5 fabulous stops up north

I was having too much fun living my life this past August to find time blog to about it so bear with me as I share a few more summer themed posts.  After all, it is going to be 90 degrees this week so just pretend this happened last weekend :-)   I’ve chatted up many lovely things I like about up north over the past years here and here and here … but I couldn’t resist sharing some more shots from my girls weekend away this year.

This new sweet stop in downtown Traverse City lured us in with its sherbert colored Dr. Seuss vibe.  We treated ourselves to some tart key lime frozen yogurt that was capital D-elicious!

Off to M22 and the lovely town of Leland.  I suggest wandering a block or two from the fishtown area to this delightful park.  In the center stands a handsome old tree surrounded by handmade tiles.  This definitely is one of the more artful ways to fund raise for a most beautiful public place everyone can enjoy.  And on a side note…  swing by Two Fish Gallery for a sweet shopping experience.

I never tire of Glen Arbor and all its charm.  Cherry Republic never disappoints and I always walk out with a bag of clothes from Cottonseed.  This year I discovered Malia style Jag Jeans there.  They are my new go-to jeans because they make me look & feel so slim PLUS being stretch denim they are so comfortable and never get saggy!

Of course no shop or town can compete with the stunning sunsets and gigantic dunes that grace this one of a kind place.

On the way home we detoured to Frankfort to see if Monumental Finds was still creating giant playhouses from discarded doors, windows and other finds.  These Alice-in-Wonderland flavored structures always make me smile.  Another thing that brings me a grin is finding an ice cream stand that serves Dole-Whip!  I haven’t been to Disney World since I was in 4th grade, but one thing I do remember is LOVING pineapple Dole Whip.  I’m still on the hunt to find that flavor in Michigan, but until I do… tangerine will have to do.

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