Wine + Spa = Your Next Winter Getaway

Wine + Spa = Your Next Winter Getaway

Winter is the time for wine. Wait, did you read that right? Yep: WINTER is the time for wine. At least it is up north in Traverse City, where most of our award-winning wineries stay open, despite the cold. While you could enjoy the wineries with a thousand of your...
The Secret to Surviving Winter? Embrace it.

The Secret to Surviving Winter? Embrace it.

Winter came early here in West Michigan. That first day felt too early and I was annoyed, especially as I helped my teen driver navigate the icy roads for the first time. But by morning, I awoke to a bright white blanket of snow that hid all of the leaves we still...
Help—I’m Cracking!

Help—I’m Cracking!

You know it well: The dry, itchy, insatiable, unbearable feeling of winter sucking any sign of moisture out of the air (and your skin). It’s an unfortunate con to the few pros this snowy season brings along, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in...
All the Festive Feels: Tips for the Season

All the Festive Feels: Tips for the Season

Whether you’re a holiday decorating minimalist or your home looks like the set of a Hallmark movie each winter, setting the tone for the season is sure to get you in a cheerful mood—no matter how chilly it is outside. Jamie Carnes, owner of Special Occasions...