"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re lucky enough to own a lake house, first take a moment to count your blessings. (We’ll wait.) ...

An inlet off of West Lake Okoboji provides a serene setting where quiet waters lap at the docks, reminiscent of the canals in Europe. When you have a wonderful house on the water, walls are the things ...

Located in Perth, Canada, this charming lake house was built for a multi-generation family in order to accommodate its new ...

At the end of a Lake Vista cul-de-sac, one home tells a real-life Christmas story — a tale that began under the mistletoe and came to its climax under fairy lights and tinsel-draped trees. Jimmy ...

Dozens of families recently gathered at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest to put their creative touches on pre-baked, pre-built and unadorned gingerbread houses. The decorating party Dec. 15 ...

Kids, (and kids at heart), it’s time to unleash your inner artist. Showcase your cookie and gingerbread house decorating skills at some of these holiday events around the city. What better way to get ...