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Date Night in Downtown Paducah - Just a Short Drive from the Inn

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
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There's a New Bakery in Downtown Benton!

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
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Headed to the Funky Monkey? These 3 Tips Will Save the Day!

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
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How to Save on Your Next Trip to Kentucky Lake

You know that feeling you get when you log in to your favorite site and it says, “Hey there! Welcome back!”? It’s like, “Yessssss. They KNOW me.” That feeling is available here at The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek. When you’re browsing rooms and cabi… Read more
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A Small World Moving Through a Larger World

“I love trains. And when I see a bend in a railroad track, it always makes me wonder what’s around the corner. I like how the tracks disappear in the distance. This photo was taken in a rural part of Caldwell County surrounded by forest and farmland.… Read more
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Who Doesn't Love the Perfect Insta Backdrop?

I know I do! And I’m a sucker for local art. So one day, when I was cruising downtown Union City, Tennessee and saw Toney Little doing his spray paint thing - I had to stop and ask him about heading to the Lakehouse Inn for a project.  Yes, I sa… Read more
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Calm Waters at Land Between the Lakes

“As I came down the hill and looked out over this portion of Hematite Lake, I was immediately drawn to those calm waters. The trees parted to create this perfect window to the little bay below. Turtles were sunbathing on a log before hopping into th… Read more
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All Bourbon is Whiskey, But Not All Whiskey is Bourbon

“Kentuckians are very serious about their bourbon. It must be aged in new, charred oak barrels which are typically stored for years as the bourbon ages to perfection. I took this photo inside a rickhouse at Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, K… Read more
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The Older the Car, the Greater the Adventure

“If that’s the case, then this old Ford truck must have some wild stories to tell. Antique rusted vehicles always catch my eye. I was working with a local woodworking business to promote their products (hence the American flag) when I saw this o… Read more
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The Perfect Spot for Boat Watching

“On any given summer day, you can see sailboats cruising in the waters of Kentucky Lake. Many of them call Lighthouse Landing home. This photo was taken near the gangway of their docks, with a deck overlooking the vast lake. Sitting on the benches at… Read more