Rustic but comfortable, simple yet elegant... that's lodge living!
Your rustic getaway may be in the woods, on the lake, in the mountains... or maybe it's still a dream.
It may be your home away from home or your permanent abode... or perhaps you just want to create that feel in your home in the city.
Bring your vision to reality
This website has ideas, suggestions and many of the bits and pieces you need to help you create your unique lodge decor.
Feature Book
Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song If you enjoy bird songs but can't always identify the calls of the different species, this is an amazing and useful book. Each bird's call can be played on the attached audio player.
We highly recommend this book!
In addition, there are lots of ideas for cabin or lodge living – because the lodge lifestyle is more than just decor – it’s a way of life!
So, here's the thing... time spent searching for the perfect decor and accessories to make your cabin or lodge the place of your dreams means less time spent doing the things you really want to do – reading by a cozy fire, lazing in the hammock, paddling on the lake, hiking, or just listening to the birds sing.
The Rustic Lodge Lifestyle makes it easy for you... from furniture to knick-knacks, from bedding to braided rugs, and a whole lot more, we’ve done the searching with you in mind. You'll find just about everything you need right here on this site... ready for you to simply order and enjoy!
Watching sunsets from the deck, coffee on the front porch in the solitude of a cool morning, canoeing on still waters, family feasts, doing your favorite crafts, spending time with your children or grandchildren... this is what the lodge lifestyle is really all about!
One of the exciting things about the web is the ease with which ideas can be shared! We've created the Online Rustic Living Community page for this purpose!
We know that many visitors to this site have great ideas and knowledge in many areas. This is the place to share... the page is set up to allow an active exchange. Let us hear from you! Add your story!
It's here!
Winter that is. If you keep your lodge or cabin open year round, here's information on preparing for winter!
Finding your way around the site
Use the navigation bar at the left of this page, or the table of contents below, to find the sections of the site that are of interest to you. Questions? Contact us.
Adventures with Fitzgerald the Dump Truck
We try to be environmentally conscious. One aspect of this is our philosophy of reuse. Thus was born the Adventures with Fitzgerald the Dump Truck series. Episodes 1,2, 3 & 4 are now posted on YouTube. Have a look and let us know what you think! Watch for more episodes to come.
Episode 1 - First in the Ultimate Dump Decor How to Series
Episode 2 - Second in the Ultimate Dump Decor How to Series
Episode 3 - Doesn't the dump stink? Apparently not. Check it out!
Episode 4, with special guest Isabella!
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The following is a brief description of this site's key pages:
wildlife neighbors Wildlife neighbors are a wonderful part of rustic living. It takes some precautions, but you can share your land with them successfully.
Log Cabin Living Log cabin living - It's in our heritage - is it part of your future?
Wood Heating Wood heating - an alternative in today's world?
Naming Your Cabin Naming your cabin - your own "Shangri-la?" How to get started.
Your rustic getaway may be in the woods, on the lake, in the mountains... or maybe it's still a dream.
Winter that is. If you keep your lodge or cabin open year round, here's information on preparing for winter!
