May
19
2008
With the help of primitive and rustic decorating specialist Dagny Musclow (The Old Tin Shed in Bird’s Creek) we’re pulling together the ‘look’ for every room in the log home.
To whet our whistle and get us thinking about original and themed room designs, Dagny had us sit down with a stack of magazines and imagine what it would be like living in those rooms.
Barnboard for the Bathroom
Veronica found this and we all adore the look…
Attribution: Canadian House and Home - August 2004 “Summer Places”, Article: Urban Idyll, Written by Elizabeth Kelly, Photographed by Stacey Brandford (page 52)
It is only fitting, after all, that Dagny introduced us to this style of decorating - her home office is floor to ceiling barnboard and she sells many barnboard home decor items at her shop (Check out The Old Tin Shed - Rustic Decorating Catalog to get some great rustic ideas for home decor.)
Salvage Shopping Anyone?
Having decorated a few houses of my own in rustic style, I know full well what this means for us and I just love the idea. We need to hit the salvage shops - now in nearly every town, as well as online - to find some antique sinks, mirrors, and plumbing hardware. As I buy pieces, reproduction or actual antique, I will show you the deals I find and the prices we paid.
May
19
2008
The loft in our new log home is dedicated to our daughter Veronica. She has to share though when her aunt comes to visit.
The loft will contain one large bedroom, one ensuite, double-access 4 piece bath, and a large living area. There will also be a 6′ x 12′ private deck off the loft that overlooks the pastures of our hobby farm.
Although looking at the house plans it may appear that the upper floor (loft) of our log home, is more suitable as a master suite, our girl is getting it anyway.
Why? Well I won’t try to cover up any sad family secrets here. Our house fire that took the farmhouse to the foundation, devasted her. It stole her security. It shook her to the core. She lost all her childhood momentos - photos of friends, yearbooks, clothing from Europe of our 2007 trip. What better way to help heal the hurt and loss but to replace it with something far better - and more suitable for a teenage girl.
She’s a great kid. Responsible and polite. Mature and, well maybe just a little spoiled by her mother. But she deserves it. And she’ll also help build it!
Loft and Upper Bedroom
Other than furnishing selection, Veronica has asked for only one layout consideration that hasn’t been vetoed by her dad or dismissed for financial reasons. Being an avid reader she came across this photo in the August 2005 edition of Canadian House and Home, “The New Country. Rural Retreats with Acres of Style.” The loft photos of the feature story got her dreaming.
She just loves that reading nook and window seat. Since she will have a dormer in her room it looks as though this teen will get her wish!
Apr
15
2008
I’ve been scouring the internet looking for cool decorating ideas for our log home. Since decorating is one of my favorite ways to pass a few hours, I’ll be collecting and sharing these resources with you every week.
Likely one of the largest trends - and a great way to make a statement in your log cabin or house - are the antler items. Some are created with real antlers, while others are faux (made from injection molds of actual deer, elk or moose antlers).
You can find antler accessories in just about every element of your home today. From chandeliers to candy dishes. From kitchen cabinet handles to candle holders. Mirrors, picture frames, tables. Get a taste of what these will look like in your home by viewing rooms decorated in this style, through the links below.
Here is a list of a few different sites that carry antler accessories, and my own personal wish list:
