Camille Smith
Posts by Camille Smith
Happy President’s Day: 5 Presidential Water Connections
Posted on in Holidays & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle
In February, there’s a particular mid-month holiday that you might be looking forward to — and no, we’re not talking about Valentine’s Day. On February 17th, you’re likely to have a day off work in honor of President’s Day. This …
5 Reasons to Purchase a Lake House as a First Home
Posted on in For Buyers & For Homeowners & Industry News & Real Estate
1. Save Money It’s no secret that major cities like New York or San Francisco are very pricey for small units of space. Not surprisingly, both were ranked among the top 25 most expensive cities in the U.S. For good …
Freezin’ for a Reason: Upcoming Polar Plunges in Our Lake Areas
Posted on in Events & Lake Activities & Lifestyle & Travel
At this time of year, you may look out the window of your lake house and see a freezing body of water, perhaps partially covered in ice, and can imagine that jumping in would be downright unpleasant. Even standing outside …
Uninterrupted Nature: A Spotlight On Moosehead Lake, ME
Posted on in Lake Activities & Lake Trivia & Lifestyle & Travel
Three hours north of Portland, Maine, you’ll find a lake that American writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau described as “a gleaming silver platter at the end of a table” with gorgeous land that is “uninterrupted.” Moosehead Lake, its name …
New Year, New Styles: Lake Home Interior Design Trends in 2020
Posted on in Home Improvement & Home Interiors & Decor
White Kitchens are Out the Window Green is the Color of the Year Wallpaper is Making a Comeback
Evergreen Ideas: Five Tips for Bringing the Outdoors In This Winter
Posted on in DIY/Arts and Crafts & Home Interiors & Decor & Lifestyle
What do the names arborvitae, white pine, fir, cedar, and cypress have in common? Depending on the region of the U.S. where you live, these are evergreen trees you might find outside the window of your lake house. At a …
Hearing from Homeowners: Winter Traditions for Lake Living
Posted on in For Homeowners & Home Improvement & Lake Activities & Lifestyle
Q: What is your favorite thing to do over the winter holidays at your lake house? Q: How do you use decorations in your lake home this time of year? Q: Do you have hosting traditions for the holidays?
Let it Snow (But Don’t Let it Stay): Tips for Managing Cold Weather at Your Lake House
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle
Outdoor De-Icing Indoor Dilemmas
What’s in a Flame: The Latest Trends in Outdoor Fire Pits for Lake Houses
Posted on in For Sellers & Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Outdoor Living & Product Reviews
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