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We finally had a glorious stretch of weather this past weekend. The kind of weekend that makes you remember why you live in Michigan in the first place! :) Only to be followed by colder temps this week but still, it has me dreaming and scheming of decorating and our lake house outdoor decor! After…
I’ve got summer on the brain, and I’m so ready for patio weather! However, it snowed here on Sunday. SO much snow that we had to road trip home from Nashville because our flight to O’Hare was canceled. As usual Michigan has its own ideas about springtime, and I’ll be captive inside a little longer….
Whew we had a busy weekend! It was finally warm (hallelujah!) in Michigan which meant it was time to tackle some outdoor projects. First on the list was our outdoor furniture. We got this all from World Market about 3 years ago and when we bought it we were told we needed to seal it….
You guys, it is CUH-RAZY outside right now, and I couldn’t be more giddy about it! Bring on the snow storm and batten down the hatches. Well, at least now that I’m safe and cozy in my house (check out my commute to school photos on instagram). And feel loved, very loved, because I braved…
Ahh, it is finally summertime here at The Lily Pad Cottage – it took it’s sweet time getting here in Michigan, but it’s finally here. There have been boat rides, skiing, swimming, bonfires (well bonfire attempts, let’s just say the Mr. never made it as a boy scout) and relaxing in the sun. Along with…
Whether you’re hosting friends at home or you need to bring something to a dinner party, one thing that’s for sure is that everyone loves a charcuterie board or snack platter. They’re easy to put together yet they feel like a little luxury. Choosing the right board or platter is the key, so I’ve gathered…
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…
My parent’s summer cottage is coming right along. I’ll do a big building update when it’s not -5 outside. We are nailing down some of the design details like wallpaper, paint, and lighting. Today I’m sharing the lake house lighting plan. My mom wants a classic cottage style for this home. Picture lots of navy…
I’m continuing on with gift guides and today it’s for the guy in your life. The Mr. hand picked everything in this gift guide when he was sitting on an airplane. The Mr. loves grilling, whisky, beer, reading, and running. If your husband, dad, or son enjoys any of those things this Men’s Gift Guide…