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Peaceful, Easy Living
Life is lived to the fullest at this Northern Michigan home, created to last for generations. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by James Haefner When a Birmingham couple was ready to retire — that’s when the fun really started. Craving the ultimate lake life — equal parts serenity and adventure — they moved full-time to their cottage Up North with plans to renovate. Already beginning preliminary designs for the home, builder Jamie Cracchiolo, partner with his dad, Joe, of Joseph...
February 2024
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Catching Up With Bri Thiede
The owner of Cozy Haus Designs talks Southern hospitality, hard work and timeless design. Article by Lynne Konstantin Everything that Bri Thiede touches exudes warmth and hospitality. This may be attributed to her Southern roots, having been born and bred in Nashville, or the constant comings-and-goings of family and friends visiting her family, including her pastor father. More likely, it’s simply her style — and talent. The principal designer and founder of Cozy Haus Designs, a...
February 2024
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Brick By Brick
Customized masonry offers functional curb appeal. Article by Erica Hobbs From chimneys and porches to walkways and siding, masonry marries the worlds of practical and aesthetic value. Garden City’s Next Level Custom Brick ( nextlevelcustombrick.com ) offers expertise in both, infused with a family-owned sense of pride and service. “We focus on the needs of the homeowner and their project. We are a team, and we work together with our customers from start to finish to ensure a smooth and...
February 2024
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A True Joy
Mariella’s Custom Drapery celebrates 40 years of passion for fabrics — and community. Article by Erica Hobbs At a young age, Sicilian-native Mariella Trentacoste found true joy in fabrics and bringing them to life. The youngest of five children growing up in Italy, Trentacoste grew up with a love of sewing and fabrics, often scooping up scraps of material from a friend’s textile shop and transforming them into clothing, table coverings and more. As an adult, Trentacoste landed in the U.S...
February 2024
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