What is the Lakeside Collection and Down by the Lake? The Lakeside Collection is a catalog and on-line experience that brings the finest selection of merchandise to you and more importantly you’re getting all of this at a great value.  We have great buys on home and garden decor, housewares, furniture, apparel, books, toys, hardware and auto needs, cutting edge electronics, sporting goods, gifts and so much more.  We stand by our products and back it up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  Located just north of the windy city Chicago, our associates live in Chicago, Chicago land suburbs and Wisconsin.  Our team believes in customer service and realizes the customer is the reason we are here.  Go shop our catalog.