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What Connection Means
When we created the interior and exterior spaces in Frankfort at Pine Cottage and Fernhaven, we had a vision this place. We didn't want you to feel entertained. We wanted you to feel connected . Connected to nature and to the people who you love to spend time with. Summer, the magic time in Northern Michigan, is coming soon. Imagine it's here. Open Air Living is connection to the outdoors in a way that’s simple and real, like sand still on your ankles at the end of the day; l

Heather Roth
Apr 72 min read


What happens when you 'venture
What we discovered at St. Ambrose Cellars!

Heather Roth
Mar 62 min read


Introducing Open Air Living Textiles!
... a new pattern collection!

Heather Roth
Feb 132 min read


Does the beach still exist?
... here's to invigorating our connection to the outdoors, including making an effort to enjoy the beauty of the beach, even in the darkness and the chill.

Heather Roth
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Project Journal: September 27, 2025
Of course, he decided to go above and beyond, and started to paint the newly rebuilt side porch.

Heather Roth
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Fernhaven is Open!
Fernhaven | Frankfort, Michigan We are very excited to announce that all of our work over the last 6 months (maybe more?!) has finally...

Heather Roth
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Project Journal: July 28, 2025
A new name for the Beach House

Heather Roth
Jul 28, 20254 min read


Project Journal: July 14, 2025
We continue to work tirelessly on the Beach House. Okay, you caught me -- last weekend I was at home while Mike and his mom were working...

Heather Roth
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Project Journal: June 16, 2025
We had a list of what had to get done this weekend at The Beach House. Little things, big things. Construction, painting, organizing, cleaning. Outdoor, indoor. But what did we actually accomplish? I'm starting a project journal to share with you all. I may be more than half-way through this Beach House & Cottage Project (at least I hope so!) but better late than never. I am starting this writing not because I am bored and needed something else to fill my time (haha), but bec

Heather Roth
Jun 16, 20253 min read


The Cottage is Open!
We may have underestimated the time, creativity, labor, and patience required to get the Cottage ready for bookings, but we have done it!...

Heather Roth
May 30, 20251 min read
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