Hi! I’m Tieka (tee-kuh).
Selective Potential is where I share all the joys that make my life special — personal style, travel, and my adventures around the beautiful and charming Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I hope to give you a peek into my world and inspire you on your own journey of embracing your potential.
Tucked away in Republic, Pinecrest Northwoods is the dreamiest escape for a cozy autumn getaway. You can stay in a 100-year-old log cabin overlooking Juncob Lake and the Michigamme River, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and charming details. Between sipping coffee on the porch, hiking through colorful trails, boating on the lake, cozying up by the fire and unwinding in an authentic Finnish sauna, this peaceful retreat will leave you wanting to come back in every season. 🌲
Looking for magical fall color in the Upper Peninsula? Wait for Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains to hit peak color! The views absolutely deliver. Miles of vibrant autumn foliage, creating one of those magical Upper Peninsula moments that never gets old. I kept things cozy and casual for the easy hike in layered shades of green, faded black denim and my favorite Blundstone boots before spending the night nearby in Silver City. 🍂
This jam-packed autumn getaway through the Keweenaw Peninsula combines everything I love about exploring the U.P.: colorful scenery, local history, cozy food stops and outdoor adventure. I toured Quincy Mine, wandered the Nara River Boardwalk, explored Copper Harbor and caught golden hour atop Brockway Mountain. Add in an ATV ride to Douglass Houghton Falls, a Canyon Falls hike, local whitefish, pasties, pumpkin coffee and a brewery patio, and it’s the perfect Copper Country road trip. 🌊
The very first hints of autumn are starting to show at Harlow Lake! I headed out for some early-season outfit photos in a cozy teddy coat, my new favorite brown Adidas and plenty of layers. Plus, a little life lately – closet purging, getting excited about personal style again, pumpkin candles, Witches Brew and officially kicking off another U.P. autumn. 🍂
A little lighthouse hunting on Drummond Island! ⚓️ We chartered a boat with Captain Ivan Gable and spent the morning cruising the St. Marys River in search of two hard-to-reach lighthouses — Pipe Island and Round Island — with a surprise trip out to the incredible DeTour Reef Lighthouse along the way. Two more Michigan lighthouses officially checked off the list, bringing me to #114, and one very special adventure I won’t soon forget. ❤️
Music
Free Throw — MissingNo.
Monroe Jordan — Freckles
Currently Loving on Spotify
TV Shows
Sullivan’s Crossing
Ted Lasso
New Girl
Movies
Baby Boom
Practical Magic
A Clockwork Orange
Food/Drink
Pumpkin spice coffee
Brown sugar oatmeal with bananas
Recent Dining: Dockside Galley
Other
MQT XXXIX 🍂
Autumn outfit posts incoming! 👖
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A simple autumn weeknight called for burgundy layers, new Blundstone boots and a walk downtown for food and drinks with friends. I paired a new fleece with an old favorite flannel and black Levi’s for a cozy monochromatic look, then stopped for photos near the Ore Dock in the prettiest golden-hour light. After a few selfies with Elliot, I headed home for pumpkin candles, photo editing and a cozy fall movie. 🍂