Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
I love fall at the lake just as much as I love summer.
There. I said it.
I'd love to say it's because the weather gets cooler, but that would be a lie. It stays hot here until the end of October and then on Halloween it suddenly drops bel… 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
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I realize that the title is a little misleading. But I thought since the Preakness Stakes is coming up on Saturday, 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
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
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
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
I brake for roadside stands. I might not always stop, but I definitely slow down. Squash? Probably not. Juicy peaches? Definitely, especially if they're freestone. Strawberries and tomatoes? Look out - I'm coming over in your lane.
Yesterday I … Read more
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
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.
A few weeks ago, Brad and I went to see Sammy Kershaw perform there and it was such a … Read more