Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Lake’s love of entertaining was inspired by both her parents, each with their own distinctive “hosting” style. Her mother, a commercial interior designer, loved expansive charcuterie boards, small bites, amazing floral arrangements and tablescapes. Her father, an avid fisherman, loved to cook outdoors – fresh fish, oyster roast, low country boil – and there was always enough for the family and the neighborhood.
Following high school, Lake attended Presbyterian College for three years and soon landed at KW Beverage (Budweiser of Greenville) where she worked as an On-Premise Account Manager. She later completed her degree online and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Her career path soon took her to Asheville where she accepted a position with Takosushi VI overseeing their bar and beverage service for more than two years. In February, 2019, she returned to Greenville and joined the Table 301 Corporate Sales and Events staff. Lake says that, “she finds joy in celebrating each and every client’s special moments. There is a balance of creative and logistical responsibilities with events that suits my talents.”
When she’s not planning events and parties, Lake loves to travel and experience different cultures, history and cuisine. She is also working on a community vegetable garden for her neighborhood. A lover of all animals, Lake is an accomplished horse woman who has ridden Saddlebred horses since the age of 10. She has qualified, competed and placed in the World Championship Horseshow on three different occasions.