The Elements

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Garden-Inspired

From stem and vine to petal and bloom, these flower-themed accents bring spring to life

By Jamie Fabbri

1. The Peony Porcelain Flower by AERIN adds a pretty touch to your dresser or tabletop. $150, Neiman Marcus, Troy, neimanmarcus.com, aerin. com.

2. Bring the outdoors in with the Vines Pendant by

SONNEMAN — A WAY OF

LIGHT. $1,540, Grand Rapids Lighting Center, Grand Rapids, grandrapidslighting.com, sonnemanawayoflight.com. 3. Give your door a cheery upgrade with WILLIAMSSONOMA’s Floral Garden Wreath. $94.95-$109.95, multiple locations, williamssonoma.com.

4. Freshen up your sofa with this KRAVET floral print pillow. To the Trade, Kravet/ Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com, kravet. com. 5. Get that spring feeling yearround with this Tulip Table Lamp by MACKENZIE-CHILDS. $278, Cutler’s, Petoskey, cutlersonline.com, mackenziechilds.com.

6. Blooming florals on ANTHROPOLOGIE’s HandTufted Rosamelle Rug make a fresh statement. $78-$1,298. Anthropologie, multiple locations, anthropologie.com. 7. Watercolor dandelion clocks float on in this wallpaper print by YORK. $110/double roll, Windows, Walls & More, West Bloomfield, windowsandwalls. com, yorkwallcoverings.com.

8. TEMPAPER’s Peonies Removable Wallpaper in Gold Leaf is subtle yet dreamy. $98/roll, Stonesthrow, Grand Rapids, stonesthrowliving.com, tempaper.com.

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Take It Outside

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These accessories may be just what you need for hanging out fireside, lakeside, or deckside

By Jamie Fabbri

1. Relax anywhere with LA SIESTA’s Travel Hammock, which comes in an array of colors. $69.90, Cheekade Meekade, Petoskey, cheekademeekade.com.

2. Simple and chic — ANNIE SELKE’s Cape Stripe Indoor/ Outdoor Pillow adds comfort and class to any space. $88, annieselke.com. 3. Hang in style with the Crew Outdoor Hanging Chair from ARHAUS. $1,399, Troy and Ann Arbor, arhaus.com.

4. The Indio Rocking Chair by POTTERY BARN has a relaxed, sun-drenched vibe. $129-$649, multiple locations, potterybarn.com. 5. Show off your plants in sleek style with HERMAN MILLER’s Wire Planter. $85$110, store.hermanmiller.com.

6. ARHAUS’ Harbor Indoor/ Outdoor Pouf adds function and style to your patio. $249, Troy and Ann Arbor, arhaus. com. 7. Set the mood with RH’s Yountville Round Fire Table. $6,925, Troy, rh.com.

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8. POTTERY BARN’s Abrego All-Wicker Side Table with Ice Bucket makes entertaining a breeze. $299, multiple locations, potterybarn.com.

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Bright & Shiny

These products are sure to help you get your spring-cleaning done well

By Jamie Fabbri

1. Made with a mix of essential oils and other plant-based ingredients, Stay Away Moths by EARTHKIND keeps moths at bay. $25.80/4 pack, earthkind.com.

2. HUMBLE SUDS’ All Purpose Cleaner safely and effectively cleans your home — plus, they’re essential oilinfused! $14.95, humblesuds.com. 3. Make cleanup a breeze with the DYSON V11 Torque Drive Cord-Free Vacuum. $699.99, dyson.com.

4. The MOLEKULE Air purifier destroys pollutants in larger rooms with a sleek and sophisticated design. $799, molekule.com. 5. Keep clothes and linens fresh with THE LAUNDRESS’ Signature Detergent. $22, thelaundress.com.

6. Give your Roomba a cheerful new look with the

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COVERS (shown in Betsy the Bumblebee). $34.99, roborascals.com. 7. The new WORX 40V Power Share 725 psi Hydroshot Power Cleaner is ultra- powerful and ultra-portable. $369.99, worx.com.

rom an early age, the Great Lakes played a pivotal role in the life of Lou DesRosiers. The president of DesRosiers Architects in Bloomfield Hills fondly recalls annual camping and fishing trips with his prominent architect father in various waterfront locales, so it seems fitting his niche would become notable homes on the water — including his own Leelanau Peninsula dream house, among other premium properties.

For clients with an exceptional location in Caseville Township, the concept of a livable lighthouse was integral to the unique site. “They wanted a family home with a central focal point on the Thumb,” DesRosiers says. “Sand Point protrudes into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The beauty of the point is the pure sand surrounded by water, with 270-degree views.”

That beauty has been enhanced with four glorious stories that make up the shapely 7,900-square-foot dwelling with a lower-level walkout that leads to the beach, and a main floor with a kitchen, dining area, and great room. A curved staircase with floating treads heads to the guest rooms, including a bunk room that boasts nautical windows above the beds.

There are two curved staircases with floating Brazilian cherry treads and glass

rails. One leads to the finished lower level walk-out and one to the second-level bedrooms. On the second level is an American natural cherry circular spiral staircase with floating treads leading to the lighthouse bunk room, and from the bunk room another natural cherry circular spiral staircase leads to an outdoor 360-degree patio. There are, in fact, four staircases serving five levels (four with livable square feet). The main level and lower level patios have 180-degree views of Sand Point/Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron.

From the main rooms to the helical

The lighthouse-style design and bountiful windows create stunning beauty, especially at night. Considered a modern Cape Cod-style home, the getaway is a popular spot for family and friends, who regularly enjoy the built-in firepit area.

staircase to the lighthouse tower and outdoor deck, circular shapes and spaces make the modern Cape Cod-style home feel connected to the landscape with generous windows that wrap around the rooms. The kitchen and dining areas feature natural cherry details and a triangular birdseye maple table that seats 12. A stone fireplace acts as a natural focal point and serves as a cozy gathering spot in the spacious great room.

Glass railings surround the 360-degree balcony, which allows views of the lake in all directions. “Everywhere you go, you have a view,” DesRosiers says. Soothing hues of blue seem to echo the

“Sand Point protrudes into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The beauty of the point is the pure sand surrounded by water, with 270-degree views.” — Lou DesRosiers

water in accents like the light fixtures in the kitchen, the dramatic glass on the twostory entrance, and the marble floors.

“There’s always a new discovery wherever you go in the home,” DesRosiers says of unique features like the dwelling’s master suite with turrets, which house the master bathtub and a sitting area. “It was really suited for the family to relax and enjoy the lake,” he adds.

There are plenty of destinations inside and out. “The idea was to have multiple places to go and things to do,” DesRosiers says. “It’s the perfect place to have a negative edge pool, where the water blends with the lake.” The pool’s distinctive design looks like a work of art.

Surrounded by water on three sides, the family retreat is an easy hour and 45-minute drive from the couple’s home in Oakland Township. “I designed it on paper and Lou made the magic work,” says homeowner Mark Hammond, managing partner of Alidade Capital, which specializes in institutional commercial real estate investments. He served as general contractor and collaborated with his wife, Kirstin, on the interior design.

Lake Huron provides a spectacular backdrop. “It’s great being on the big water. It’s really low-key up there, and very laid-back,” says Hammond, who appreciates his unique lot on the peninsula known for its white sand beaches. “In the summer it looks very tropical and it’s relatively shallow. Unlike Lake Michigan, the water’s really warm.”

Hammond and his wife, who have a dock for their boats and WaveRunners,

enjoy picturesque sunrises and sunsets, and the sounds of their surroundings. “We’re real close to the water. We can hear the waves breaking,” he says.

Privacy comes with the territory. “Every room looks over the lake, but we can’t see any of the neighbors,” Hammond says. Positioned at the end of the point, the striking structure that features Bay Port stone from a local quarry marks the channel. “We keep a 200-watt lightbulb in the lighthouse for the effect,” he adds.

A bonus bedroom above the garage accommodates additional guests. Although the couple only hosted family last year, they spent more time there during the pandemic than ever before. Hammond’s parents had a second home in Fife Lake, and he and Kirstin continue the family tradition. “We have a great time there. We enjoy it most with our kids and grandkids, and we like to entertain friends. Everybody seems to have a good time,” he says. “The people in the area are just great, and we really like all the neighbors and friends we’ve made up there.”

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The light-filled foyer, living room, dining area, and kitchen are striking. The homeowners appreciate their unique lot on the peninsula known for its white-sand beaches and warm water (in the summer).

This page: The goal? A family home with a central focal point in the Thumb area of Michigan. That was met, thanks to a merging of ideas between the homeowners and architect. Opposite page: A unique design welcomes visitors.

BUYER’S GUIDE

ARCHITECT

Lou DesRosiers, DesRosiers Architects,

Bloomfield Hills, desarch.com

FOYER

Flooring, Stone – Azul Macauba, Blue

Quartzite Flooring, Wood – Natural American Cherry Paneling – Birdseye Maple Windows, Stained Glass – A World of Glass,

Waterford

KITCHEN/DINING AREA

Cabinetry – Downsview Countertops – Silestone Stellar Blue Flooring – Natural American Cherry Refrigerator – SubZero Stove – Wolf Table, Dining – Custom, Paul Sirofchuck

Contemporary Woodworking

LIVING ROOM

Chairs Around Table – Custom, Paul

Sirofchuck Contemporary Woodworking Table – Custom, Paul Sirofchuck

Contemporary Woodworking Table, Coffee – Custom, Paul Sirofchuck

Contemporary Woodworking Tables, End – Custom, Paul Sirofchuck

Contemporary Woodworking

EXTERIOR

HVAC – Center Line Heating & Cooling, Center

Line

Lighting – Pine Tree Furniture & Lighting,

Lake Orion Paint – Cedar Shake, Sherwin-Williams,

Bracing Blue Patio – Idaho Flagstone Pool – Blue Water Spas and Pools, Bad Axe Roofing – Beyer Roofing, Saginaw Windows – Custom, Pella Windows & Doors

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS

Builder – Butcher & Butcher Construction,

Rochester Hills Electrician – Zimmerman & Sons Electric,

LLC, Port Austin Landscaping – Esch Landscaping, Pigeon