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5 Stylish Holiday Ideas for a Luxury Christmas

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 The Lake of the Ozarks boasts some beautiful winter scenery to behold, making it the perfect place to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends. If you own a luxury home at the Lake of the Ozarks and are planning to celebrate the Christmas holiday here, we have some stylish holiday decorating ideas that will turn your million-dollar Lake home into a winter wonderland. A Merry Holiday Exterior Kick off with the essence of winter as you enter through the gates to your estate. Consider adorning the exterior of your property with oversized Christmas ornaments, draping doors, windows, and banisters with light-filled garlands, and a large holiday wreath. This is sure to set the joyful tone from the beginning, leaving anticipation for what's yet to come. The Traditional Style The traditional red and green Christmas style will likely never go out of style. Consider implementing fresh evergreens and foliage for your garlands, centerpieces, wreaths, and other holiday decor a...

Must Haves for a Luxury Lake Home

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There are many phrases and jokes about the Lake life, here are just a few that stand out: “Life is better at the lake” “Boat waves, sun rays, ain’t nothing like lake days” “All I need is sunshine and lake water” “Take me to the Lake” “What happens at the lake is laughed about all year” “Worry less paddle more” “Lake hair don’t care” “Whatever, we’re on lake time” “Love the Lake Life” The list goes on and on, but they all point to one thing - the lake lifestyle really does creep into your heart, warm your toes, and quickly becomes a place that you never want to leave. What makes lake homes so special? We like to think it’s the memories that are made here! Adventurous, hilarious, and maybe a little dramatic … it all happens at the Lake! If you’ve been thinking about buying a luxury lake home at Lake of the Ozarks , there has never been a better time to do it! With that being said we thought it would be fun to take a look at what really is the “must have’s” in a lake home, and what you ma...

Hosting a Luxurious Wine Tasting Event

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In the dead of winter, there are a few days that can bring relaxation and luxurious enjoyment. February 18th was Drink Wine Day, February 23rd is Open That Bottle Night, and February 25th is Wine & Cheese Day. Wine is one of life’s luxury’s, so take some time this weekend to celebrate and enjoy. Here are a few tips about hosting a wine tasting event, as well as the best cheese to pair with them for your next event at your Lake of the Ozarks home . Wine Tasting Tips Whether you’ve been to a wine tasting event, or you’re a novice at it, these tips are always great to keep in mind. Inspect Observe the wine’s color, clearness, and density. Look straight down into your wine glass before holding it up to the light and carefully tilting it. Swirl This is the signature movie wine tasting move. If you are a beginner, you may want to start by keeping your glass flat on the table or counter while swirling. If you notice wine droplets (also known as tears or legs) that run down th...

Festive Foods For Your Luxury Lake Christmas Gala

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You’re the hostess with the mostest, and we all know it. Your home will be decorated beautifully, the holiday music will be wafting through your home, and the aroma coming from the kitchen will have all of your guests congregating in this room of your luxury lake home. Of course, with a few weeks until Christmas, you may still have some more menus to look through and meetings with the caterers to arrange. If you’re still looking for the meal that is made it impress, here are a few suggestions to add a little spice to your celebrations while also sticking with the favorites that your guests have come to know and love. The Appetizers From casual gatherings to lavish affairs, a delicious appetizer is the first way to woo your guests into the holiday spirit. Check out these delicious ideas, click the link for the recipes, and enjoy! Marinated Olives with Orange Maple-Dijon Salmon Skewers Port-Glazed Walnuts with Stilton Charred Eggplant Dip Bacon Candy Boiled Shrimp with Spic...