I’ve been spending summers in northern Michigan my entire life. Lake Michigan is the size of Belgium, and it sure feels like it when you’re staring out at the water from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Over Memorial Day weekend, my husband Alex ran a marathon along Grand Traverse Bay, so we decided to stay a few extra days and head up Leleenau Peninsula. There, we settled into a space that felt tucked away from the rest of the world. —Samantha Weiss-Hills, managing editor

On Board

When Domino covered the opening of Parcel, a pair of Scandi-esque rental cabins just off of Little Traverse Lake, last summer, I knew we had to find an excuse to visit. They are just as charming in person as they are depicted in the story, kitted out with great finishes and furniture (many of which we pinpoint). But the little details are just as dreamy.

Here are all the things that made our getaway that much sweeter.

1. I liked how deep this fire pit from Ash & Ember was—the cast iron had also aged just right.

2. I always see this Hay outdoor set in olive, but I really liked Parcel’s iron red version.

3. An Outpost Grill from Breeo was staked to the side of the fire pit, and we used it to cook burgers and asparagus.

4. It was rainy and cool on the first day, so we took the opportunity to get some flames going in this handsome wood stove.

5. This Japanese teapot was a perfect vessel to brew Flowerhead’s Earl Grey in every morning; we’d pour it into sizable Danish mugs.

6. As if the owners knew me, there was a little tin of Jacobsen sea salt waiting for us in the kitchen.

7. There are Le Labo products everywhere, including shampoo and conditioner next to the hand-built sauna and shower.

8. These Michigan-made table linens were so lovely; they’re crafted from upcycled textiles in Kent County.

9. How cute are these little egg cups from Hem? I also used them as a condiment dish during our stay.

10. A pleasing update to the modest power strip.

Good Buys

Scandinavia, and really the wider Nordic region, is my spiritual home (and one where I have familial roots); I feel most at ease when I’m in that part of the world. This week, I’m back in Copenhagen for the annual design festival 3 Days of Design. Per usual, the fashion in Denmark’s capital city has been just as wonderful to witness as the home decor. Below, a few pieces from Danish labels I’ll be donning myself while I’m here.

Clockwise from top left:
James Blazer, Skall Studio
They had me first at the color name: Green Curry. But the wide lapels, double button detail, and boxy cut make this tailored menswear-inspired shape something I’ll wear all the time.

CBDarmen Dress, Cecilie Bahnsen
Cecilie Bahnsen drapes fabrics so ethereally you might as well be a walking cloud in this pink number.

Derris Shirt, By Malene Birger
A tried-and-true classic; I have it in a tiny blue check, too.

Merino Knit Tee, AF Agger
It’s a little cold here, so I quickly hunted down this versatile transition piece that plays well with the rest of the wardrobe I packed.

Side Notes

Speaking of Copenhagen, these are places I always return to when I’m in town, plus a few new spots I’m excited to peek into this time.

• Eat: Admiralgade 26, Seks, Auren’s Deli

• Drink: Ved Stranden 10, Bar Vitrine, Josephine

• Visit: Louisiana Museum, Louise Roe (above), Tableau

• On My List: Das Vandrette, Martini House