Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
There are a few things in life I have too many of. Shoes, of course. And baskets. And tote bags, for some strange reason. And, of course, candles. But I always rationalize my candle purchases by saying to myself, "I'll use these up so it's not like I… Read more
A homegrown tomato is best served stuffed with tuna salad. Change my mind.
I like to buy fresh and local if I can - and I am always able to find fresh veggies at Harvest Time in Benton. They also have a greenhouse full of beautiful flow… Read more
People love their coffee.
I don't get it. I never acquired a taste for it, and grabbing a can of Diet Moutain Dew is so much more convenient. But that's for another day.
Sweet thing is a coffee snob. Our Chloe is a coffee snob. Even my super pr… Read more
Is it really a family vacation if you don't play miniature golf? (Raise your hand if one of your kids smacked a stranger by hitting the ball waaay too hard.) You CANNOT visit us at the Inn without heading across the street to Maggie's Jungle Golf!&nb… Read more
Most days, I figure that EVERYONE knows about the Kentucky Opry. It's been around literally forever, and the Campbells have hosted hundreds of acts on their stage. In 2026, you can catch acts like Lorrie Morgan, Diamond Rio, Confederate Railroad, and… Read more
Sometimes, you aren't in the mood to sit in a chair by the pool all weekend. I get it.
I have friends who have never "lounged" on vacation. Their social media posts are full of photos and go-pro videos of them boogie boarding and skiing and hik… Read more
“When I heard the Calvert Drive-In was closing, I knew I had to get a night photo before something happened to the sign and screen.. It had been a staple in the Kentucky Lake area for so long - and I wanted to capture the memory that so many of us h… Read more
Sometimes, you just need to put on cute shoes and go somewhere.
I love my cowboy boots, and I’ll throw them on in a minute. Sometimes I whip out the red suede ones, and then it is ON. Really, I don’t even have to wear my red boots anyw… Read more
Y'all, I need to talk to you about Cafe De Fae.
You may have heard of it from its days in Paducah. But Jade — the owner, a Benton girl who grew up right here in Marshall County — has brought it home. And not just anywhere in downtown Benton. She open… Read more
Looking for a way to get creative with the kids? Or maybe you need a girls’ outing? I recommend the Funky Monkey Pottery Company in Draffenville! Roll in, pick a ceramic item, choose your paint and start creating. My daughter Libby and I went on a We… Read more