Take a walk down Main Street to look at Halloween decor: This is one of our favorite things to do as a family! Take a walk from the Island House Hotel to Windemere Point looking at all the spooky decor!

Eat Lunch at Fort Mackinac’s Tea Room: The Tea Room is run by the Grand Hotel, so the food in delicious and the view of the leaves changing is spectacular!

Pick up your favorite bottle of Witch’s Brew Wine at Little Luxuries: It is our secret wine blend enhanced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other natural spices that makes this a crowd pleaser and favorite of Leelanau Cellars' fans. Perfect for entertaining, this wine will explode with intense flavor when served warm but can also be served chilled as an ingredient in sangria.

We have so many new goodies in the shop for fall that we absolutely adore. We know you’ll love them just as much as we do!

Matte Tin Pumpkin: Nested set of two matte tin pumpkin trays perfect for serving appetizers before dinner. 

Green Leaf Mug: 2-piece set. Glazed stoneware mug features green leaf exterior and exposed stoneware base. Arrives with wood bead spoon.

Salted Maple Caramel: An instant favorite. The simple maple-y sweetness of this buttery caramel sauce is the perfect partner for creamy vanilla ice cream, or spooned over a warm waffle with a cup of coffee for the best breakfast. 

Pumpkin Bread Bowl & Towel Set: Fluted ceramic bread bowl features debossed sentiment exterior. Arrives with folded printed cotton towel. This would make a great fall hostess gift! 

 

Pumpkin Chip & Dip: Ceramic watercolor pumpkin chip bowl features attached hand-painted leaf dip bowl.

We can’t wait to see what fall pieces you pick out and how you style them in your home! 

A few weeks ago on social media, I did a fun Q + A! These were questions submitted by Instagram followers and I wanted to share my answers here for those who do not have Instagram! 

Where are your boys starting school? The boys go to school at St. Francis in Petoskey! 

What’s October like on Mackinac? How late does stuff (hotels, the fort, stay “open”?  Weekends in October are normally very busy. This fall, we are not sure what it will be like. Most of the hotels and Fort Mackinac are closing October 25th. Personally, I think Fall is a great time to visit!

What area of the island do you live in? And do you live there year round?  We live close to town and we do not live here year round anymore. We spend half the year in Petoskey. We lived on the island for ten years and my husband is from the island. We love Mackinac and Petoskey.

Do the island crowds seem to be normal sized this year? The crowds seem very similar to past years. Some days are slower and some are busier. We are very thankful for the business this summer and for everyone who still decided to visit Mackinac Island.

What’s your favorite product in the shop? There’s a lot that I love! But to narrow it down to one item or product line, it would be the Mackinac Bath and Body line. I love the hand cream and room / body spray. 

What led you to opening a shop on the island? Such a dream! The opportunity came back in 2009. I was looking for a “career” on the island. The storefront was for lease so I jumped on it and took the risk. It was the best decision. It’s been a fun, adventurous ride. 

Real Life Dinners by Rachel Hollis: The title alone sold me! The book has over 80 recipes that are going to fit right in the the chaotic and busy season that all working Moms find themselves in! With the boys going back to school, the shops still open, etc. easy dinners are just what our family needs! I’m excited to dig into this new cookbook! I’ll be sure to update you and share my favorites once I’ve started using it!