In 2005, my family moved from the Tulsa area and became locals on Grand Lake. My husband is a builder and I began my landscaping career.  And it is safe to say that I have tried to retire from landscaping ever since!   When you see my man-hands...you will see why.  But there is nothing like putting my hands in the dirt and creating something beautiful. It is what brings color, warmth and life to a home. It is the icing on the cake. After finally making the decision to retire my shovel and knowing that my twin girls would be leaving for college soon, I knew that I needed to plug myself into something new.  

Much like landscaping, there is nothing like kneading dough with my bare hands to make a beautiful baguette, scone or pizza crust. And there is nothing like giving homemade cookies in a beautifully wrapped box to someone unexpectedly. 

It is safe to say...I love to entertain. Whether I’m feeding a basketball team, my husband's subcontractors, a youth group or a special dinner party - I love putting it all together. I love pairing food with wine while dining in a beautiful surrounding. I enjoy creating a table setting with linens, herbs or flowers from my garden and seasonal accent plates to make it Ina or Martha approved. And I love the newest kitchen gadgets and decor. I love seeing a canister filled with stainless utensils and a blue and white striped spatula in the middle that color jumps to your table runner or pillows on your sofa. 

I will never be an avid cook like my mom, but I'm going to make certain my presentation will make you believe I am!

Since our local kitchen shop relocated years ago, I have missed having a store at my fingertips. I have ordered kitchen items online and quickly returned them because my expectations exceeded the product I received. I missed being able to pick up and feel the linens or hold the stemware before purchasing. I longed to go into a store and find authentic pieces that you cannot find online or at a big-box store. 

So here we are.  The Lakehouse Kitchen Shoppe. A store for those that love to cook or entertain...or for those that want to look good trying!

Thank you for checking us out!