As the year winds down and the air takes on that brisk sense of renewal at your lakeside retreat, New Year’s Eve offers the opportunity to craft a dinner that combines the warmth you crave with a touch of sparkle …
For lake homeowners, day-to-day life is already overflowing with greenery from the amazing views of nature that surround us. However, there’s a day once a year where things at the lake are especially green. That’s right — we’re talking about …
In February, there’s a particular mid-month holiday that you might be looking forward to — and no, we’re not talking about Valentine’s Day. On February 17th, you’re likely to have a day off work in honor of President’s Day. This …
Q: What is your favorite thing to do over the winter holidays at your lake house? Q: How do you use decorations in your lake home this time of year? Q: Do you have hosting traditions for the holidays?
It’s mid-October, and the spooky season is upon us. It’s time to pick out costumes, start planning Halloween parties, and buy endless bags of candy corn. This holiday is particularly fitting for those of us who live on the lake. …
Flashy fireworks, hot dogs, boat parades, and live music—the makings of the best Fourth of July festival around. As far west as Idaho or in the most northeastern corner of the U.S. in Maine, you’re sure to find an Independence …
At first glance, the concept of a dinner party seems exciting: good food and drinks, great friends and even better conversation. However, there’s a lot of behind the scenes work required to make those fabulous evenings a reality. It isn’t …
In Part I of this series, we walked you through the first steps to planning a dinner party: creating a budget, determining a guest list and sending out invitations. Once all of those ducks are in a row, however, there …
Welcome to the last leg of the race! You’ve reached the final portion of our series on how to host a picture-perfect dinner party. So far, we’ve gone over how to prepare for a successful night and how to create …
This weekend, Americans across the country will celebrate Memorial Day, to honor those who died while serving in the nation’s armed forces. What better place to celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness than on the lake, surrounded by …
