Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip's (debbiejean) Blog

Needless to say, this home isn't in my neck of the woods, Northern Michigan. Do you know where it is? It's really rather amazing. It's construction is concrete. The concrete fencing around the home actually has 1000's of sea shells inlaid into the wall. Tropical plants decorate the yard and a con...

Do you know where this clever deer resides? Have you seen this uniquely carved deer in your travels, as you traverse our picturesque Northern Michgian.  This is one deer you won't have to worry about ending up as a hood orniment. Northern Michigan is full of hidden surpises, be it a cleverly craf...

Starting April 11, 2011, Michigan State will have a NO Burn Barrel Ban. Michigan has been one of only a few states that actually still allowed burning household garbare in burn barrels. “This is not a novel idea,” said Jim Ostrowski, an environmental analyst with the Department of Natural Resourc...

Check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home in Atlanta, Michigan. It's located on a cul-de-sac, with a balcony veiw of Lake 15.  The lower lever offers a large family room, 1/2 bath and bedroom. The upper lever offers 2 bedroom, a full bath and a great room concept kitchen, dining room, living...

  This custom built Northern Michigan home, sits on 10 heavily wooded acres, in the heart of Gods Country. If it's seclusion and privacy you're looking for, you have to check out this Northern Michigan gem.           Some of the homes features include:   MLS # 271413               Loft overlookin...