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August 19th, 2024 Update

August 19th, 2024 Update

Update: Ted’s CT scan this morning showed slight improvement on all tumor masses from the April CT scan. (The June scan was a PET scan and showed stable but no change). We are thanking God for improvement! The oncologist still does not believe it’s enough 

Ted Fights Cancer Updates | April – June 2024

Ted Fights Cancer Updates | April – June 2024

***April 24th, 2024 A Teddy update because it’s been a while: He completed his 5th chemo treatment on Thursday last week. They did another CT scan, finally, and they also drained another 8 liters of fluid from his abdomen. They found a couple of tiny 

Ted Fights Cancer | 2/20-3/18 Updates

Ted Fights Cancer | 2/20-3/18 Updates

February 26, 2024 Reminder: We are closed all week this week for Ted’s chemo treatment in Ann Arbor. . “Hanging in there…” that’s my standard answer lately when asked how we’re doing or how Ted is doing. And it’s true. It’s been tough, but we’re 

A Devastating Shock- Cancer Diagnosis – Updates 12/30/23-2/20/24

A Devastating Shock- Cancer Diagnosis – Updates 12/30/23-2/20/24

Ted was diagnosed with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor in his abdomen on January 10th, 2024. Here you’ll find updates on Ted’s journey fighting cancer so far up until 2/20/24. New updates will go in individual posts. For current store hours, click here. Some weeks 

A Collection of Christmas Posts | 2023

A Collection of Christmas Posts | 2023

Looking for Christmas inspiration? Or maybe some Christmas printables? I’ve gathered all of our favorite Christmas posts from the past. Link to Christmas home tours, shop tours, freebies, and more below. Enjoy this collection of Christmas posts, all in one place! FREE Christmas Printables 2022 

A Charming Christmas Shop Tour | 2023

A Charming Christmas Shop Tour | 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Walking the sidewalks and looking in all the decorated storefront windows, enjoying the twinkling Christmas lights, and exploring every shop and restaurant so beautifully decorated while Christmas tunes play. Shopping downtown during the holidays is such a 

Christmas Home Tour | 2022

Christmas Home Tour | 2022

The shop is reset for the holidays and Christmas decorations are going up at home, so what better time than now to share last year’s Christmas home tour? Last year’s Christmas décor was a mix of traditional, vintage, and a touch of rustic with a 

Introducing The Little Red Cabin Series | An Heirloom Log Cabin on the Lake

Introducing The Little Red Cabin Series | An Heirloom Log Cabin on the Lake

Walking into a place that feels like stepping back in time is one of my favorite things. It makes me feel connected to the past and I dream of all the stories its walls have held over the many years. This cute little Northern Michigan 

Two Inexpensive Updates that Transformed Our Living Room

Two Inexpensive Updates that Transformed Our Living Room

Soft muted tones, comfortable textures, classic details, and a timeless look. That’s the feel I was hoping to achieve in one of our most lived in rooms in the house, our living room. I started with one inexpensive change, that made a huge impact in 

Summer 2023 at Charming North | Shop Tour

Summer 2023 at Charming North | Shop Tour

Summer in Northern Michigan… it really is something special! For Cadillac, summer means the big return of tourists, summer cabin and cottage residents, expanded outdoor activities, extended summer hours at local shops and restaurants and so much more! The Northern Michigan summer vibe is like