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Feature Friday: Lily Pad Cottage

February 8, 2013 By Rhoda 31 Comments

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Meet Kelly, with Lily Pad Cottage, an almost brand new blogger who has been at it for just a few months. She lives in Michigan with her hubby and two adorable kiddos and they built the most gorgeous lake home that I was just dropping my jaw over.  The views are stunning and Kelly has done a fabulous job of making this architecturally pretty house a home for her family.

You’re going to love it!

kelly and kids

I couldn’t help but add a pic of Kelly and her cute as can be kidlets.  What a pretty family.

Lily Pad cottage

The exterior of their lake house has shingles that I love.  I’m always a sucker for shingles that give that Nantucket feel.  Check out the pretty window boxes too.

back yard

And this is the back yard.  I know, I’m jealous too!  Isn’t that gorgeous, to see this view every day?

living room

From the back of their house, the lake view is right there.  The living room windows are huge for I’m sure that reason.

living room fireplace

Kelly’s style is so pretty, traditional, cottage, modern, so inviting and warm.  I love the fireplace tile and the built ins in all white.

kitchen and living room

And she’s got my fave color palette of blues and greens with plenty of white to keep it all calm.  With a water view, you just have to have some blues going on.

table

Closer look at the dining room table.

kitchen island

I adore Kelly’s kitchen.  She’s got a nice island/peninsula that divides the kitchen from the family room.

kitchen

Of course, I love the open shelves and white subway tile.  So gorgeous and so much my taste too!

kitchen2

Beautiful dark hardwood floors and white Shaker cabinets.  We’ve been reading the same playbook, Kelly!

master

Kelly’s master bedroom is calming in soft blues, grays and white.

master view

And again, the view!  I can hardly stand it, what a crazy beautiful view.  Kelly, you must feel like you’re on vacation every single day.

master bath

If the view from the bed isn’t enough to have you drooling, check out the soaker tub and those big windows.  Hello gorgeous water!

master bath2

Kelly got her wish for marble countertops in the master bath and it is just so pretty and calming too.  Again, look at the view reflected in the mirror.

daughter's room

Her daughter’s room is charming in pink and green.

son's nursery

And her son’s nursery is masculine, yet calming as well.  She did those plank walls by herself.  Impressed, I am!

playroom

The playroom got a makeover with lots of blue and white and it is so charming and functional for a family.

mudroom

Last but not least, the mudroom which I’m sure is a space used constantly.  This family has to spend a lot of time outdoors. I know I would if I had that in my backyard.

Thanks, Kelly, for letting me share your amazingly beautiful lake home in Michigan.  I hope you’ll all go over and say hello to Kelly, I know she and Lily Pad Cottage would love to meet you!

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  1. Audrey says

    February 8, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Wow and W.O.W., that is one dreamy home, my hubby would go crazy nuts for that. Thanks for sharing Rhoda. Have a great day!
    Audrey

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  2. [email protected] Designs says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Rhoda…thanks for sharing Kelly’s gorgeous home..Kelly I love your blog!…your vistas are just amazing…and I love your DIY planked walls! Have a great weekend Rhoda and Kelly!

    Reply
  3. JEAN says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:38 am

    What a dream house! It does look like a year round vacation home. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Debbie M says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Simply BEAUTIFUL ! Thanks for sharing !

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  5. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:50 am

    I’m so impressed with that DIY plank wall! What a beautiful home designed to take full advantage of that spectacular lake lot! Hopping over to visit her blog!

    Reply
  6. Kelly @ the lily pad cottage says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Thanks SO much Rhoda for featuring our home today! So excited to see my name on your blog this morning. Also thanks to everyone for the sweet comments 🙂

    Reply
  7. Waleska carlin says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:06 am

    What a beautiful home!!! I love the view and decorating style in the house. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:24 am

    I love everything about Kelly, her style, her view, her home, and her fabulous spirit!
    Kelly

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  9. Gee says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I stumbled upon this blog about a month ago… WOW!!! The views!! The decor…
    Luv it. Thanks for sharing ladies.
    Cheers, Gee

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  10. Karen says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:59 am

    I discovered Kelly’s blog about a month ago and now it’s a daily read. I love her style. Her house is just stunning and her personality is sweet as can be.

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  11. Judi says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:33 am

    So gorgeous and peaceful! I’d love either the house or the setting…to have both is heaven. Heading over to her blog now! Thanks.

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  12. Stacey says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:00 am

    I am lovin’ her home – just beautiful!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
  13. Doris Self says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:00 am

    This is one of my favorite homes that you have featured.

    Reply
  14. Laura @findinghomeonline.com says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Kelly’s home is beautiful – thanks so much for sharing!

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  15. Barbara says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:55 am

    What a talented young woman Kelly is! Busy too, with two young ones!

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  16. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    February 8, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Such a stunning home! If I lived with that view, I would never go on vacation! Love all the blues and grays too!
    -Shelley

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  17. lynn cockrell says

    February 8, 2013 at 11:19 am

    This is a lovely and serene home. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  18. Jenn says

    February 8, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I just love this house! Beautiful!

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  19. Jenny Lynn says

    February 8, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    I have not been to Kelly’s blog before. Her home is simply quaint and peaceful looking. That view is really amazing. I have not even been to her blog yet and I am jealous of that view.

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  20. kara @ launching our life together says

    February 8, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    How gorgeous! I love that her house is so beautiful, but not over-the-top gigantic that it seems unachievable by ‘normal’ people. Thanks so much for the share. Off to pretend my snowy backyard is a lake!

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