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Hot Chicken Salad
I’m not typically a big casserole person, but every once in a while I get a craving for a good cheesy, creamy, comfort food meal. This hot chicken salad recipe is it for me! It’s perfect on a cold rainy day. It only takes about 10 minutes to whip up with stuff you probably already…
25+ Simple Spring Porch Decor Ideas
Is anyone else counting down the days until spring? I’m so ready for the change in the season and I’m really looking forward to freshening up my porch once the weather warms up. There’s really nothing better than sitting outside on a sunny spring day after making it through a long and snowy winter. The…
Cruise to Italy and Croatia
This fall my mom and I took an epic girls trip to Italy and Croatia. We had been talking forever about taking a big trip together and my 40th birthday seemed like a good excuse to finally make it happen. I have to admit my mom planned the entire thing and she did an excellent…
welcome to the lily pad cottage
Hi I’m Kelly and welcome to The Lily Pad Cottage. A place for all things creative. I love to share our life on the lake one project at a time. Home decor, recipes, cocktails, fashion, and fun. You’ll find a little bit of everything here!
My husband and I built our home on the lake here in Michigan 5 years ago and I’ve been rearranging things ever since. We have 2 kids and my furry sidekick Charlie the Havanese.
I hope I inspire you to make your home a welcoming place for your family, try a new recipe, or just enjoy the view!