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18 Picture Books Every Cabin Needs

There are few things more important to me than giving kids my love of reading. Open their eyes to new ways of thinking, allow them to live in different worlds, and develop a love for seeking other’s stories. Comprehension is better achieved when kids can tie what they’re reading to the things they are seeing in the world, and vice-versa. So I have picked some of my favorite stories that relate to animals, nature, exploration, adventure, and seeking and creating beauty.

Read these books and discuss them on your next family hike, picnic, or nature scavenger hunt.

While you are reading, talk about the things they have seen recently: leaves, bugs, flowers, animals

Let your children add their own stories to reading time.

Encourage your children to use these stories as inspiration as they play: go on a bear hunt, act like bears as you pick blueberries, search for woozles.

Check out this article for more advanced books every cabin needs.

This article has the best options for cabin style bookcases.  

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

A past paced, hilarious adventure about a family turning from hunting to hunted. With delicious, repetitious, onomatopoeia that gets everyone telling the story, this story is fun for all ages.

Hardcover $11.99

Our Tree Named Steve

Author: Alan Zweibel Illustrator: David Catrow

A funny and tender book about a family and their tree, Steve. With charming illustrations and a sweet story, this book will bring your family closer together and a little closer to nature around you. 

Hardcover $16

Blueberries for Sal

Robert McCloskey

Winner of a Cadecott Honor, this book was one of my favorites as a child. I loved the “kuplink, kuplank…” of the blueberries, the beautiful illustrations, Sal (who I related to), cute Little Bear (who I also related to). This classic picture book retains its charm well, certain to be a family favorite.

Hardcover $17.99

Owl Babies

Author: Marin Waddell  Illustrator: Patrick Benson

First of all, the baby owls are so adorable. Fun, sweet story about baby owls who are afraid to find their mom gone. A story that uses nature at night to teach young children that mom’s come back.

Board Book $6.63

  Fishing in the Air

Author: Sharon Creech Illustrator: Chris Raschka

A father and son go fishing, but in the air. A story about fathers and sons, memories, imagination, and beauty. 

Paperback $6.99

Butterfly Park

Elly MacKay

Captivating art and a captivating story of a young girl who fills her new town with butterflies, inspiration, and connection.

Hardcover $15.48

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

Julia Rotham

Combine art and science with this exquisite work on the intricacies of nature. Beautiful and interactive, a great way to encourage curiosity and experimentation. Best for older children. 

Paperback $14.87

Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Britta Teckentrup

Peek through holes will engage your young children as the tree introduces your kids to the changing seasons and different forest animals.

Hardcover $12.24

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

Can’t not include this beloved, Caldecott Medal winning, book. About adventure, imagination, a little rebellion, and return to safety. Read this book and have a little rumpus of your own.

Hardcover $13.29

Miss Rumphius

Barbara Cooney

Inspired by the life of the true “lupine lady” Hilda Hamlin, this fictional story of Alice Rumphius shows how we can make the world a more beautiful place wherever we are. The pictures are enchanting, a treat of a book. 

Paperback $7.99

  The Tea Party in the Woods

Akiko Miyakoshi

A young girl, Kikko, stumbles across a magical tea party in the woods, while on her way to her grandma’s. Pretty illustrations and a fun story with a dreamlike quality, this story is sure to spark interesting discussions with your children.

Hardcover $11.86

This Moose Belongs To Me

Oliver Jeffers

This story of a mismatched pair, Willfred and his moose. This story is hilarious and sweet, witty and bright, a good fit for young readers who love animals, particularly those who wish for an atypical pet.

Hardcover $14.88

The Mitten

Jan Brett

With Jan Brett’s beautifully distinctive illustrations, this is a fun story showcasing all of the forest’s animals. With charming foreshadowing and other stories in the side panels, this book is more complex than its simple story. Beautiful winter reading.

Hardcover $16.19

Owl Moon

Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: John Schoenerr

Another winter story, this beautiful story is poetic and lovely. A young girl and her pa go owling, giving the kids you are reading to opportunity to all engage in hooting. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 

Hardcover $14.57 

Time for Bed

Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Jane Dyer

A calming, rhyming bedtime story with all of the mama animals putting all of the baby animals to bed. A good bedtime story before you put your littles to bed. 

Board Book $6.29

Dream Animals: A Bedtime Journey

Emily Winfield Martin

Another bedtime, animal book. This one is a magical book about all of the animals that will visit you in your dreams. Fantastical and endearing, this book is the perfect one to get your kids excited for sleep.

Board Book $8.99

Frog and Toad are Friends

Arnold Lobel

A compilation of five stories about two best friends. Funny and enjoyable, Frog and Toad make every situation more fun. This is a good book for young readers, but enjoyable for all ages.

Paperback $3.99

The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh

Author: A.A. Milne Illustrator: Ernest H. Shepard 

The original, the classic, everyone loves the silly-old-bear. Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends as they eat honey and explore the Hundred Acre Woods. Funny, quirky, charming, many generations have grown up with A.A. Milne’s stories, let the tradition continue with your family.

Hardcover $22.99

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Chandelier

Generally when we think of chandeliers we think of exquisite pieces in formal, elegant spaces. However, chandeliers can also be rustic or contemporary statement pieces that can enhance the appeal of a comfortable, grounded cabin room. In our cabin, we have four wagon wheel chandeliers in the great room that give a western flair to the whole space, a metal candelabra chandelier over the main dining table, that provides a large, powerful presence, and a more elegant art deco style chandelier over our pool table in our game room. I encourage everyone to look into getting at least one chandelier for their cabin, they provide good overhead lighting which brightens an overall space (less targeted than lamps or wall sconces) and they are big impact pieces, filling overhead vacant spaces and changing the feel of the room.

Location

Where do you want to hang your chandelier: this will impact the size, style, and amount of light needed.

Foyer: a statement piece that will be the first thing most people notice when they enter your cabin. Make sure that it captures the feel and tone you want for the entire cabin. Needs to be hung with enough clearance for everyone to walk under; unless, you hang it over an accent table.

Living Rooms/Great Rooms: consider using one large chandelier in the center of your room. Or, have several of the same chandeliers equally dispersed around a large space. Or, you can hang different styles and sizes over different seating areas to further split up an open area into different zones.

Dining Room: Generally, a medium sized chandelier, centered over the dining room table.

Game Room: centered over a pool table or a game table to add ambience to your gaming.

Bedroom: I love the look of a beautiful chandelier centered over a bed. Pick a chandelier with a dimmer to add romance to the space.

Kitchen: a long chandelier or several small ones over a long island, or over the kitchen table, or even over the kitchen sink.

Bathroom: imagine taking a long soak in a beautiful bathtub, under a small chandelier.

Size

Centered in a space: add the length of the space to the width of the space and convert the sum from feet to inches to find the size of chandelier you should look for.

Over a table: look for chandeliers with a diameter that is around 3/4 the width of the table.

When in doubt, size up. The chandelier should be the focal point of the room. But make sure you don’t overwhelm the space or obscure clearance.

Height

In an open space: hang the chandelier so the bottom is about 7′ from the floor, or a comfortable height for walking beneath.

Above a table: the bottom of the chandelier should be about 30″ from the top of the table.

Above a bed, sofa, bathtub: the bottom of the chandelier should hang about a foot above the person sitting below it.

Take into account the height of the fixture, the amount of chain provided, and the height of the rooms. If necessary, ask the provider for additional chain.

Style

Make sure that the style of the chandelier complements the style of the space and of the overall feel of your cabin. Don’t be afraid to use this piece to make a statement and add additional textures and materials to the room. But most importantly, look for fixtures that you love. The chandelier will be a focal point, so make sure that you enjoy the pieces that you pick.

Amount of Light

Think about the amount of light that the chandelier should provide for the space. Supplement with lamps, recessed lighting, and sconces. Consider whether you want the lights to dim, particularly for bedrooms and dining rooms. And also take not of the direction of the light, you want to watch out for glares or harsh lighting that could impede the enjoyment of the space.

Double Wagon Wheel Chandelier

42″W x 40″H

Reproduction wagon wheel, polyethylene

Price: $1,299.95

Large Wagon Wheel Chandelier with Rustic Lanterns

42″W x 12″H

Reproduction wagon wheel, polyethylene

Price: $1,099.95

WEATHERED PINE AND BRONZE 2-TIER CHANDELIER - 12 LIGHT

34.5″Hx36″Wx36″D

Pine and bronze

Price: $1,040

ANTIQUE WOODEN WHEEL CHANDELIER

18″Hx16″W

Antique wheel with raw metal rim

Price: $999

The “Glacier 2-Tier”

Diameter: 42″-52″ Height: 32″-38���

Fallow Deer Antlers

Price: $4,095

The Glacier

Diameter: 42″-52″  Height: 25″-28″

Fallow Deer Antler 

Price: $3,295

The Deer Lodge

32″ – 36″ dia. 26″ – 29″ height

Mule deer antlers

Price: $2,995

The Shoshone

Diameter: 32″-36″ Height: 19″-21″

Mule deer antlers

Price: $1,995

Whitetail 21 Antler Cascade Chandelier

32″W x 19″H

Reproduction White Tail Deer antlers, polyethylene

Price: $848.95

Elk 9 Antler White Chandelier

60″W x 32″H

Resin

Price: $1,299.95

FOUCAULT'S TWIN-ORB CHANDELIER 41"

40½” diam., 43″H

Iron

Price: $2,495

CLAY BEAD EMPIRE CHANDELIER

36″ diam., 45″H

Wrought iron and hand-rolled ceramic beads

Price: $4,295- $4,595

RAVELLE ROUND CHANDELIER

36″ diam., 12″H

Steel and glass

Price: $3,995

INDUSTRIAL FARMHOUSE CHANDELIER

49.5″Hx48″Wx48″D

Metal and wood

Price: $1,598

RUSTIC SEEDED GLOBE CHANDELIER - 6 LIGHT

28.5″Hx30.75″Wx30.75″D

Steel and glass

Price: $395

COLLINS CHANDELIER - AGED BRASS

26″ diameter, 18.25″ high

Spun metal

Price: $474.99

Kenora Chandelier

71″ wide x 46.5″ deep x 33.5″ high

Iron

Price: $2,620

Mattison Chandelier

28″ square, 39″ high

Wrought iron

Price: $2,060

Nico Chandelier

51.25″ wide x 33″ deep x 54″ high

Iron, zinc, hand-blown glass

Price: $419

URBAN GLOBE RADIAL CHANDELIER - 8 LIGHT

6″Hx36″Wx36″D

Metal and glass

Price: $782

BISTRO GLOBE CLEAR GLASS CHANDELIER 8-LIGHT

34″ diam., 90″H

Steel, aluminum, and glass

Price: $1,295

BISTRO GLOBE MILK GLASS 16-LIGHT CHANDELIER

56″ diam., 94½”H

Steel, aluminum, and glass

Price: $3,295

Donovan Glass Five Light Pendant

41″ wide x 8″ deep x 32″ high

Stainless steel aluminum and blown glass

Price: $279

Paxton Glass Eight Light Pendant

34.5″ wide x 13″ deep

Molded glass and stainless steel 

Price: $349

LUMET ROUND CHANDELIER 36"

36″ diam., 15″H

Iron and seeded glass

Price: $1,795

DAVENPORT ROUND CHANDELIER 40"

40″ diam., 2½”H

Cast brass and glass crystal

Price: $6,195

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Art Nouveau and Art Deco Table Lamps

My very favorite style is a mix of art nouveau and art deco. Especially in small doses, like lighting and decor, these vintage, organic, exquisite styles elevate the space, bringing an extra level of elegance and artistry to the room.  Use the small but important elements, like table lamps to add color, texture, and light to your room. 

These lamps are ideal for living rooms, elegant bedrooms, and high-end game rooms, offices, and hallways. The art deco lamps are perfect for a lodge aesthetic. And the art nouveau lamps are a good fit for an elegant, organic style cabin. 

For more contemporary lamps check out this article. And for more rustic, kitsch lamps, check out this article. 

El Dorado Lamp

Price: $189.91

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Leaded Glass Shade

Price: $1,150

Art Nouveau Lady and Tree Design Table Lamp

Price: $495

Jugendstil Table Lamp

Price: $3,500

Art Nouveau Lamp

Price: $2,700

1920s French Art Deco Lamp with a Wrought Iron Base

Price: $895

Colorful Tiffany Style Floral Table Lamp

Price: $1,080

Tiffany Bronze Table Lamp

Price: $1,099.99

Valiant Bronze Table Lamp

Price: $339.99

Tiffany Vintage Bronze Table Lamp

Price: $279.99

Curve Table Lamp

Price: $926

Miles Table Lamp

Price: $151.99

Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp

Price: $1,800

Crews Art Deco Table Top Torchiere Lamp

Price: $144.99

Art Deco Leaping Gazelles Ironwork with Glass Lamps

Price: $2,500

Equatore Table Lamp

Price: $1,670

Tiffany Table Lamp

Price: $279.99

Gotham Table Lamp

Price: $299.99

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Contemporary Table Lamps

When I moved away to college I brought my own dishes and bedding, but my first real adult furnishing was a beautiful, sculpted cast iron table lamp. I found this lamp while shopping a cute boutique with one of my friends. The lamp instantly caught my eye. But it was several hundred dollars, and I was a poor college student with a measly TA’s earnings. While living off of mac and cheese and dinners out with dates, it felt supremely impractical to invest in a lamp that cost several week’s pay. But I couldn’t stop thinking about the lamp, so I downgraded from mac and cheese to ramen and said yes to more dates… and bought the lamp! I still have this well-loved lamp, it has moved from apartment to apartment, across several states, from house to house, into storage several times while we have lived out of suitcases while traveling. But it is one of the few possessions that has survived countless deep cleanings. Consequently, it should come as no surprise, that while I no longer feel overwhelmed by spending several hundred dollars on a lamp, I think lamps serve as the heart and charm of the room.

Lamps provide extra lighting or mood lighting and they also add beauty and character without stealing focus from the larger, feature furnishings.

What to Consider While Looking at Table Lamps:

Where do you want the lamp: bedrooms, family rooms, dining room, hallways, porches, reading nook, bathroom, game room? Bedside tables, console tables, counters, coffee tables?

Do you want the lamp to serve as an accent or a centerpiece?

What direction do you want the light coming from?

What height do you want the light to be? General rule, while sitting next to the lamp, the bottom of the shade should be near eye level.

How bright do you want the lamps to be? Will they serve as a main source of lighting or a subtle enhancement?

Do you want a matching pair for bedside tables or end tables? Or do you prefer coordinating, but mismatched?

Style: use these accent lamps to enhance your aesthetic, while using them to add texture and color to your space.

Budget

Sphere + Stem Table Lamp - Brass

Price: $139

Nova Table Lamp - Brass

Price: $89.99

Pelle Table Lamp - Asymmetrical

Price: $249

Hudson Table Lamp - Dark Bronze

Price: $229

Metalized Glass Table Lamp + USB

Price: $99

Light Rods LED Table Lamp

Price: $149

Lens Table Lamp + USB - Antique Bronze

Price: $111

Great Smoky Desk Lamp

Price: $49.99

Warren Pulley Task Table Lamp

Price: $299

Glendale Pulley Task Table Lamp

Price: $299

Atticus Table Lamp

Price: $169-$179

Orson Table Lamp

Price: $229

Kieran Table Lamp

Price: $380.99

Drift Table Lamp

Price: $338.99

Spring Blossom Table Lamp

Price: $169.99

Ellzey Triple Gourd Ceramic Table Lamp

Price: $149.99

Maddox Ceramic Table Lamp

Price: $249

Mallorca Recycled Glass Table Lamp

Price: $179-$289

Bar Harbor Bone Inlay Table Lamp

Price: $598

Hattie Table Lamp

Price: $498

Westerly Bone Inlay Table Lamp

Price: $698

Alabaster Ring Table Lamp

Price: $598-$798

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Kitsch Cabin Table Lamps

Table lamps can be used in any room in your cabin: bedside tables in the bedroom, console tables in the family room and front hall, on counters or side tables in the kitchen and dining rooms, on accent tables on the porch… These lamps are easy to place, easy to move, a simple way to add extra lighting for reading or nighttime puzzles and games or a little mood lighting when you don’t want all of the wattage of an overhead chandalier. Additionally, table lamps are an easy way to add a little character, charm, and style to your space. 

Because they are easy to move and small enough that they won’t overwhelm the space, table lamps are the perfect way to push the character and experiment with your style. If you find yourself drawn to a little kitsch (I definitely am, I find these lamps so adorably charming, they just make me happy– but I would not want something this cutesy in my home living room or master bedroom) your cabin is the perfect place to express it. Your cabin is an escape from your ordinary life, the place you go to relax and have fun. So take the plunge and add a little extra charm to your favorite escape!

Honey Bear Accent Lamp

Price: $34.95

Bear Sitting by Campfire Accent Lamp

Price: $44.95

Tree Climbing Bears Accent Lamp

Price: $69.95

Bears in a Tree Table Lamp

Price: $79.95

Rustic Bear in Stump Accent Lamp

Price: $159.95

Standing Bear Table Lamp

Price: $149.95

Rustic Bear Family in Canoe

Price: $169.95

Majestic Table Lamp

Price: $119.99

Harry Potter Hedwig Lamp

Price: $149

Owl Gold Table Lamp with Linen Shade

Price: $47.52

Ceramic Nature Rabbit Table Lamp

Price: $179

Rachel Kozlowski Mallard Duck Table Lamp

Price: $125

Vintage Lantern Table Lamp

Price: $109.95

Firefly Forest Table Lamp

Price: $179.95

Catch of the Day Table Lamp

Price: $129.95

Canoe Table Lamp

Price: $149.95

Real Antler Lamps

Price: $299

Real Antler Candelabra

Price: $699

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Everything You Need for a Relaxing Bath

I am a huge proponent of baths, I think there are few things so relaxing, soothing, and enjoyable. Once you have the perfect tub, there are just a few more things you need for the ultimate bath experience.

I have listed my favorite:

Bath Caddies

Candles

Epsom Salts

Bath Bombs

Bubble Bath

Face Masks

Then just dim the lights, put on some relaxing music, grab a favorite book, and a cold drink. 

Bath Caddy

Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray, One or Two Person Bath and Bed Tray, Bonus Free Soap Holder (Natural Bamboo Color)

Price: $42.97

Beautiful bamboo, rustic and natural. with a book older and a slot for everything you need. 

  ToiletTree Clear Acrylic Bathtub Caddy with Rust-Proof Stainless Steel Handles

Price: $49.95

A beautiful, clear caddy for a minimal feel. 

  Candles

White Gardenia

Price: $24.50

This is the candle that I give as a present. It smells delicious and is universally loved. 

  Limoncello

Price: $24.50

It smells like citrus blossoms, but not overly sweet. Delicious and fresh, invigorating and homey.

  Rose Water and Ivy

Price: $24.50 

I don’t know how they do it, but this candle actually smells like roses. Heaven in a candle.

  honeysuckle

Price: $24.50

Sweet and relaxing. Perfect for a summertime soak. 

  Capri Blue Volcano

Price: $30

You know how Anthropologie stores smell delicious? It’s this scent. And it’s wonderful. 

  Capri Blue Rose

Price: $30 

They Springtime version of the Volcano scent. Fresh and lovely, sweet and fragrant. 

  Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Scented Home Candle

Price: $67

Smells like eating berries with a little bit of herbal spice. 

  Jo Malone Just Like Sunday - Lavender & Lovage Candle

Price: $67

Smells clean and floral. You will want one of these burning in every room. 

  Epsom Salts

Dr Teals Lavender Epsom Salt - Soothe and Sleep

Price: $18.95

I love these epsom salts when I have sore muscles and want to relax before I sleep. 

Tree Hut Shea Moisturizing Epsom Salt Coconut Lime, 3Ibs, Ultra Hydrating Epsom for Nourishing Essential Body Care

Price: $5.59

These epsom salts are better for daytime baths. It’s perfect for feeling fresh, relaxing my muscles, and my skin is perfectly moisturized.

Bath Bombs

Luna Love Naturals 12 Extra Large 5 Ounce Vegan Bath Bombs with Organic Coconut Oil, Individually Wrapped, Handcrafted in the USA

Price: $21.80

There are few things more enjoyable than watching these bath bombs dissolve. And they smell delicious, look beautiful, and feel wonderful.

Natural Bath Bomb Gift Set. Bath Bombs for Kids with Toys Inside! Great Gift Set for Boys & Girls! Safe Ingredients that Don’t Stain the Tub, 12 Individually Wrapped Huge 4.2oz each!

Price: $27.85

Not for a relaxing bath, but imagine the fun for your kids, watching the bombs fizz and dissolve, and then discovering a new bath toy!

Bubble Bath

Honest Calming Lavender Hypoallergenic Bubble Bath with Naturally Derived Botanicals, Dreamy Lavender

Price: $10.39

Good bubbles and delicious lavender scent, perfect with the lavender epsom salts. A perfect way to relax before bed. 

Everyday Coconut Bubble Bath, Yarrow, Chamomile, and Coconut Oil

Price: $14.99

Impressive foam, delicious smell- nice and coconut-y. 

Face Masks 

Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body

Price: $14.95

I try and use this face mask once every other week. Afterwards my skin always looks clean and moisturized. 

Celavi Essence Facial Face Mask Paper Sheet Korea Skin Care Moisturizing 9 Pack

Price: $18.99

There’s a reason why Korean face masks are so popular, they work so well. My face never feels as moisturized and glowy as when I use these face masks. 

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Relaxing Bath Tubs

My ultimate self indulgence (and yes I know this is so basic) is a long bubble bath. I try to take one at least once a week. Here is my personal recipe: a comfortable bath tub, epsom salts/ bath bombs/ bubble bath, a delicious candle (picked for the season/my mood. I have a very real candle problem, last time we moved I collected the candles from around my home and the candle cupboard- yes, I have a candle cupboard, and I had nearly twenty candles. woof.), jazz music, my current book, dimmed lights, and a water bottle full of ice water (or if I need a little extra indulgence, Dr Pepper).

So obviously, I think that a good bathtub is a necessity for a cabin. You go to your cabin to relax, and there is no better way than a good soak.

How to Choose the Right Bathtub

Size

Consider how large your tub can be while fitting comfortably in the bathroom.

Look at different style options to see how each will fit the space.

Who will be using the bathtub: washing kids or full body soaks, how big does the bathtub need to be?

Location

Do you want your tub in front of a window?

Next to a fireplace?

In a corner?

In the center of the room?

Along a wall?

Style

Consider the style of the bathroom, the location of the tub, its use, your preferences.

Freestanding: usually a tub picked for its own beauty, can be installed anywhere it can be connected to plumbing, generally very heavy, make sure the floor can support the weight.

Clawfoot: a type of freestanding, with sculpted legs.

  Alcove: surrounded by three walls and one open edge. The most common version of this is the shower/tub combo. Very practical.

Drop-in: just the tub shell, ‘dropped-into’ a framed enclosure that matches the room. Can ‘drop-in’ in a corner (generally very large), alcove, or against a wall.

Undermount: a type of drop-in that is flush with the floor. Flooring will cover the lip of the tub.

Material

Fiberglass: the most common type of bathtub material, fiberglass is cheap and fairly durable. It can be chipped and it is slightly porous, eventually it will begin to warp.

Porcelain: a beautiful and non-porous classic, the tubs will never warp. However, they are fragile and can be chipped or dented by heavy impact.

Acrylic: lightweight and non-porous, acrylic bathtubs will not warp and resistant to chipping and cracking.

Ceramic: comes in more styles and sizes than other materials but ceramic tubs do need continual maintenance.

Marble: beautiful, good at heat retention. Fairly expensive, heavy, and needs to be maintained to prevent discoloration.

Stone Resin: non-porous and durable, won’t warp and difficult to chip or dent. Excellent heat retention.

Cast Iron: heavy and non-porous, very good material for heat retention.

Wood: rustic elegance, these are beautiful options. They will last years, but not as durable as other high-end options.

Copper: rustic luxury, copper is beautiful, durable, good at retaining heat, and expensive.

Ofuro Japanese Alcove Soaking Bathtub

Hinoki Wood

48” L x 30” W

Price: $8,252.25

Lotus Bathtub

Hardwood

Custom Sizing and Pricing 

Kali'-Art Oak Free Standing Bathtub

Oak Wood and Acrylic

70.9″x31.5″x23.6″

Price: $9,078

Laguna Spa Wood Bathtub

Wenge, Walnut, Mahogany, Pearl, Iroko or Oak Wood

94.5 x 57.5 x H 24.4 

Price: $43,520

Avalon Freestanding Soaking Bathtub

Native Stone

62” L x 36” W x 21”

Price: $5,768

Piedra Orion Free Standing Bathtub in Beige Travertine Hand Carved Stone

Travertine or Lime Stone

75″x48″23.6″

Price: $17,000

Piedmont Pedestal Soaking Tub with Cross-Handle Tub Fill

Cast Iron and Porcelain

 Tub Overall (excluding hardware): 28″W x 67½”L x 27″H

Price: $8395 – $9995

Classic Victorian Clawfoot Tub with Lever-Handle Tub Fill- Metal Feet

Cast Iron and Porcelain

61″ Tub Overall (excluding hardware): 30¼”W x 60½”L x 24″H

68″ Tub Overall (excluding hardware): 30¼”W x 67″L x 24″H

Price:  $4,195 – $6,195

Bentley 3950 White Glossy Crystal Tech Bathtub with Wooden Legs

Ceramic- Crystaltech

70.1″x30.5″x20.5″

Price: $18,054

Iona Freestanding Soaking Bathtub

Acrylic

Capacity (59″ L x 28.75″ W x 24″ D Size) 57 Gallons Capacity (73″ L x 29.5″ W x 28″ D Size) 83 Gallons Capacity (67″ L x 28.75″ W x 28.5″ D Size) 72 Gallons

Price: $4,321-$4,825

Simona Clawfoot Soaking Bathtub

Acrylic

59” L x 28.7” W x 27”

Price: $2,875.50

Christoforo Freestanding Soaking Bathtub

Acrylic

59” L x 29” W x 27”

Price: $2,515.50

Regency Soaking Bathtub

Cast Iron

68” L x 31” W x 30.25”

Price: $3,490.75

Newstead Clawfoat Soaking Tub

Cast Iron

54” L x 28” W x 28.5”

Price: $3,182

Mercer Bathtub (Solid Copper Skirt)

Copper and Porcelain

68″x27″x27.5″

Price: $27,950

Santorini Free Standing Soaking Bathtub

Recycled Copper

66” L x 32.5” W x 24”

Price: $7,373

Country Bathtub

Cast Iron and Porcelain

70″x31.5″x23.5″

Price: $15,475

Estate Bathtub

Carrara Marble

68″x32″x22″

Price: $20,000

Mendham 60 Inch Freestanding Pedestal Tub in White

Acrylicast

60″ L x 31.4″ W x 24.4″ H

Price: $1,399.95

Freestanding Soaking Bathtub

Fiberglass and Acrylic

59” L x 24” W x 29.5”

Price: $819.99

Milode Free Standing Tub

Tempered Crystal Glass

78.7″x29.5″x34.2″

Price: $27,200

Flower Style Bathtub in Gold Leaf and White

Fiberglass

 30.7″ L x 68.9″ W x 36.6″ H

Price: $13,160

Lacus Drop In Whirlpool Bathtub

Acrylic

70” L x 70” W x 28.25”

Price: $6,499

Vela Deck Mount Bathtub

Solid Surface “Korakril”

82.7 x 43.3 x 19.1

Price: $27,880

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Portrait Mirrors

Portrait mirrors, hanging mirrors or decorative mirrors, are fundamental and practical bathroom decor. Find one that coordinates with your vanity to complete this important space. Bathroom mirrors should be large enough to see the hair, face, and neck on the average person in your family (with extra room on either end for the other family members). They also need to be well lit (either getting good natural light or close to other lighting) and can serve as a statement piece, brightening up and adding character to the room.

Hanging mirrors are also great decorating tools for hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, family rooms and any other space that can use a little brightening.

What Do Mirrors Do For a Space?

Because the mirror reflects the space back on itself, it makes the area look larger. This is ideal for hallways and small rooms.

Mirrors also reflect the light in the room making the space brighter. Place your mirror across from a window, by a fireplace or another light source and instantly double the amount of light in the room.

Mirrors are bright and beautiful and increase the aesthetic appeal of any space.

Using an atypical shape or frame can also add character and style to a room, an easy way to individualize your space. 

Exquisite Reclaimed Wood Mirror

28″x 32″ H; Mirror: 15″ x 19.75″

Reclaimed wood and glass

Price: $111

Wood Framed Sunburst Mirror

43″ diameter

Wood and glass

Price: $355

Farmhouse Mirror (Small)

36″H x 24″W x 2″D

Reclaimed wood, glass, galvanized metal

Price: $240

Barn House Framed Mirror

31″ x 2″ x 31″ H

Wood, metal, glass

Price: $189

Teak Mirror

20″dia. x 2″D

Teak, glass

Price: $145

Rustic Mirror- Hobble Creek Style Barnwood with Alder Overlay

16×20-36×48

Barnwood, alder, glass

Price: $129.95-$499.99

Rustic Mirror- Bunkhouse Barnwood Mirror with Tacks

16×20-36×48

Barnwood, glass, nail head tacks

Price: $143.99-$520.99

Claudio Rustic Distressed Wood Mirror with Beveled Glass

 39.25″ H x 29.25″ W x 2.125″ D

Rustic walnut, glass

Price: $477

Western Barnwood Mirror

46″ wide x 36″ tall

Distressed wood, steer hide, glass

Price: $1,895

Hand Carved Mirror

Custom sizes

Wood

Price: $1,095

Woodside Outdoor Mirror

30″DIAM x 2″D overall

Teak, glass

Price: $698

Balboa Rattan Mirror

30″ x 36” x 1.5”D overall

Mahogany, rattan, glass

Price: $698

Riverwalk Mirror

45.5”L x 3.5”W x 35.5”H overall

Pieced rattan, glass

Price: $498

Cayman Mirror

32”L x 2”D x 42”H overall

Rattan woven on metal, glass

Price: $698

Nautical Rope Arch Mirror

30.25″W x 40″H overall

Abaca rope mirror and beveled mirror

Price: $498

Costa Mirror

28”SQ x 2”D overall

Braided seagrass, wood frame, glass

Price: $498

Antler Mirror

20″W x 32″H

Fallow deer antler

Price: $1,395

Uttermost Stag Horn Round Mirror

26 W X 24 H X 6 D in

Urethane, glass

Price: $399.95

Metal Porthole Framed Round Wall Mirror

22″ x 3″ x 22″ H

Metal and glass

Price: $76

Oval Mirror with Distressed Metal Frame

23.5″ x 31″ H (frame is 5″)

Metal and glass

Price: $121

Cage Finish Iron Framed Arched Mirror

36″ x 2″ x 58.5″ H

Iron and glass

Price: $378

Uttermost Carrick Black Oval Mirror

21.5 W X 32.25 H X 2.25 D in

Iron and glass

Price: $312

Uttermost Matney Distressed Bronze Mirror

 24 W X 34 H X 1.25 D in

Metal and glass

Price: $339

Uttermost Kayenta Antique Silver Champagne Mirror

27.75 W X 37.625 H X 2.5 D in

Silver leaf, metal, glass

Price: $399.95

Rust Pine Tree Mirror

30″x20″x1

Iron and glass

Price: $345

Deer Mirror

33″x28″

Rustic cut-steel and glass

Price: $275

Gold Leaf Songbirds Mirror

 33-3/4″H x 22″W x 3″D

Antiqued gold leaf and glass

Price: $295

Metal Wildlife Mirror

22.5″W x 24″H – $169 24″W x 28″H – $225 30″W x 35″H – $369

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Rustic Vanities

Vanities are the main feature of most bathrooms and their shape and style will determine the function and feel of the bathrrom. Bathrooms are generally smaller spaces, but with the right furniture choices, they can still provide big impact. The right choice in vanity will heighten the comfort and convenience of the room.

We have all been in bathrooms that feel overcrowded, messy, mismatched, or that lack necessities. And we have all been in bathrooms that contain everything we need, are clean, functional, beautiful, and have character. The first is the room everyone needs to visit; yet, uncomfortable and unpleasant. The latter, is a pleasant break from life, a room to perform the necessities but also refresh and breathe.

What to Consider While Looking at Vanities

Who Will be Using the Bathroom?

Is this a bathroom for you or your children? How tall do you want the vanity.

Is this a en suite, shared, or powder bath?

Do you want double sinks or separate sinks?

How much storage do you need?

How much counter space to you need?

How fancy do you want your vanity to be?

Size and Form

How large is your bathroom? You don’t want to overcrowd your space. Consider the flow of the bathroom and how people will be moving through the space.

Where is the plumbing? This may change if you want a floor or wall mounted vanity or you may need to change the plumbing.

Pay attention to how doors open (don’t forget shower doors if they open).

How much storage do you need?

Materials and Style

Think about how materials hold up to humidity (if this is a full bath) or stains (if kids are the primary occupants).

Consider how hard to clean different materials, grout, and color choices can be.

What is the overall aesthetic of the cabin? What feeling do you want to convey with the space?

Decide what types of sinks you like: under-mounted, vessel, different shapes and materials.

Consider other features of the room: lighting, mirrors, paint/tile/wallpaper, shower, bath, toilet, color scheme.

Check out other options like consoles or trough sinks. 

Budget

How much do you want to spend on the bathroom?

How much do you want to spend on your vanity?

Reclaimed Russian Oak Double Vanity

Price: $$5,695 – $8,895

Maison Double Vanity

Price: $4,195 – $7,495

St James Double Vanity

Price: $4,095 – $7,195

Kempton Double Washstand

Price: $4,395 – $7,795

Woodland Forest Log Vanity with Tree Accents

Price: $1,299

Reclaimed Barn Wood Open Vanity

Price: $999.99

Adirondack Hickory Log Vanity

Price: starting at $1,199 

Cedar Lake Rustic Log Solid Wood Vanity

Price: starting at $924.99

Reclaimed Heritage Arch Barn Wood Vanity

Price: starting at $2,395

Reclaimed Heritage Double Sink Barn Wood Vanity

Price: starting at $2,395

48 Inch Rustic Barn Door Vanity

Price: $898.99

24 Inch Cottage Barn Door Vanity

Price: $748.99

Copper Vanity with Two Doors Three Drawers and Hand Hammered Copper Sink

Custom Sizing and Pricing 

Copper Six Drawer Vanity with Farmhouse Sink

Custom Sizing and Pricing 

Hanging Wood Slab Bathroom Vanity

Custom Sizing and Pricing

Custom Juniper Rustic Log Vanity

Custom Log and Pricing 

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Console Sinks and Trough Sinks

Console sinks and trough sinks are good for many bathrooms, especially if they are short on space or if you prefer a more minimal look. Both of these sinks don’t take up much room, provide a sleek/minimal appearance, and are fairly easy to clean. However, unlike sinks with a vanity, they do not include built in storage and they typically don’t have a lot of extra counter space.

Console Sinks 

Console sinks can either be free standing on four legs or wall mounted (with two or four legs). If they are wall mounted, blocking needs to be installed behind the wall to hold the weight of the sink. These sinks are fairly unobtrusive, but the plumbing is exposed.

Console sinks remind me of traveling through Europe, a more minimal, sleek look. But they can also look rustic or vintage, depending on the style you pick. Pick one with porcelain and wood and beautiful exposed piping for a classic, vintage style. An oval base, or a marble sink for a throwback to the turn of the last century. Or clean lines and sharp edges for a more minimal, rustic look. 

Trough Sinks

Trough sinks can have multiple faucets, like a double vanity- but without taking up as much space or they can just have single faucets but with the extended base. They are perfect for shared bathrooms. Like console sinks, if they are wall mounted, blocking needs to be installed behind the wall, and the plumbing is frequently exposed. Trough sinks are also a good fit for a country style or more rustic cabin. They are a good way to carry the style of the space through to the bathroom. 

Trough sinks remind me of hand-scrubbing laundry, dishes, and babies at my grandparents’ old cabin, when I was young. They instantly transport me to a simpler time and (even when new) they carry a sense of history. A good fit for a rustic bathroom or your mudroom, great for washing muddy hands and shoes or get an extendable faucet and use to wash toddlers, dogs who have had too much fun and hiking boots. 

Console Sinks

Weathered Oak Single Console Washstand

Price: $1,540

Early 20th C Mercantile Console Washstand

Price: $1,330

Hudson Metal Single Console Washstand

Price: $1,895

Oval Base

Price: $7,990

Rectangular Ceramic Console Sink and Polished Chrome Stand

Price: $1,015

Antique Console Lavatory Sink

Price: $785.70

Square Sink Washstand 36" Console Table in Carrara Marble With Acrylic Legs

Price: $880

Skirted Curved Legs

Price: $3,085

Modern Industrial Base

Price: $5,575

24" Art Deco Undermount Console Sink

Price: $439

Rectangular Ceramic Console Sink and Polished Chrome Stand

Price: $1,295

China Series Double Basin Console Sink

Price: $2,783.74

Trough Sinks

Hensley Trough Sink

Price: $1,950

Orb Trough Sink

Price: $2,250

Winslow Single-Trough Vanity

Price: $1,999

Carrara Marble Trough Console Sink

Price: $1,849

Travertine Trough Console Sink

Price: $1,749 

Polished Black Granite Trough Sink

Price: $1,149

Modern White Ceramic Wall Mounted of Vessel Sink

Price: $560

Large Double Ceramic Console Sink and Polished Chrome Stand

Price: $1,715

Oval White Ceramic Trough Vessel Sink

Price: $490

Fawcett Porcelain Wall Mount Sink with Towel Bar

Price: $559

Alape Bucket Sink with Navy Stripe

Price: $299

Grizzly Cast Iron Utility Sink

Price: $899

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Bathroom Vessel Sinks

Give your cabin bathroom a little extra character with these beautiful, unique, sinks. These rustic sinks will instantly enhance and improve any bathroom. 

"Naturel" Petrified Wood Rough Vessel Sink

Price: $1,900

"Classique" Petrified Wood Polished Vessel Sink

Price: $1,800

"Mosaique" Rectangular Petrified Wood Sink

Price: $3,500

15" Round Apron Vessel Sink

Price: $549

16" Round Satin Nickel Vessel Sink

$819

Copper Leaf Sink

Price: $389

28" Curly Copper Sink

Price: $499

19" Unique Copper Vessel Sink

Price: $449

17" Round Copper Bath Sink With Stars

Price: $209.99

17" Round Longhorn Flat Edge Copper Sink

Price: $283.80

18" Rectangle Black Granite Vessel Sink

Price: $689

16" Marble Vessel Sink

Price: $459

17" Round White Marble Vessel Sink

Price: $429

18" Rectangle Vessel Honed White Travertine Sink

Price: $494.99

Black Fossil Marble Vanity Sink

Price: $3,000

Fossil Marble Vanity Top

Price: $5,900

47" Gray Double Trough Sinks Granite

Price: $1,179

19" Oblong Oval Gray Basalt Stone Bathroom Vessel Sink

Price: $416

Black Walnut Sink

Custom Pricing

Oregon Walnut Sink

Custom Pricing 

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Board Games For Your Cabin

There are few things that bring my family together like board games. It’s so much fun to gather at the end of the day and bond over some friendly (to slightly intense) competition. With big groups, we love to split up into teams and cheer each other on. It’s an enjoyable way to get everyone involved. Depending on the game, we will team up with the kids, or wait until they go to bed and amp up the competition. Below I have listed some of the most popular games at my cabin with my family and our groups of friends. 

Strategy Games 

Monopoly: National Parks Edition

A classic, national parks edition. Best when you have several hours to dedicate to a little competition. Good for adults and children. 

Price: $38.71

Catan

One of our very favorite games. This is the go-to pick for game nights with my group of friends. A little luck, a fair amount of strategy, and a lot of fun. 

With extension for extra players: $66.60

Ticket to Ride

Another favorite with my friend group and family. Build the longest train. A good game for groups who want to use strategy. 

Price: $44.99

Risk

Full disclosure, growing up my siblings and I were banned from playing this game because it got so competitive. But that’s how you know it’s going to be fun. Make alliances and aim for world conquest. 

Price: $23.98

Chess

Everyone needs a chess set to keep their minds agile.

Olive Wood Rustic Set: $116

Checkers

Or this fun bear claw chess set.

Price: $60.95

Clue

A little spooky, perfect for a late night with friends in your cabin. 

Price: $14.99

Codenames

Super fun game to play in teams. Try to find all of your agents without getting caught by the assasin.

Price: $17.39

Word Games 

Taboo

Think quickly and speak faster! Get your team to say the word as quickly as possible, but you can’t say any of the taboo words while hinting. Fun team game, good for big groups.

Price: $19.99

Catch Phrase

Like Taboo, get your team to say the phrase, but with no words that are off-limits, and a fun timer- word display. Good for groups.

Price: $15.89

Scrabble

Spell the best words for the most points. A fun game for all ages, another one that gets competitive with my family, have a dictionary on hand. 

Price: $16.99

Scattergories

Good for the quick thinkers. Roll a die to get a letter, list as many things that start with that letter for the category picked.

Team Version: $29.99

Interactive Games

Balderdash

Make up definitions for unknown words trying to get everyone to believe it’s the real definition. This is the game that we laugh the most at.

Price: $14.96 

Apples to Apples

“The Game of Hilarious Comparisons” another game that is good for group bonding and laughing. 

Price: $21.41

Cranium

A team game with a little bit of everything: trivia, word play, art, and acting.

Price: $44.95

Rummikub

The number version of Scrabble. A family favorite. Good with two players or large groups.

Price: $19.97

Trivia

Trivial Pursuit

The classic trivia game, this version works for the whole family.

Price: $16.99

Wits and Wagers

Trivia where everyone guesses at once and you get to guess who got the right answer.

Price: $19.99

Active Games 

Jenga

Good for kids and adults, don’t be the one to make the tower fall!

Price: $19.99

Twister

Get everyone up and moving with this fun, twisting and balancing games. 

Price: $19.99

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Cabin Puzzles

This hobby definitely ages me more than any other, but I think puzzles are so much fun! Although, the only time we find the time (or even the desire) to sit down and work on a puzzle is at the cabin. It’s such an easy, passive activity that can be started, neglected, worked on again, throughout your whole vacation. You can work on them while watching movies (especially if you are like my family and have a hard time when your hands aren’t busy) or while carrying on conversations. It’s a great group activity. Your kids, your friends, your parents can all help, or attempt to help (unless you are like some people in my family- who shall not be named- who have to do all the work themselves). It’s a simple, enjoyable activity that brings a little added beauty to your coffee table and a sense of accomplishment when finished. And when you work on it together, a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

A Couple Notes

**Caution: try really hard to not lose any of the pieces. If you have small children or pets, put the puzzle on a tall table. If it is a complex puzle, be careful while putting the pieces away. Because there are few things more aggravating than working on a puzle for hours only to find there are pieces missing.

Obviously, you can work on any puzzle, but here are some that I find on theme for a cabin. (My husband and I find few things more enjoyable than when things are on theme, which is why we ‘geyser mento root beer floats’ when we go to Yellowstone, and wy we like our puzzles to match the style of the cabin.)

National Park Puzzles

Pick your favorite national park puzzle (Yosemite shown) and put it together, one piece at a time.

500 piece

18″x24″

Price: $29.95

Old Grist Mill

1000 piece 

24″x30″

Price: $15.99

Autumn Cabin

1000 piece

26.625″x19.25″

Price: $10.95

Time Away: Mountain Retreat

1000 piece

19.25” x 26.75” 

Price: $14.95

Squatters Rights

1000 piece

Price: $14.95

Amish Country

2000 piece 

38.5 in. X 26.5 in

Price: $44.99 

  Buffalo Games- Reflections- Mountains on Fire

750 piece

24 x 18 inches

Price: $13.99

Ravensburger Yosemite Valley

1000 piece 

27″ x 20″

Price: $22.64

Ingooood

1000 pieces

19.7″x 29.5″

Price: $25.99

Bits and Pieces- Winter Woods

500 piece

 18″ X 24″

Price: $13.98

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18 Books Every Cabin Should Have

I grew up in a family of readers, and that reading tradition has carried on, we are constantly exchanging book recommendations and giving books as presents. It’s no surprise that one of our favorite cabin activities is reading. There are few things more pleasant than reading next to a crackling fire, or cuddling up in an over-sized armchair after a strenuous hike to relax and escape into a book, or taking a book out onto the porch and reading on the porch swing.

Obviously there are millions of books, thousands of different types, and honestly, I enjoy almost every type of book: mystery, biographies, histories, science fiction, fantasy, romance, classics, dramas. Every genre works for cabin reading, but I have picked some of my favorites that feel particularly appropriate to read at your cabin.

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The Little House Books Complete Set

Laura Ingalls Wilder

I grew up reading the Little House on the Prairie books with my mom and later watching the show on PBS, haha! These are charming classics with endearing family dynamics, set in nature, these autopbiographies take you back to a simpler time. Perfect for escaping from your normal life and reminding you of what is most important. 

Hardcover: $159.99

Reviews: “This book’s text is exactly like the original. The quality is great. Pages are thick and glossy and the illustrations are bright and colored in. I recommend this book to every age!” “I bought this set of nine books for my grand daughter because she loves to read books and she has had them on her wish list for over a year. They come in a nice little box and the pictures are just right . She is eleven years old and I bought them for her about a week ago and she is now on her fourth book in reading it seems hard for her to put down . When I see her she gets a book out and wants to read to me and the wording in the books is very easy for her to read and understand . I would recommend buying single or the whole set to anyone that likes to read . I did not receive this book at any discount or reduction in price for any review, I just thought they were a great book for any one to read.”

The Call of the Wild & White Fang

Jack London

American classics, these books are about dogs and nature, and like the Little House books they are accessible enough for children but poignant enough to maintain the interest of adults. Jack London’s portrayal of the wild is unparalleled in its depiction of the duality of immense beauty and danger. Everyone should read a Jack London book at least once in their life, especially while they are somewhere they can marvel at the power of nature and our place as creatures in it. 

Hardcover $9.25

  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain

More books that we read together as a family when I was in grade school. Huck Finn has more advanced themes that are worth further study, but both novels inspire a sense of adventure and a basic search for humanity for kids. I vividly remember assessing my life in relation to Tom and Huck’s, who was I? And who did I want to become? And, of course, I wanted to search for treasure! Mark Twain is one of the world’s greatest storytellers. These are books to be enjoyed by every age.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer paperback $8.79

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn paperback $8.99

Hatchet

Gary Paulsen

I first read Hatchet when I was a little younger than the main character, Brian, who is thirteen. We read this book in class, and my classmates and I were all captivated by the story of a boy who survives with a hatchet and his grit in the wilds of Canada. This book is a fun read and would also lend itself to a practical discussion about survival skills and proper safety precautions to take in nature. 

Paperback $7.89

Anne of Green Gables

L.M. Montgomery

Who doesn’t love Anne with an ‘e’ and her charming adventures? Perfect for introducing you children to kindred spirits and hilarious mishaps through the quirky, sweet red head as she endears herself to all of Prince Edward Island.

Hardcover $12

The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

“He wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” Travel Middle Earth with Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves. An adventure for any age. 

Paperback $11.16

Walden

Henry David Thoreau

Arguably the preeminent American work on seeking truth through nature, Thoreau’s transcendental search for enlightenment should be a staple of every cabin. Certainly ambulatory, sometimes pedantic, and frequently ambiguous, this book requires some searching and a perceptive mind; but it does serve as a reminder about what is most important and that sometimes it takes removing oneself for normalcy to understand your place within your life.

Paperback $5.35

Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman

Another American transcendentalist, Whitman focuses on the physicallity of nature and humanity and the active, corporeal experience of life. Whitman’s magnum opus, this book is worth reading all the way through to compare and synthesize his musings; however, this is also a great source of individual poems. Pick one to ponder on each day of your vacation and see how it affects your experience. 

Paperback $8.99

All Creatures Great and Small

James Herriott 

I brought this autobiography to my book group for our book exchange. James Herriott was a veterinarian in rural Yorkshire, England. and an exquisite storyteller. His love of life, the rural community, and the tender animals he treats is contagious and permeates the reader. Beautifully written, these charming stories will lift the mood and help you better appreciate the glories of nature. 

Hardcover $30.99

  The Journals of Lewis and Clark

Merriwether Lewis, William Clark, Bernard DeVoto

For those who love history, geography, science, adventure, or storytelling these journals (abridged) have it all. I learned about Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea and their adventure in third grade, so it was pretty surreal to read their actual accounts of their journey. 

Paperback $10.71

Where the Crawdads Sing

Delia Owens

Published August 2018, this book is one of my favorite new reads. Heart rendingly exquisite, this novel was a page turner. Linking the love of nature with the vitality of human connection, this book reminds us of the importance of seeking and fostering beauty.

Hardcover $16.20

Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry

These poems provide a broad perspective on the intersection of humanity and nature. Spanning over four centuries of poetry and ninety-three poets, these poems are grouped into different themes, or eight cycles. Focus on individual poems or study a specific theme like “Talk of the Animals.”

Paperback $25.93

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

The evocative, true story of how Christopher McCandless journeyed to his solitary death in the wilderness. At times adventurous and inspirational, searching for the truth found in simplicity and past the brink of normal mortal limits, this novel also serves as a cautionary tale about the futility and insensibility of foregoing human relationships and the guardrails of common sense. I first read this novel in college, studying fronteirs, and I love the idea of fronteirs: the opportunity to push beyond them and explore, balanced with the guide lines of our history of learned experience and our relationships that we can lean on for guidance and support.

Paperback $9.47

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Cheryl Strayed

Most of us have already read the novel or watched the movie of Cheryl Strayed’s personal thousand mile long hike along the Pacific Crest Trail and through her own psyche. A reminder that we find ourselves through the action of doing hard things and sometimes we need to isolate ourselves to hear and understand our own language. 

Paperback $9.89

House Made of Dawn

N. Scott Momaday

A complex, wrenching novel about the dichatomy between cultures and lives warring inside individuals. A tale about a young Native American man, Abel, and the split he feels between his history and setting. And a portrait of the American Southwest and the communities that inhabit it.

Paperback $12.99

East of Eden

John Steinbeck

Cain and Abel writ large. An American classic, Steinbeck’s mastery of language and story is unrivaled. A novel that explores character and choice, man’s relationship with nature/self/others/ god, and our tenacious search for life and meaning. Read this long novel when you have the time to fully devote to pondering it.

Hardcover $23.98

The Shining

Stephen King

Why is it so fun to get scared? And there is something extra perfect about reading a scary novel while far away from your normal life and the sense of security a neighborhood brings. This is a classic horror novel, gripping and unnerving. Perfect as the setting of isolation matches the average removed cabin. Caution, only read if you enjoy horror.

Hardcover $32.33

And Then There Were None

Agatha Christie

Another isolated, scary novel, this one written by the queen of mystery herself. Quick paced, interesting mystery, well-developed characters, Christie’s mastery of language, this novel has it all. If you love Agatha Christie, or if you haven’t given her a try, put this one at the top of your list. 

Paperback $6.39

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Bookcases

Books are my very favorite thing. Built in bookshelves are wonderful, especially if you have a library, book nook, or office space. But smaller scale bookcases are perfect for bedrooms, family rooms, play rooms, living rooms and hallways. They add character to a space and they provide books in a place where there is the time to read. There are few things I love more than settling into my bedroom and finding copies of my favorite books ready and waiting for me. But I also really love being a guest at someone else’s cabin when they have books available to peruse. It gives insight into my host’s taste and culture, and it’s a comfortable way to settle into a new environment. Book cases can also display art, family heirlooms, and cabin trinkets. However you want to use your bookcases, here are some beautiful options for your cabin. 

Hickory Bookshelf

Medium Bookshelf – 43″W x 16″D x 72″H

Large Bookshelf – 51″W x 16″D x 72″H

Hickory logs bark on and kiln dried

Price: $1,509-$1,659

Log Cabin Style Bookcase

Rustic aspen logs

60″W x 18″D x 78″H – $1395 72″W x 18″D x 78″H – $1695 84″L x 18″D x 78″H – $1995

Barnwood Bookcase

Barnwood

42”W x 13.5”D x 78”H – $2195 Add Optional Barnwood Back Panel – $599

75.5″W x 13.5″D x 78″H – $2795 Add Optional Barnwood Back Panel – $995

  Copper Cabinet

48″W x 17″D x 71″H

Old reclaimed wood, copper

Price: on request 

Delano Iron Door Cabinet

81″H X 48″W X 16″D

Hardwood and powdered-coated iron doors

Price: $1,649.25

Salerno Cabinet

85″H X 49 1/2″W X 19″D

Engineered hardwood, glass

Price: $1,649.25

Aris Cabinet

 83 1/2″H X 44″W X 15″D

 Engineered hardwood, mango wood & mahogany veneer, metal, and tempered glass

Price: $1,874.25

Deluxe Tamboured Media Cabinet

70″H, 38″W, 20″D

Polished rosewood case, white marble, brass accents

Price: $1,998

Menlo Reclaimed Teak Storage Cabinet

49″ wide x 16″ deep x 57″ high

Reclaimed teak, acacia wood, glass, cast-iron hardware 

Price: $1,799

Tuscan 4-Piece Flush Bookcases Set

 81 3/4″H X 106″W X 15″D

Engineered hardwood w/ birch veneer

Price: $2,099.25

Amorph Luxor Bookcase With Solid Walnut and Gold Finish

H 52 in. x W 52 in. x D 16 in

Carved wood and lacquered paint

Price: $6,875

Hemisphere Bookshelf

79″H, 34″W, 14″D

Powder-coated stainless steel, glass shelves 

Price: $1,398

Roar + Rabbit Floating Bookshelf

70″w x 14″d x 64.25″h

Plated metal frame in brass finish, tempered glass shelves

Price: $999

Babel Bookshelves in Natural Solid Cedar Wood

H 66.42 in. x Dm 11.82 in

Wood, cedar

Price: $20,633.62

Shape Wall Shelf

26″w x 8″d x 26″h

Mango wood in Honey finish

Price: $299

Irving Bookcase

76″H, 71″W, 18.5″D

Woven rattan

Price: $798

Aviator Single Shelving

 47″W x 19½”D x 77″H

Aluminum over hardwood

Price: $2,925

Gavin Reclaimed Wood Bookcase

39.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep x 90.5″ high

Reclaimed pine and metal

Price: $1,899

Industrial Modular Open + Closed Storage

33″w x 17″d x 84″h.

Mango wood and blackened steel

Price: $999

Reclaimed Pine + Iron Bookcase

32″w x 16″d x 102″h.

Reclaimed pine and antique black iron

Price: $1,299

Holman Hutch

85″h x 20″d x 44″l

Walnut, slate, glass

Price: $11,600

5-Tier Industrial Style Bookshelf

70.0” H x 47.2” W x 12.6” D Inch.

MDF board and metal frame

Price: $188.22

Mid- Century Bookshelf- Acorn

22″w x 15″d x 70.25″h

Eucalyptus wood, engineered wood and metal hardware

Price: $599

Pierview Corner Bookcase

63.25” H x 29” W x 21” D

Rubberwood

Price: $102.99

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