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Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog

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Empire Farms Nature Watch Area is the Perfect Outdoor Backdrop

“On a warm afternoon in November of 2021, Chase Webb and his parents toured Land Between the Lakes with me for his senior portrait session. Chase and his dad, Robby, loved LBL and hiking there throughout the year. Chase wanted to commemorate his Seni… Read more
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Would YOU Buy a Vintage Motel?!

Not many blogs start with, “I follow my ex-husband’s wife on Facebook and I found this guy who builds things.” This one does. Jenny (my ex-wife-in-law) had a sofa table made for their cabin, and I clicked to follow the guy who made it. His name is La… Read more
A watercolor painting of the Bel Air Motel in Gilbertsville, KY, displayed in a textured blue frame.

Remember the Yellow Umbrellas?

I like art that has a story, and I love finding local artists who can create things that I never could. Jessie Pierce from JP Originals Art showed up on my Facebook, and I was excited to find out that she lives in Murray! I emailed some old postcards… Read more
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John Toras - the Man of Stainless Steel

John Toras is a Marshall County, KY transplant and wow – can he create some art! I had admired some of his pieces at Discovery Park of America in Union City – and I was so excited to find out that he lived at Kentucky Lake . I called and then visited… Read more
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Art Can Be Functional AND Fun!

This art is meant to help you pass the time! Yes, I was scrolling (which is a big waste of time but wow I’ve found some cool people), and found Circle K Creations | Metropolis IL . A post with serving boards and butcher block style cutting boards cau… Read more
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Before the Billboard There Was the Barn

“Remember riding in the car with your family and counting the ‘See Rock City’ signs? This was a barn located on Highway 91 between Princeton and Hopkinsville. It was recently contracted to be taken down by an Amish business. The barn was getting weak… Read more
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What Started my Vision for the Lakehouse Inn Lobby? I'm So Glad You Asked!

This is it - the piece behind the vision. I didn’t have a plan for the lobby when we started the renovation . I didn’t even have a plan for the rooms when we started. But I was scrolling one day last spring (you know what I mean) and saw that the 185… Read more
A black and white mural depicting a man writing a letter while another man is in a boat on a lake, surrounded by handwritten text and postal elements.

"Your mom said I should call you."

That’s pretty much how I found Shanden Simmons . I posted on Facebook, asking for suggestions of someone to create custom work for the lobby. His mom sent me his information, and the result is the most incredible original artwork with ties to Kentuck… Read more
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Backwoods and Boardwalks

“ Hematite Lake Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail encircling beautiful Hematite Lake. Meandering through the back portion of the trail, you'll find this peaceful boardwalk covering ¼ of a mile over sprawling natural wetlands. Throughout the year, you ca… Read more
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Remember When We Called it the Drug Store?

“Now we call them pharmacies! This one has served the Dawson Springs, Kentucky area for as long as I can remember. Their location has since changed, but the vintage neon sign made the move a couple of blocks down the road.” Jason Jones, Photographer … Read more