by Lissa Edwards | Oct 22, 2020 | Live Here
Three-season rooms, also known as sunrooms, take summer from three months to nine months. Northern Michigan builders and architects share four beautiful takes on this classic Up North space. Featured in the October 2020 issue of Northern Home & Cottage. Read the...
by Lissa Edwards | Sep 15, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
Old-fashioned small-town living combines with modern amenities in this dream home on Little Traverse Bay in Harbor Springs. Enjoy a sneak peek of the home below, and see more on the Northern Home & Cottage 2020 Virtual Tour on October 30. Designer/Builder:...
by Lissa Edwards | Aug 2, 2020 | Counties, Towns
Why do most of us live in Northern Michigan? Because of the stunning natural beauty, of course. The truth is, we can’t get enough of it. That’s why we love these outdoor home features, which will keep your lifestyle up close and personal with nature. Home...
by Lissa Edwards | Aug 2, 2020 | Counties, Towns
Whether it’s as simple as sitting on logs pulled up to an old-fashioned fire ring or as elevated as sinking into Adirondacks in front of an outdoor hearth, the act of gathering around a fire under the wide-open sky nurtures us in a basic, primeval way. Let these...
by Gail Snable and Lissa Edwards | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Even folks lacking a green thumb can fill their homes with these funky, fun, plump plants that come in countless shapes, sizes and textures. You have to love a plant that thrives on neglect. “They are forgiving as long as you don’t over-water them,”...
by Lissa Edwards | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Living in Northern Michigan means having guests—little ones included. Whether the kids are siblings, cousins or just friends, bunking them together creates special Up North memories for them and saves space for you. Bunk beds are such a big part of life in Northern...
by Emily Oakes | May 22, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
For many people, Northern Michigan means fresh air, tall trees … and neighbors just out of sight. Here, we take a look at finding your perfect peace in the great outdoors. For those looking for a truly remote parcel, we start with a pro from—where else—above the...
by Cara McDonald and MyNorth Custom Studios for Infusion by ETNA | May 12, 2020 | Counties, Live Here, Towns
PAID CONTENT These kitchen design tips will show you how to break the rules, make life easier and create the gorgeous kitchen of your dreams. With all the recent challenges we’ve faced, many of us have been stuck indoors, staring at the same walls for longer than we’d...
by Lissa Edwards | Apr 1, 2020 | Counties, Towns
What to do with a vacant lot in Harbor Springs’ waterfront? The Cottage Company answers the question with a modern interpretation of cottage that velds beautifully with its gracious old neighborhood. Featured in the April/May 2020 issue Northern Home &...
