Fluted Glass Solid Soap Pump Clear - Threshold™
Light Weave Wastebasket Natural - Threshold™
Metal Over The Shower Storage Brass - Room Essentials
Faux Dogwood Leaf Arrangement - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
13" Faux Hoya Plant - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
A few make up products i'm loving and use daily! I just got this new lip gloss and love it! Also, had to stock up on the sunscreen before spring break!
Beautifully Flawless Foundation
My Alibi® Concealer + Eye Primer
Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm - Eucalyptus Oil + Vitamin E
Alba Botanica Sunscreen Lotion, Sport
Something I love to do for spring is to do a quick bedroom refresh with new sheets!
Mellanni Queen Sheet Set - 4 Piece Iconic Collection Bedding Sheets & Pillowcases
Kids Football Twin 3 Piece Sheet Set
I needed to add a couple of pieces to my wardrobe for spring break!
Women's Hiking Pants Quick Dry
Casual Women Summer Dresses 2023
The countertop organizer is actually going to be used at the store for our pens and markers! It's such a great versatile organizer!
360° Rotating Makeup Brush Holder Organizer
I hope you find something fun from my spring favorites list to treat yourself to in this new season!
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Transportation Musical Floor Puzzle: The Transportation Sound Puzzle is a jumbo floor puzzle perfect for children aged 3 and above. With its musical button that plays realistic car honking sounds, it adds an interactive twist to the puzzle-solving experience.
Boy Dress Up Puzzle: Mix and match five puzzle characters and clothing to answer the question "What should we wear today?"
Turtle Sand Toy Set: Every kids loves a good beach toy, especially this Turtle Sand Towel Set. The eight-piece set comes with a turtle with removable "shell" scoop. The toy set also comes with two sand molds, shovel, rake, watering can and water spinning whale.
Sports Magnetic Puzzle Set: This fun golf magnetic puzzle is great for on the go, since the pieces stick together, plus it's 3 puzzles in 1!
Glow in the Dark Dino PJ Set: Every little boy will love these glow in the dark dino pjs!! They are cute and comfortable!
Shark Swim Trunks: A cute and fun swim suit for your little one to splash in all summer long!
All About Michigan Flash Cards: Teach children all about the iconic animals, foods, cultures, and hobbies that make the state of Michigan so special.
Train Track Toy Set: This will definitely be a new favorite! The Train Wood Toy Set is a 10-piece collection featuring three wooden train cars with magnetic connectors, a train station, a road sign, two trees, a conductor, a tree house, and a track.
Shop our entire Easter Gifts for Every Bunny Collection Here!
We are so excited to introduce to you a Michigan company that we love. Clever Goods Co. creates beautiful metal and enamel artwork for home, gifts and your garden.
All of their one of a kind pieces are created in their studio in Cedar Springs, Michigan. They start with a sheet of copper creating unique shapes cut by a laser. Torch fire enameling creates the bright and vibrant shades of glass you see on the enameled pieces.
These beautiful copper enamel pieces can be used indoors our outdoors. They are so fun and colorful for your flower beds. If you are wondering what to get your Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day this year, this is absolutely the perfect gift!
Along with Clever Goods Co., this talented company is also the makers behind Imagination Starters, the placemats we carry that you all love!
Did you know that Imagination Starters is a Michigan company? These placemats are made with parents and kids in mind! Grab a placemat for dinner out, dinner with friends or just for them to color on while you are prepping dinner!
All the placemats are reusable and encourage the use of fine motor skills in your kids. These are the perfect gift for any holiday (think about Easter coming up)! These placemats are super easy to clean with a baby wipe or damp cloth, making them ready for the next meal!
We carry a variety of fun placemats that you kids will love - farm, jungle, sea, construction, dinosaur and princess are the current favorites! When you are purchasing the placemat, we also carry all the accessories that you would need - chalkboard crayon or chalk markers!
This year we also added their fun Chalkboard Minimats that are more educational - letters & shapes sets that come with crayons! Check out this pre-made set here: https://littleluxuriesofmackinac.com/products/chalkboard-minimats-letters-shapes-set?_pos=4&_sid=862545c05&_ss=r. This is definitely a fun favorite and easy for traveling since it’s just 5x7.
We love finding Michigan companies for you - because we know you love supporting our local Michigan artists and businesses! We are always so excited to introduce you to new companies that we know will quickly become a household favorite. The best part is, this company has something for everyone - you and your kids!
Head to the website to shop our collection of Imagination Starter goods here: https://littleluxuriesofmackinac.com/search?q=Imagination+starters.
For more information about Clever Goods Co. and when their beautiful pieces will arrive this spring, check our emails each week! We will be sure to update you there when they arrive!
]]>Looking for ways to get out of the house with your special someone, especially around Valentine's Day? Here are a few spots that we love to go in Petoskey for a date night out during the winter season.
The Enchanted Trail at Boyne Highlands: This is a 2-mile walk along a wintry trail filled with twinkly lights and fun displays. There's also a spot to break at a yurt for a mid-walk warm up where you can grab a warm drink! This is such a fun experience in our area. It makes the perfect outdoor fun, but also add dinner to the night and you have the perfect romantic date night!
Dinner at POUR: Pour is definitely one of our favorite spots to go to! Open just for dinner, this romantic downtown spot always has a great menu to choose from. Their menu ranges from sushi to lamb to burgers. It's a spot that you definitely want to check out - you won't be disappointed!
Lyric in Harbor Springs: Have you been to this quaint little movie theater? It is such a fun and romantic spot. They feature an array of movies right downtown Harbor Springs. Stop in for a movie and then wander down the street to any of Harbor Spring's delicious dinner spots!
Petoskey Golf Center: If you both love to golf, this is such a fun place to go! Get ready for a new season on the course by refreshing your skills! They are usually open at night, so it's a fun spot for a little something different on date night!
Shopping in Petoskey: Want to just wander the streets of Petoskey after dinner? There are so many cute shops to visit!
Gabriel Farms & Winery: This is a newer spot and we love it! Located just outside of Petoskey, it's a favorite for the winter weekends! Plus, if you want to make a night of it, you can actually stay there!
Wineries & Tours: Petoskey has a wide array of wineries - if you have more time, take a tour! The Petoskey area website has so much information on this. It would be so fun to do with a group of friends one winter weekend!
If you're looking for ways to get out around Petoskey during a date night, these are some of our favorite go-to ideas! Have any other suggestions? I'd love to hear them!
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It is that time of year again where we are accepting resumes for the new season. If you are interested in working on beautiful Mackinac Island at a sweet and also fast-paced gift shop send us an email! Must have retail experience, enjoy people, organizational skills, energetic, self-motivated, honest, and flexible.
Resumes and references can be emailed to manager@littleluxuriesofmackinac.com. Try something new this year and come be a part of a special team!
Nicole
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Everyone starts a new year in their own way. A few years ago, I started picking a word for the new year. It makes me focus on how I want to work towards making the new year a good one. Of course, we can't control everything, and life will have its challenges. But some things we can control and that's our mindset and work ethic. I have decided my word for 2024 will be PEACE. As a mother of three growing, energetic boys and living in two places (Mackinac and Petoskey) and owning more than one business between Andrew and I - life can be chaotic! Each year I learn new life lessons and this past year I learned that I really need to find peace within our hectic lifestyle. Having the stresses that a business all entails it is SO important to find a way to escape that stress.
My favorite ways to escape the stress are taking a hot bath, going for a walk, listening to music (sometimes blasting it very loud!), calling a friend, reading, or just getting sleep. The last five years I have started doing acupuncture monthly and seeing a chiropractor. These have helped immensely! I have also learned to 'let go.' We can't control everything, and the things we can't control we need to just let go and hope and pray they will work out.
So for 2024, my focus is finding the peace within our busy lives and sharing it with my family. I hope my word of the year will help you find your 'word' too. Maybe write it down on paper and post it on your desk or bedroom with goals below it. Whatver works for you to become a better you.
Love and peace to you friend.
Nicole
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I made this Peppermint Pie for Christmas this year and it was delicious! The original recipe is from Crazy for Crust (Find it here: https://www.crazyforcrust.com/peppermint-pie/)
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Looking for a great gift from Mackinac? Check out some of our Top 2023 Favorites!
#1: Sea Salt Caramels: The tastiest treat in the entire store!
#2: Red Cabin Studio Stickers: A fun gift to take home for yourself to a friend!
#3: Cellar Door Soap: Once you try one scent, we guarantee you'll be back for more!
#4: Mackinac Bath & Body Lotion: Our signature lotion that you'll buy again and again!
#5: Hand Painted Ornaments: These are hand to keep in stock, regardless of the time of year!
#6: ABCs of Mackinac: We love this book, written by Nicole!
#7: Michigummies: The best treat shaped like Michigan - and they are Nicole's go to snack when she's in the shop!
#8: Island Girl Lotion: Take the scent of lilacs with you wherever you go!
#9: Island Girl Reusable Bag: It's so sturdy and perfect for any adventure!
#10: Wee Bee Jammin': A tasty jam to take home for yourself and a friend!
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Coffee: Yum! This medium roast coffee will have you smiling in the morning.
I wanted to do a fun blog post this week and share 10 random and fun things about me that you probably don't know! Lets get started!
Did you know any of these things? I love learning more about you, our customer - you'll have to tell us over on Instagram anything we have in common! :)
Nicole
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