Here’s my full post from our amazing ladies summer weekend in Marquette, Michigan! This was a quick trip… we headed up on Friday from Grand Rapids (about a 6.5 hour drive) and got there to spend Friday night, Saturday all day, and Sunday before heading back home. So this is our ~2 day itinerary of all the places we visited, ate, and drank at! It was the best weekend.
Read MoreI could seriously relive this weekend over and over. I headed down to southwest Michigan to do a little wine tasting. Went to Lemon Creek Winery & Round Barn. Round Barn was my favorite… they had boozy slushies, and they were SO good. I had their frosé and mango one. After that, headed back up to Saugatuck, had dinner at The Southerner, watched the sunset at Oval Beach and got soft-serve ice-cream on the way home. Like 🙌🏻. Perfect day.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again… visiting the tulip fields! This day was so magical, and so needed. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to go with everything going on, but when garden centers re-opened a couple of weeks ago in Michigan, I was so excited to make the trip out to Holland! There was no Tulip Time this year, which was sad. But just being outside, in the sunshine, with this gorgeous scene around me… just made my soul so happy. It’s strange to explain but just filling my life with these scenes gives me so much joy. Especially in such a dark time. These are the moments that make up my life, you know? I don’t know, being cheesy over here. But I loved this afternoon, I’m so glad I went, it healed my heart a little bit, and I’m so grateful for this day.
Madewell Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans in Hayes Wash (similar)
Volcom Sweater
Madewell Transport Tote (similar)
Madewell Fest Sunnies (similar)
Gold Arch Earrings (similar)
Madewell Margot Slingback Flats
Phew! Here we are, in the midst of the Coronavirus. I had no idea life could change so fast in such a short amount of time, that’s for sure. I guess I’m lucky to say that, my life has been pretty blessed. But this past weekend, I pretty much broke down. Friday night was my lowest point. So Saturday, I was like… what do I love doing most? What can I do in this current situation that will make me happy? Duh, lighthouses. ❤️ I got into my car and just headed straight to Grand Haven, and I decided I was going to see as MANY lighthouses as possible until the sun went down. And that’s exactly what I did. And as cheesy as this sounds, lighthouses have always given me some light in my life, hope, something to look forward to. And the scenes and memories of this day gave me so much peace. As I was climbing dunes and just sitting in the sand taking in the views of the lake and the lighthouses, I just felt like “me”.
Madewell High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Mackey Wash
North Face Metropolis III Down Parka
Madewell Cuffed Beanie
Ray Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses
Madewell Sidewalk Low Top Sneakers
One of my favorite places to visit in our neighborhood is… Outside Coffee Co! If you’re ever passing through Grand Rapids (or you live here!) and have never been, you definitely have to add it to your “must do” list. It’s open all-year long, no matter the weather. In the winter, they have these adorable igloos set up with warmers inside or you can sit outside by the fire! Plus, their menu is delightful. They have seasonal drinks and various toasts, along with lots of vegan-friendly options. Plus, they have soft serve ice cream, which is always vegan. I love stopping in for a coffee (their chaider or pumpkin spice has been a go-to this season) or their seasonal flavor of soft serve. Love this place!
Madewell Fishtail Anorak
Levi’s Premium Wedgie Straight
H&M Cardigan (similar)
Madewell Cuffed Beanie
Madewell Small Transport Crossbody
Target Wenda Cut Out Bootie
It’s always been a goal to spend a full fall day in Fennville, so I’m excited we finally made it happen this year! Normally every fall, we head up north, and I wanted to make it a point to spend a full day closeby. Fennville is about 45 minutes from Grand Rapids… so it’s a super easy day trip, and there’s so much to do! We hit up Virtue Cider, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Crane’s Pie Pantry, Pier Cove Park, and ended with dinner at Salt of the Earth. I loved this day… it was so fun to hop around, try a bunch of different (very fall) places, to see the waves roll in at Lake Michigan, and to enjoy an amazing dinner in their little downtown area. Keep reading to hear more about our fall day in Fennville!
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H&M Knit Tank (similar)
Madewell Wide-Leg Crop Jeans in Hayes Wash
Madewell The Small Transport Crossbody
Madewell Angular Hoop Earrings (similar)
Madewell The Carina Boot
