A Rustic Home | July 30, 2009
I can think of no place I’d rather be in the summer. Tahoe’s blue lake and the surrounding sierras make for the perfect lazy afternoon. We had a chance to head north, bask in the sun, grill on the deck with the neighbors and polish off a bottle or two of Zin.
This is what summer [...]
A Rustic Home | July 25, 2009
A Recipe & Wrapping Kit for Delicious Jams, Sauces, and Pickles
Pretty Pantry Gifts — The only thing better than tasting homemade treats is presenting them as gracious gifts! The enclosed booklet offers techniques on preparing and preserving 15 simple recipes, while the rest of the kit provides accessories for transforming glass jars into tempting treats [...]
A Rustic Home | July 23, 2009
Maskwa is the Cree word for bear. In the Cree tradition the bear, the most intelligent and powerful of land animals, is also a symbol of healing.
These are bear sized mugs for the cabin. These are a deep brown with bear paw print impression. You will love the rustic feel and heavy weight of this [...]
A Rustic Home | July 20, 2009
Summer is here – a great time to declutter the GARAGE
At this time of year we spend a lot of time outdoors – why not take a look inside your garage and toss or donate items you no longer use. Don’t forget to install shelving to better organize all your different items! Now, to get [...]
A Rustic Home | July 18, 2009
Not everything needs to be shiny and new. Some of our most treasured possessions are from a bygone era. We appreciate quality workmanship and products that can be passed on from generation to generation. Sure they may need an occasional coat of paint or varnish, but they are sound, quality pieces that endure season after [...]
A Rustic Home | July 16, 2009
Boxed 8 oz Jar Campfire Coffee. Fill an entire room with the aroma that brings the natural world indoors! Our candles are made from a high quality mix of refined paraffin and vegetable wax. Natural wax blends are the best of both worlds.
A well made Natural wax blend candle has the benefit of being [...]
A Rustic Home | July 12, 2009
Recently, we had a visitor at the cabin. He was a curious fellow, perhaps seeking a little honey.
The only species of bears in California and Nevada are black bears. However, they do range in color from blonde to black, [...]
A Rustic Home | July 9, 2009
These sculptures are meticulously handcrafted by Big Sky Carvers artists based on my own life experiences. Each piece comes with a copy of the story from which it was inspired.
“Bears are funny. They can be imposing, ferocious, murderous, ambling, animated, or goofy. I’ve never watched a big bear without thinking about how well-equipped they [...]
A Rustic Home | July 5, 2009
Cabin Fever – Online forum for rustic living. Pictures, how to videos, community, chat and more
“Bear” with us, the forum is new.
A Rustic Home | July 2, 2009
Each began as a seed. Then, through succeeding stages of tree, timber, and draw knife, these decoys were given life by the creative visions and skilled hands of our carvers. Today, decoys have arisen from their humble origins to genuine art.
All of our carvings – Masters, Premier, Yellowstone, Classic, Magnum, Antique & Folk Art [...]