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This fall, take a bite out of Traverse City and feel your whole body come alive. Explore over 40 wineries of Traverse Wine Coast, hike the trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes, then feast your eyes on the shortest and sweetest season when the trees put on a vibrant show of color. It’s all here, in a Pre y Great Place - Traverse City.

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38 Just Right

An updated small cottage in northeast Michigan is big on appeal. By Megan Swoyer

44 Restored Retreat Essential renovation maintains cottage traditions. By Jeanine Matlow

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50 View Master Stunning vistas of Lake Macatawa — and Lake Michigan nearby — inspire the name and design of this Holland newbuild. By Khristi Zimmeth

58 Brighton Beauty Prairie-inspired residence’s design makes the most of water views. By Khristi Zimmeth

66 Fall’s Best Fruit How do you like them (Michigan) apples? We like them plenty! By Honey Murray

70 A Pretty Great Place Traverse City’s four-season charms extend well beyond the region’s sweeping shorelines and panoramic views. By Ron Garbinski

78 Sit Back and Relax Boat tours offer a delightful way to soak in the stunning fall colors of Michigan’s water wonderland. By Dianna Stampfler

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EXPLORE THE CHANGE. The changing landscape of Ludington's unspoiled natural resources offers a quintessential �Up �orth� experience close by. Pure Ludington delivers the perfect combination of unrivaled outdoor recreation and quaint, small-town charm. With endless outdoor experiences, craft beer festivals and fall lodging specials like 50% off a second night stay, now is the time to get up and go.

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“Bonanza Falls, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, truly made me feel like a kid again.”

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12 Sky, Sand & Surf

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The M22 Art2Art Fall Tour features four great stops. By Patty LaNoue Stearns

28 Design Stars 16 Get Outdoors The Shiawassee Refuge near Saginaw showcases migratory wildlife, and Sleeping Bear’s Pierce Stocking Drive leads to scenic wonders. By Ellen Creager and Dianna Stampfler

20 Headwaters Gwen Frostic Prints in Benzonia is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By Dianna Stampfler

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Meet a couple of professionals who know exactly how to create pretty — and practical — kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms. By Megan Swoyer

32 The Elements Around the Cottage: Beachy-keen appeal, cozy bedroom accents, and fire pit accessories. By Jamie Fabbri and Giuseppa Nadrowski

Now with three west Michigan locations, Saugatuck Brewing Co. expands its quest to develop innovative new flavors. By Chuck Warren

88 Book It The legacy of Treetops Resort’s founder lives on in a woodsy Gaylord-area cabin-for-rent. By Megan Swoyer

92 Discoveries A historic ferry, a stellar state park, and a thriving downtown invite visitors to enjoy down-home hospitality in Ludington. By Marla R. Miller

Reflections Points of View By Megan Swoyer

96 Postcard Exploring Bonanza Falls, in Ontonagon County’s Porcupine Mountains, makes this photographer feel like a kid again. By Nick Irwin

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Oscoda’s water views and enjoyable trails create great adventures. By Ron Garbinski

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t started when they were toddlers. We’d take them to experience local nature programs or to stroll along the paths that wound through the woods at nearby nature centers. Even a walk in our subdivision, which connects to a park, would bring our sons little joys from the natural world. Cool sticks, a perfectly shaped pinecone, pretty stones, a spent dandelion — they’d all end up in the Nature Box, which is still in our garage today. As our sons grew, my husband and I made the ultimate decision to purchase a cottage where we knew the little Nature Box would overflow. Located in northern Michigan on an inland lake and just seconds away from a Great Lake, our new respite was surrounded by everything from elusive eagles to stalking herons, delicate lady slippers, and bright-white trillium. There was plenty to put in the Nature Box: acorns, colorful leaves, sea glass. You could call the place point-central, because it was there — or on the way to there — that we’d play a game we called Points for Nature. Who would spot a red-tailed hawk? Who could be the first to find a Petoskey stone? Who heard the call of the eagle? See that great blue heron? Shhhhh, be still! You’d get 10 points if you spotted an eagle; 4 points for a hawk; and a couple of points for a bullfrog or a turtle. The great blue heron was rewarded with 5. We played that point game on road trips or excursions into nature for years — and, in fact, we still do. As I’m writing this letter, I’m looking out our cottage’s picture window, and my husband is saying Shhhh. A great blue is there along the shoreline. See it? I stop typing and sneak to a spot where I can get a better look. “Five points!” I tell him. We’ve tracked our finds and animal sightings over the years in our Gwen Frostic journal (Frostic was a renowned Michigan artist and poet who’s featured in this issue). It’s fun to look back through the pages and recall the day we spotted, say, a green her-

on, which is pretty difficult to find. My husband, sons, and I recently drove across parts of the Upper Peninsula together. Rather than sitting in the front, directing and tracking the point searches as I did so long ago, I was in the back seat as we zipped through black bear and moose country. My head was at a constant 45-degree angle as I stared out the window, completely focused and alert to dark shapes and movement. “Mom, are you looking? Mom, are you looking?” our 25-year-old kept repeating. Wow, the tables have turned, I thought, my heart swelling because it seems we’ve inspired our sons to regard nature as a constant provider of simple joy. I admit that I felt like a kid, not only because I was riding happily in the back seat, but because it’s downright exhilarating to see even something simple, like a group of monarchs flitting atop milkweed or a quaking aspen whose leaves are charmingly heart-shaped. We don’t need to see a bear or a moose, although that would be such a thrill (15 points for those types of sightings!). My family and I have explored much of Michigan on foot, by bike, and in kayaks and canoes, and what we all collected on our recent trip through the U.P. could be found either in our pockets (cool stones and sea glass) or as experiences that we’ll keep stored in a special drawer in the back of our minds. This issue is full of ideas on where you can play the points game, from along the shores of Lake Michigan near Ludington and Traverse City to a car ride on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, or cruising by boat through the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. Love fall color? Autumn is the best time to hike along the majestic Au Sable River. Or take this issue’s Postcard writer/photographer’s advice and hit a few waterfalls. You’re bound to feel like a kid again.

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The Au Sable River’s Champaign Hill dune, near Oscoda.

12 Field Guide A new glamorous camping option, Belle Isle updates, and Pure Michigan vintage prints.

12 Sky, Sand & Surf For great sunrises (and lots of other outdoor diversions), it’s Oscoda, Naturally.

16 Get Outdoors Fall color pops on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and catch a tour at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge.

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Oscoda, Naturally Spectacular water views and enjoyable trails combine to create great adventures By Ron Garbinski | Photography by Shelley Goodlaski

wo welcoming billboards greet travelers to the Sunrise Side of Michigan while they’re heading north on I-75 and U.S. 23. Those invitations to enjoy the Lake Huron coast spotlight “Oscoda, Naturally” and “Oscoda, The Morning Show” because of the gorgeous sunrises. The signs help promote the many outdoor adventures available near the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway surrounding Oscoda and Au Sable. The beautiful 138-mile-long river, which empties into Lake Huron, together with the vast Huron National Forest, play an important part in the area’s tourism appeal. While there are other longer and more challenging trails nearby — such as the delightful 10,000-acre Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area near M-65/M-72, or the peaceful Reid Lake Foot Travel Area off of M-72 — several Oscoda sites provide fun oneto two-hour outings for all enthusiasts. Below are a few shorter favorites in the Au Sable River Valley that are great for fall colors, hiking, wildlife viewings, and bird migrations.

Eagle Run

“Although there are many hiking and cross-country skiing trails along the Au Sable River, the Eagle Run trail system paralleling River Road is the farthest downriver. That means it’s the closest to Oscoda, providing easy access for those staying in the city,” says hiker and marathon runner Grant Garbinski, who enjoys the trails whenever he’s in town. “This trail system boasts more than six miles of trails, with nearly half of them along the meandering Au Sable. With multiple access points and the ability to

quickly hike to the river, the trails offer enjoyment and accessibility for all levels. The terrain changes along the way, from plantation pines to wetlands, which have more potential for wildlife sightings. I love the amazing songbird choruses and colorful wildflowers in the summer, and the spectacular changing foliage in the fall,” he says. “A number of grassy embankments provide ample opportunity where you can relax and enjoy snacks, with views of the Au Sable. Don’t forget to wave to the people floating by in canoes or on tubes,” he adds.

Iargo Springs

From an observation deck about 300 feet above the water, visitors can venture some 294 steps down to the banks of the Au Sable River and elevated viewing platforms. Along the way, they’ll walk under a mature forested canopy and past a group of seven springs emerging from the side of this high bluff. “Look up, look down — Iargo Springs is a hidden gem on Michigan’s east coast. It’s a delicate, tranquil habitat and special place for bird-watchers and plant-lovers. Listen to the soothing sound of water from the springs cascading into the river,” says Sue Rosiek, a nature explorer who has climbed the wooden staircase to the bottom and back several times and cautions first-timers, “It can be a bit of a workout. “It’s a real treat and a great choice for a short day-hike adventure. We love experiencing it over and over again when visiting friends on the Sunrise Side. And, yes, we’ve been treated to a bald eagle floating above the treetops, entertaining us with its majesty. A stop here is Pure Michigan at its finest.”

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Mother Nature shares her fall color magic along the Au Sable River.

Lumberman’s Monument

The memorial — perched high on a sandy bluff overlooking the Au Sable River — with its centerpiece 14-foot-tall bronze statue of lumbermen was dedicated in 1932 to honor Michigan’s lumbering history. Its visitor’s center, along River Road, is open through October. The trails, outdoor displays, and 206-step walkway down to the river are open year-round. “Over the past several years, a handful of my closest friends and I have created memories there that will last a lifetime. Northern Michigan’s most hidden gem is

always at the top of our to-do list when we visit our family cottage,” says Will Garbinski, who says he also enjoys taking sunset photos at the site. “Selfishly, I make it a priority because it’s the place where I feel most at peace. Watching my friends make the final turn of a short hike to my favorite spot, and seeing their jaws drop as they soak in the panoramic view of the majestic Au Sable River twisting through the beautiful Huron National Forest, never fails to put a smile on my face — especially when it’s accompanied by a picturesque sunset,”

says Garbinski, who also loves to hike. “Whether it’s the different combinations of friends I have the pleasure to be with when I visit (my favorite time to visit is autumn), or the infinite amount of cloud formations and sunset colors that Mother Nature blesses us with, Lumberman’s Monument provides a unique, historic, and magical experience that holds a special place in my heart.”

Three Mile Park

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Clockwise from left: Spectacular sunrises can be seen from the Three Mile Park boardwalk. Au Sable sunsets are especially picturesque from the dunes at Lumberman’s Monument. The bronze monument celebrates lumbering history.

a few miles north of downtown Oscoda’s River Road, usually surprises travelers. It’s right on the shores of Lake Huron and offers lots of rest-stop comforts. “I love the boardwalk there. We’ve walked it so many times,” says Marcie Swanson, of Greenbush Township, north of the Three Mile Beach. Her son, a runner, often will run back and forth several times while she walks it. “I spend a lot of time taking photos along the way,” she adds. “My walking is more about stopping and capturing photos of all the pretty pines, the superb sunrises over the expansive and beautiful Lake Huron beach, the little creek that empties into the big lake (pretty irises bloom in the spring!), and birds such as chickadees or other migrating or local species. “The north-south walk extends quite a way along the sandy beach, where we often see swimmers taking a dip. There 14

are two park sections and both have restrooms and parking lots. If you’re lucky, you can grab one of the parking slots with quick access to the beach on the north end, between the trees. Sadly, most travelers just speed past this stop without realizing its charms. But I’m OK with that, since it makes it less crowded.” From stunning sunrises to mesmerizing sunsets and everything in between, these favorite stops showcase why the area is Oscoda, Naturally!

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Michigan’s Everglades Surprising Shiawassee Refuge near Saginaw showcases migratory wildlife and much more

ut on the flats, a thousand birds sing. “It’s 32 square miles of marshes and bayous. The farther we go into the swamp, the prettier it gets,” says Wil Hufton, owner of Johnny Panther Quests boat tours. “I call it the Everglades of Michigan, minus the poisonous snakes and alligators.” You may never have heard of it, but birds on the wing know all about the mid16

By Ellen Creager Michigan Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, which was created for just them. Tens of thousands of birds stop here every year to rest, eat, mate, or live. Eagles, geese, ducks, swans, blue herons, great egrets, white pelicans, warblers, and other birds flutter and fly throughout the refuge. There are several ways visitors can witness this birding nirvana, but the most popular is the Wildlife Drive, a 6.5-mile horseshoe-shaped road that takes explor-

ers close to the vast ponds, marshes, rivers, and wetlands that make up the refuge. Driving slowly on the one-way gravel road, visitors have plenty of opportunities to see nature up close. “I saw 12 bald eagles the other day. I haven’t seen that many anywhere else,” says Mike Budd, former acting director of the refuge, which is five miles south of Saginaw. He recommends coming early in the day, when birds are active “and you

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can hear the pipe of the grebes and the calling of the marsh wrens.” The drive has many pull-offs and several low observation decks. An estimated 25,000 Canada geese and 40,000 ducks stop at the refuge each fall on their migrations. In spring, spectacular songbirds rest or even nest there, including the rare prothonotary warbler. In summer, visitors can see great egrets, blue herons, white pelicans, ibis, and other shorebirds. Hufton takes groups of one to 12 people on refuge tours. His flat-bottom boats can navigate the narrow channels and shallows. “Sometimes we drift right under the eagles,’’ says Hufton, who runs tours from early spring to late fall. “My favorite is spring, when you can see nesting chicks and the air is sweet.” Long a spot for naturalists and serious birders, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge has several trails, a visitor center, and a student education center called Green Point. Budd says Wildlife Drive is the most accessible way for the public to view the wildlife. In many places the gravel road runs along the top of a levee, with water on both sides and no fences, yet it feels safe and sturdy. The refuge was created in 1953 from fallow land and reclaimed farmland, and its water levels are managed for optimum bird conditions. Locals call the refuge the Shiawassee Flats. It’s a critical stop on the Mississippi Flyway, a north-south migratory bird route. Muskrats, turtles, mink, beaver, insects, and other critters live here, but birds are the stars of the show, scolding and singing, feeding and flocking, and dozing and diving along the wide Shiawassee River and wetlands.

With few amenities, humans must tread lightly at the nearly 10,000-acre refuge, but that’s OK. The refuge recently did humans a big favor in return. In May 2020, the nearby Edenville and Sanford dams broke upstream and massive floodwaters surged south. Water at the refuge rose 10 feet within a day, engulfing levees and ponds, but its vast watershed sponged up the flood and saved downstream cities like Saginaw. Today the refuge is again drowsy and serene, with mud flats and shallow ponds. Human visitors come and go, but it’s a place a bird can feel right at home. Visitor’s Info: Wildlife Drive is open June 1 through Sept. 30. Call 989-7591669 to make sure it’s open the day you visit. Listen to the audio guide (available through the refuge’s website, below) as

you drive. Bring binoculars and use zoom lenses on cameras. Come early or late in the day for the best light and the greatest bird activity. The most popular hiking trail is the 4.5-mile Ferguson Bayou Trail, open year-round. Casual walkers may find it challenging. Bicycles are allowed. Bring water, a snack, and insect repellent. There are no shops or stores (cell service is good, though). Guided programs are available. For reliable GPS directions, use the Visitor Center address, 6975 Mower Rd., Saginaw. Boat Tours: Johnny Panther Quests tours last 3-8 hours and leave from the Saginaw Marina. jpqat.com

PLAN IT! Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov/refuge/shiawassee

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Visionary Views

Sleeping Bear’s Pierce Stocking Drive leads to scenic wonders, especially come autumn

adillac-born Pierce Stocking wanted to share his vision with others who explored the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline along what is now known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. He pictured a series of overlooks atop the vast dunes near Empire where visitors could gaze out to the lake, and up and down the steep drops to the water, soaking up the unparalleled vistas — yet he still wanted to protect the area’s fragile ecosystems. In the early 1960s, Stocking — a land developer, lumberman, woodsman, environmentalist, and naturalist — set out to carve his scenic trail to the top of the

dunes. By 1967, the 7.4-mile Sleeping Bear Dunes Park (also known back then as the Philip A. Hart Nature Trail) opened to the public, complete with a charming covered bridge. Stocking operated the drive until his death nine years later. After that, the National Lakeshore program added it to its portfolio and the trail was renamed the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Over the past 50-plus years, millions of visitors from around the world have traveled along Stocking’s picturesque route, enjoying the legacy he left for generations to come. The road is open to automobiles, motorcycles, and skilled bicyclists. It’s steep, with sharp turns and often heavy vehicle traffic, but it’s worth every minute of the ride to the top.

Fall is unquestionably the most colorful and vibrant time of year to visit, as the changing yellows, reds, and oranges of the maples, birch, and aspen contrast against the deep green pines that showcase the woodland areas alongside the dunes. Top Spots: From the Glen Lake Overlook, Big and Little Glen lakes — separated by the famed M-22 highway — sparkle a deep cobalt blue, while the Lake Michigan Overlook is perched some 450 feet above the Great Lake, overlooking the “Mother Bear” sand dunes. On clear days, the North and South Manitou islands can be seen in the distance, representing the cubs about which the legend of the Sleeping Bear is based. Pack a picnic for a delightful al fresco ex-

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minutes or more one way, depending on the skill of the climber, but the expansive views from the top provide a great reward for the effort. Historic Sites: Nearby stops like the General Store, Boat Museum (former Glen Haven Canning Co.), Blacksmith Shop, Maritime Museum inside the Sleeping Bear Point U.S. Life-Saving Service Station, and Maritime Boathouse in Glen Haven, as well as the Port Oneida Rural Historic District, are occasionally open during fall color tour weekends — but even when they’re not open, the buildings themselves are picture-worthy. Traditionally, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is open from early May through the fall color tour season, depending on weather conditions. It stays open until about an hour after dusk, to allow for those memorable sunsets. Since it’s part of the National Lake-

shore, admission is $25 for a seven-day auto pass or $45 for an annual park pass, which is good for 365 days from the time of purchase. Admission passes are available at the Philip A. Hart Visitors Center at the intersection of M-22 and M-72 in Empire. PLAN IT! Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore nps.gov/slbe

This page: The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is awash with fabulous colors in the fall. Opposite page: At one of the drive’s overlooks, visitors can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Glen Lake.

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perience, or bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a stellar sunset from one of the designated overlooks. Eleven terrific trails meander through the Sleeping Bear Dunes, ranging from 1.2 to 16 miles, each offering varying levels of difficulty. The Alligator Hill Trail splits into three loops (3 to 8 miles) and is rated as easy to moderate, while the Bay View Trail includes an easy 2.4-mile Farm Loop and a 4-mile moderate Ridge Loop. The 3.5-mile Dunes Hiking Trail and 2.8mile Sleeping Bear Point Trail are hilly and sandy, thus earning them strenuous activity level ratings. For a good overview of the routes from hikers and runners who’ve been there, check out alltrails.com. Of course, the 140-foot climb to the first dune from the water is the most famous attraction in the National Lakeshore and it’s open year-round for those who are up for the challenge. The trek can take 10

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Natural Legacy The National Register of Historic Places adds the renowned Gwen Frostic Prints in Benzonia to its illustrious list By Dianna Stampfler

orn in 1906 in a small town in Michigan’s thumb region, Sara Gwendolen Frostic became a one-of-a-kind artist with a legacy spanning 70 years and counting. Despite suffering from lifelong physical hindrances after contracting polio as an infant, Frostic, who spent her early years in Croswell, found the strength and determination to carve her own path — which led her to Benzonia in Benzie County. This past spring, Gwen Frostic Prints was added to the National Register of Historic Places, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. The path to this honor was peppered with determination from the very beginning. After studying arts education at both Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti (now Eastern Michigan University) and Western State Normal College in Kalamazoo (now Western Michigan University), Frostic went on to master metal crafts, taught art classes at the Detroit YWCA, and even operated a studio in the basement of her parents’ home, where she was commissioned to create two vases for Clara Ford, the wife of Henry Ford. During World War II, she worked in Ford’s Willow Run bomber plant by day, and perfected her art on nights and weekends. By then, a metal shortage led her to discover what would become her signature medium: linoleum. With her vision taking shape, Frostic acquired her first printing press and set up shop in downtown Wyandotte, where 20

Presscraft Papers was born. By the 1950s, Frostic had relocated to the Lake Michigan shoreline town of Frankfort. Here, the marshes and countryside were full of muses — frogs, blue herons, waterfowl, cardinals, deer, and raccoons — along with blossoming wildflowers and vibrant greenery. She spent hours sketching and then transforming blocks of linoleum with her sharp carving tools until delicate scenes appeared. A Heidelberg press was used to print the artist’s (reversed) images onto heavy pieces of feathered paper, as well as napkins, calendars, journals, and even books of poetry written by Frostic herself, all of which are still coveted today. Frostic eventually purchased 40 acres along the Betsie River in Benzonia, where she established her landmark studio and gallery. After just seven months, Gwen Frostic Prints opened on April 26, 1964, her 58th birthday. Tucked into a hillside, the studio melds into its surroundings, which includes boulders, tree trunks, a stone fireplace, undulating rooflines, and a natural spring fountain — giving the space an organic flair inside and out. Frostic never married and never had any children, although she had siblings, nieces, and nephews. One nephew, Bill Frostic, served as head pressman at Gwen Frostic Prints for 49 years. As business grew, Frostic added to her shop, which today encompasses 23,000 square feet. The business has 15 Heidelberg printing presses and 11 summer season employees. Frostic ran the

operation until her death in 2001, just one day shy of her 95th birthday. Upon her passing, she bequeathed $13 million to Western Michigan University (one of her alma maters), and in 2007 the college’s board of trustees renamed its art school the Gwen Frostic School of Art in her honor. Frostic’s easily recognizable art remains timeless, as generation after generation makes the pilgrimage to her shop in what has become a tradition for many families. Kathy McElroy, of Waterford, says: “I grew up in Benzonia and my mom would take us to Gwen’s several times a summer so we could watch the presses printing out the beautiful cards. My sisters and I have continued that tradition through the decades.” In 2010, Kimberly and Greg Forshee purchased the business. Kimberly had a career in media in Traverse City and worked for the Frostic studio for a time before she and her husband bought it. “We’re honored to be caretakers of the building, to keep her legacy going,” Kimberly Forshee says. “People are just drawn to this place. Gwen didn’t believe in advertising. She used to say that if the work is good, people will come and they will tell their friends.”

PLAN IT! Gwen Frostic Prints, located at 5140 River Rd., Benzonia, is open from May through October. The online shop is open yearround. gwenfrostic.com

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Artist Gwen Frostic sketches trees in her studio. They are then transferred with carving tools onto blocks of linoleum to create beautiful prints.

a walk with me by Gwen Frostic, 1958 Presscraft Papers, Benzonia, Mich. Let’s just wander here and there … like leaves floating in the autumn air and look at common little things … stones on the beach … flowers turning into berries … … from the winds we’ll catch a bit of that wondrous feeling that comes … … not from seeing … but from being part of nature …

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26 PAINTING BY KAYE KRAPOHL

A Kaye Krapohl painting represents the many fine pieces that will highlight the M22 Art2Art Fall Tour.

26 Designers’ Notebook Unique wallpaper, northern Michigan fine art aerials, a new Boyne City shop, and a sweet kids’ book.

26 Studio Visit Mark your calendar for the dazzling M22 Art2Art Fall Tour, Oct. 9-10.

28 Design Stars Meet two astute designers who know their way around kitchens & baths.

32 The Elements Beach house looks, great bedrooms, and fire pit must-haves.

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DESIGNERS’ NOTEBOOK Home-related tips, trends, and tidbits

PLEASING PAPER: Brett Design now features a new collection of wallpapers that are both subtle and vibrant, and uniquely inspired by everyday objects — from the mark of a wet bottle on paper to paintings by Amy Silliman. Unusual repurpose-themed patterning is, for example, painted with gesso on Amazon boxes. Available through Cloth & Kind in Ann Arbor. clothandkind.com HE AIMS HIGH: Fine-art and travel photographer Gray Malin has released a collection of northern Michigan aerials. The series is close to Malin, as his family has spent the summers in Michigan since he was young and he now owns a home “up north.” Malin’s Michigan collection includes Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs, all taken from a doorless helicopter. graymalin.com GO NORTH: Whimsical Wit, based in Ferndale, recently opened a shop in Boyne City at 109 Water St. Stop in and browse a curated selection of home décor items. whimsicalwit.com PAGING READERS: Add this to your bookshelf. Author Lindsay McFarlane of Brighton and illustrator Svetlana Trayser of Mackinac Island teamed up to create the perfect storybook for early grade-school-age children. Called “Crimson,” its colorful, whimsically painted crayon characters teach littles about teamwork, diversity, and friendship. crimsonthecrayon.com — Compiled by Megan Swoyer

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Art Crawl The M22 Art2Art Fall Tour features four great stops with paintings, furniture, and more on a special fall weekend

By Patty LaNoue Stearns

ay back in 1995, a group of talented artisans from Leelanau County gave birth to the Leelanau Furniture Show (LFS). It was a stunning debut for a fall event that ran for many years, showcasing dazzling displays of original art and fine crafts — the kind of work you’d only find at the big shows on both coasts, always held on Columbus Day weekend. The cool news is that many of the same award-winning artists have been putting on a similar, but bigger and better, event — the M22 Art2Art Fall Tour — on that same October weekend. Now in its fourth season, The M22 is not only about furniture; it includes the works of painters, ceramicists, fiber artists, sculptors, and other artisans in four themed spots along the highway that winds through the glorious Leelanau Peninsula. Sleeping Bear Twig Furniture maker Bill Perkins, one of the directors of the M22 and among the LFS’ founders, says this year’s show will be the best ever. “Columbus Day weekend is the busiest weekend, the wineries tell us, for wine sales. People are up here driving around going to wineries and looking at colors,” he says. “The artists are so ready to get out there,” says another LFS founder and M22 director, Donna Popke of Dream Covers furnishings in Suttons Bay. She looks forward to great attendance. “People are hungry to get out there and hungry to shop,” she asserts. “The painting show in Glen Arbor Township Hall is more of a gallery/mu-

seum,” Perkins adds. “We asked just nine painters (and gave them) lots of wall space to hang their paintings, (as well as) lighting.” Among the participants is Kaye Krapohl, whose ethereal landscapes capture Leelanau’s magic. “Through my work I hope to bring the power of nature into people’s inside environments,” Krapohl says. Perkins says he expects that Northport’s Village Arts Building, this year’s furniture venue, will be bustling. “We jam it full of furniture and sculpture, so people have lots of stuff to look at,” he says. Familiar names to look for include Larry Fox, another LFS founder, with his modern wall pieces; Fred Rehak, with his reclaimed industrial-chic tables and benches; Peter Czuk, with live-edge and sleek wall art and benches; and Perkins, with his intricate twig furnishings. In Cedar’s Cleveland Township Hall, the ceramics show will feature stunning functional porcelain pieces. Check out Stephen Kostyshyn’s intricately woven works that combine fiber, clay, and wood, and wife Julie Kradel’s clay sculptures. “We both have such a passion for what we do,” Kradel says. “Then, to know that someone buys it for their home and comes back again the next year, is so wonderful.” MORE INFORMATION The M22 Art2Art Fall Tour, sponsored by the nonprofit Suttons Bay Art Festival committee, runs Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. m22art2art.com.

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Clockwise from above left: Some of the M22 Art2Art Fall Tour organizers and artists. Julie Kradel’s fox-in-boat clay sculpture charms. Attendees enjoy the works at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, while K aye Kraypohl’s ethereal waterscape mesmerizes.

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This page: This home features a kitchen and powder room that reflect its botanical-loving owner perfectly. Nature-related touches include floral fabrics and wallpaper, a twig-and-berry backsplash, and wood accents.

Earthly Delights A look at a landscape architect’s practical-and-pretty kitchen and baths By Megan Swoyer | Photography by Werner Straube

my and Jason Squires and their three children needed more space after enjoying several years in a quaint Heritage Hill-area home in Grand Rapids. Construction began on a new family home in Ada in 2019. “She’s a landscape architect and this home provides a great space for gardening, raising chickens, and for her to expand and enjoy her sense of creativity,” says interior designer Deidre Remtema, right, of Deidre Interiors in Grand Rapids. “The homeowners didn’t want it to look brand-new because they love historic homes, and they didn’t want anything matchy-matchy or contrived.” The astute 28

designer mixed different wood tones, metal finishes, and countertop materials to create a very eclectic look. “It’s warm, inviting, and comfortable,” Remtema says. Lorenz & Co. of Grand Rapids handled the architectural duties, and they were the “masterminds behind the home’s architecture,” Remtema says. TruKitchens of Grand Rapids also created magic aplenty. “We set out to build a home that felt like it belonged where it stood and told a story,” adds Amy Squires, who owns Amy Squires Landscape Design. “Every room has a purpose, is used on a daily basis, and feels homey.” Because kitchens and baths are some of the most important spaces in a home,

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we asked designer Remtema to share some of her insights on these rooms’ appointments. “They’re big cooks and love to bake, so having an island where the kids can help works out great. The windows over the kitchen sink look out to a beautiful garden chock-full of vegetables; it’s very much an inside-outside type of kitchen and home,” Remtema explains, adding, “Different tones of wood bring the outside in.” Of note are two barn beams across the range hood and at the ceiling between the kitchen and dining room. The color for the kitchen island was a custom mix, created to match the twigs-and-berries-themed tile behind the range. “The berries have this bright coral-red tone and the stools are slipcovered with a treated material in a botanical print because, as a landscape architect, Amy loves anything botanical,” the designer says. “Where (Deidre) found the patterns she presented to me are beyond wizardry,” Amy adds. Like the backsplash, the kitchen rug (not shown) features elements of red. Cookbooks fill iron shelves that were hung from the ceiling. A mudroom off the kitchen showcases pretty blue tones, while a powder room has a blue door that plays off the mudroom. “We put in an arch door and wanted it a deep blue, to make it pop and give the space a different feel,” Remtema says. Wallpaper and lacquered brass fixtures give the space a cozy appeal. In the son’s bathroom, not shown, open vanity shelving provides a unique look, while a vinyl wallpaper evokes a

watercolor-y feel. “The custom vanity was made to be a little more casual, with the open wood shelves,” Remtema says. The refreshing blue tile (by Ceramic Tile Co., in Army Blue Glaze, from Genesee Ceramic Tile Co.) is reminiscent of watercolors, as well. As for the master, the homeowners wanted it to feel light and airy, “so the vanity has more of a furniture look, elevated, but it still has feet,” Remtema explains. A quartz countertop provides a chic touch, while the wood floor runs from the bedroom to the sink area, “to create more warmth.” The couple’s two daughters enjoy a bathroom replete with gorgeous green vanities and floral wallpaper. “It’s largescale paper; we had fun creating that space and knew they would delight in something like this,” Remtema says. Ceramic tile that looks like marble caps the beauty. “The bathrooms add spark and highlight our personalities,” Amy says. “Our powder room hints at our love of antiquity and my love of flowers. The master bath has so much functionality, and space was used smartly. It’s sleek and modern, yet warm and handcrafted. My son’s bath has a fun twist, but still feels sophisticated and

natural. The girls’ bath is feminine and pretty in an ageless way.” “We had a great relationship,” the designer shares. “There was a high level of trust between everyone. My goal was to really pay attention to how this family functions day in and day out, and recognize how that relates to the look and feel of their home.” Goals met!

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DE SIGN STA R’S SECR ET “I love designing with layers of wood and stone, and beautiful textiles,” says interior designer Deidre Remtema. “My mother is a quilter and my dad was in commercial textiles. I grew up surrounded by fabrics and now, as a designer, they’re a huge part of my design process.” — MS

This page, clockwise from top left: Pretty blue tones adorn the mudroom. The daughters’ bath charms with femine touches. Wood flooring runs from the master bedroom to the master bath, creating a warm feel.

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Saving History A 1930s Ford estate cottage gets a thoughtful transformation. Take a peek at the updated kitchen, powder room, and laundry room.

By Megan Swoyer | Photography by Jeff Garland

hen James and Megan McGovern purchased their home in 2017, they knew their kitchen and laundry room were not going to be functional. Their solution? Call Mom, of course! Enter James’ mother, Kathleen McGovern, right, a longtime interior designer who knew just what to do. Built in 1935 and designed by legendary architect Albert Kahn, the little cottage was the home of the head groundskeeper and his family at Ford House (the Edsel and Eleanor Ford estate in Grosse 30

Pointe Shores). Although the kitchen was renovated in the 1950s, McGovern — whose renovation results feel like they’re part of the original home — notes the space was in serious need of a modern update. “The cottage-style home’s architecture is beautiful in its simplicity,” adds the designer, who runs Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design in Grosse Pointe Park. She says the team was able to save the original quarry tile floor in the laundry room, as the material was very serviceable, like a

utility tile. “It has a weather-permanence to it,” McGovern says. An unexpected three-step stairway in the kitchen meets a staircase at the landing and leads to the master bedroom and bathroom. “We wondered if we should close off that little kitchen stairway, but it’s part of the history and it’s lovely. Plus, it gives fast access to the second floor,” McGovern says. The decision meant the couple lost counter space, but they kept the cottage’s original charm. “When you’re transforming a

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home that has some history to it … if you can retain any or all of the architectural aspects of the house, like how we maintained that little staircase, you’re maintaining a bit of history,” the designer says. Also saved during the renovation were the original steel casement windows. “These types of windows were all through the house, and they’re a beautiful part of the architecture,” McGovern says. “It’s a big decision for people with casement windows to keep them. They’re notoriously known as not weather-worthy.” As for the color palette, the renovation is singing the blues. “My love of blue got passed down to all of my children,” McGovern says. “My son loves blue.” Using Sherwin-Williams’ Favorite Jeans in the kitchen creates a casual and peaceful mood — and it reflects the blue Lake St. Clair waters that splash along the nearby shoreline. “It’s beautiful,” she says, “and goes so well with the gray quartz countertops. We chose that color because it feels historic, and there’s a lot of gray in that blue. We felt those pigments are reflective of that time.” To give the cabinetry an even more historic look, the finish has a “bit of a rub through it,” McGovern says. “It feels like it’s been there a long time.” A copper sink, copper plumbing, and copper light fixtures, as well as a handknotted rug from Yarmouth, Mass., purchased on a family trip, add to the cottage feel. In the laundry room, a different blue was used for the cabinetry, while a lami-

nate countertop that looks like wood is practical and echoes the walnut wood used for shelving. “With a toddler, there’s lots of laundry,” McGovern says with a laugh. The renovation team also opened up a wall, installed a pocket door, and squeezed in a half-bath. “The plumbing was somewhat there, and they really needed a half-bath,” McGovern says. Megan McGovern sourced the tiny 28-inch custom vanity and mirror. “She wanted something that looked cottagey,” the designer says. “The vanity goes from wall to wall, and it works well!” As for the mother, son, and daughterin-law design process, McGovern says it was fun. “It brought out some aspects that I didn’t know about my son. His interest in architecture and design is something I wasn’t aware of. My daughter-in-law has a real interest in how design affects function, because she’s an extraordinary cook and they entertain a lot. It was important to her that the kitchen was going to be useable and easy to maintain,” McGovern notes. “Many of the ideas came from James and Megan, and evolved from a lot

of conversations about how they would use that house.”

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DE SIGN STA R’S SECR ET “I personally couldn’t be happy without being surrounded by beautiful and robust color in nature, in art, and in textiles,” says interior designer Kathleen McGovern. “I am wildly happy when we can join up with a client who’s also a color-lover. Designing and living in one’s own personal palette is comforting, and can actually be joyful. And blues, with the biggest, boldest, brightest pigments, have become a signature for us. In our studio we laugh about our ‘blue addiction.’ It has become our No. 1requested project color.” — MS

Both pages: The kitchen, powder room, and laundry room all underwent a design overhaul in this historic 1935 home, which was once the cottage of the head groundskeeper at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Orchestrated by Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, the renovation turned out superb and retains the character of the home.

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Left: With a new entryway, the cottage instantly welcomes. Below: The charming living room features pretty blues that echo the outdoors.

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An updated small cottage in northeast Michigan is big on appeal By Megan Swoyer | Photography By Jeff Garland

ucked away on northeast Michigan’s Little Island Lake sits an enchanting updated cottage where fresh, watery blues (on both the exterior and indoors) mingle with peaceful neutral hues, all absorbing Mother Nature’s gorgeous surroundings through several windows. “It was a plain brown cottage, both inside and out,” recalls interior designer Denise Seifferlein, of d’avignon interiors in Clarkston. She was called on by the homeowners, who live in Lake Orion, to transform their cottage, about 15 minutes west of Tawas City in National City, into an inviting getaway 38

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at which family and friends would be extremely comfortable. “My husband wanted a small, nice house that’s turnkey,” the wife says. She explains that she her husband purchased the cottage in the mid-1990s and started the transformation about five years ago. “Denise (Seifferlein) is awesome. She figures out her clients’ personalities, and that’s hard to do,” the homeowner shares. Indeed, the designer whipped the nondescript brown bungalow into the beauty it is today, while retaining all of its endearing qualities. High-end came in the way of fabrics and upholstery, because the homeowner is a top-notch seamstress and quilter. “We had an upholstered headboard made for the master bedroom, and all window treatments and throw pillows were custom-made,” Seifferlein says. “After all, the wife is very motivated by beautiful fabric, so that was a given.” In fact, the design’s jumping-off point came from specific fabric patterns, from the blues in the main living space to the eclectic oranges and blues in the guest bedroom. The rest of the home was furnished modestly. “The family had owned the place for years, enjoying it for snowmobiling and boating, but now with their son grown, they wanted to use it for entertaining their own friends. (They) wanted a nice getaway that made them feel good, like a happy place,” Seifferlein says. She worked with a local contractor to increase the height and square footage in the living space, and added more windows to “bring the outdoors in.” She also added a front entryway. “Before, there was just a door that opened to the driveway; now there’s more of an entryway. It gives it presence.” Small-cottage owners and designers are often some of the first to discover that luxurious appointments don’t equate with the perfect getaway. “The goal for the (Little Island Lake) cottage wasn’t to bring in high-end things, but to create a space that maintains that cozy feel the homeowners wanted,” Seifferlein says. She stresses that to maintain the carefree nature of a small cottage, aim for function first and then beauty. MICHIGAN BLUE

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Above: Small-space smarts include using kitchen seating that can be easily moved to other areas for double duty. Right: Harbor Gray wall paint complements the Battleship Gray cabinetry in the powder room.

For example, Seifferlein says, “We only put rugs in the bedrooms, so there’s a cozy spot for feet when getting out of bed, but the rest of the flooring is a light, maintenance-free, engineered wood that doesn’t show dust and is easy to clean.” In addition, the blue denim-look fabric chosen for the sofa evokes a casual feel and is easy to maintain. “The biggest issue in small spaces is storage, but we built that in, in the way of a pantry and a utility room.” The design team brought in as much natural light as possible with the installation of several windows and a doorwall that leads to a deck with a beautiful lake view beyond. “Furniture that’s easily movable can do double duty in smaller homes, like ottomans or kitchen seating that has a couple of wicker chairs. Things can be moved to wherever you need to use them,” she says. “Also, a small desk between twin

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Clockwise from left: A desk in the guest room does double duty as a nightstand. A charming vignette exudes serenity. Simple furnishings in the master bedroom create a peaceful feeling.

beds can be a desk, but it also can replace nightstands, which take up space.” She’s also one to skip heavy drapery. “Consider just window shades for privacy, and keep those colors light,” Seifferlein suggests. “I like the idea of small, more intimate getaways,” Seifferlein says. “It’s a cozy, cocoon kind of thing.” She’s worked on all different sizes of projects, and says if she were designing a second home for herself and her husband, it wouldn’t be immense.

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BUYER’S GUIDE INTERIOR DESIGNER Denise Seifferlein, d’avignon interiors, Clarkston BATHROOM, POWDER ROOM Artwork – HomeGoods Cabinet – Dynasty, Puritan, Battleship Gray and Maple, Future Building & Construction Sales, Washington Countertop – Quartz Frosted Rhino, MGC Granite & Design, Warren Flooring – 12 x 24 Porcelain, Soul-Flow Gray, Beaver Tile & Stone, Michigan Design Center, Troy Lighting, Sink – Minka-Lavery, Great Lakes Electric, Auburn Hills Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Harbor Gray BEDROOM, GUEST Accent Pillow – Upstream Aegean, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Artwork – art.com Bedding, Bed Skirt – Custom, RoomDress; Farber Persimmon, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Bedding, Quilt – Pottery Barn Flooring – Smoked Whitewash with Oil Finish, Duchateau, Northern Wholesale Flooring, Lake Orion Lamp – White and Navy, Coastal Collection, Lamps Plus Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Soft Pumpkin Window Shade – White Lotus, Fiji Dimout, Hunter Douglas; Peter Maurer, Interior Services by Peter Maurer, Sterling Heights BEDROOM, MASTER Bed Frame – Custom, Sandie’s Stitchery, Ortonville; Richardson Spa, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Bedding – Pottery Barn Bedside Tables – Lexington Furniture, RJ Thomas Ltd., Michigan Design Center, Troy Bedskirt – Custom, Roomdress; Richardson Spa, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Drapery – Roomdress; Natural, Giata, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy 42

Flooring – Duchateau, Northern Wholesale Flooring, Lake Orion Lamp – Turned Urn, Wildwood Rug – Wool Charcoal, Pottery Barn Vase – Nordlie, Flint Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Stratton Blue Window Shade – White Lotus, Fiji Dimout, Hunter Douglas; Peter Maurer, Interior Services by Peter Maurer, Sterling Heights DISPLAY CHEST Bird Figure – eBay Chest, Display – Pottery Barn Lamp – Antique Nickel Finish, 360 Lighting, Lamps Plus Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Stratton Blue DOOR, FRONT Building Materials – Evening Blue siding, James Hardie Light Fixture – Hinkley, Great Lakes Electric, Auburn Hills Manufacturer – JELD-WEN Masonry – Genesee Cut Stone & Marble Co., Grand Blanc Paint – Benjamin Moore, San Jose Blue Windows – JELD-WEN KITCHEN Appliances – General Electric Backsplash – Matte Gray, Ceramic, Olympia, Beaver Tile & Stone, Michigan Design Center, Troy Cabinetry – Dynasty, Puritan, Oyster, Maple, Future Building & Construction Sales, Washington Chair Cushions – Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Countertop – Granite Azul Platino, MGC Granite & Design, Warren Flooring – Smoked Whitewash with Oil Finish, Duchateau, Northern Wholesale Flooring, Lake Orion Lighting, Sink Pendant – Hinkley, Great Lakes Electric, Auburn Hills Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Harbor Gray Window Shade – Hunter Douglas; Peter Maurer, Interior Services by Peter Maurer, Sterling Heights

LIVING ROOM Armchair, White – Julia Tub Chair, TCS Designs; Parchment, Hillman, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Artwork, Starfish – art.com Basket, Decorative – Serena & Lily Flooring – Smoked Whitewash with Oil Finish, Duchateau, Northern Wholesale Flooring, Lake Orion Lighting – Distressed Iron and Wood, Cordoba, Hinkley, Great Lakes Electric, Auburn Hills Lighting, Floor Lamp – Bronze/Cream Shade, Shelburne, Quoizel Lighting, Lamp – Painted metal, Dana Gibson, One Kings Lane Lighting, Lantern – Polished Nickel with Rope Handle, Pottery Barn Pillow, Monogrammed – Number 411 Pillows, Accent – Aqua Blue, Waterloo, Kravet; Blue, Nautical, Duralee, Michigan Design Center, Troy Sofa – English Saddle Arm, TCS Designs; Cachet Denim, Pindler, Michigan Design

Above: The living room looks out to Little Island Lake and four seasons of changing beauty.

Center, Troy Stools, Patterned – Hourglass Stools, TCS Designs; Bayeux in Indigo, Pindler, Michigan Design Center, Troy Table, Dining – Harrison’s Coastal Living Collection, Universal Furniture Table, Occasional – Vanilla Bean, Mendocino, Somerset Bay Home Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Ozark Shadows Window Shades – Fence Post, Empire Screen Shades, Hunter Douglas; Peter Maurer, Interior Services by Peter Maurer, Sterling Heights ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTOR General Contractor – Randy White, RLW Design Build, Lake Orion

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Restored Retreat Essential renovation maintains cottage traditions By Jeanine Matlow Photography by Lara Parent

fter countless visits to Michigan’s Harbor Country, Kirsten and Michael Young, from Western Springs, Ill., decided to invest in a second home in Sawyer. Their family enjoyed the house for almost two decades before severe weather got in their way. The Youngs had just flown to Puerto Rico for a vacation with their two kids when they got a call from a neighbor, who said he saw icicles coming out of their house. A broken pipe adjacent to an exterior wall had caused a leak, and the lower level took the brunt of the damage. “We use the home year-round, but we hadn’t been there for two weeks, and our neighbor had been on vacation, as well,” explains Kirsten, who runs Interior Blooms Design in Sawyer and Western Springs. An extensive renovation was soon in the works for the interior designer. Luckily for the Youngs, it led to a kitchen upgrade, with a bigger island and two dishwashers that come in handy for entertaining. “There’s a lot of space,” Kirsten says. “It’s a good layout for company.” The open-concept family room, living area, and dining area also get plenty of use. “For the most part, this is where we all hang out,” she says. “In the winter it’s cozy, and there’s a beautiful view when it’s

snowing.” The space opens to a screenedin porch that makes the room feel larger when the French doors are open. As a result of the leak, everything had to be replaced on the lower level. A bunkroom can now handle a whole family with bunkbeds, a trundle, and a queen-size bed. “It’s very comfortable. Five people can sleep in there,” Kirsten says. “For our daughter’s 16th birthday, she had a bunch of girls over and they all piled into the room. It’s fun.” A built-in bookcase that doubles as a desk was made by Kirsten’s late father. On

the wall, a watercolor by Peggy Taylor, an artist in Western Springs, was based on a photo of the Lake Michigan shore. Another piece of art came from a trip to Bald Head Island in North Carolina. “Anything personal, like photos or souvenirs from a vacation, are a great way to add character and charm and personality to your home,” Kirsten says. It’s a short walk up the hill and down 120 stairs to the beach from the couple’s A-frame house, which sits on the leeward side of the dunes. The overall design was a good compromise between the husband

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Both pages, clockwise from far left: An open floor plan features a dining area, kitchen, and family room. Furnishings are built to last and most have special meaning. “I like pieces that are going to last a long time and aren’t too trendy,” says homeowner/interior designer Kirsten Young.

and wife, with blue and yellow hues that speak to her beach aesthetic and warmer colors that satisfy his cabin vibe. “It was the blending of both of those looks,” she says. “Also, we’re in the woods, so I went with a cabin/cottagey feel.” Young knows how to give interiors a sense of timeless appeal. “I approach my clients’ homes the same way as my own,” she says. The designer notes that she also stays mindful of budget. “You want to pick things that you’re not going to want to change,” she says. “I like pieces that are MICHIGAN BlUE

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Left to right: The Youngs enjoy their cottage yearround and love the centerpiece fireplace. A built-in desk area in the bunk room comes in handy.

going to last a long time and aren’t too trendy, but are comfortable and family friendly.” She also mixes high and low price points, like custom bedding paired with pillows from T.J. Maxx and Home Goods. Kirsten says she scores charming secondhand finds from places like Poppy Hill Vintage in Three Oaks. “If you find something that you love, buy it,” she says. “It will work somewhere.” In her home, special pieces appear throughout — like the circle of friendship art in the entryway. “I thought it’s appropriate for a home where you often entertain friends,” Kirsten says. A light above the artwork makes it more of a focal point, while the bench below, made by her father,

adds another personal touch. A stacked stone fireplace with a live edge mantel highlights a piece of vintage art that reminds her of a dune. “I love finding treasures,” says Kirsten, who also treasures the memories made at their cottage near Lake Michigan. She says she fondly recalls the time relatives were visiting and everyone carried their stuff to the beach to sleep in tents. “A neighbor came and got us because severe storms were headed our way, so we hauled everything back up the 120 stairs and we camped out on the screened-in porch that night,” she says. “It didn’t rain a drop!” In any weather, seasonal activities are enjoyed by all. “In the winter, we go cross-country skiing,” Kirsten says. “This

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is a great place for bike rides, and the sunsets are (beautiful). We like hiking Warren Dunes, hosting friends and family for bonfires, and camping out on the beach.” Other adventures include looking for beach glass and biking to get ice cream. The family also enjoys visiting the local farmers market and getting donuts from a Swedish bakery in Harbert. Back in Illinois, they live in an old brick Colonial from the 1930s. “(The cottage has) a much more open floor plan that’s ideal for entertaining. I like that (our homes) both feel so different,” Kirsten says. “Everything here is very relaxed. Nothing is fragile. We hope everyone always finds it welcoming and inviting.”

Clockwise from above left: A lowerlevel bunk room is comfortable for all ages. A guest room features a vintage desk and chair from Poppy Hill Vintage in Three Oaks. The mirror in the bunk room defines a relaxed cottage look.

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BUYER’S GUIDE INTERIOR DESIGNER Kirsten Young, Interior Blooms Design, Illinois and Sawyer, Mich., interiorbloomsdesign.com BUNK ROOM Armchair – Vintage; Upholstery, Kravet Fabric Artwork – Peggy Taylor Bedding – Crate & Barrel Blinds – Hunter Douglas, Whole Nine Yards, Lakeside Bunk Beds – Relics Furniture Co. Mirror – Ballard Designs Pillow, Textured – Crate & Barrel Shelving Unit – Custom, Douglas Fir Flooring Tray, Woven – West Elm Vase – West Elm Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Stonington Gray DINING/FAMILY ROOM AREAS Chairs, Dining – Custom, Byways Furniture Co. Chandelier – Tower Lighting Flooring – Douglas Fir Wood Floors; Chip Steffey Custom Homes, Sawyer Pillows, Accent – Danielle Oakey Shop Sofa – Kravet Furniture, The Merchandise Mart Table, Dining – Custom, Byways Furniture Co. Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Warm Sand FIREPLACE AREA Artwork – Lakeside Antiques, Lakeside Basket – Poppy Hill Vintage, Three Oaks Fireplace – Chip Steffey Custom Homes, Sawyer 48

Flooring – Douglas Fir Wood Floors; Chip Steffey Custom Homes, Sawyer Vase – Hobby Lobby FOYER Art Light – Visual Comfort, Tower Lighting Artwork – Garnet Hill Basket, Striped – West Elm Bench – Custom, Interior Blooms Design Flooring – Chip Steffey Custom Homes, Sawyer Pillow – Calico Corners Rug – HomeGoods GUEST ROOM Bedding – Pine Cone Hill, Annie Selke Chair, Desk – Poppy Hill Vintage, Three Oaks Desk – Vintage; Refinished in Benjamin Moore, Newburyport Blue Headboard – Custom, Interior Blooms Design Lamp – Pottery Barn Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Indian River KITCHEN Artwork, Photography – Michael Young Artwork, Still Life – Poppy Hill Vintage, Three Oaks Backsplash – Lilywork Artisan Tile, The Fine Line Cabinetry – Christopher Peacock Cabinetry, The Merchandise Mart Countertops – Taj Mahal Leathered Quartzite, Stonecutters Dishware – Sawyer Home & Garden Center, Sawyer Dutch Oven – Le Creuset Cookware Flooring – Douglas Fir Wood Floors; Chip Steffey Custom Homes, Sawyer

Lamp, Counter – Target Lighting – Tower Lighting Runner – Old New House Sink, Island – Julien Inc.; House of Rohl Faucet, ABT Electronics Storage Cabinet, Wine – Sub-Zero, ABT Electronics Stove – Wolf, ABT Electronics Tea Kettle – Chantal Teapot Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Warm Sand Wine Rack – Custom, Interior Blooms Design

Above: Upon entering the Young cottage, visitors feel right at home, thanks to an inviting foyer.

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