Downtown Petoskey
Dripworks – Coffee with a Passion
January 17, 2018 When you walk into Dripworks, there ‘s a certain je ne sais quoi one may not expect in Petoskey, but after coast to coast moves from Seattle to Vermont, owners Danielle and Mike decided to return home …
Weddings. Yes, weddings
January 3, 2018 Gorgeous photography from Alex with The Weber Photographers, floral’s from A.R. Pontius Flower Shop, cake By Simply Sweet by Jessica. Photo from Simply Sweet by Jessica Facebook A funny thing happened as …
Gypsy Vodka
December 13, 2017 In a downtown known for great restaurants, wine shops, wine tasting rooms, a brewery, and historical shops & stores, Downtown Petoskey can now boast, Gypsy Vodka. The actual distillery is out of the downtown area for reasons …
Holiday Open House
November 29, 2017 “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” those most famous lyrics ring true every first Friday in December when in Downtown Petoskey, and that would be this Friday, December 1st. And what better way to check …
Thanks, and Giving
November 22, 2017 All through Downtown Petoskey there are signs of the season popping up. From decorated lampposts and storefronts to the Santa Parade and the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Pennsylvania Park this weekend, vestiges of the Holidays …
Downtown Petoskey: Design Central, Part Deux
November 8, 2017 In our continuing look at Downtown Petoskey’s world of designers and design shops for home and business, we peek at some familiar faces. For over twenty years, Renee Guthrie, at Lake Street Design, has been designing and …
Shop Till You Drop!
September 27, 2017 On Saturday, October 7th, after a light breakfast and some introductory words at The Perry Hotel, a group of people will walk over to Howard Street and begin their shopping day. Not just any shopping day, but …
Getting & Staying Fit in Downtown Petoskey
September 6, 2017 With summer waning, so too may the outdoor activity – maybe it’s the temperature or the rain – but there are many ways to continue that wonderful healthy glow one aspires to during the miles of biking, …
The Waters are Calm, Today
August 30, 2017 From the vantage point out of my studio window on Lake Street, I watch a few boats sail into the harbor. The waters are calm today. The air is still and the clouds hover over, giving us …
The Bookstore
August 23, 2017 Downtown Petoskey is blessed with many unique, and even quirky, shops and businesses. One that stands alone is “our” bookstore, McLean & Eakin. Celebrating 25 years in 2017, national recognition and awards continue to be the trademark …
Downtown Petoskey
August 2, 2017 This blog is dedicated to everyone who does everything to make sure Downtown Petoskey always looks fabulous. From my various perches around town, which literally stretch end to end in all directions, I watch in amazement the …
Sidewalk Sales
July 25, 2017 “Hey look, there’s that thingamajig I’ve needed for years!” “Oh, and yes, right next to that dish we used to have in the kitchen.” “Mom, can I get a hotdog!?” “No. We want ice cream!” The sights …