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hew! We finally made it to spring. The past few months have been a challenge weather-wise, but it makes the long-awaited spring season that much sweeter. While the snow swirled, we here at HomeLife have been busy compiling articles and photos that are sure to delight the history lover, the home decorator and the chef in you. We’ve also sprinkled in a few surprises along the way that we know you’ll enjoy. Home history Bill and Jane Millar graciously share a glimpse into their Petoskey home and its connection to the historic hotel era that graced Northern Michigan more than a hundred years ago. The Millars have transformed a piece of Petoskey’s past into a charming one-of-a-kind home steeped in local history and filled with personal touches and eclectic art. The home is situated in a perfect in-town location that offers welcoming
views of both the woods and the bay. Latest in faucet design Sometimes it’s the little things in home design that make the biggest impact. We talked with area kitchen and bath designers about the latest in faucets and how to choose the perfect fixture to complement your home’s décor. From fancy finishes to modern technology, today’s faucets can offer much more than simple functionality. Dawn Whyte of Lake Street Design, Liz Firebaugh of Signature Kitchens and Bonnie Hill of Preston Feather offer some helpful suggestions for anyone considering a remodel or update to their kitchen or bath. In with the old, in with the new Antiques, collectibles and cherished treasures all help make your home a unique reflection of you. Decorating your home is a combination of purchasing what you like and what fits the style of your home. Joseph McGee of Joseph’s World, Tracy Nehrkorn of Then and Now and Diane Elliot of Elliot and Elliott provide tips on mixing the old with the new to achieve just the right look for your home. Wonderful world of wood Local woodworker Bill Collins shares his meticulous workshop and beautiful handmade furniture creations with HomeLife readers. The artist’s appreciation for wood and pas-
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sion for his craft is evident throughout the Collins home, where his decorative and functional furniture pieces accent the décor. Get out! After a long, cold winter, we’re all ready to get outdoors for some fun and exercise. Bicycle professionals at Latitude 45 and High Gear Sports have equipment and advice for riders of all skill levels. Whether you’re seeking comfort or performance, or perhaps something in between, there’s a bicycle built for you. Fungi fever Spring in Northern Michigan means a lot of things, but to mushroom lovers it’s all about morels. American Spoon Food chef Christopher Dettmer and Cafe Santé chef Kyle Marshall share some delicious ways to enjoy this special spring delicacy. Spring showers Also inside this issue you’ll find ways to brighten the rainy days of spring. Kids, adults and even the dog can dodge raindrops in style with coats, hats and boots in a rainbow of colors, all available at local retailers.
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Functional style These faucets have it By Mary Jane Doerr • Photography by G. Randall Goss
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itchen and bathroom faucets come in every imaginable shape and size from the ultracontemporary to the overtly ornate. They are thin, thick, colorful, touchless, square, wall-mounted, onepiece, multi-piece, pullout, pull down, spray, levered, and cost prohibitive and reasonably priced. Even with this wide assortment of choices, new technology and innovations, Emmet County residents seem to prefer the “established” look. Designers Bonnie Hill of Preston Feather in Harbor Springs, Liz Firebaugh of Signature Kitchens, and Dawn Whyte of Lake Street Design, both in Petoskey, all agree that Northern Michigan people favor traditional designs that enhance the cottage look. “I would call it more transitional than traditional. It is a relaxed cottage casual feel,” said Hill. “Everyone up here is on vacation. Some of us just don’t have to drive four hours to enjoy it. ” Hill believes that with the emphasis on outdoor activities, there is more interest in comfortable décor in Northern Michigan. “We don’t see too many contemporary designs here. Our new designs in homes tend to blend in with the older look,” said Hill. In keeping with that tradition or transitional look, Firebaugh has found that the pull-out deck-mounted sprayer faucets in the kitchen are popular as are the bridge faucets. This allows for large cooking pots to be easily filled. “There are so many pretty designs and finishes available from the different manufacturers,” Firebaugh added. “These finishes fit in with the cottage look.” Firebaugh herself prefers simple faucet designs that are easily cleaned — not the trendy new colorful faucets. Whyte likes the new faucet finishes — especially the oil rubbed bronze finish. She has found this to be very popular as is the polished nickel. Whyte has just
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returned from the Kitchen Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas where she saw many technically improved designs for what they call the “smart home.” “There is a new app now from the smartphone to turn off running faucets,” Whyte mentioned. What she was intrigued with was the new Kohler Moxie, a waterproof speaker with a magnet for the shower with downloads from iTunes. “The device can be easily removed and placed elsewhere.” Chromo-therapy light treatments are also being added to fixtures to aid those with light disorders. Faucets that aid handicapped people or those with limited use of their hands are being readily received. Hill mentioned the popularity of levered handles. Everyone mentioned the touch free faucets that can be operated when hands are full of food. Some faucets come with foot operated pedals. Given the many historical properties throughout Emmet County and the causal lifestyle in Northern Michigan, it is fitting that preferences would tend toward the antique replicas and new designs that enhance the older “cottage” look that identifies the area. HL 10
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He added, “I recommend buying original because that is what is going to retain its value.” Just down the road, Then and Now, an antique and consignment store, gives off a much different vibe. The store is an eclectic mix of old and new — and everything in between. Store owner Tracy Nehrkorn said the store has evolved and now focuses on the cottage style. Taking vintage furniture and “upcycling” it has been their new focus. She noted that painted furniture is a trend they wanted to capitalize on because of its popularity in lake front homes. With a fresh coat of paint, a furniture piece from the 1980s gains new appeal, while new consignment items as well as antique nautical and lodge décor
“The Calmness” by artist Sarah Parker at Joseph’s World
provide something for everyone. Like McGee, Nehrkorn agrees that it is really about buying what you like. She
added, though, that a home is not a museum and décor should work with your home. To Nehrkorn decorating with antiques is best when mixing old with the new. “If you have an antique coffee table, pair it with a newer couch and chair. Take an old table and new lamp and a stylish old mirror to give the room a cozier feel,” she said. Across the bay, Elliot and Elliot supplies Harbor Springs’ cottage owners with a unique blend of folk art and 20th century modernism. Owner Diane Elliot noted that their Harbor Springs store is home to only antiques — nothing new. It is open only seasonally and caters to collectors who know what they are looking for. From American Indian baskets and blankets to folk art sculptures and lifestyle objects and even retro modern
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furniture pieces, this store fills in the gaps for collectors who may be looking for something from a specific time period. Elliot’s philosophy on decorating is to keep it simple and use help from someone with a good sense of design. Like Nehrkorn, she is also a big fan of mixing old with new and even mixing styles. “I think it is appropriate to mix folk art and modernism. At Elliot and Elliot we have been doing it for a long time,” she said. HL
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An upcycled cabinet becomes an in-store display for Annie Sloan chalk paint at Then and Now Antiques, in Petoskey.
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House hauled up the hill Petoskey in-town home heavy with history By Glen Young • Photography by G. Randall Goss
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assersby and visitors alike are excused if they are unable to see completely the steady and historic transformation of Bill and Jane Millar’s Petoskey home. Originally the chef’s house from the celebrated and historic Arlington Hotel, the current interpretation is a clever combination of the former as well as the Millars’ vision and hard work. Situated snuggly along Grand Avenue, high above the Winter Sports Park and the downtown area, the home perches on the edge of the neighborhood affectionately known as “Pill Hill,” and traces its roots to the classic hotel, once the province of well-heeled visitors. Muddied as it may be by history, it is known as the house that was hauled up the hill from the lakeside lot where the hotel stood until destroyed by fire, a lot now occupied by community gardens. Deeds show the property first transferred in 1872, part of an 1857 U.S. government treaty with local Native Americans. Arlington Hotel owner Hiram Rose, a prominent figure in early Petoskey, shows up on paperwork several years further on, though it is unclear when the house itself was located to the property. Bill Millar, a local orthodontist, purchased the home in 1979. “I was renting and decided to buy, so
started looking around,” he says. After looking at the Grand Avenue location, “I hastily said I’d buy it,” he now laughs. Moreover, while the 1979 version was vastly different from the original building, Bill and Jane have continued to transform the home into a one-of-akind living space. Photos dating to the 1960s and 1970s show just how much the house and property have changed.
One major project involved their welllighted and sunny sitting room, situated between the garage and the kitchen, on a spot that was one time only yard. “We didn’t have any good spot to hang coats,” Jane says. There was a rough greenhouse in the space when the couple decided to upgrade, but it was poorly heated and largely un-useful. Bill conceived of plans and
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local builder Jim Knibbs brought in a crew to carry it out. The result is not only a closet for coats, but also a warm, window-filled space to watch wildlife and appreciate the wooded setting. The room also complements the property’s sloping contours, with hardwood stairs descending to the comfortable and bright sitting area. Credit, according to Bill, however, goes to Jane. “She’s the visionary,” he says. “That was quite a project trying to do that from the inside out and maintain the integrity of what was already there,” says builder Knibbs. The challenge he says, “is because the house has so many different angles all coming together.” Through the kitchen, still outfitted with sturdy barn wood cabinets, visitors pass into the dining room en route to the living room, with its fireplace and seasonal views of Little Traverse Bay. Reconfigured entryways now provide for maximized living space. Off the living room, the master bedroom also affords expansive views looking out toward the woods and Little Traverse Bay beyond. Upstairs, at the top of the three story winding metal staircase, supported by a flagpole straight treated maple tree trunk, two comfortable bedrooms provide guest space and more views. At the bottom of the staircase, the home’s basement opens to office space for Bill and Jane, as well as walkout access to the woods. The Millars’ imprint is everywhere in the house. Jane, whose professional responsibilities keep her busy as executive director of Northern Community Mediation, points out moldings she cut for the guest bedrooms and the walls she has painted. “The charm of the house is that it’s so different,” she says. Bill, current president of the Crooked Tree Arts Center, and Jane, a past president, both have an eye for art, explaining the home’s eclectic collection of paintings, sculpture and reliefs. The art is also personal, including metal work by Bill’s brother and paintings by
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the couple’s daughter. “It’s bad that we don’t have more wall space,” Jane says. “We’d like more art work.” On the other hand, she adds, “It’s also good that we don’t have more wall space, or we’d need even more art.” In summer, the Millars split their time between Grand Avenue and Bay View, where they maintain the cottage long held in Jane’s family. “We have two places, a mile part, that are
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ill Collins is not the type to sit still. Despite retiring nine years ago, this former engineer stays busy, involved in multiple professional organizations and nonprofits and even conducting energy assessments. But perhaps his true passion is evident in his woodworking talents. After retiring, Collins and his wife moved to Northern Michigan. A place that is an ideal setting for his hands-on craft and furniture making, he noted. A sailor and fisherman at heart, it was actually skiing that brought Collins to the north country. About 15 years ago, his wife decided the pair should learn to ski and so they left behind their home in Bloomfield Hills to visit the ski hills in Harbor Springs. Collins tells the story of the trip when his wife broke her hip. Instead of making the long trip back downstate, they decided to stay and have it taken care of in Petoskey. It was during this adventure that they decided Northern Michigan was a beautiful place to move following his retirement. A tour of Collins’ home displays items both large and small, decorative and functional, made from a variety of wood. He is known for making Christmas presents for his family including his nine grandchildren. He admits though, that he will make items only for those who appreciate the wood as he does, and refuses to make
“It is a way to get away. It is solitary and quiet.” Bill Collins
furniture that might be painted. He has made knife blocks and cutting boards for friends and family and has donated items such as handcrafted baseball bats for the Petoskey vintage baseball league and a walnut table for an auction at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Most of his large furniture pieces are displayed in his condo south of Petoskey. A cherry desk, a sofa table with unique lines, cabinets and storage cupboards, TV stands, blanket chests and more. In his office sits a unique gift, made for a grandchild, a chair that converts to a stepping stool. Collins has dabbled in woodworking for more than 40 years. He said the art is therapeutic. “It is a way to get away. It is solitary and quiet,” he added. HOMElife 25
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Woodworking Though engineers typically think in black in white, he explained that woodworking gives him a chance to spend time in the “gray.” “With woodworking, you have a chance to overcome your mistakes. Because it’s art, it is not frustrating. There is usually a way you can correct it,” he went on to say. Moving to Northern Michigan has really opened doors for Collins in his woodworking. Meeting other woodworkers and those who own local mills, has made way for a number of adventures and friends. The story of a storage cabinet in the lower level of his home included using draft horses on Mackinac Island to haul white pine out of the woods. But Collins noted living in a “hardwood heaven” has allowed him to take trees from as near as his own neighborhood. Collins’ home exemplifies his love affair of trees and wood. The condo has been equipped with a built-in humidifier system that conditions the handpicked wood on the floors, trim and railings as well as all his handcrafted furniture. And living in a condo doesn’t leave much room for wood storage, but a few select rough sawn pieces fit neatly in the garage and the rest is stacked in a wood shop designed by Collins in the lower level of the home. The woodshop is bright and airy with glass double doors and is meticulous. The room does not smell of even a hint of sawdust. The engineer in Collins configured a sawdust ventilation system that filters above each of the impressive machines. Handmade storage units house chisels and smaller tools that allow Collins to make his pieces intricate, noting that he does not use any metal, only handcarved joints, to hold together his furniture pieces. HL
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interested in what a rider is looking for. “We try to qualify what type of riding they’re going to do,” he says. Located close to the Little Traverse Wheelway bike path, Houlmont says a large percentage of his customers note their interest in riding the path. Houlmont often steers such riders to a “comfort bike.” Comfort bikes are more
forgiving and more comfortable than a serious road bike or a performance mountain bike, for example. “They’re more upright, and easier to ride,” Houlmont says. “Your hands are in a comfortable position and your weight is on your backside, not your arms.” As with all other categories, comfort bikes come in a range of options, de-
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pending on manufacturer and component package. The 24-speed Giant Cypress DX, with Shimano components, retails for $489. The 27-speed Cypress LX, Houlmont’s most popular bike, and the bulk of Latitude’s rental fleet, retails for $574. Another popular option for bike trail riders is the “cruiser” style. Houlmont says cruisers offer a relaxed seat position, with the pedals positioned more forward. “It’s more comfortable to put your feet down without having to reach,” he says. The Electra Townie 7D seven-speed model retails for $459. The 8I, with the ease and protection of an internal shifter, retails for $800. Houlmont also points to the “fitness” category as a popular offering. These are essentially flat handle bar road bikes, making the category “somewhere between a comfort bike and a high-end road bike.” The Giant Escape retails for $639, while the Cannondale Quick retails for $869. New bike or just new bike season, Houlmont says it’s important to consider accessories to improve the experience. He says a water bottle and bottle cage are necessary, but with more and more riders using bikes for commuting, safety is also important. He recommends lights for visibility and mirrors for safety while considering courtesy with the addition of a bell. Houlmont believes it is important for customers to road test bikes. “We point them in the right direction,” he says, “but what we want is what feels best for them.”
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To the north, just up the bike trail, High Gear Sports owner John Richardson agrees the first step is always to find out what a customer needs. “The first thing we do is start asking a lot of questions.” Richardson wants to know where customers ride, what their goals are for biking, and what their fitness level is. “It’s a little bit of a process,” he says. Richardson says a major development in bike evolution is a throttle-less pedal assist bike. The Specialized Turbo can provide a pedal assist that increases a rider’s effort by three to 10 times. There are only two shops in Michigan, including Richardson’s, offering the Turbo, and with a built-in lighting system and state of the art disc brakes, the cost is not for the faint of heart. The Turbo lists for $5,900. Disc brakes, a growing trend on several categories of bikes, cost much less than before, however, so are more widely seen 30
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forager Ken Harris who is an expert “shroomer.” His son, Quintin, works at the café so it is very convenient. The café has a priority for buying locally. Harris also maintains a booth at the Petoskey farmers market and other area markets. The cost of a pound of morels is determined by supply and demand and may vary from a wholesale price of $8 to $20 depending of the abundance of the fungi. They love the woods and certain types of trees. Foragers have their own he winter has been very cold. mushrooms,” said Dettmer who likes to secret areas, and carry mesh bags so the Snow has covered the ground combine fresh morels with ramps (wild spores fall out and seed the ground for since November. This is a good onions). next year’s crop. prediction of a wonderful seaHis Frittata with Morels and Pickled “It is not so easy to find them,” said son for the morel mushrooms coming Spring Vegetables sounds so delicious Dettmer. “In the spring leaves cover the in May and June. no wonder customers are perennials at ground in the woods and there are lots Chief chef Christopher Dettmer of the café. He has also planned Croque- of trillium. It takes a special skill to spot the American Spoon Café in Petoskey is madame combining ramp aioli and them under the ground cover.” already planning his menu with recipes sharp cheddar Mornay for a panini. The American Spoon Foods company using this special spring delicacy, which “We have to purchase the morels two is no longer preserving morel mushhopefully will be readily available in or three times a week,” said Dettmer. rooms, so they are only available fresh Northern Michigan this year. “They keep only one to maybe three days at the café. Enjoying the fresh morel “We have customers that come here in the refrigerator.” dishes on the café menu is something to in the spring to enjoy the fresh morel American Spoon Café has its own celebrate.
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FRITTATA WITH MORELS AND PICKLED SPRING VEGETABLES Christopher Dettmer, chief chef American Spoon Café, Petoskey FRITTATA 15 eggs 1/2 cup cream 2 cups fresh mozzarella 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups, packed, ramp greens, chiffonade 1 cup morel mushrooms Place all ingredients but ramp tops and morels in blender and blend till smooth. Oil an 8-inch sauté pan and bring to medium-high heat. Briefly sauté the morels and ramp tops, then add the egg mix and stir to combine. Place in 385° oven for 35 minutes. Once cooked remove the frittata from pan and allow to cool slightly before portioning.
TO SERVE: 1 wedge frittata 1 cup morels 1 ramp bulb finely chopped 1/3 cup pickled vegetables Wild watercress to garnish Cut the frittata in 8 wedges. Place a wedge in a 350 degree oven to reheat. When frittata is in oven, sauté the morels and chopped ramp in a teaspoon of butter. Once the morels are cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and add the pickled vegetables. Place the frittata on the plate, spoon the morel mixture overtop and garnish with watercress.
PICKLED SPRING VEGETABLES 1 cup asparagus, cut in 1.5 inch pieces 1 cup ramp bulbs, 1 inch pieces 3/4 cup fiddlehead ferns 1 1/2 cups champagne vinegar 2/3 cup water 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1-2 sprigs tarragon 1 garlic clove Blanch the asparagus, ramp bulbs and fiddleheads in boiling salted water for 45-60 seconds then shock in an ice bath. The vegetables should be slightly undercooked. Place the remaining ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Place the blanched vegetables in a nonreactive container and pour the hot brine over top. Refrigerate.
CROQUE-MADAME Christ Dettmer, American Spoon Café chief chef RAMP AIOLI 3 cups green garlic tops, chiffonade 6 cups ramp tops, chiffonade 1 1/2 cups wild watercress 2 lemons zest 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayo Blanch green garlic tops in boiling salted water for 60 seconds, then add ramp tops and cress and cook for 15 seconds more. Shock in ice bath. Place in food processor with remaining ingredients and pulse until incorporated. SHARP CHEDDAR MORNAY MAKES 1.25 L
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Melt butter in sauce pan and whisk in flour. Cook flour until blonde, then slowly whisk in the milk. Bring up, then simmer for 5 minutes before whisking in the Worcestershire, dry mustard and cheese. Taste and season with salt, lemon and cayenne. FOR PANINI Place one tablespoon of garlic/ramp aioli on each side of sourdough. Top with 2 tablespoons of sautéed morels, 2 ounces of prosciutto, and 1 ounce of gruyere. Place in press until hot throughout. Top with 2 sunny side eggs and Mornay.
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fresh morels being in the heart of the festival. There are many local “shroomers” to supply the restaurant with fresh morels for the many choices on its exotic menu. One menu choice will be Grilled Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Morels. It is an mouth-watering recipe of asparagus, fresh morels, whipped potato and morel cream over grilled salmon fillet. What could be more satisfying to celebrate the coming of summer and the morel festival?
GRILLED SALMON WITH ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS AND MORELS, WHIPPED POTATO AND MOREL CREAM Chef Kyle Marshall, Cafe Santé, Boyne City Serves 4 Clean and halve 1 pound fresh morels Place 1 tablespoon whole butter in a preheated sauté pan over high heat. Sauté morels in butter to lightly caramelize. Remove mushrooms from pan and save pan for sauce. Reserve half of the morels for asparagus. 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 1/2 cup white wine Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to mushroom pan and then add garlic and shallots, season with salt and pepper. Sauté briefly until shallots are translucent. Add wine and reduce until almost dry. 2 cups heavy whipping cream Pinch cayenne pepper Add cream to pan after reducing wine and reduce again by half. Return mushrooms to pan and simmer for 1 minute. The juice from the mushrooms will thin the sauce
slightly. Add a pinch of cayenne to sauce and swirl in to mix. 12 ounces asparagus, washed and trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper Reserved morels Lay out asparagus on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in a preheated 450° oven for 5 minutes. Add reserved mushrooms to pan and toss with asparagus. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the asparagus starts to brown. 4 6-ounce fresh salmon fillets Lightly season salmon with olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. On a preheated grill cook fish over medium high heat until just done. Place a scoop of whipped potato on a plate and set some roasted asparagus and morels next to it. Place the grilled salmon over the top of both and top with morel cream.
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