Summer Cottages on Mackinac Island

Meandering up the hill by The Grand Hotel I love to see the summer cottages set on a

bluff overlooking Lake Huron.

Although, a few hundred people live on Mackinac Island year round most of the houses are summer homes

and include stunning gardens.

I took my camera out one afternoon to photograph the flowers and cottages.

This gorgeous home is owned by Richard and Jane Manoogian and is used as a guest house for their foundation. As part of the convention we were attending, we got to tour the house at night!

I was so bummed I did not have my camera with me because it was fabulous inside...

decorated Michigan cottage style with breathtaking views of the Mackinac Bridge.

I like to picture myself living in these idyllic abodes.

Many of the magnificent cottages are used as hotels or bed and breakfasts.

I love the pastel colors!

I can't get enough of photographing flower gardens and the unique cottage architecture.

These pics remind me of Monet paintings.

I was delighted to discover dahlias in one garden:

This is my favorite!

How would you like THAT view in your back yard?

Today, I leave for Colorado to attend my nephew Justin's wedding.

I've never seen the Rocky Mountains...

so I can't wait to capture them

in pictures!

I've had a busy and BEAUTIFUL summer...