Christmas decorating at the Aframe

Right before Thanksgiving, I stopped at Trader Joe’s and found this gingerbread Aframe kit. 

I just knew it was meant to come to the lake with us.

I know I’ve said this before, but I love our Aframe even more in the off-season. 

It's cozy.
It’s quiet.
. And it’s really fun to decorate at Christmas.  I also love being able to spread out my Christmas collections between two places.  

I know these next few weeks are going to zoom by and December 25th will be here before we know it.  I have a few Christmas projects to share. Josie and I have been busy in my craft room.

We even managed to find a $5 dollhouse that we turned into a Christmas house.

I'll be back!  Pinky swear!

Festivities at the Aframe

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th (or 3rd)!  

The annual Hess Lake Ring of Fire and fireworks was another fantastic event and gave me a great excuse to decorate the Aframe.

Like I need any excuses to decorate for a holiday (smile). 

On my previous post, I shared our pink flamingo inflatables found at Five Below.

Of course, I had to go back and get a few more.

We've been enjoying nature's fireworks every morning from the Aframe.  I hope your July has been good to you so far.

Lake life and estate sale treasures

With all the high school graduation events finally over, we have gotten into our summer routine of heading to the Aframe and enjoying lake life as much as we can. 

That also means finding a few more things from estate sales to bring to the lake.

I'm not sure where we are going to put this 8 seater toboggan sled, but it's the coolest thing and the jingle bells still jingle!

 My thermos addiction continues thanks to estate sale land.

Although this has nothing to do with estate sales, Five Below is carrying these flamingo lights.  Aren't they the perfect touch on our back patio?

I hope your summer is off to a good start!

Hard to believe July is nearly here!
 

Happy "belated" heart day!

I hope you spent your Valentine's day doing things you love, with the people you LOVE! 

We spent our Valentines weekend at the lake enjoying some outdoor fun.

We even spotted planes landing on the lake ice.

It was a cozy weekend full of good food, ice skating and family time.  

Before I pack my vintage heart boxes back up again, I'm realizing I never showed you my bedroom fireplace all decorated for Valentines.

I'll be hopping into Easter soon enough.  Happy belated heart day, friends.

My holiday house(s)

Hard to believe that January is nearly over and February is upon us. 

I made a few modifications to my window boxes at our house and Aframe lake house to celebrate Valentines.
     
There is definitely a benefit to having two homes...more excuses and places to tuck decorations!

Happy "almost" February!

Let there be light!

We spent a quick 24 hours at the Aframe this weekend. 

 Just enough time to add some festive decorations and Christmas lights.

 Santa and a few of his reindeer even found their way to the lake.

I just love the time we spend at the lake, even if it's only 24 hours.  

Have a cozy and festive week ahead!
   

Getting ready for winter at the Aframe

We had unusually warm weather last weekend, and we spent some much needed time at the lake getting the yard tidy.

Last year, we invested in a new furnace and water heater.  This summer we had new sliders/windows replaced so that we really can enjoy our Aframe year-round.

Mother nature can really stay outside where she belongs!

It was definitely a weekend of heavy outdoor labor, but we are officially ready for cooler weather.  

I even pulled out a few Christmas decorations.

 Have a wonderful weekend.  

We have snow in the forecast.  Stay cozy!