Dream Lake House

Mitchell Cottage in Vogue via Habitually Chic

I've had lake houses on my mind all week.  We just returned from a fun weekend at Missouri's Table Rock Lake, which is a gorgeous lake in Branson. As much as I love the beach, having a second home  only a couple hours away makes much more sense.  However, you'll see from this post, I haven't totally abandoned my beachy style.

And now you will see what a huge nerd I am.  When I get inspired, I love to do a mood board.  It gets the bee out of my bonnet.  Well, this week, I was real inspired.

I don't need much when it comes to a lake house.  A big kitchen, open family room, a couple of bedrooms and, of course, an amazing view.

Sunset view from our friend's dock

While I'd love a big white house like in the first image, I also love the quiet coziness of this little cottage. 

via Pinterest 

A big, open, white kitchen is a must for me because I love to cook. 

Southern Accents

Traditional Home 

Hopefully, the kitchen opens up to a big family room. 

Cococozy via Pinterest

Ooh I have to add a sleeping porch! 

Laura Resen Photography 

And now for zee moodboardz ...

Lake House Living Room 

 White walls, white painted wood floors, slip covered seating (for dirty lake-covered children to roll around on), lots of blue and white, and don't forget the dog bed.

Lake House Bedroom 

Rustic furniture mixed with elegant monograms, blue and white bedding, beautiful view and a picture of two puppies cuddling.

Lake House Bunk Room 

Simple bunk room for all of the little kiddies to stay. (Yep, I incorporated a mural. What do you think yay or nay?)

Lake House Guest Bedroom 

I love gray and white stripes (I used them in my son's nursery) and I found these gorgeous headboards, which I'm sure I'll never be able to afford.  I also loved this framed vintage prescription print from Jayson Home and Garden (they seem to be having a mayjah sale right now). 

So there you have it, my dream lake house! What do you think? Would you come play?