Our Lake Life
Our Lake Life
This is the story of 2 strangers who met and fell in love when they were just kids. They dreamed of moving to a house on the lake and saw their dream come true. Come follow us as we share our fun on the lake and how transform our home one project at a time. Welcome to Our Lake Life!
Recent Posts
furniture, repurposing, paint, diy
Vintage Nightstand Before and After
By Our Lake Life on Oct 30, 2012
Something great happens when you find the perfect piece of furniture at the perfect price. I wasn’t actively looking for a nightstand but had it in mind that I’d pick one up for Nik’s room... Continue reading
Batten Down the Hatches
By Our Lake Life on Oct 29, 2012
Happy Monday everyone. We’re gearing up over here to brace ourselves for Miss Frankestorm Hurricane Sandy, Battening down the hatches, tying down furniture and gathering supplies. They’ve been warning us to prepare for long term... Continue reading
landscaping
Laying Sod Against the Clock
By Our Lake Life on Oct 16, 2012
In the midst of our deck building project we had an unexpected but welcomed surprise in the form of some free sod. How did we happen upon free sod? Well it pays to have a... Continue reading
interior design, furniture, repurposing
The Best Junk on Craigslist: New Jersey Edition
By Our Lake Life on Oct 12, 2012
Maybe it’s the possibility of finding something really cool at a really good price but I love scouring craigslist multiple times per day even when I’m not in the market for anything. There’s a lot... Continue reading
landscaping
Reimagining Our Lake Front Yard
By Our Lake Life on Oct 11, 2012
At the end of the summer we decided to take the plunge and tackle a large unfinished portion part of the yard closest to the lake. We spend approximately one billion hours outdoors in... Continue reading
landscaping, decor
Drying Hydrangeas
By Our Lake Life on Oct 04, 2012
Recently I came across this post on drying hydrangeas and I suddenly remember bouquets of giant hydrangea blooms that my mom would bring in at the end of summer and let sit in a vase... Continue reading
deck patio & porch, diy
Wood Patio in One Week
By Our Lake Life on Aug 01, 2012
Probably the fastest project that’s ever been completed at our little lake house and the most used spot in the yard to date. It all started with a conversation on how best to work with... Continue reading
landscaping, architecture
Gardens Galore in Ocean City, NJ
By Our Lake Life on Jul 30, 2012
No trip to to our favorite family vacation spot is complete without a walk on Ocean City’s 2 1/2 mile boardwalk. Deemed one of the country’s best by Travel Channel’s for it’s family friendly entertainment... Continue reading
how to, furniture, deck patio & porch
DIY Inlay Table Top
By Our Lake Life on Jul 09, 2012
Hi Everyone, Is it Monday already? Bryan and I are just coming back from an extended holiday weekend at home. It was great but it flew by so quickly. After a few days of fun... Continue reading
diy, furniture, paint
$0 Side Table Makeover
By Our Lake Life on Jun 12, 2012
Remember the side table I found on the side of the road last week? I got it done over the weekend and worked completely with what I had on hand making this a $0 makeover.... Continue reading
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