and What I Wore
For the past three years, Mr. FTF and I have gone to Saugatuck, Michigan over the Columbus Day weekend! We stay at Water Front Suites, which is part of BeachWay Resort and Hotel. BeachWay is situated between downtown Saugatuck and Lake Michigan overlooking the Saugatuck Harbor. From the suites you can see the only hand-cranked chain ferry in the U.S. You can take a ride across the Saugatuck Harbor and spend a day shopping in Saugatuck’s charming downtown shops and unique art galleries. Several close by towns, Douglas and Holland, also offer fun downtown areas with dining and shopping options!
Day 1
The trip from our house to our suite is approximately three hours! We take our time and enjoy the brief travel time. The fall colors get prettier as we head further north! I like to ride in comfort and chose this Loft poncho, Express jeans and Target booties from last year. My wardrobe theme for the three day weekend get away was leopard print…in case you didn’t know, leopard is on major trend!
Mr. FTF likes to drive, which is great because I dislike it immensely! We laugh, sing and I usually sleep! Although I did manage to stay awake the whole time!
Our suite is bright, colorful, welcoming and perfect for our weekend stay! This was the first time we stayed in Suite 602. The past two years we’ve stayed in Suite 604. Each is individually owned and decorated differently.
Our view during dinner at Coral Gables!
Day 2
Saugatuck
For day two, I wore an Express sherpa with chevron pattern of leopard print. I paired it with black jeans from Express, a cream colored henley and cream colored booties from Old Navy. The necklace is reversible and from Chico’s.
We like to start day two at our favorite spot for breakfast, Ida Reds. It’s like stepping back in time! The wait time can be long but is worth it! Breakfast is my favorite meal and Ida Reds delivers!
After breakfast, we like to roam about Saugatuck shopping and enjoying the sights! Mr. FTF is a trooper and carries my bags and is super patient while I shop! One of my favorite places to shop in both Saugatuck and Holland is Glik’s. We don’t have any in my area in Illinois although I recently found out that there is one in Rockford, Illinois. Too far to drive for a shopping trip so I’ll settle for shopping on line or once a year on our annual fall trip!
Holland
Holland, Michigan is a short drive from Saugatuck. Holland has a great downtown area with lots of shopping and dining options! It appeared that they had just had a pumpkin carving event.
Mr. FTF and I landed in the new luxury movie theater, Sperry’s in Holland. The seats relined, messaged and heated up! It was heaven after walking around all day in the chilly fall air.
What I Bought at Glik’s
Three sweaters from Glik’s …. I know I know… did I really need more sweaters?! I couldn’t resist the raw hems on the camouflage and the pink leopard sweater plus I liked the unique colors of both! The olive sweater with mustard yellow and black leopard print was another unique color combination I haven’t seen anywhere! I also got a pair of white booties.
Day 3
Comfort is in order for driving home! This Shein top with leopard sleeves and gold sequin pocket rounded out my looks for the weekend. I paired the top with sweat pants/joggers from Old Navy and my leopard shoes from many years ago. I decided the necklace was too much and took it off! Believe it or not, sometimes there is such a thing as too much even for me!
We pack up and head home at a leisurely pace! Before we hit the road, we go to our favorite breakfast spot when heading out of town Blue Star Cafe in Douglas. It’s another quaint little place that feels as though you’ve stepped back in time. I sense that the locals like to go and commiserate over breakfast and coffee!
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