Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
What to do if you’ve been exploring LBL and suddenly realize it’s way past your lunchtime? If it’s lake season, head to Craig’s Dairy Dream in Grand Rivers . They’ve got a menu that takes you waaaay back – the kind with blue plastic letters and a Pep… 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. I rem… 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. We have a lot of f… Read more
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 select… 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: falling … 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, then? I… Read more
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 below freezing … 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 ran to… Read more