Finding Fabulous
in Every Day

Welcome to my little niche of the world wide web.  Nothing tricky, not too fancy, and often (stylishly) messy.  Just a landing spot for you and me to find the joyful, the helpful, and ultimately, the fabulous in every day.  

Vacation Rental

This private cottage is directly on water's edge! Lakeside Maison Rouge (Lakeside Red House) guests will enjoy just the right mix of a quiet neighborhood with lake activity while experiencing classic lake living at it's very best!

  • Great Family Retreat

    ā€œThis property is perfect for a family getaway. It has everything you need from a stocked kitchen to water toys, paddle boat and paddle boards. There was also a pontoon boat available for daily rental. My granddaughter and I stayed for the week and took day trips as well as enjoyed the water. Chris is a perfect host who will ensure that all your needs are met and that you are very comfortable. The sunsets were absolutely beautiful and we had a great week of weather. Itā€™s a quiet place where you can relax and unwind.ā€

  • Loved The Lake Life

    ā€œThe host made everything worry free and gave us great suggestions about places of interest nearby. There were plenty of things at the house to help pass the time and the box of donuts waiting for us upon arrival was a sweet surprise. Future guests will definitely enjoy spending time here.ā€

  • Great Mini-Vacation

    ā€œGreat house on the water. Upon arrival there was a wonderful welcome note along with a dozen donuts - that were delicious! Chris was beyond helpful and a great host. We were offered late check-out, which we took advantage of, as we did not want to leave. Would definitely rent this house again.ā€

  • Best Host Weā€™ve Had Yet

    ā€œWe had a lovely time enjoying the lake, the home and the area. The home was lovely and welcoming with plenty to do, a full kitchen, comfortable beds and even firewood in the shed!!ā€

  • Awesome Home on the Lake

    ā€œWhat a wonderful experience we had with our stay here. Chris was an amazing host. She took great care to make sure we had everything we could need and had the home in excellent condition. She was very responsive to any questions we had. She even arranged for a pontoon boat rental that gave my family a most wonderful day on the water. Thank you Chris for making our stay wonderful.ā€

Hi. Iā€™m Chris.

I live in Michigan in a small lake community.  In fact, I live on the very same street where I grew up, so I have not strayed far.  And, while comfortable and familiar is just that, I decided shortly after college graduation to accept the first of several jobs that required travel.  I knew this would force me out of my comfort zone: learning how to hail a cab, navigate airports, and lean into the unfamiliar.  Along the way, I was gifted the experience of luxury lifestyles and introduced to the people that lived them.