Interior Design: Kelly Guinaugh, Interior Enhancement GroupPhotography: David Bader PhotographyArchitecture: Bryan C. Tom, AIA, A.D.S. Inc.Builder: Barenz Builders It was a grandmother’s dream to create a family lake getaway for her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and everyone’s friends. Their previous retreat …
The “golden years” of retirement are often characterized by leisure activities like golfing, fishing and gardening; spending time with family, and enjoying the little things in life like sunsets and relaxing in a hammock. Now think about what it would …
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. …
It’s no secret that Fall is here. The trees surrounding the lake are now covered in golden brown leaves, and you’re finally feeling that crisp Autumn air. With the onset of colder weather, you may be tempted to bring your …
The benefits of lake property ownership and the lake lifestyle are boundless. Nature Improves Memory Recall According to a University of Michigan psychological study, interacting with nature can improve your short-term memory and attention span by 20%. Study participants spent …
One of the many perks to being on the lake is the abundance of wildlife, foliage, and other elements of nature just outside your back door. For lake homeowners, a common experience is noticing pieces of driftwood floating by your …
Although temperatures in the Northeast may be above 70 degrees and it’s still appropriate to walk outside in shorts, don’t be fooled — Fall is certainly around the corner. Along with this seasonal shift, our beach vacations are becoming a …
Located in northern Idaho, Lake Coeur d’Alene dazzles even the most devout land lovers with its centuries-old history and breathtaking natural beauty. Fed by the Coeur d’Alene and Saint Joe rivers, Lake Coeur d’Alene is the second largest, naturally occurring …
Autumn Approaches We all have a favorite thing about Fall. For some, it’s crunching leaves that have turned golden brown, rusty orange, and deep yellow. For others, it’s the cool, crisp air that invites you to pull cozy sweaters out …
This article originally appeared in Southern Paws and Tails Magazine. Keep ‘em Hydrated Dogs and cats don’t have sweat glands in the same way that people do, which is why a lot of their body temperature regulation is done through …
