Exclusively Yours - February 2024

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FEBRUARY 2024 digital edition @ www.eymag.com

Keenan Quinlevan | Tory Armitage | Mike Quinlevan | Brian Ruelle | Kris Rick | Elise Ferguson | Mandy Woods | Bob Henderson

Check out our latest success stories. Our sellers took advantage of the lucrative market, attracted multiple offers and were snapped up within days.

With inventory at an all-time low, now is the time to act.

Reach out today to discuss what we can do for you!

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BONNIWELL RD. ~ $2,350,000

CREEKSIDE CT. ~ $1,625,000

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PINE RIDGE DR. ~ $1,349,000

ROTARY PARK CT. ~ $1,195,000

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WOODCREST DR. ~ $1,195,000

ACCEPTED OFFER

DOGWOOD CT. ~ $899,000

FREDERICK AVE. ~ $439,000

Mike Quinlevan 414-807-6453 mikeq@shorewest.com Keenan Quinlevan 414-405-5003 keenanq@shorewest.com shorewest.com

Direct Line 262-241-6680 Check out our website: www.QuinlevanArmitage.com

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Donna Duesing Duesing Realty, LLC Buyer’s agent | Listing agent | Consulting | Staging Duesing Realty does more than help people buy or sell properties. We solve problems & create solutions. We are the space between where you are and where you are going. Many agents think their most important job is satisfying the client.

We believe that is the MINIMUM requirement. Having 30 years of experience in the housing industry & blending it seamlessly with a 10 year real estate career, I hope you will afford me the opportunity to walk this journey with you!

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Luxury Living on Okauchee Lake

N57W34412 Nickels Point Road, Oconomowoc ~ $1,299,900

Nestled on the serene shores of Finger Bay, featuring big lake views. This idyllic lakeside property boasts an impressive 105 feet of swimmable frontage plus 2 piers and a boat lift. Every detail has been carefully considered, creating a seamless blend of sophistication and functionality.

Current owners have invested over 350k of updates since 2014. Updates include new roof, windows, siding, deck, retaining walls lakeside, new garage, fence and more. Inside new flooring, cabinets, countertops, lighting, appliances, and two fully updated bathrooms.

A Versatile, Unique Opportunity

1920 South Springdale Road, New Berlin ~ $1,250,000

Cash flow like crazy with the ultimate Airbnb/VRBO. Nearly 400k of updates have been done to this property. This unique property is located on 17.49 acres of land with your own private lake and beach. Outdoor entertainment area has been improved to include gazebo, multiple firepits, sitting areas and much more. Enjoy your fully updated indoor pool. Two brand new game rooms have been added to the property.

Pictures truly do not do this property justice. You need to see it to believe it. Opportunities like this do not come around often.

Tony Wendorf ~ Agent Profile

Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. I am very active in our faith community, and enjoy leading an active lifestyle. I enjoy traveling and love sports of all kind, specifically golf and football. My favorite golf course is the Legend at Brandybrook even though that 8th hole beats me up quite often! Love going to Bucks, Brewers, Packers and Badgers games with my wife and kids. My favorite sports memory is the Green Bay Packers winning the super bowl in the 1996/97 season with the Ole Gunslinger, Brett Favre. We like also dining out, especially the fish fries at the 5 O’clock Club in Pewaukee – it’s outstanding! 262-719-0676. twendorf@firstweber.com

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5, 27 The Gallery Browse offerings from a few of our area’s finest shops and businesses.

6 Fashionable Destinations Fashion awaits at The Garment Shop, Cambridge, Picardy Shoe Parlour of Mequon and Brookfield and Stone + Suede of Waupun.

8 Madeira ~ A Gem In The Atlantic The island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal, is a beautiful spot to live or visit. Offering lots of water sports and warm sands, this island has become a popular tourist destination.

By Susan M. Keenan

12 Color Inspiration Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home.

15 Distinguished Living Set on a choice lot in this prestigious Subdivision, you’ll find this amazing Jeff Horwath custom build home.

17 2024 Greater Milwaukee Auto & Truck Show The 2024 show races into town with the latest cars, crossovers, trucks and more from a variety of manufacturers. Held this year at The Baird Center, February 24 through March 3.

21 MayHouse Closet MayHouse Collection of Oconomowoc has you covered this winter with latest attire! Stop by MayHouse and view our collection of fashions for all ages.

22 Highly Rated Diets That Support Heart Health Eating healthy is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the heart.

25 Creating A Better Wedding Registry For some couples, the idea of registering for wedding gifts is an exciting way to start planning for the home they’ll be sharing as newlyweds. For others, the registry is just one more chore to check off the wedding to-do list.

29 A Rare Opportunity Welcome to this majestic paradise located in Lake Country.

This 10+ acre parcel has two sided frontage on the Bark River and views that will make you believe you are on vacation.

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Madeira A Gem in the Atlantic Ocean Hiking along the irrigation canal levada in laurel forest.

by Susan M. Keenan

The island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal, is a beautiful spot to live or visit. Offering lots of water sports and warm sands, this island has become a popular tourist destination. n

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BRIMMING WITH BEACHES in the midst of a clear blue ocean, Madeira is a gorgeous archipelago that offers an exciting spot for a getaway for the weekend or a full week’s vacation. Lots of water sports are available for those individuals who love the water including sailing, jet skiing, parasailing, and jet skiing. Funchal Marina is an excellent spot to stop by for the rentals needed to enjoy these sports.

While the coastline of Madeira offers an opportunity to tread warm, sandy shores, a cruise that takes one out to the sea along the coast of the island is an exciting day’s adventure. While on the cruise, visitors can fish, sunbathe, and even swim. Plus, there’s a chance to spot dolphins or whales for an exciting photographic opportunity.

Although the sea is calm on many days, the opportunity for surfing is one that beckons to more adventurous individuals. Surfing is one of the newest activities on the island, so it’s a great time to get in on the fun. The coastline along Paul do Mar, Ponta Pequena, and Jardim do Mar offers great conditions for riding the waves.

All of these locations are conveniently located near each other.

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Hiker on PR1 Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo trail, Stairway to Heaven, Madeira Portugal

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The island features lush, semi-tropical foliage and several botanical gardens.

Volcanic peaks add to the beauty of Madeira as they rise up almost 2 meters into the sky, dropping back sharply into the ocean. The port of Funchal is the main town on the island. From this location, visitors can travel to other popular spots along the coastline.

Accommodations and Swimming Pools Hotel accommodations provide a varied assortment of options, offering something for every kind of taste from budget to expensive to cosmopolitan to rural to historical and more. For those guests who enjoy a touch of history with their vacations, the Quinta das Vinhas offers a nice place to stay among gorgeous vineyards. Other options include the Avenue Park apartments, the Quinta Freitas, and the Casa do Papagaio.

Black sand beach, Praia de Formosa

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Although most of the hotels on the island feature swimming pools, other spots are available for swimming as well. In fact, no one should leave Madeira without at least visiting the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz. These pools have been carefully carved right out of the rock. Plus, the salt water swimming pool complex of Lido is quite popular among visitors.

Climate Madeira’s climate is so warm and mild that it draws tourists and locals to it in the hundreds. The summers here are warm and comfortable- perfect weather for outdoor activities. Plus, the winters are pleasantly mild, also offering a reason behind this island’s popularity. As the warm waters of the Gulf Stream help to give Madeira its lovely weather, the sea temperature is not much warmer than the temperature of the air. The month of March provides the coolest waters as well as the coolest temperatures.

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Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. n n n

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BY TURNING TO nature-inspired designs, you can create a sense of comfort and relaxation. A hybrid color, like Valspar’s 2024 Color of the Year, Renew Blue, is gentle and airy with a touch of blue to set a restful and meditative mood. The grayed sea green inspired by fleeting things such as fog, mist, clouds and glacier lakes - is a seasonless and versatile hue that features a mid-tone blue with warm undertones and can be used in outdoor living spaces and fourseason rooms alike.

“This mid-tone shade has become popular for wellness environments over the years due to its low saturation level, which evokes a sense of rest and calm,” said Sue Kim, Valspar’s director of color marketing. “The harmonious green and blue open the possibility for outdoor applications, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior.”

To help elevate the mood in your home, consider implementing Renew Blue into one of these popular design trends that can update the look of nearly any of your indoor or outdoor spaces.

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Coastal Coastal looks are timeless designs that have remained relevant for years because of their positive correlation to calming beach locations. Perfect for outdoor spaces like the backyard, you can implement a more curated and personal take on the trend by shifting from “typical” coastal design that pairs beachy hues with natural textures like rope, driftwood and wicker to something more classic and natural like the Cape Cod variation by working in some nautical touches like anchors, oars or seashells.

Modern Farmhouse In the entryway, using beautiful and functional decor, such as unique ceramics and handwoven textiles, helps usher in a modern rustic style. By using timeless tones and accents, as well as layering heritage art, you can create visual mystery while elevating the ordinary to make your home feel warm and welcoming to guests from the moment they walk through the door.

Nordic Comfort Modern Traditional is a style that came together over time, and the Hygge look is a refined take. It pulls elementary cues from traditional farmhouse style but has shakerinspired elements mixed in and is done with a slightly modern twist. It can make a larger space like the kitchen feel welcoming, open, carefully curated and warm.

Modern Boho Boho is a nature-loving and free-spirited style connected to earthy and botanical elements. From handmade decor to vintage metallic finishes, this style reimagines the past and elevates everyday spaces like bathrooms into personal retreats designed with wellness in mind.

Pastel Wabi-Sabi Leaning into the modern sentiment of “less is more,” this style reflects a naturally minimalist design aesthetic and showcases color coordination with mood-boosting hues and joyful color. Perfect for nurseries and other spaces that should be bright and welcoming, pieces with pared-back, welcoming shapes and silhouettes that allow quality natural materials to shine are perfect for decorating the room.

Visit www.Valspar.com to find more on-trend home design inspiration and order up to 10 free paint chips to be delivered to your home to see how your favorite colors will fit your space. n Family Features E X C L U S I V E LY Y O U R S

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If you would like more information on this property, contact Pat Bolger of Pat Bolger Realty Group.

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SET ON A CHOICE LOT in the prestigious Woodridge Estates Subdivision, you’ll find this amazing Jeff Horwath custom build home. This almost new Ranch offers 4,200-square-feet of luxurious living space including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Other features include an incredible great room with a wood beamed ceiling, built-in book cases and a beautiful stone fireplace.

Featuring an open floor plan, this home has a gourmet kitchen with a pantry, custom cabinets, granite island and pantry. The large luxurious main bedroom has a huge walk-in closet plus a large spa quality bath. Polished hickory hard wood floors throughout. Alder wood moldings and doors. Private main floor office. 10 foot ceilings throughout.

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2024 Genesis GV60 The GV60 stands in a class all its own with a sleek, athletic coupe-like silhouette, dynamic high-efficiency motor, and a host of technologically advanced features designed for modern drivers.

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2024 Acura ZDX

The 2024 Acura ZDX Type S not only happens to be the most powerful Acura SUV, boasting a staggering estimated 500 horsepower, but also claims an impressive EPA range rating of 325 miles in its A-Spec single-motor configuration.

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Highly Rated Diets That Support

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EATING HEALTHY is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the heart. With often conflicting information available online and via social media, it may be difficult or downright confusing to find the eating plan for you.

To help navigate the maze of information - and misinformation experts assessed and scored the heart healthiness of several popular diets.

Each diet was evaluated against the American Heart Association’s guidance for a heart-healthy eating pattern, which emphasizes eating a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean proteins (including fish, low- or non-fat dairy and plant proteins), non-tropical plant oils and minimally processed foods; avoiding added sugars, salt and alcohol; and sticking to

this guidance even when you’re eating away from home.

Diets received a rating between 0-100 and were ranked in tiers, with the resulting analysis published as an American Heart Association scientific statement in the journal “Circulation.”

“If implemented as intended, the top-tier dietary patterns align best with key features of heart-healthy eating and may be adapted to respect cultural practices, food preferences and budgets to enable people to eat this way for the long term,” said Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, chair of the scientific statement writing committee and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.

Tier 1: Highest-Rated Eating Plans (scores higher than 85) The four patterns with the highest ratings align best with heart-healthy

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Heart Health n n n guidance, are flexible and provide an array of healthy foods to choose from. n DASH - With a perfect score by meeting all guidance, an eating pattern similar to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy, lean meats, poultry, fish and non-tropical oils. Nordic and Baltic diets are also examples of this eating pattern, which is low in salt, added sugar, alcohol, tropical oils and processed foods. n Mediterranean - This pattern limits dairy while emphasizing fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fatty fish and extra-virgin olive oil. Because it includes moderate alcohol drinking, rather than avoiding or limiting consumption, it scored a few points lower than DASH. n Vegetarian/Pescatarian - A plant-based eating pattern that includes fish. n Vegetarian/Ovo/Lacto - Plant-based eating patterns that include eggs (ovovegetarian), dairy (lacto-vegetarian) or both (ovo-lacto vegetarian).

Tier 2: Vegan and Low-Fat Diets (scores 75-85) These eating patterns mostly align with heart-healthy criteria and emphasize important food groups but fell short of reaching the top tier due to limitations. n Vegan - A plant-based eating pattern that includes no animal products. Restrictions in this plan may make it more difficult to follow long term or when dining out. Following a vegan eating pattern increases the risk of some nutrient deficiencies, which may be overcome by supplements or fortified foods. n Low Fat - A diet that limits fat intake to less than 30% of total calories, including the volumetrics eating plan and therapeutic lifestyle change plan. These types of plans often treat all fats equally while the American Heart Association’s guidance suggests replacing saturated fats with healthier fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Those who follow low-fat diets may overconsume less healthy sources of carbohydrates, such as added sugars and refined grains. However, these factors may be overcome with proper counseling and education from a health professional.

To find the full results and learn more about heart-healthy eating, visit Heart.org. n American Heart Association Family Features 24

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We invite you to a unique buying and selling experience in our bright and welcoming store.

Find exceptional consignment items or bring us your treasures, Monday thru Saturday.

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Wedding Registry For some couples, the idea of registering for wedding gifts is an exciting way to start planning for the home they’ll be sharing as newlyweds. For others, the registry is just one more chore to check off the wedding to-do list. n n n

REGARDLESS OF WHERE you fall on the loveit-or-hate-it spectrum, most experts agree a registry is a good idea, especially for couples who will be setting up a home together for the first time. Keep these tips and etiquette guidelines in mind to get the most out of your registry.

Take inventory of what you have and what you need. For couples who’ve lived alone or together, the registry may be a way to fill in gaps for necessities neither of you already have. It’s also a good way to begin upgrading the less expensive kitchen items and furnishings you had as college students or singles. Make a list of your needs and wants so you don’t forget any essentials. If you’re still in doubt, request a checklist from the store where you’ll be registering so you can do some planning.

Register for things at a wide range of price points. The whole purpose of a registry is to make it easy for your guests to get you things you’ll like and need. Part of making it easy is recognizing your guests have diverse financial situations. While it’s customary to gift the bride and groom, not everyone can afford an extravagant gift, especially if they’ve spent money on travel and attire to attend. While it’s a good idea to offer modest options,

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don’t shy away from bigger ticket items that a small group might chip in on together.

Keep access in mind when you choose where to register. Avoid stores that are local or regional if you have many guests who live out of the area. Also avoid the temptation to choose online only options, as some guests will prefer to see what they’re buying. Aim for a mix of large national stores and online retailers.

Plan to block off at least a few hours for an in-person registry. It will take time to get everything set up. Traveling through the store, debating options and making your selections could take longer than expected. Also be sure to ask how you can add to or edit your registry after your initial visit.

Get your partner involved. There are bound to be some parts of the registry your partner may not care about, but asking for input and making decisions together lets you both share in the excitement. Focus on things you’ll each find useful as you settle into your new home. For example, the person who will be responsible for taking out the trash should get to pick the new kitchen trash can.

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River’s End Gallery Remember summer walks when you found that special meadow. This oil painting, named “Meadow” by Judy Munro is framed in a thin black frame and is 36" high x 48" wide.

The River’s End Gallery has many paintings by Judy.

Come see her work at River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-780-1191, www.RiverEndGallery.com.

Open Wednesday-Saturday.

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Come see our amazing Amethyst Vortex and full collection of crystals, gemstones, unique jewelry, natural home décor and more!

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Milwaukee, WI 53217

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY In The Heart Of Lake Country n n n

For more information on this property, contact Tony Wendorf of Tony Wendorf & Associates, First Weber Realtors.® 262-719-0676

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WELCOME TO THIS majestic paradise located in the heart of Lake Country. This 10+ acre parcel has two sided frontage on the Bark River and features raised gardens, walking paths galore and views that will make you believe you are on vacation.

This property is currently zoned R1 but per owner property can be zoned commercial on the developed lot (owner will assist with getting approved).

The current lot has single family dwelling.

The owner plans to tear down if buyer does not wish to keep it. This truly is a one of a kind type of property with so many options.

Brand new spring fed well and conventional septic system make this developed lot ready for any business to come in and make it their own. Hotel, restaurant, business space- so many options with a unique parcel of land like this. n

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GOD’S CORNER

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HAVE YOU ever looked back in the late evening on your day’s beginning? Dispirited, struggling with a sense of discouragement and frustration, have you wondered why the entire day seemed so purposeless, so disappointing and unrewarding? Haven’t you often said to yourself as you felt too listless even to get ready for what should be a night’s rest: “What is the use of it all? What have I accomplished? Is any of this worthwhile?”

Henry Ward Beecher, a nineteenth century clergyman and the father, incidentally, of Harriet Beecher Stowe, stated a profound truth that may explain why so often our days seem without purpose.

He said, “The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day.”

What could he have meant? Probably what the poet meant who wrote the very simple lines: Begin the day with God, He is thy sun and day, He is the radiance of thy dawn.

To Him address thy lay.

Take thy first walk with God, Let Him go forth with thee, As one reads today’s news captions, as one listens to news commentators, one realizes the time has come for every thinking person to return to the simple faith of this nation’s founding fathers. Some of our finest statesmen, and there was a time when America had many statesmen worthy of the name, began the day with their families by reading aloud a Psalm. There was a day when families, gathered around a breakfast or dinner table, not a snack bar, took time to bow their heads in a brief prayer of thankfulness for God’s grace.

There was a time, as a result of this kind of day’s beginning, that children were not rushed off to school in a flurry of dire admonitions by mothers who were themselves in a flurry because late rising had resulted in late breakfasts, or none at all, and rising tempers.

Time and speed have been ruthless enemies to the spiritual progress of our nation.

Families are the backbone of a nation. Families too busy to take out time for God are the first link in a nation’s downfall.

Despite the cynics, and they are an unhappy, unimportant segment of our population regardless of what contributions they believe they make to the world of letters or science, let us work individually until our efforts evolve nationally by heeding Beecher’s words. “The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day.” n E X C L U S I V E LY Y O U R S

Pat Bolger knows how to navigate an ever-changing real estate market.

TOP 1% IN THE COUNTRY YOUR LAKE COUNTRY EXPERT

With 20 years of experience and over $20 million in sales in 2023.

Pat’s a trusted advisor for your every real estate need.

DELAFIELD Prestigious Woodridge Estates Subdivision – an amazing Jeff Horwath custom build home. This Ranch home offers 4,200-square-feet of space including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Features include a great room with a wood beamed ceiling, built in book cases and a stone fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with pantry, custom cabinets and granite island. A luxurious main bedroom with a huge walk-in closet and a spa quality bath. Polished hickory hard wood floors and 10 foot ceilings throughout. Finished Lower Level with a pub, game and family room and exercise room. $1,200,000

MEQUON Move in Ready! Set in prestigious Hidden River Subdivision with a prime lot overlooking the water sits this 4,000-square-feet, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom Ranch home. Includes an open floor plan, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and mill work and high volume ceilings throughout. A kitchen with designer appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry and a center island. An elegant great room with a stone fireplace, large main bedroom with a luxurious main bath. A walk-out lower level offers a family room, exercise room, bedroom and a full bath. $774,900

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PAT BOLGER

262.313.8797 PatBolgerHomes.com pat@pbrrealty.com DOUSMAN/OTTAWA 24 acres of paradise. Amazing property features 24 acres of meadows, pasture land and woods. The property already has a mound septic system. Horse and ATV trails circumvent the entire perimeter of the property. This is a perfect site for an equestrian looking to build their dream home with plenty of room for home and barns. $595,000

LAC LA BELLE An amazing level lot with a gentle slope to the water. The home features a wonderful open concept floor plan with windows running the length of the home. The large great room features a handsome stone fireplace. The Kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite island, double ovens and a sub- zero refrigerator. A 1st floor main bedroom with a lake views. $2,100,000

Lake Country

Picardy Shoe Parlour Galleria West Bluemound 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield 262-784-3434 Towne Shops Of Mequon 11035 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon 262-241-5578 www.instagram.com/picardyshoe

The Garment Shop Unique Specialty Shop for Women 125 W. Main St., Cambridge, WI ~ 608-423-3740 facebook.com/thegarmentshopcambridge Stone + Suede Boutique 2417 East Main St., Waupun, WI ~ 920-382-9392 www.stoneandsuede.com

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Stone + Suede

The Garment Shop

Picardy Shoe Parlour