In love with? Mine was at a Michigan summer camp in eighth grade. Campers downstairs, counselor upstairs, the green-trimmed A-frame had my heart long before the recent wave of new love for them. Whether a vacation rental, a second home or a full-time residence, mountain cabins tug at us with timeless appeal. Comforting and cozy in any season, they gesture us inside, promising a quiet retreat surrounded by nature’s peace. Yet a “cabin” is just as much a feeling as a structure made of logs. The very word conjures an emotion, a frame of mind, a place you long to be—a snug hideaway at once familiar, nostalgic, safe and yet exciting. The smell of woodsmoke may linger, the timber may show its age, but every detail charms us. This issue inspires with ideas to transform any home or cozy corner into your own cabin. This warm and wonderful decorating style is easily incorporated into any space.
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Cabin Style • Here in the woods, a fire burns, even by day, and every window looks out to the trees. Natural materials ease the spirit, books beckon and all feels right again.
the essential cabin • Whether a log-constructed marvel or a simple corner of your home, these five cabin must-haves transport you.
spirited spaces • Add a flutter of stars and stripes for the season or all year long.
back to summer camp • 10 ways to relive your sleepaway days.
find your own style • There’s more than one way to create an enveloping comfort with cabin vibes as you take in your view of the trees.
sweet dreams by starlight • Comfy, cozy bedrooms to recreate anywhere.
into the woods • For a change of scenery and a slower pace, head to these three cabins in the heart of the great outdoors.
you are invited! • Gather your brood for a rustic brunch to celebrate the season and its brightest flavors.
AT EASE • Cabins are as individual as their owners. Wooden walls conveying warmth and comfort are their unifier—and windows opening to lush, spectacular nature.
Live, Love, Lake • Getting away from it all is a given at this cabin. A pontoon boat is the only way to reach The Island House in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
Uncommon Beauty • Uniting three old Appalachian buildings creates a glorious California homestead.
Designed to Shine • Jewelry designer Tricia McMaster transforms a dark log cabin in the country into a light and airy gem.
The Colors of Summer • With a heart for vintage finds and a nostalgia for Wisconsin’s past, a lifelong collector curates a seasonal retreat filled with retro charm.
Fresh French Weekender • A little bit bohemian, a little bit modern, a home near the bay welcomes family time and guests.
From Brooklyn to Woodstock • A two-hour drive up the scenic Palisades Parkway from NYC transports one couple to their leafy cabin in the heart of Upstate New York’s music-and-arts wonderland.
Worn and Wonderful • An old 1800s cabin is brought back to life with materials honoring its roots.
Cabin Home and Living - Cozy and Charming
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