Monet Garden of Muskegon

Spring is blooming in West Michigan! 🌸 I headed over to the Monet Garden, an adorable little pocket park in downtown Muskegon, inspired by France’s famous Giverny gardens. It was transformed from a vacant lot, and has a little replica of the famous Japanese bridge from Giverny, painted in its signature color. An adorable spot to check out the fish pond, sit on a bench or take some photos!

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Mud Season

Ahhhh, spring. Or what we call in the Upper Peninsula… mud season. 🥾 It has been nice to see the snow melt, but now we’re left with some muddy trails and lingering dirty snow piles until everything really dries up. But I recently took a little drive out to Sugarloaf, was venturing up, and stopped early on to take some quick outfit pictures. Good for me to get out of my apartment and into the world with my camera!

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Carp River Kiln

Happy spring… from the Upper Peninsula. Aka… hunting for any pocket of this town that doesn’t have snow to snap an outfit pic. Not easy to do. 😆 But I went out to the old Carp River Kiln, snapped a few pictures on a Friday night post-cocktails with friends and pre solo-dinner out. I had to bust out my new denim trucker jacket… even though our weather isn’t entirely cooperating just yet. Anyway… read on!

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Winter weekend in Calumet

Calumet, Michigan, nestled in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula, offers a unique blend of outdoor beauty and rich history. Known for its roots in copper mining, this charming town showcases stunning architecture and a welcoming community. I was excited to explore the town a bit more in depth, eat a few meals at local restaurants, walk around downtown, check out Lake Superior, and stay at the historic Laurium Manor Inn. Read on for how I spent a weekend there!

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Weekend in Paradise

November in Paradise is truly paradise—quiet, peaceful, and perfect for slowing down. With no crowds or tourist buzz, it’s just you and nature. Bugsy and I spent a couple of days soaking it all in at Tahquamenon Lodging, catching a sunrise at Whitefish Point, exploring Tahquamenon Falls, and cozying up with cribbage, wine, The Twilight Zone, and breakfast bake. Read on for a slow November weekend in Paradise! 🌊

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Thomas Rock

Took a Friday night walk up Thomas Rock to soak in the last bits of fall color and got treated to a beautiful blush-pink sunset. Even with the leaves past peak, it was all kinds of moody and pretty. Layered up in my favorite flannel and hoodie combo, Carhartt beanie, and new Levi’s for a laid-back night in nature. October’s wrapping up fast—savoring these crisp evenings before the slower November vibes kick in!

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