Jack, our German Shepard Chow, used to stare at the door and wait patiently. Geordie, our rescue German Shepard Golden Retriever, paws on the screen and woofs to be let in. If no one lets him in immediately, he gets more and more worried and …
Back in the late ’60s, the American Plywood Association put out a series of books with plans for small houses. Great Ideas for Second Homes: A Portfolio of 20 Distinguished New Designs in Plywood Paperback by American Plywood Association 1969 The book has been out …
Meanwhile back at the cabin. Some of the supports to the front porch of the log cabin were deteriorating. Cliff had put in additional supports, just to be safe, since we often have 20 or more people over for barbecues. My brother came over to …
I ordered an antique bathroom door latch that tells whether the bathroom is locked from the outside, like the indicator on a plane bathroom. I ordered it from Ironmongery World on Amazon. I like the cast brass one from England, better, but this was much …
The new house comes with satin nickel door knobs. I’m not a fan. They have some very nice options you can choose instead, but I really love the rose gold door knobs on the log cabin. I decided I would move the satin nickel ones …
This is the island pendant we picked out for the log cabin. I love the look! The right lighting makes all the difference. We put copper light switch and outlet covers everywhere and the cabin. The door knobs are all rose gold. This is perfect …
We picked out a new chandelier for the log cabin. I want to take the crystal chandelier to the new house. And anyone who wants a log cabin probably does not want a crystal chandelier. I have been told since I moved in here that …
I was not in love with any of the hardware for the cabinets. Schumacher gave us a credit. It took me months, possibly years, last time to pick out cabinet hardware that I liked. Actually I liked a lot of things, but I get it …
The original house on the property is being fixed up to sell. Dorothy has really made some improvements! Here are some of the changes. She updated the kitchen with granite stone counter tops and stainless appliances. She made a good choice with the back splash. …
Do you want a Swedish Grandfather clock? Don’t think Ikea. Mora clocks are very different. Not at all Modern. Swedish clocks are just beautiful. They complement any style, from the formal Gustavian traditional in Wallander’s daughter’s husband’s family home to Louisa Glasson’s cheerful cottage on …
