By Katie Laughridge
From Tribune News Service
What is going on with this June weather? It’s usually August before this type of heat and humidity reach us! It makes me want to pack up the family and find some fresh (hopefully breezy) air at the nearest lakeside abode. However, with a newborn at home, it seems that dream will have to wait a bit. In the meantime, since I can’t be submersed in a cooling lake, I am submersing myself in beautiful lake decor.
A lake house should be many things: an oasis in which to relax, an escape that takes you to a place of retreat, and, in my opinion, have just a bit of camp or whimsy to it. What is a lake home for if not a bit of fun? I find myself drawn to the warm neutral colors and natural textures of “lake” style versus the always gorgeous but slightly different beach and nautical decor (I’m sure I have my Midwest upbringing with summers at the lake to thank for that). Instead of stark white accents of the coast, lake living allows a bit more freedom and homey energy I can’t get enough of. While it may seem on the nose to double down on a lake theme, I don’t care! Bring on the fish and the oars; I am always ready for them….