Rustic Accessories

From a willow wreath to a lodge mirror, find the finishing touches for your lodge or cabin

picking pussy willows for cabin decorating

Rustic accessories can be things you find, things you make, things that have been passed down through your family, or interesting or unique things you purchase.

Found items

Pick wildflowers and enjoy them fresh or dry them. My granddaughters love to bring me bouquets of wildflowers throughout the summer.

If you have pine trees, pine cones are an easy item to gather. You can soak them in scented oils and put them in baskets - they'll look and smell nice!

If you have willow growing on or near your property, you can make lovely wreaths and boughs.

Beautiful stones can be used as door stops, bookends, paperweights or just as a decoration.

Home made items

If you are enterprising and talented you can create your own artwork, braid or hook your own rugs, sew your own curtains and cushion covers, knit or crochet your own throws, build your own shelves, or create your own twig furniture. It all depends on your imagination, your ability, your initiative, and your time.

Family treasures

Old books, candlesticks, old photos and frames, rustic kitchen utensils, old skis, skates, and snow shoes, all make interesting accessories. It doesn't matter if they are worn - that adds to the charm. Even an old trunk can be a rustic coffee table or a bedside table.