This lakefront haven may be new, but it feels timeless.
This place is very much in the countryIm 2 miles down a gravel road through the woods.
The stress of the real world slips away when my tires first hit the gravel after a workday.
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Crosland fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
I instantly loved it, she recalls.
My goal is to make anyone in the space feel relaxed and happy, she says.
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All the textures give the space a comfortable feel.
I love traveling and wanted this space to reflect that, she says.
Two window seats nestled between the bookshelves and the fireplace make cozy alcoves for reading on rainy days.
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Im also a short-term foster parent, so the island is great for homework and art projects.
Matte white Cafe appliances finish the space with a custom look.
Red foxes and deer wander across my yard, she says.
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It feels like watching dinner theater sometimes just seeing who will show up next.
Revive Heirlooms
Custom furniture for less?
For a memorable first impression, Crosland painted her front door inBenjamin Moores Pleasant Pink (2094-60).
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Take In the View
Crosland always kept the outdoors in mind when building her dream home on the water.
Credit:Brie Williams Styling: Jennifer Berno Decleene
Credit:Brie Williams Styling: Jennifer Berno Decleene
Credit:Brie Williams Styling: Jennifer Berno Decleene
Credit:Brie Williams Styling: Jennifer Berno Decleene
