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Salted Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail
We recently took a ski trip up north with our friends and had so much fun. I hadn’t been skiing in 15 years, but thankfully it was just like riding a bike. After a full day of skiing, I was more than ready for a cocktail. One of the Mr.’s favorite Michigan distillery’s, Iron Fish,…

Fashion Finds Lately – Friday Feels
The Mr. and I are getting out of snowy Michigan later this week and heading off for a beach vacation. On a scale of 1-10 I’m at about a 45 on the excitement scale! I’m so ready to see some sun and blue sky. I’ve picked up a few things in anticipation of our trip….

How to Replace a Drop Ceiling
The day has finally arrived! I’m sharing ALL the details of our new gorgeous planked ceiling in the guest cottage. This project was way easier than I anticipated. Below you can find all the info on how to replace a drop ceiling. Let’s start with a look back on the stained, old, drop ceiling we…
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!