CALM AFTER THE STORM
CALM AFTER THE STORM The calm after the storm has arrived and the sky is starting to lighten up. The heat and humidity make it feel more like mid- August instead of early July. We have been busy around the cabin re-staining all the decks and covered porches and touching up red and green paint […]
COME & SIT A SPELL
COME & SIT A SPELL No matter the season, this is my favorite spot here at the cabin. Spring is finally here and the trees have filled with leaves of every shade of green and the flowers are in full bloom. Everything feels so alive this time of year. The deer are out every evening […]
OLD WOOD COOKSTOVE
OLD WOOD COOKSTOVE I had been searching antique malls and flea markets for several years for an old wood cookstove when I found this beautiful gem completely by accident. We had hired a local Amish man to mill and lay oak flooring for us and while he was working he and I got to talking. […]
ASPARAGUS FERN
ASPARAGUS FERN Planter with Asparagus Fern added. Planter before I added the Asparagus Fern. As you can see by the before and after photos above, adding Asparagus Fern to your planters really takes it to the next level giving it a much more professional look. Asparagus Fern is very hardy, grows quickly and can be […]
MY PORCH SWING
I believe every porch needs a swing. Whether it is to sway grandbabies to sleep, talk good old days with your dad or share a sweet tea with your sister, if there is a porch involved…there needs to be a swing to enjoy it from. I have this big old log swing that hangs on […]
POTTING TABLE WITH HUTCH
POTTING TABLE WITH HUTCH I am so excited with my new potting table with hutch Stan built for me. I love how he made a hole in the top to scrape off dirt when planting and scraps when harvesting. They fall down into a five gallon bucket that makes it so easy to clean up. […]
STONE FIREPLACE
STONE FIREPLACE Nothing makes a home as cozy as a stone fireplace. Cuddling up in a wool blanket and listening to the crackle of the fire as the smell of burnt wood permeates the air just sooths the soul and the senses. For me, the stone fireplace declares the time of year, the passing from […]
THE PANTRY IS FULL
THE PANTRY IS FULL… The days here in Southern Ohio are long and cold and snow blankets both the rooftops and the ground. It has not been above freezing in weeks and the wind howls and calls out it’s warning for me to stay inside by the fire. I am always thankful this […]
COZY NORTHWOODS ROOM ADDITION
COZY NORTHWOODS ROOM ADDITION When we bought the cabin we decided we needed to build on an addition to provide another family room, weight room and upstairs bedroom suite. We wanted to make sure we had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable when our kids and grandkids came to visit. […]
LOFT TREASURES
LOFT TREASURES I love the loft in our cabin. The sloped wooden walls, the oak plank flooring and the view looking out the dormer window all blend to give the space a warm, light, cozy feeling. The furnishings and decorative items are a hodge-podge collection of treasures we have accumulated through the many years of […]