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, […]
Country Traditions
Natural Christmas Decorations
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 […]
Log Cabin Quilt Designs
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 […]
Why Timber Frame Houses?
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. […]
Make 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, […]
Thoughts on 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 […]
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 […]
Gingerbread House Pictures to Inspire You
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 […]
Tips for Country Christmas Decorating
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 […]
Experience a Timber Frame Raising
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, […]
Christmas Table Settings for a Special Holiday
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 […]
Decorated Christmas Trees are a Country Tradition
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 […]