17 July 2012

weekend: pure Michigan

Now that I live in Ohio, I see and hear a lot of the Pure Michigan ad campaign - and when it comes to summer, I think Michigan is oh so right to market to their neighbors to the south. Having grown up on the west side of the state, summer to me IS the coast of Lake Michigan: sand, family cottages, beach grass, sunsets. I've been having a nice June and July with travel and friends and good food and all, but it's nice to finally be here in pure Michigan, enjoying some real summer.

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blue sky, hot day (umbrellas needed!) | stairs to beach | sunset over the lake | the whole crew at the extended family cottage | stripes and sandals on the beach | cottage closet | family sunset walk | sandy pup

9 comments :

  1. i spent two days this summer visiting family in michigan and i understand this thing about michigan summers. i totally want to go back and spend my whole summer there!! the 9pm sun setting, the still warm out until then, it was a great time there!

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  2. Oh so pretty...I usually go to a small lake in Mich. Never the beach area...I will be going there for a wedding soon..:-)

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  3. My boyfriend just got back from Michigan a couple of days ago...although it was boring Midland, not that glorious place where you are.

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  4. Hey, that dress looks familiar :) Glad it's getting some good use on your vacay! I've never been to Michigan, but it looks beautiful!

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  5. What a gorgeous dog! I wish I could be there with you!

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  7. wow! I want to go to Michigan now-). Your blog has unique touch to it...inspiring-look forward to following!

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  8. not much better than the mitten in the summer...and in the bosom of your family.

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  9. What gorgeous pictures! Glad you had a nice time with your family.

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