From the moment that we opened the doors, Muskegon has welcomed us with open arms. We’ve had highs and lows and through them all we’ve been surrounded by love and support, thank you Muskegon!

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Dolce Vita

The final touches of the restaurant are beginning to take shape...

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Be the Willow

If you know me personally, you know that planning is not my forte. I don’t have a need to have a plan, and I have always found a way to get things accomplished despite that trait...

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Our lead designer says that the bigger the drawings get the closer we are to breaking ground, so we must be getting close!

My Family, My Team

By the nature of my job I travel a lot. I spend hours in airports, hotels and random restaurants. As I sit at the gate this morning contemplating why I booked a flight that leaves before Starbucks opens, I’m reflecting on how blessed I am.

Shawn ChurchMarch 30, 2018airportnavigator, restaurantstartup, Littlechefs, nipoteswife, Travelingmom, iheartcoffee, Family, Teamchurch, Sicknessandhealth, nipotes, Businessoffamily, littleblessings, newblogger, nipotesitaliankitchen, Ittakesavillage, Workingmom Comments

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