Tag Archives | log home

One Super-Cute Log Cabin

By on June 10, 2011 in Building & Design, Green Living, Log Homes, The Beam Babe, Vacation & Second Homes

Apparently, I’m into small dwellings lately. First, it was the terrific carriage house in my post The Carriage house Meets English Cottage , then it was the guest house in A Post and Beam Farmhouse-Style Guest Cottage , and now this fabulous little log cabin.  It is absolutely the cat’s meow! Built in California by JR Thompson, this cabin has everything a [...]

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Post and Beam Living Explores a Magnificent Real Log Home!

By on May 24, 2011 in Building & Design, Green Living, Log Homes, The Beam Babe, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

Having written this blog for over two and a half years, I can’t believe this is my first post on a log home, but what a way to dip my toe into this world. All I can say is WOW! This Mountain style home is a rustic, yet refined beauty. Previously when I thought of log cabins and [...]

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Outfitting and Furnishing your Adirondack Style Post & Beam

By on September 18, 2009 in Building & Design, Green Living, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

The Adirondack style is a natural when it comes to timber frame homes. The rustic elegance lends itself well not only to the structure but to the interior décor, as well. Those of you seeking the Adirondack “look” by way of architectural details, furniture, bedding and/or accessories; please check the following sites: www.adirondacktradingpost.com www.dartbrookrustic.com www.adirondackwoodwright.com [...]

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Post & Beam Architecture is NOT Synonymous with Log Home Living

By on March 19, 2009 in Building & Design, Styling & Decorating, The Beam Babe, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

      Many people see the terms “post and beam” or “timber frame” as synonymous with log home living.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Log homes tend to be more rustic with a sometimes overwhelming amount of wood exposed on the interior.  Post and beam homes expose the timber structure in the interior while still allowing for the [...]

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