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Musings on the slower pace of lake life and Finnish culture at a small log cabin resort in a remote corner of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Centering thoughts

Centering thoughts

Where focus goes, energy flows.

general, simple living, life lessonsChristine ManninenMay 3, 2023motivation, quotes

What’SUP?

What’SUP?

Standup paddle boarding, or SUP, is a fun way to get out on the water.

water sports, paddlingChristine ManninenApril 30, 2023sup, standup paddle boarding

Don’t wait

Don’t wait

This piece of life advice has stuck with me.

love, life lessonsChristine ManninenApril 26, 2023quotes, life advice

Dock sitting

Dock sitting

Sometimes just sitting on a dock is the best place to be.

simple living, fishing, resort lifeChristine ManninenApril 21, 2023dock, lake life

The Adirondack

The Adirondack

Adirondack chairs are meant for relaxing and dozing.

cabins, resort life, simple livingChristine ManninenApril 16, 2023cabins, design

Original wood

Original wood

There is a beauty to old wood floors, even with all their imperfections.

cabins, vintageChristine ManninenApril 12, 2023cabins, restoration

Easter Day

Easter Day

A poem by my grandmother, Flora Kangas Manninen, to celebrate the day.

spring, seasonsChristine ManninenApril 9, 2023spring

Antiquing fun

Antiquing fun

Antiquing is like a scavenger hunt. You never know what treasures will find you.

simple living, vintageChristine ManninenApril 5, 2023antique, thrifting

Getting squirrelly

Getting squirrelly

Squirrels are industrious little critters, and friendly visitors.

animals, wildlifeChristine ManninenApril 2, 2023animals, wildlife

Marimekko

Marimekko

This Finnish design house is celebrated worldwide for its original prints and colors.

Finnish, artChristine ManninenMarch 29, 2023finnish, art, design