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Country Traditions

by Linda Brinser

Christmas Dinnerware in Rustic Settings

Christmas dinnerware in rustic setting

Christmas dinnerware in rustic settings has quickly become a log cabin Christmas tradition. And using holiday dinnerware helps to make your Christmas dinners memorable. Long after the holiday season, your family and guests will remember the beautiful Christmas table, with its delightful décor and your special holiday dinnerware. Even in the most rustic log cabin, […]

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by Linda Brinser

Natural Christmas Decorations

natural Christmas decor

Natural Christmas decorations add a touch of class to your décor, as well as giving your decorating that down-home feeling. Christmas decorations found in Nature are free, and they are easy to find and use. Most are readily available in the country, right out your back door, while others can be purchased inexpensively. And your country Christmas […]

Filed Under: Decorating a Log Home Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas in a Log Cabin, Country Traditions

by Linda Brinser

Log Cabin Quilt Designs

log cabin quilt on log bed

Rustic Quilts in Log and Timber Homes Log cabin quilt designs date back at least 200 years and are found in Canada and European countries, as well as the US. Rustic quilts are still popular in rustic cabin or lodge décor. Although many people think that there is just one log cabin quilt design or pattern, there are […]

Filed Under: Decorating a Log Home, Log Cabin Bedding Tagged With: Country Traditions, Quilts

by Linda Brinser

Why Timber Frame Houses?

timber frame home interior

Timber Frame Houses Have Big Timbers Timber frame home style is popular with green living enthusiasts who want to use renewable resources and enjoy the magnificent beauty of big timbers and quality craftsmanship. These lovely homes can be large or small, and they can be plain or fancy. But, the one thing they all have in common is authenticity. […]

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by Linda Brinser

Make a Gingerbread House

making a gingerbread house

Make a gingerbread house with this gingerbread house recipe or use a kit to make a beautiful and fun Christmas centerpiece. The beauty of creating one is that kids can help, and the finished centerpiece doesn’t have to be perfect. Gingerbread houses are a log home tradition. And you don’t have to be an artist, […]

Filed Under: Cabin Living Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas in a Log Cabin, Country Traditions, DIY Projects

by Linda Brinser

Thoughts on Country Christmas Decorations

wreaths are popular country Christmas decorations

There are some country Christmas decorations that are usually found in log and timber homes. They are traditional, and you are probably already familiar with most of them. While you do create your own traditions, you will probably want to include at least some of these items in your holiday decorating. Most log cabin homes are decorated […]

Filed Under: Decorating a Log Home Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Bedding, Christmas decor, Christmas Dinnerware, Christmas in a Log Cabin, Christmas Rugs, Country Traditions, DIY Projects, Northwoods, Pillows & Throws, Pine Cone Curtains, Pine Cone Dinnerware, Pine Cone Rugs, Pine Cones

by Linda Brinser

Timber Frame Construction

old timber frame construction

Modern Timber Frame Construction Modern timber frame construction is an art that closely resembles historical timber frame construction, although modern technology can provide more precision in timber joinery and construction. Regardless, there are no nails holding the frame together. Only pegs! Years ago, timber frame joints were cut and fit by hand, at the construction […]

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by Linda Brinser

Gingerbread House Pictures to Inspire You

gingerbread house picture

Gingerbread house pictures can give you ideas on how to make your own gingerbread houses unique and creative. This collection of gingerbread house pictures should get you started. The look of your gingerbread house will depend on a number of things–how artistic you are, who helps make the house, and how much fun you make […]

Filed Under: Cabin Living Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas in a Log Cabin, Country Traditions, DIY Projects, Homesteading

by Linda Brinser

Tips for Country Christmas Decorating

Sparrows sitting on red Christmas decorations

Country Christmas decorating is an activity that most log home owners enjoy.  And living in a log or timber home just screams of being traditional and homey. In fact, one of the advantages of living in a log or timber home is that, with a cathedral ceiling or loft, you can have a huge Christmas […]

Filed Under: Cabin Living Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas in a Log Cabin, Country Traditions, DIY Projects, Outdoor Decor

by Linda Brinser

Experience a Timber Frame Raising

timber frame skeleton standing alone

A Timber Raising is A Time for Celebration! An old fashioned timber frame raising, similar to an Amish barn raising, is a tradition for the construction of timber frame homes.  And raising a timber frame is a time for community celebration. Timber frame homes are constructed almost like they were hundreds of years ago, except that today, […]

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by Linda Brinser

Christmas Table Settings for a Special Holiday

Christmas table settings with wine glasses

Table for a Traditional Christmas Dinner Christmas table settings may be stored and used just once a year, but they are an important part of setting the stage for a traditional Christmas dinner in a log or timber home! Of course Christmas dinner is the time to bring out your family heirlooms, your antique place […]

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by Linda Brinser

Decorated Christmas Trees are a Country Tradition

Christmas tree and fireplace

Holiday Tradition and Fond Memories Decorated Christmas trees with traditional holiday ornaments and color schemes, are central to a Country Christmas. Whether your decorations are homemade or store-bought, you can adorn your home with rustic treasures that your family will enjoy, year after year. Although your family’s tree does not have to be picture-perfect, there […]

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