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Jan 15, 2025 | 
mibluemag.com | Jamie Fabbri |Luanne Lim
These warm accents are sure to add light to your cottage this winter and beyond
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
mibluemag.com | Megan Swoyer |Luanne Lim
During her years in high school and in college, Samantha Hall tried just about every art medium out there — but one in particular captured her heart. “As soon as I tried colored pencil, I knew that was the medium I was supposed to do, and I never looked back,” says Hall, who graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids with a BFA in illustration. After graduation, she says her intention was to make a living as an artist.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
mibluemag.com | Luanne Lim
Like many northern Michigan towns, Cadillac, next to two lakes and surrounded by thousands of acres of forest, began life as a lumber town. And, like many, it’s now harvesting tourists with four-season fun, which in winter is dependent on two all-important ingredients: snow and cold.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
mibluemag.com | Luanne Lim
Winter is a compulsory time-out for all flora and fauna, including us. Following our intense summer hustles and autumn’s waning weeks of festive celebrations with family and friends, we arrive in the soft, still, reflective part of the year. During this season, everything seems to slow down, and nature gently encourages us to take an essential break. Yet, as a certified forest therapy guide, I don’t hibernate during the winter months.
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Dec 16, 2024 | 
mibluemag.com | Luanne Lim
Are Your Designs Award-Worthy?: It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s Michigan BLUE Design Awards competition. Are you a builder, designer, architect, landscaper, or furniture-maker? Consider entering your work in the annual Michigan BLUE Design Awards (see this year’s winners in this issue).
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Dec 16, 2024 | 
hourdetroit.com | Luanne Lim
Co-owners Emmele Herrold and Beth Hussey knew when they opened their Birmingham-based restaurant Hazel’s in 2018 that the spacious, airy location had the potential to be a favorite for regulars as well as a destination for memorable events. In a vibrant Metro Detroit restaurant scene, the space to accommodate large groups or host small events has also set Hazel’s apart. “We have lots of options, for groups big and small,” said Herrold.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
hourdetroit.com | Luanne Lim
As the holiday season gears up, grabbing a table at your favorite restaurant can come with its challenges. Add a large group or family outing to the equation and you could be in for a long wait. Co-Owners Beth Hussey and Executive Chef Emmele Herrold are ready to welcome those holiday crowds to Hazel’s, 1 Peabody Street in downtown Birmingham. Open since 2018, Hazel’s serves up a seasonal menu of authentic regional seafood and an experience to match.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
hourdetroit.com | Luanne Lim
Since 1988, the Markham family has owned and operated California Closets Michigan, establishing a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence. Their expertise spans far beyond just closets, offering custom solutions for nearly every room in the home, including walk-in, kids’, guest, linen, and entryway closets, as well as mudrooms, pantries, wine bars, entertainment centers, garages, home libraries, fireplace surrounds, craft rooms, and even commercial spaces.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
dbusiness.com | Luanne Lim
In Michigan, Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation is reshaping the landscape for businesses and communities. Covering a region that includes Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — the 18th busiest airport in North America — and Willow Run Airport, home to a high-value cargo hub, Detroit Region Aerotropolis represents a groundbreaking approach to regional economic development.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
hourdetroit.com | Luanne Lim
There is no better place to ring in the New Year than the coastal community of Traverse City. Kick 2025 off to a magical start in the town’s picturesque, cozy setting. With so many ways to celebrate in the TC area, you’ll be sure to maximize holiday cheer. Downtown CherryT Ball DropWhat’s more iconic than a New Year’s Eve ball drop? Nothing… except a New Year’s Eve cherry drop! In Traverse City, take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a 600-pound cherry fall out of the sky.
