Lakeside

The MacMurdos’ cozy den is all decked out
for the holidays, including some decorations
with a nautical theme.
teacups and vintage furniture, crosses, fluers-de-lis and a
dove that has been on the tree every holiday since 1985 in
honor of her grandmother. “I’ve always loved things that
are old and ornate, and these are all special ornaments for
me.”
Back in the den, she looked out at the lake and recalled
another thing she enjoys about lakeside living.
“The Birmingham Sailing Club will drop their bouys
out here, and we get to watch them. I love sailboats and
being able to sit in the den and see a large sailboat in the
window. And if there’s an Alabama football game on at
the same time, can life get any better?” LL
40 | Lakeside Living & Logan Martin Homes | December 2016