The Lake House

Now those of you who have been to Lake,MI and seen our little chalet may not recognize the cottage in the photos. After 12 years of blissful cottage ownership we decided to do some updates. Small details like Roof, Siding and windows were really needed. We also felt that since the house is on the lake the deck should be facing the lake, rather than on the side where it was built! So Jerry hired the local Posen brothers who did work on Hank's house Unfortunately Home Depot (despot!) screwed up our order several times and even delivered damaged windows. "More raving, More screwing, that's the frustration of the Home depot" This caused us to lose our contractors to a job down south, and left us with Tyvex where our front windows should be. UGH! And for a while it put a real damper on our thrill about being able to shape things up...But Jerry and Charlotte took a ride up today to check things out and Jerry was pleasantly surprised. He said he is re-enthused about the project and looking forward to the installation of the windows and the end the project or what I like to call the end of Phase One...hey, a girl can dream, can't she?! Check out the pictures and tell me what you think! And plan a visit for next spring or summer to comment in person :)

our sweet chalet-the heart trim,the side deck, the swiss mountain feel....
and now...

this is what we will be looking at as we sit on the new deck and drink coffee...join me?

the door, and old deck footprint

new wider stairs, and No Bees, PJ!

front view, tyvex areas will have windows and completed siding

I love the railings! They never have to be stained.

and we can get to the lake from the front

BRING ON THE SUMMER OF 2013!