Welcome to our blog!
Here, you’ll discover the cool people, places, and things that make West Michigan an extraordinary place to call HOME.
We’re Steve and Margaux Drake, co-founders of RVNU Residential and Commercial, a full-service real estate team helping clients sell and buy homes and investment properties in Michigan.
Together, we have over 60 years of knowledge of the West Michigan real estate market. We turned a $5K investment into a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio, and we can help you do the same, starting with your HOME.
There’s a reason so many of our Coffee with Steve & Margaux conversations circle back to one thing: place.
Over the past year, more than 40 guests—from creatives and entrepreneurs to community builders and small-business owners—shared what they love most about living and building life in West Michi...
Why Kate Meyer and LaFontsee Galleries Are a Cornerstone of West Michigan’s Creative Soul
West Michigan’s creative heartbeat is strong—and Kate Meyer, owner of LaFontsee Galleries, is one of the reasons why.
Founded in 1987 as a small frame shop, LaFontsee Galleries has grown into a respected art ...
Rob Llanes of ABC Carpet Care on Clean Carpets, Lake Life, and 30+ Years of Local Legacy
Spills happen—especially during the holidays. But what if your carpet could do more than look good? According to Rob Llanes, owner of ABC Carpet Care, your carpet is actually the biggest air filter in your home...
From First Homes to First Chances—How Steve & Margaux Are Empowering West Michigan This Winter
At Coffee with Steve & Margaux, giving back isn’t just a holiday tradition—it’s the foundation of everything they do. In Episode 40, the dynamic duo revealed three powerful gifts they’re offering this sea...
How Stephanie Harvey Is Turning Vintage Vessels & Petal-Perfect Designs Into Works of Art
If you think flowers are just decor, wait until you meet Stephanie Harvey—the founder of Petals & Leaves, West Michigan’s newest floral design studio, making bouquets feel like stories.
After a successful car...
From Markets to Light Shows, Steve & Margaux Share the Best Ways to Celebrate the Season in Grand Rapids
Looking to make the season bright in West Michigan? Coffee with Steve & Margaux has you covered with six festive things to do (plus a bonus!) to make your holidays unforgettable. Whether you're ...
Amy Peterson’s Social Enterprise Brings Style, Strength, and Sisterhood to Grand Rapids
If you’ve ever wanted to wear a story, meet Rebel Nell—a woman-owned social enterprise that transforms graffiti, vintage textiles, and historic materials into powerful, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Co-founded by Amy ...
How Angela Macke’s Light of Day Organics Is Changing the Way We Sip and Sustain in Northern Michigan
Nestled just minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes is a one-of-a-kind tea farm that’s making waves far beyond Michigan. Meet Angela Macke, founder of Light of Day Organics, home to the only certified org...
Sarah Marek of The Candle Factory Shares the Hygge-Filled Story of a Family Business Rooted in Comfort and History
If you’ve ever walked into a space and exhaled, you’ve felt it: hygge—the Danish word for cozy comfort and quiet joy. At The Candle Factory & Home Elements in Traverse City, owner Sara...
How Heather Zinn & The Cheese Lady Are Spreading Joy—One Wedge at a Time
There’s something about good cheese that brings people together—and no one knows that better than Heather Zinn, owner of The Cheese Lady Grand Rapids.
What began over 20 years ago as one woman’s dream at the Muskegon Farmers ...
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