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Spring is in the Air: Decorate with Foraged Wreaths!

What is a Foraged Wreath? With March behind us, it’s safe to say Spring is finally in full bloom. One of the best parts about lake living in the Spring is the florals and greenery, making Spring the perfect time to get crafty. If you like DIYs or art projects, or if you love the lake lifestyle, this one is for you! Keep reading to learn how to craft the perfect foraged wreath for your lake home. A foraged wreath screams Spring. Not only do you get to add your personal flare to your home with goods and materials collected…

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Quiet Luxury: Top Interior Design Trends 2024

Quiet Luxury dominates the interior design trends in 2024—with or without bold color. This is a fresh new year that empowers personal preference over enforced design rules and the dreaded over-styling of eras past. With organic shapes, biophilic design, and a connection to sunlight and nature still going strong, we are drawn to pieces with style, soul, and timeless appeal. Additionally, there is a focus on eliminating decision fatigue by selecting spectacular statement accents, larger, more impactful art pieces, and visually powerful focal points. Behold the modern kitchen’s dynamic range hoods and eye-popping tiled backsplashes. As lake lovers, we also…

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Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Wrap Your Lake Home in Elegant Warmth with Peach Fuzz!

Released in December 2023, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024 13-1023 Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” say the color experts at the renowned Pantone Color Institute.   “It’s a velvety, gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute’s Executive Director. “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.” Both subtle and sensual, this…

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DIY Porch Decorations for Fall

A DIY is more than just a fun project to take on for a weekend. A DIY gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. And there’s no better time than the present. Here is a compiled list of some fall DIYs that will be sure to stand out on your front porch this autumn. Pumpkin Doormat One thing every porch needs is a doormat. Despite its primary purpose of keeping dirt outside, it can also dress up your door. It’s one of the first things guests will see on your porch, so it’s best to make it welcoming and,…

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Kitchen Evolution: Top Kitchen Trends 2023

The heart of the home continues its evolution in 2023. This year, the top kitchen trends are more thrilling than ever. As lake lovers, our never-ending quest for soothing spaces, natural materials, and nature-inspired hues has reinvented how we think about this favorite gathering space. No longer considered a purely functional place where you prepare meals, the kitchen has transcended into a real living space where people come together, dine, celebrate, and work from home. Plus, our desire to integrate the kitchen with other living spaces has also inspired us to embellish it like other rooms with artwork, collectibles, and…

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Pet-Friendly Houseplants

How to create a plant-dense home that’s pet friendly: Avoid plants with toxic properties Choose durable pet-friendly varieties Position plants in safe places and use deterrents Incorporate positive reinforcement training Are you an avid indoor gardener and pet lover? Together pets and plants create a warm, cozy, and welcoming lake home. But unfortunately, they don’t always get along. Some houseplants contain toxic properties that could damage your pet’s health. Dr. Sabrina Kong—dog trainer and veterinary consultant at WeLoveDoodles—notes, “There are many beautiful plants that most of us would love to have in our front yard or decorated pots inside our…

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Bold Beauty: Interior Design Trends 2023

Express yourself is the interior design trends anthem for 2023. Over the past few years, we’ve all learned to adapt our homes to a new normal, such as it is. Admittedly, most of us have spent more time at home than ever before. In turn, this has influenced how we look at our spaces both functionally and aesthetically. As lake lovers, we know we want to connect with nature, but we also continue to desire ethereal spaces that inspire personal wellness and tranquility. However, in 2023, something new has emerged—our fearless quest for individuality and the thrill of the unknown.…

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Pantone Color of the Year 2023: Energize Your Lake Home with Viva Magenta!

Released in early December 2022, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023, 18-1750 Viva Magenta, “is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes optimism and joy,” say the color experts at the renowned Pantone Color Institute.   “As virtual worlds become a more prominent part of our daily lives, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family…

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DIY Holiday Lake House Decor

Contributing Author: Madeline May No matter how fast-paced and automated our world gets, there’s something about the holidays that makes us want to take it slow and go the homemade route. Whether you’re making grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe or creating your own garland, you can’t replace the feeling of doing it from scratch. Of course, you could go buy these items from the store and save some time and effort. But imagine your family and guests visiting for the holidays. You are sharing the joy of the season together—and perhaps cups of apple cider or hot cocoa. Then they look…