Pinehaus

These are the most current photos of our cabin.  I seriously need a decent camera and when I get it I will post better photos.

This is a three bedroom cabin with two full bathrooms with showers and bathtubs.

The kitchen is on the first level and is definitely our next rehab project.

On the second level there is an open living room with flat screen tv and surround sound.

There is a full bar with small refrigerator

A small balcony with table and chairs off the front of the house

A large wrap around deck with table and benches to the right of the cabin

Guest Room #1has a full size bed

Guest Room #2 has a queen size bed

The master suite is at the back of the house and is our pride and joy.  After one year of remodeling we have finally finished and are quite proud of all of the hard work.

It features a jacuzzi bathtub and detached all glass shower.

Separate commode area with naughty pine door

Queen size bed and flat screen tv

The third level is a loft with drop down ladder.

There are two queen size beds in the loft with a wall splitting it into two areas

All beds feature memory foam toppers and down comforters.

View of front of cabin.  Both levels have balconies.  The top balcony has a table and chairs

This is the side view of the cabin.  The driveway is large enough to hold 6 cars

The deck on the second level features a table and benches 

Rear of deck

Main living are with comfy leather sofa  ~ full bar ~ flat screen TV ~surround sound

We have mixed vintage, contemporary and rustic styles to give it our own touch

Table on upper deck

Multiple bird feeders.  We get a lot of birds including woodpeckers, finches and our favorites....Stellar Jays.  Make sure to put peanuts out front so that they will come to visit you on your stay.

Guest Bedroom # 1

New carpet in the loft (yes!  I love Orange)

Loft

Loft (lighting and flooring have been replaced since this photo was taken)

Guest Bedroom #2

Master Suite:  Genuine queen size log bed

Commode is to the left

Jacuzzi Bathtub

New tile flooring.

New Vanity and lighting (mirror not shown)

Glass walled shower

Brand new hickory hard wood floors

Mastering the Art of Renovating the Master Bedroom

It's been almost nine months since we started the renovation on the master bedroom.  We've learned that things take a lot longer to get done when you do all of the work by yourself and when you only have the weekends to do it on.  But, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and soon we will be able to enjoy all of the hard work....the proverbial fruits of our labor

AND NOW FOR SOME BEFORE AND AFTERS

This is what the master bed and bath area looked like in September of 2012 when we purchased it

In late May we installed the seamless shower

On Saturday June22, 2013 we were ready to drop the jacuzzi tub into it's frame and all of the plumbing was ready for us to install the vanity and the sink

 So Saturday we installed the Jacuzzi tub....Joey took the first bubble bath....he deserved it!

Sunday before we left we tested the copper pipes that Joey sweated and we were able to install the vanity and the sink.  Joey has now officially added pipe sweating to his repertoire.

He even found a spot for the piece of wood I found while out hiking one day

And thanks to Luna and Mykl and this awesome squeegee our glass will remain forever unstreaked

Oh...and did I mention the amazing shower head?

I even let him sit for a very brief rest.

It's All in the Details...

I'm having so much fun decorating the cabin.  I want to keep it feeling "Cabiny" but also modern. Here are just a few shots of the decor...

This is a spice rack that my dad made when he was in shop class in high school.  I love the industrial look blended with the softness and bright pop of color with the flowers

I spray painted pinecones that I found in our backyard with a high gloss blue spray paint.  I love how they are organic but have a synthetic look to them.  Almost like plastic. 

 I love these Vintage Posters.  I also ordered some really cool reproductions from the post office that I'll be hanging in the bedrooms soon

Joseph had these vintage deer antlers shipped in from the Black Forest area of Germany.  They creep me out a bit but they're perfect for a cabin

My sister and I recarpeted the loft with with these bright orange carpet tiles.  It's bright but it adds such a fun pop of color to the loft.

The Pine Trees in the foreground light up and make a perfect night light

Continuing with the orange them I made curtains from this fabric to cover the window behind the bar

I bought this antique chair to sit in a nook in the master bedroom

This is the bear bottle opener that hangs in the bar.  Be careful when using it, we've had a few bottle casualties so I guess it's more for the novelty than anything

This poster was created by my dear friend and Art Director Alex Kirwan.  It hangs in one of the guest room

I love these felt placemats with the little squirrel cutouts 

Ice Votives

I made these for New Years Eve and they looked so pretty outside in the snow.

They were super simple to make.  All you do if fill water balloons with, well water.

Place them outside or in the freezer until they are almost frozen all the way through.

Once they feel hard on the outside, cut the balloons and remove them.

Use a screwdriver to crack a hole in them that is large enough to put a votive candle in.

Empty any water that hasn't frozen.

There you have it.  They actually lasted longer than I expected even though they had a candle burning inside.