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We have our first full month of the 2023 season under our belts. Along with our regular guests there were several school groups visiting and the cruise ships have returned as well. It is so good to see Main Street full once again! The weather in May varied from very cold to gorgeous warm spring days. On one particularly chilly day with bitter winds and temperatures in the 50’s a couple entered the shop. I asked if they were staying warm? The wife said, “Yes, I just layered up.” The husband joked that he actually weighed just 120 pounds underneath the...

 Like the flip of a switch, the island has come alive after the long winter. Happy greetings of “Welcome back!” are often accompanied with a big hug. The island horses have returned from their much-deserved winter rest. Watching them being led through the streets from the ferry to the stables is always a highlight of Spring.The green grass of Marquette Park is a welcome sight from the grays and browns of winter. Daffodils and other spring bulbs are beginning to bloom around the island. With the Soo Locks open for the season, the freighters can be seen passing through the Straits...

Riding around the island there are many signs of the fast approaching autumn season. Along M-185 the late summer wildflowers, Fireweed and Queen Anne’s Lace are beginning to fade. The days have that crisp fall feel in the air and are growing shorter, bringing vibrant sunrises and sunsets that are incredible to witness. On September 1st several of us discussed the different emotions we were feeling—sadness for the season's end so close in sight, disbelief the summer months had passed so quickly, and also, a little excitement for off-season plans.  We’ve had the pleasure of greeting so many guests these...

The 2022 season has begun! It has been a busy spring on Mackinac Island. We unpacked many, many boxes of beautiful products and arranged things 'just so' for you to see on your visit. The shops were dusted, swept, and painted to prepare for opening day, which was Saturday, April 30th.  It wasn’t all work! Lunch breaks were extra long as we walked along the shore to watch the progress of the ice melting and visited our favorite flower beds to see the spring flowers pushing through the soil. There was a lot of catching up to do as workers...

Hello.... Poppins is taking a little breather after a busy season on Mackinac. The shop will open for a few days between Christmas and New Year and in January I will start preparing for the 2016 season. The winter months are filled with lots of research, buying and planning. Although the shop doors are closed I still stay quite busy. I hope to share some of my news in this blog. Markets, new discoveries, travel and beautiful Mackinac Island. Thank you for stopping by.. Kate