I know this sounds like an odd way to describe a cabin, but that is always my first impression when I drive up to our lake home. The facade has red windows, red front door, rich brown trim, authentic log siding, and river rock accent. The front porch is anchored with heavy log posts connected with maritime rope.
It is nestled in towering trees with enticing views of the beautiful blue lake beyond.
The rustic moose on the welcome sign and in the carriage light has just enough whimsy to let you know you are, as Minnesotans say, “Up North”. When my friend, Jeanne, and I were driving to the title company to close on the sale of our cabin we took a wrong turn and ended up passing a garage sale. Of course, we had to stop to check out the goods and that is where I found this metal welcome sign.
When we bought the cabin in 2014 not all the windows were red and framed in rich dark brown. Instead they were a hodgepodge of vinyl, wood, aluminum, single pane, double pane, rotten (we did replace those), etc. It was not in the budget to replace all the windows because after all, “it’s a cabin”. However, I wanted the exterior to feel like a cohesive unit. Paint is much cheaper than windows. So, every window and door received a fresh coat… or two… or three… of paint. It turned out exactly as planned. Cute as a Button!
In a future post, “Welcome to Our Cabin – Part One”, I will open the red door and take you inside.
Ok,, I agree. Cute as a button. Looking forward to seeing inside.
I love the red & brown accents on the doors and trim. What a wonderful place to spend a beautiful Summer day! Or Spring! Or Fall! Or Winter!