete with its own fireplace. The wooden floors were spectacular. “Even the tile was good,” says Kristin. So once their furniture was moved in, all
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The kitchen was already stunning when they moved in complete with a fireplace.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! From the Kitchen Choreography Team
Visit us at our showroom at 420 South Division Street. www.KitchenChoreography.net 231.932.9700 Designed especially with your family in mind, Kitchen Choreography offers cabinetry and interior design services for every room of your home. Complete with our exceptional service and attention to detail, we bring your version of “Perfect” to life.
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“I love starburst mirrors, they bounce light perfectly.” Says Kristin
Many of the pieces of furniture have been custom reupholstered with designer fabrics.
The grand entrance adorned with their signature initials.
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that was left to do was add the interior design elements of what she does best. First, says Kristin, “I changed all the lighting. It can make or break a room.” Then came the walls. With her impeccable taste, she chose stylish wallpapers and paint hues before adding the final touch—unique Art. Hanging in the kitchen is an original by Kristin’s sister, and a darling painting of their three children hangs in the dining room. Also gracing many walls are Sunburst mirrors; Kristin is addicted to them, and she has never met one she doesn’t like! “I like how they are modern, girlie, and how they bounce light in a room,” she explains. Another signature element Kristin sprinkles around her home are monogrammed accents, welcoming you right at their front door upon entering. The “L” entwined with the “K” and “C” sets the tone for “a once upon a time” story of whose home you are entering, complete with a “happily ever after” ending as you leave. Their spacious house is a little less lived in these days with Wyatt and Sophie away at college, leaving just Isabel, a junior in high school, at home. This emptier nest syndrome leaves a quieter house for Kristin (except for her two dogs) and more time to ponder design, in-between client projects of course. More wallpaper maybe? But the Silent Nights won’t last long. ‘Tis the season for a bustling house. As the holidays draw closer, kids will return home, decadent decorations will deck the halls, friends and family will be warmly welcomed and parties with pizzazz will rock the HOUSE DOWN! Don’t forget to invite us!
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NOW: Bistro FouFou Restaurant is (today) housed in the old Cass Street fire station. photo by Tom Gorsline
THEN: “Old Fire Station One” Cass Street Fire Station – Traverse City, Circa 1903 Photo courtesy of History Center of Traverse City
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN
EXPOSED
BY JOHN A. GESSNER
Dawn of Winter This shelf of ice was precarious. Winter was still young, and as such, I had to watch my footing for soft spots, open water, and slick ice. I was struck by the beauty of the fingers of ice that stretched across the cold waters of Northport Bay. As the sun neared the horizon, the ice around me began to glow with the cool colors of dawn. The clouds danced above as the horizon transformed into a belt of warmth. As I sat in a concerto of color, I felt my core warm and feel at peace with the winter to come.
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