LUXURY LIFESTYLES: Designing from the Inside Out

The 1,700 square foot, two bedroom and two bathroom home sits in rural Sturgeon Bay. Perfect placement on the 1.5-acre lot makes passive solar heating possible. And the natural views of open land to the south and tall pine trees to the north nourish the homeowners’ souls, Virge said. More

Family Roots

What draws visitors to a particular art gallery isn’t necessarily the location, the style of building, the type of artwork or the price point, although all those things can play into a final decision to stop in for a visit. Rather, the draw tends to come from a more primal sense — a feeling for the spirit of the place. If the spirit’s right, it will bring visitors back time and again. More

Tying the Knot

Adding distinctively Door County flavor to any wedding, is as easy as incorporating details couples already love about the Peninsula, into the big event — from the endless list of perfect settings to the smallest of details. “Door County is a couple’s destination of quiet, calmness, serenity, and beauty, away from the hustle and bustle,” said Lisa Carlson, owner of Cottage Garden Wedding and Event Planners in Ephraim. “Whether it is in the spring when the lilacs are out, or in the fall at a winery for the harvest, each Door County wedding represents the bride and the groom — whether it is a big wedding or a small wedding.” More