Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
Historical racing machines, anyone? Over two hundred of them?
I’m going to admit something to you. When I heard Marshall Yards was coming to Kentucky Lake, I immediately thought BlackJack and Roulette and slot machines. Turns out that’s not legal her… Read more
I’ve told y’all before that I’m not a big coffee drinker. Don’t be hatin’ – I get my morning jolt from a Diet Mountain Dew. But I will swerve for chocolate – and that’s exactly what I did last weekend at the Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festiva… Read more
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I realize that the title is a little misleading. But I thought since Marshall Yards is now open at Kentucky Lake, this would be the perfect time to talk about these horses I found at Twin Lakes Antique Mall -- just a stone's throw from the Inn. … Read more
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I don't cry a lot anymore.
I used to cry about everything, even those kid-comes-home-from-college-for-Christmas commercials. Maybe this happens as you get older.
But I cried at a recent family reunion, and I barely knew the people.
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I'm a real sucker for a fun DIY craft project. Especially when I can drag friends and family along.
Y'all know that I love the Funky Monkey Pottery Company from reading my blog last summer - but this is new info, so pay attention. Back before Christm… Read more
Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination.
Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge … Read more
I promised a "part 2," so here it is. We're venturing out to cool new eateries at the lake, remember?
Main Street Pizza and Tap is new to Benton! I ran by there today and grabbed a most excellent sausage and pepperoni pizza. The Inn crew gave it a hu… Read more
“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.”
If you recognize that line, then you and I are both huge fans of the Nora Ephron classic “You’ve Got Mail.” After seeing that movie in the theater, I knew two things for sure: … Read more
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It was 87 degrees on Saturday, October 18. That's lake weather. Except that the TVA starts lowering the water level in early September, so to save money on future boat repairs, most of us drag that sucker out on Labor Day weekend.
What to do, t… Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that I. Love. Sonic. Large Diet Coke, Extra Ice, and a Grilled Cheese - add pickles, add bacon. (If you haven't tried it, you should.)
But - when I go on vacation to a new location - I don't eat Sonic for lunch. Or supper. S… Read more