Things to Do in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U. P.)–Recommendations from a Frugal Couple without Kids

Lake of the Clouds

I’m a native troll (from the Lower Peninsula, a.k.a. under the bridge) but vacationed at least once a year in the UP for years, usually in May or October. Some things are closed for the season in those months, but it’s still possible to have a nice time. My all-time favorites: Fayette Historic Townsite / … Read more

Food | Drink | Entertaining

flat lay photography of sliced apples, sausages, chips and brown sauce

Food. Drink. Entertaining. I collect recipes that I’ll never make and patterns I’ll never have time to sew. It’s a compulsion. My hard drive is always getting full, as are my email inboxes and bookshelves. Want to follow along? My collection on Pinterest is always being updated. | Or check out the Dining category…

Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs

Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs Artist Jose Romussi found a new application for string art and embroidery–applying them to vintage photographs of dancers. The results are stunning. Jose Romussi is a Chilean artist currently based in Berlin. He uses fiber arts in new and surprising ways, changing old media into new incarnations. Check out … Read more

Inspiration: Stephen Shore

Inspiration: Stephen Shore I probably shouldn’t admit that I first learned about Stephen Shore on Pinterest. I became kind of obsessed with the picture above. I feel like I’ve been in this motel room before, and yet I wish I could buy every object in this room. Stephen Shore (b. 1947) is a NYC-born, self-taught … Read more

Inspiration: Our Favorite Instagram Accounts Featuring Detroit (and Elsewhere in Michigan)

What up, doe? People repping the D on IG

Inspiration: Our Favorite Instagram Accounts Featuring Detroit (and Elsewhere in Michigan) As you probably know, around these parts, we love Detroit fiercely. The city is exciting and inspiring, not to mention sprawling. Happily for all of us, though, there are lots of folks on Instagram documenting what’s good. Detroit Happenings: March 8th- @acronymcreative ・・・
#DetroitMusic • … Read more

Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art, Photography, & Creativity

Who to follow on IG for art

Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art, Photography, & Creativity We’ve already shared some of our favorite art-focused blogs, but today seemed like a good day to share a peek at our social media list. Who doesn’t need a little more beauty in their day, in between shots of their friends’ plates, pop culture memes, and … Read more