Mackinaw Road

Travel-Inspired Design, One Trip at a Time

  • Travel
    • A 2-to-4-day Vancouver Itinerary
    • 6 Kid-Friendly Christmas Activities in Chicago
    • 6 Kid-Friendly, Rainy Day Activities in Boston
    • Banff: Something for Everyone
    • Chicago with Kids: Can’t Miss Places and Restaurants
    • Islands
      • 007 in the Bahamas
      • Island Travel Interveiws- Australia, Take 1 (Sydney)
      • Island Travel Interviews, Australia (Gold Cost)
      • Island Travel Interviews- Caribbean Islands, Take 10 (St. Barts)
      • MUST SEE Grand Cayman
      • Top 5 Hilton Head Activities with Kids
      • What to do on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
      • A Guide to Paradise Island, Bahamas
      • The Cloisters on Paradise Island, Bahamas
      • Where to Eat When Visiting Paradise Island
    • Michigan
      • 24 Hours in West Michigan
      • An Afternoon in Grand Rapids
      • A Long Weekend in Northern Michigan
      • A Few Hours in Saugatuck
      • Global Christmas and Holiday Traditions in 2 hours or Less
      • Leland Gal
      • Places You MUST SEE in Northern Michigan
      • Traverse City Wineries
      • What to Do in Charlevoix, Michigan
      • What to do in Leland, Michigan
      • What to do in Petoskey, Michigan
      • Where to Eat in Traverse City, Michigan
      • Where to Stay in Saugatuck: Judson Heath Colonial Inn
    • Midwest Christmas Tour
    • NOLA in 2 days
    • Philipsburg, Montana, Philipsburg Blue, and How They are Related
    • Top 6 activities in D.C. with Small Children
    • Top 5 Delhi Attractions
    • Top 4 Best Spring Break Beaches
    • To Plan or Not to Plan
    • A Weekend in New York City
    • Wandering in NYC
    • NYC in 48 Hours
    • What to do in Asheville, North Carolina (in 24 hours)
    • What to do in Monterey, California
    • What to do in New Orleans
    • What to do in San Antonio, Texas
    • What to do in Savannah, Georgia (in 3 hours)
    • What to do in Washington D.C.
    • What to do in Winter Park, Florida
    • Where to Eat in Chicago: Restaurants for Every Kind of Getaway
    • Where to Eat in Denver
    • Where to Stay in Denver: Hotel Teatro
  • Beach Cabin & Home
    • A Hotel-Inspired Guest Room Makeover
    • An Airbnb-Inspired Fridge Obsession
    • Christmas House Tour 2016
    • Cottage Kitchen Nook | ORC Week 8
    • Cozy Autumn Living Room
    • Decorating with Travel Trinkets
    • DIY Design: Cane Console Makeover Look for Less
    • DIY Ottoman for the Beach Cabin
    • Easy, Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient Flooring
    • Entryway Wallpaper : Serena and Lily Wallpaper
    • How to “Tile” A Fireplace with Wall Stencils and a GIVEAWAY!
    • Inexpensive Backyard Patio Ideas
    • Inexpensive Flooring: How to Stencil Concrete Floors
    • Kitchen Styling: Spring Shelves 3 Ways
    • Kitchen Shelf Styling- Autumn Decor
    • Living Room Plans: A Sectional and Accent Chair Options
    • Modern Traditional Laundry Room Makeover
    • Thanksgiving: At Home and Abroad
    • Travel-Inspired Shared Bedroom
  • SHOP OUR HOME & BEACH CABIN
  • SHOP MY CLOSET
  • About Me
    • Let’s Chat
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, and Privacy
  • Travel
    • A 2-to-4-day Vancouver Itinerary
    • 6 Kid-Friendly Christmas Activities in Chicago
    • 6 Kid-Friendly, Rainy Day Activities in Boston
    • Banff: Something for Everyone
    • Chicago with Kids: Can’t Miss Places and Restaurants
    • Islands
      • 007 in the Bahamas
      • Island Travel Interveiws- Australia, Take 1 (Sydney)
      • Island Travel Interviews, Australia (Gold Cost)
      • Island Travel Interviews- Caribbean Islands, Take 10 (St. Barts)
      • MUST SEE Grand Cayman
      • Top 5 Hilton Head Activities with Kids
      • What to do on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
      • A Guide to Paradise Island, Bahamas
      • The Cloisters on Paradise Island, Bahamas
      • Where to Eat When Visiting Paradise Island
    • Michigan
      • 24 Hours in West Michigan
      • An Afternoon in Grand Rapids
      • A Long Weekend in Northern Michigan
      • A Few Hours in Saugatuck
      • Global Christmas and Holiday Traditions in 2 hours or Less
      • Leland Gal
      • Places You MUST SEE in Northern Michigan
      • Traverse City Wineries
      • What to Do in Charlevoix, Michigan
      • What to do in Leland, Michigan
      • What to do in Petoskey, Michigan
      • Where to Eat in Traverse City, Michigan
      • Where to Stay in Saugatuck: Judson Heath Colonial Inn
    • Midwest Christmas Tour
    • NOLA in 2 days
    • Philipsburg, Montana, Philipsburg Blue, and How They are Related
    • Top 6 activities in D.C. with Small Children
    • Top 5 Delhi Attractions
    • Top 4 Best Spring Break Beaches
    • To Plan or Not to Plan
    • A Weekend in New York City
    • Wandering in NYC
    • NYC in 48 Hours
    • What to do in Asheville, North Carolina (in 24 hours)
    • What to do in Monterey, California
    • What to do in New Orleans
    • What to do in San Antonio, Texas
    • What to do in Savannah, Georgia (in 3 hours)
    • What to do in Washington D.C.
    • What to do in Winter Park, Florida
    • Where to Eat in Chicago: Restaurants for Every Kind of Getaway
    • Where to Eat in Denver
    • Where to Stay in Denver: Hotel Teatro
  • Beach Cabin & Home
    • A Hotel-Inspired Guest Room Makeover
    • An Airbnb-Inspired Fridge Obsession
    • Christmas House Tour 2016
    • Cottage Kitchen Nook | ORC Week 8
    • Cozy Autumn Living Room
    • Decorating with Travel Trinkets
    • DIY Design: Cane Console Makeover Look for Less
    • DIY Ottoman for the Beach Cabin
    • Easy, Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient Flooring
    • Entryway Wallpaper : Serena and Lily Wallpaper
    • How to “Tile” A Fireplace with Wall Stencils and a GIVEAWAY!
    • Inexpensive Backyard Patio Ideas
    • Inexpensive Flooring: How to Stencil Concrete Floors
    • Kitchen Styling: Spring Shelves 3 Ways
    • Kitchen Shelf Styling- Autumn Decor
    • Living Room Plans: A Sectional and Accent Chair Options
    • Modern Traditional Laundry Room Makeover
    • Thanksgiving: At Home and Abroad
    • Travel-Inspired Shared Bedroom
  • SHOP OUR HOME & BEACH CABIN
  • SHOP MY CLOSET
  • About Me
    • Let’s Chat
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, and Privacy

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Necessities, Uncategorized

5 Swimsuits under $100 (and 2 Splurges)

Hi and Welcome Back! We just returned from our beach vacation and of course I didn’t have it together enough to update my swimsuits before the trip. At least the…

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March 28, 2019
Decorating, Uncategorized

ORC Week 4: The Beach Cabin Attic Makeover- A DIY-ish Preppy Pirate Boat

Hi again! The Beach Cabin is coming along for the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda from Calling it Home and Better Homes and Gardens. (You can read more about…

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October 25, 2018
Decorating, Uncategorized

Beautiful Pendant Kitchen Lighting

Hi All! You may have guessed from the last post about Vancouver. Or the captions on Instagram. We have been on the hunt for pendant kitchen lighting. And finding inspiration…

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August 15, 2019
  • Gifts for Him
    Gifts

    2025 Gifts for Him

    November 20, 2025 /

    This 2025 Gifts for Him Gift Guide includes everything from clothing to travel to wellness and more. Read on to learn more about gifts I’m considering for/have given to him. (Side note: I really dragged my feet on the Gifts for Him list this year, but as I am typing this post, I really think it may be the best one yet!)

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  • Teen Boy Gift Ideas
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    November 16, 2025 /

    In three short months, we will have two teenagers. It’s hard to believe, but time really does fly. Our teen boy loves all things mountain biking, soccer, skiing, fishing, and tinkering. With some motherly encouragement, he is also playing basketball 🙂 Our teen is really good at figuring out puzzle-ish things too! (Oh, and he has opinions about clothing currently.) So below, a little bit of everything is included in the Gifts for Teen Boys guide. (I also only semi-consulted him on these things 😉

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  • Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
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    November 14, 2025 /

    The Gift Ideas for Teen Girls seems to be of particular interest. Some of the ideas are from our 15 year old daughter and some are from me. You can decide which is which 😉

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  • Gifts for Her
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    2025 Gifts for Her

    November 7, 2025 /

    In my very own Gift Guide tradition, I am continuing on with the Easiest to Most Difficult to Shop For ideas. Luxe shampoo and conditioner, lovely scented perfume, splurg-y clothing, just right jewelry, and the best candles are all part of the 2025 Gifts for Her guide.

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  • Gifts for 6 Year Olds
    Gifts

    Gifts for 6 Year Olds

    October 18, 2025 /

    The Best Gifts for 6 Year Olds We have two sweet 6 year olds in our family and I am so excited to share what I’ve found. At first, I had a hard time zero-ing in on what a 6 year old might like. It feels like has been so long since our kids were in early elementary school. Then, I came across a website that had things that are unique, would keep them busy, and (mostly) didn’t have 1001 parts. The gifts aren’t all from that company- it was just a really great jumping off point!

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  • Cozy Autumn Living Boucle Swivel Chairs
    Styling

    Cozy Autumn Living Room

    October 15, 2025 /

    Hello and Happy Fall! It has been awhile (maybe 2021?) since I took photos of our living room in the fall, which is kind of a shame, given all the coziness and autumn colors we have in there. You will notice a lot has stayed the same. Two major changes were our swivel chairs and (finally) a coffee table. Okay… I think that’s enough of an introduction. Welcome to our Cozy Autumn Living Room.

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  • Gifts for 2 Year Olds
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    Gifts for 2 Year Olds

    October 12, 2025 /

    Good morning and Happy Holiday Shopping! I am hoping to have most of the Gift Guides out before Black Friday sales, so you can either scoop up the items before they sell out or risk it and wait for a (hopefully) great Black Friday sale. **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click on the photos and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Gifts for 2 Year Olds Toddlers are a fun crowd to buy for- they are basically happy with anything! That said, 2 year olds are a special lot because they aren’t young enough for baby toys but don’t quite meet the criteria for…

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    The Quarterly 06

    October 10, 2025 /

    The Quarterly 06 Somehow it is already fall and already time for another Quarterly. I have to admit that I didn’t mind (at all) that summer decided to stick around. We were even able to have a family beach day on September 27! That said, as much as I enjoy the warmer weather and wish it could last forever, I have also enjoyed slowly thinking about the holidays. Let’s get on with it: in no particular order… holiday decor, holiday clothing, our latest trip that I think about almost every day, possible projects, design trends… **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive…

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    Best Labor Day Weekend Sales

    August 29, 2025 /

      Beach? Tennis? Sales? All of the above sounds just right for the coming holiday weekend. Read on for the Best Labor Day Weekend Sales to shop this week and throughout the weekend. Some of the items I own while others have caught my eye and others yet are sitting in my cart waiting for that one button click. **This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Crate & Barrel I forgot how much I appreciate Crate & Barrel’s unique lighting… until I started scrolling. This selection is heavy on the lighting with a few additional items sprinkled in. Serena…

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    Where to Stay in Hudson Valley

    August 23, 2025 /

    Where to Stay in Hudson Valley To be fair, I have stayed in only one place in Hudson Valley. That said, I’m not even a little bit tempted to check out other lodging options if we go again. When we go again. I could literally move right in and never leave. Send the kids.

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