http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gif http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/ Are you buying, building or remodeling a log home? If so, then this Log Blog is the place to start for tips on how to plan, design, build, decorate, and maintain your log cabin or log home. Jim & Lynnette are building their dream log home and documenting each and every step along the way -- taking photographs of the entire building & construction process. en Copyright 2009 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:43:43 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomeshttp://feedburner.google.comThe first time we stepped foot in a log home (other than a rental cabin) was on May 16, 2006. From that point on, we were hooked & knew we wanted to eventually build our "dream home"... a log home. We started the process right away & began documenting each and every step we went through along the way. Welcome to our Log Blog! <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/feng-shui-home-accessories-by-Samu73.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="Feng shui decor and accessories for your home. photo by Samu73 on Flickr"><img width="280" height="210" align="right" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/feng-shui-home-accessories-by-Samu73-thumb-280x210-9385.jpg" alt="feng-shui-home-accessories-by-Samu73.jpg" title="Feng shui decor and accessories for your home. photo by Samu73 on Flickr" /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://fengshui.about.com/od/thebasics/qt/fengshui.htm">Feng shui</a> is a 3000 year old discipline that suggests ways to arrange various spaces so that the people living inside those spaces will prosper -- both healthwise and financially.</p> <p>The great thing about feng shui is that it really works! How? It teaches you <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UfNp6OBnPg">how to arrange everything in your home</a> in such a way as to have a lovely energy flow that is positive rather than negative. The effects of that are priceless.</p> <p>I've been using the principles of feng shui for years in my own home, and have seen drastic changes in the feel of my home when I stick to those principles. <em><br /> </em></p> <p><em>Here's how to incorporate feng shui in the rooms of your log home...</em></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/07/feng_shui_log_home.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3QtM6v1mKRkz1f-fswKISyxYpxg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3QtM6v1mKRkz1f-fswKISyxYpxg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3QtM6v1mKRkz1f-fswKISyxYpxg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3QtM6v1mKRkz1f-fswKISyxYpxg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Dfbkvk9ke9E:9SI_paYdyZk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Dfbkvk9ke9E:9SI_paYdyZk:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/Dfbkvk9ke9E/feng_shui_log_home.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/07/feng_shui_log_home.php Decorating & Interior Design appliances bathrooms bedrooms doors interior decor and accessories kitchens lighting fixtures log home furniture organizing ideas toilets Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:43:43 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/07/feng_shui_log_home.php <p><a title="Shrink wrapping Travertine tiel at the factory. photo by MarcMac on Flickr" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/shrink-wrapping-travertine-tile-at-factory-by-MarcMac.jpg"><img height="202" align="right" width="270" title="Shrink wrapping Travertine tiel at the factory. photo by MarcMac on Flickr" alt="shrink-wrapping-travertine-tile-at-factory-by-MarcMac.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/shrink-wrapping-travertine-tile-at-factory-by-MarcMac-thumb-270x202-9080.jpg" /></a> Travertine is a type of limestone. It is also called calcium carbonate.</p><p>Travertine is created when minerals have dissolved in the ground water and then get moved by natural springs and rivers above ground. It is taken from quarries in large blocks and then cut down into smaller blocks.</p><p>It has been used for thousands of years in Italy and Turkey, and today Travertine used all over the world for flooring, countertops, backsplashes, and other surfaces where tile is preferred.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div align="center" id="pic-center"><a title="A kitchen backsplash before... and after adding the tumbled Travertine tile. photo by mikeandanna on Flickr" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/kitchen-travertine-backsplash-by-mikeandanna.jpg"><img height="201" align="" width="399" title="A kitchen backsplash before... and after adding the tumbled Travertine tile. photo by mikeandanna on Flickr" alt="kitchen-travertine-backsplash-by-mikeandanna.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/kitchen-travertine-backsplash-by-mikeandanna-thumb-399x201-9078.jpg" /></a></div> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>photo credit:&nbsp;</em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeandanna/2054303906/"><em>mikeandanna</em></a><strong><br /></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Travertine Colors &amp;&nbsp;Styles</strong></p> <p>Travertine comes in a variety of colors from ivory, to beige, to reddish brown, and even gold -- depending on how much iron is present. It also comes in different finishes such as polished, matte, brushed, or tumbled.</p><p>Polished Travertine resembles marble, and brushed or tumbled Travertine has a more antiqued look.</p><p>Travertine is easier to cut and shape than many other stones, and because of this, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.Stunning-Travertine-Tile.13545.html">it has become a favorite</a> for many people, including home builders.<em><br /></em></p><p><em>Following are some of the pro's and con's of using Travertine tile in your home...</em></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/06/travertine_tile.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A_LzmnDFZRYgIylpHPLvJQZbKmg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A_LzmnDFZRYgIylpHPLvJQZbKmg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A_LzmnDFZRYgIylpHPLvJQZbKmg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/A_LzmnDFZRYgIylpHPLvJQZbKmg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=nwgV6OWmTg4:qLBw5GlWA3M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=nwgV6OWmTg4:qLBw5GlWA3M:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/nwgV6OWmTg4/travertine_tile.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/06/travertine_tile.php Decorating & Interior Design flooring and rugs Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:40:13 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/06/travertine_tile.php <p><a title="Shopping in a fun furniture store. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com" rel="lightbox[gallery29]" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/furniture-store.jpg"><img width="280" height="186" align="right" right="" title="Shopping in a fun furniture store. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com" alt="furniture-store.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/furniture-store-thumb-280x186-8720.jpg" /></a>There will come a time when you have to purchase new furniture.</p> <p>Over time, sofas wear out beyond repair. And slipcovers cannot hold together a failing frame. Chairs will give way. And tables will be damaged beyond repair.</p> <p>Sure, you could always buy used furniture <a href="http://personal-finance.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/07/consignmentshop.php">on consignment</a>, or find free furniture on sites such as <a href="http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/2005/05/freecycle_stuff.php">freecycle</a>. But sometimes, you just want new.<br /> <br /> As difficult as it is to part with your money (especially in this economy), there <i>are </i>some ways that you can buy new furniture without breaking the bank.<br /> <i><br /> Here are 7 furniture buying tips that I learned firsthand recently when I went furniture shopping...</i></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/buy_furniture_online.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/X39fokG5aiw_kk5IFpy4QOP0KzQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/X39fokG5aiw_kk5IFpy4QOP0KzQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/X39fokG5aiw_kk5IFpy4QOP0KzQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/X39fokG5aiw_kk5IFpy4QOP0KzQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=zo46zn6xcos:NLa9O1awO4E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=zo46zn6xcos:NLa9O1awO4E:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/zo46zn6xcos/buy_furniture_online.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/buy_furniture_online.php Decorating & Interior Design log home furniture Wed, 13 May 2009 11:46:42 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/buy_furniture_online.php <p><a title="Vertical grain hemlock tongue and groove. photo by JAGwired on Flickr" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/vertical-grain-hemlock-tongue-and-groove-by-JAGwired.jpg"><img width="186" height="280" align="right" title="Vertical grain hemlock tongue and groove. photo by JAGwired on Flickr" alt="vertical-grain-hemlock-tongue-and-groove-by-JAGwired.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/vertical-grain-hemlock-tongue-and-groove-by-JAGwired-thumb-186x280-8256.jpg" /></a> Log siding homes have been around for a long time, it's just that most people want the solid log wall system if they really like log homes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Typically, log siding is a 1-inch material that is the same species of wood as your logs. That way, wherever you use the log siding, it matches perfectly with the logs.&nbsp;</p> <p>The best part: log siding is not very expensive, especially when you consider that you can install it yourself!</p> <p><em>Following are some tips for working with log siding, plus lots of fun ways to use log siding in other projects around the house...</em><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/log_siding.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/18vg5S0lwZr-SuoKPDV9-K1502s/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/18vg5S0lwZr-SuoKPDV9-K1502s/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/18vg5S0lwZr-SuoKPDV9-K1502s/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/18vg5S0lwZr-SuoKPDV9-K1502s/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Jc92An-NhR4:tGCsXC9GllE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Jc92An-NhR4:tGCsXC9GllE:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/Jc92An-NhR4/log_siding.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/log_siding.php Designing Your Log Home log styles Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:50:36 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/log_siding.php <p><a title="A rustic bathroom vanity with copper sink. photo by JBColorado on Flickr" rel="lightbox" href="http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/rustic-bathroom-vanity-by-JBColorado.jpg"><img width="280" height="210" align="right" title="A rustic bathroom vanity with copper sink. photo by JBColorado on Flickr" alt="rustic-bathroom-vanity-by-JBColorado.jpg" src="http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/rustic-bathroom-vanity-by-JBColorado-thumb-280x210-8290.jpg" /></a> Copper has been around since... well the <a target="_top" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_age">Copper Ages</a>.&nbsp; Around 4,000 BC, during the Eneolithic period, man first began making metal tools. Since those early times, uses for copper has continued to grow.</p> <p>In the realm of household plumbing, copper pipe is highly desirable. For one, it doesn't react to water. Also, rust and corrosion are not an issue.</p> <p>At room temperatures, exposure to oxygen creates a very slow chemical reaction leaving a brown/black deposit of copper oxide over the surface. Outdoor exposure will slowly allow a layer of copper carbonate to build up giving copper that nice mellow green layer.</p> <p>In both cases, this isn't corrosion but rather a protective layer called patina. When it comes to antiques and other copper products like sinks and plumbing fixtures, patina is something that we try hard not to disturb or diminish.</p> <blockquote> <p><img align="left" alt="" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/red-arrow-right.gif" />In fact, here are formulas for <a href="http://www.sciencecompany.com/patinas/patinaformulas.htm" target="_blank">adding patina to copper surfaces</a>.</p> </blockquote> <p>One thing's for sure, copper sinks have become very popular in households these days.</p> <p><em>Here's what to look for and how to care for a copper sink...</em></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/copper_sinks.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aEaZHK6v-UdlvKb6WH4yqNzZGfA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aEaZHK6v-UdlvKb6WH4yqNzZGfA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aEaZHK6v-UdlvKb6WH4yqNzZGfA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/aEaZHK6v-UdlvKb6WH4yqNzZGfA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=cXL4msqU5jI:_QJ_2Yt2KwQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=cXL4msqU5jI:_QJ_2Yt2KwQ:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/cXL4msqU5jI/copper_sinks.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/copper_sinks.php Decorating & Interior Design bathrooms kitchens Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:20:38 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/copper_sinks.php <p>I love idea of <a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2007/09/painting_logs_staining_logs.php" target="_blank">painting log walls</a>. I really like color and am not afraid of putting it anywhere.</p> <p>I have seen several log home companies displaying homes that have a painted exterior color.</p><p>For example, the pale green home with white trim that is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.loghome.com/beach_cabin_log_home_of_the_year/articles/2196">pictured here</a> is from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritagelog.com/Pages/default.aspx">Heritage Log Homes</a>. Beautiful, don't you think? (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritagelog.com/Coastal/Pages/Model.aspx?ModelID=69">Here are the plans</a>.)&nbsp;</p><div align="center" id="pic-center"><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/heritage-log-home-owned-by-wilsons.jpg" rel="lightbox[gallery46]" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes."><img width="395" height="247" align="" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/heritage-log-home-owned-by-wilsons-thumb-395x247-8226.jpg" alt="heritage-log-home-owned-by-wilsons.jpg" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes." /></a></div><div align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div align="center" id="pic-center"><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/heritage-log-home-green-porch.jpg" rel="lightbox[gallery46]" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes."><img width="195" height="130" align="" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/heritage-log-home-green-porch-thumb-195x130-8228.jpg" alt="heritage-log-home-green-porch.jpg" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes." /></a> <a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-porch-painted-green.jpg" rel="lightbox[gallery46]" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes."><img width="195" height="124" align="" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-porch-painted-green-thumb-195x124-8230.jpg" alt="log-home-porch-painted-green.jpg" title="This log home was featured in Log Home Design magazine, May 2007. The home is owned by Tim and Connie Wilson and was built by Heritage Log Homes." /></a></div> <p><em><br />If you're thinking about painting interior log walls or the exterior of your log home, there are a few things to consider first...</em></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/painting_log_walls.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iDRhoIJw_nKDA3mXNqDsWw11B3k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iDRhoIJw_nKDA3mXNqDsWw11B3k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iDRhoIJw_nKDA3mXNqDsWw11B3k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iDRhoIJw_nKDA3mXNqDsWw11B3k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=fQme_GDjsrk:hF3Ksok6h2A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=fQme_GDjsrk:hF3Ksok6h2A:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/fQme_GDjsrk/painting_log_walls.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/painting_log_walls.php Decorating & Interior Design painting Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:41:56 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/painting_log_walls.php <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/bathroom-door-in-timber-frame-home.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="This bathroom door was made using 1x6 tongue &amp; groove that was leftover from after building the log home. photo by Tonya"><img width="210" height="280" align="right" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/bathroom-door-in-timber-frame-home-thumb-210x280-8124.jpg" alt="bathroom-door-in-timber-frame-home.jpg" title="This bathroom door was made using 1x6 tongue &amp; groove that was leftover from after building the log home. photo by Tonya" /></a> The number and placement of bathroom doors is one thing that many people tend to overlook -- until it's too late.</p><p>Of course, it's also important to consider the actual style of doors used in a bathroom, for instance... pocket doors.</p><p>I've learned a few things about the style and placement of bathroom doors that might save you some headaches later on -- especially if you're able to address these things <em>before </em>you build.</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/bathroom_pocket_doors.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NgtCwrHRBRsT3HABA5lFg4iLGQ0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NgtCwrHRBRsT3HABA5lFg4iLGQ0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NgtCwrHRBRsT3HABA5lFg4iLGQ0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NgtCwrHRBRsT3HABA5lFg4iLGQ0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Vb0UMyIjQ3w:glcsX9ctW8M:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Vb0UMyIjQ3w:glcsX9ctW8M:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/Vb0UMyIjQ3w/bathroom_pocket_doors.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/bathroom_pocket_doors.php Designing Your Log Home bathrooms doors Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:08:56 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/04/bathroom_pocket_doors.php <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/dustless-floor-sanding-machine-by-nivek2002.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="A dustless floor sanding machine used in dustless hardwood floor refinishing. photo by nivek2002 on Flickr"><img width="210" height="280" align="right" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/dustless-floor-sanding-machine-by-nivek2002-thumb-210x280-7443.jpg" alt="dustless-floor-sanding-machine-by-nivek2002.jpg" title="A dustless floor sanding machine used in dustless hardwood floor refinishing. photo by nivek2002 on Flickr" /></a> Dustless floor refinishing is a low-cost alternative to refinishing your hardwood floors.</p> <p>While hardwood floors definitely have the advantage of being easy to clean up after a spill, just like carpeting, hardwood floors can get dirty, damaged, and rough looking over time if not taken care of properly.</p> <p>Not everyone has the money or inclination to completely strip and refinish their hardwood floors.</p> <p>Because of this, a new process has been developed that can yield the same or similar results as a full blown refinish -- without most of the headaches.</p> <p>The process of doing dustless floor refinishing involves a technician scuffing the floor lightly, then adding a chemical to etch it. After that, any minor damage to the hardwood floor is repaired before they apply the new top coat.</p> <p><em>Here are the pros and cons of dustless floor refinishing for hardwood floors...</em></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/dustless_floor_refinishing.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MnL7Yl-Tf_rJzzuoFosNOQcRvCw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MnL7Yl-Tf_rJzzuoFosNOQcRvCw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MnL7Yl-Tf_rJzzuoFosNOQcRvCw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MnL7Yl-Tf_rJzzuoFosNOQcRvCw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=ziRQvibZQPI:s4bOeFGTsyA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=ziRQvibZQPI:s4bOeFGTsyA:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/ziRQvibZQPI/dustless_floor_refinishing.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/dustless_floor_refinishing.php Maintenance & Upkeep flooring and rugs Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:50:41 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/03/dustless_floor_refinishing.php <p><a title="A simple, modern toilet with the flush button on top of the tank. photo by benedeki" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/modern-toilet-by-benedeki.jpg"><img width="180" height="270" align="right" title="A simple, modern toilet with the flush button on top of the tank. photo by benedeki" alt="modern-toilet-by-benedeki.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/modern-toilet-by-benedeki-thumb-180x270-6711.jpg" /></a> There's a lot more to choosing a toilet than price and style.&nbsp;</p> <p>You also need to consider things like water conservation, function, size, shape, cleanliness, and maybe even color.&nbsp;</p> <p>And it's always helpful to see what others think of a particular brand of toilet (or toilet seat) too.</p> <p>Following is a guide that will help you determine which toilet is the best toilet for your home. Plus, discussion of some of the most modern features in today's toilets.</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/02/bidet_toilet.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/odm_DugUj1lLW4x3PVqaMRph2jY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/odm_DugUj1lLW4x3PVqaMRph2jY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/odm_DugUj1lLW4x3PVqaMRph2jY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/odm_DugUj1lLW4x3PVqaMRph2jY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=cZ1JEY3iAg8:Ks9LhrWgaHE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=cZ1JEY3iAg8:Ks9LhrWgaHE:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/cZ1JEY3iAg8/bidet_toilet.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/02/bidet_toilet.php Going Green & Saving Energy Maintenance & Upkeep toilets Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:45:36 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/02/bidet_toilet.php <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-cabin-back-door-by-melaniejo.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="The back door entrance to a log home. photo by melaniejo"><img width="250" height="187" align="right" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-cabin-back-door-by-melaniejo-thumb-250x187-6219.jpg" alt="log-home-cabin-back-door-by-melaniejo.jpg" title="The back door entrance to a log home. photo by melaniejo" /></a> When it comes to interior and exterior doors, you probably want to ask yourself what kind of statement you intend to make, and just how practical do you want to be.<br /> <br /> Following is collection of facts about doors that will come in handy when choosing the placement of your interior and exterior doors, plus tips that should help when deciding which type of doors to buy.</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/house_doors.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3X8sTXNGWFIT-7EJqEIT5TvSOgg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3X8sTXNGWFIT-7EJqEIT5TvSOgg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3X8sTXNGWFIT-7EJqEIT5TvSOgg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3X8sTXNGWFIT-7EJqEIT5TvSOgg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=-jrKcv_D-Uk:AwFt6WPjL60:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=-jrKcv_D-Uk:AwFt6WPjL60:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/-jrKcv_D-Uk/house_doors.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/house_doors.php Designing Your Log Home Exterior Decor & Accessories doors Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:29:16 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/house_doors.php <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/paint-stored-in-garage.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="Paint cans being stored in the garage -- on a shelf above the garage door. photo by Lynnette"><img height="187" width="280" align="right" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/paint-stored-in-garage-thumb-280x187-6175.jpg" alt="paint-stored-in-garage.jpg" title="Paint cans being stored in the garage -- on a shelf above the garage door. photo by Lynnette" /></a> When we moved into our current home 6 years ago, we stored our leftover interior house paint in the garage.</p><p>Now it's dried up and has to be thrown out.</p><p>I'm not sure that I actually expected it to last 6 years, but the guy at the Benjamin Moore paint store today didn't seem too surprised to think it could last that long. For real.<br /><br />He offered this tip to prolong the life of your paint:</p><blockquote><p><b>When you're done painting, place a piece of Saran Wrap over the opened paint can. Then, hammer the paint can lid on top of that. THEN... store the can upside down for longterm storage.</b></p></blockquote><p>He said that air is the #1 destroyer of paint. So storing it this way greatly decreases the chances of air seeping in and mixing with the paint. Makes sense to me!<br /><br />This will be my method of storing paint from now on.<br /><br /><i><b>So, why were we painting, you ask?... </b></i></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/paint_storage_tip.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxQ1-uU9uZ6hyD0dNcCo7XLE_Es/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxQ1-uU9uZ6hyD0dNcCo7XLE_Es/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxQ1-uU9uZ6hyD0dNcCo7XLE_Es/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AxQ1-uU9uZ6hyD0dNcCo7XLE_Es/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=2jODH7ZvEpI:xUFDcpM63oE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=2jODH7ZvEpI:xUFDcpM63oE:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/2jODH7ZvEpI/paint_storage_tip.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/paint_storage_tip.php Decorating & Interior Design painting Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:21:51 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/paint_storage_tip.php <p><a title="A log home ornament that's on our Christmas tree. It's the closest thing we've got to a log home at this point. photo by Lynnette" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-christmas-tree-ornament.jpg"><img height="280" align="right" width="187" title="A log home ornament that's on our Christmas tree. It's the closest thing we've got to a log home at this point. photo by Lynnette" alt="log-home-christmas-tree-ornament.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/log-home-christmas-tree-ornament-thumb-187x280.jpg" /></a> For those who have been following along with <a target="_blank" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/04/log_home_changes_ideas_1.php">our quest to obtain financing to build a log home</a>...</p> <p>We've pulled the plug. At least for a year. <br /> <br /> We have spent the last 2 years in ongoing communication with banks (about a dozen, 4 of which we jumped through their hoops and met all of their contingencies). I can't even begin to tell you how time-consuming and overwhelming it has been to repeatedly gather paper, scan &amp; fax documents, and talk finances day in and day out -- only to end up at <a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/10/financing_your_log_home.php " target="_blank">the same place where you started</a> 2 years later!</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/log_home_construction.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DqbwSwXx94CuQB5v5jme6sypFQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DqbwSwXx94CuQB5v5jme6sypFQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DqbwSwXx94CuQB5v5jme6sypFQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9DqbwSwXx94CuQB5v5jme6sypFQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=gAmkOrxpGyU:-0zW5ZkU9eg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=gAmkOrxpGyU:-0zW5ZkU9eg:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/gAmkOrxpGyU/log_home_construction.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/log_home_construction.php Money & Budgeting Williamson County, TN Land bank issues Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:44:51 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/log_home_construction.php <p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/kitchen-remodel-by-mlitty.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="Before a kitchen remodel. photo by mlitty"><img height="150" align="right" width="200" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/kitchen-remodel-by-mlitty-thumb-200x150.jpg" alt="kitchen-remodel-by-mlitty.jpg" title="Before a kitchen remodel. photo by mlitty" /></a> According to The National Kitchen and Bath Association and The Home Improvement Research Institute, here's what people spend for things when they're remodeling their kitchen...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/cost_to_remodel_kitchen.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dMYsB-oq-LwVUC0GgFqasqicVl4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dMYsB-oq-LwVUC0GgFqasqicVl4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dMYsB-oq-LwVUC0GgFqasqicVl4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dMYsB-oq-LwVUC0GgFqasqicVl4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Ix8a2csgMLY:W9NwmQmP3Po:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=Ix8a2csgMLY:W9NwmQmP3Po:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/Ix8a2csgMLY/cost_to_remodel_kitchen.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/cost_to_remodel_kitchen.php Decorating & Interior Design kitchens Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:53:29 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/cost_to_remodel_kitchen.php <p>Earlier, I gave a few <a target="_blank" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/windowsill.php">examples of what makes windowsill decor truly &quot;art&quot;</a> and not just &quot;a storage shelf&quot; for placing everyday items.</p> <p>Here's another example of how I intend to display interesting items in unusual ways along the windowsills of our new log home...</p> <p><a title="A single word on a rustic pebble, stone or rock brings the outdoors in. photo by -k-" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/words-on-stones-by-k-.jpg"><img height="186" align="right" width="280" title="A single word on a rustic pebble, stone or rock brings the outdoors in. photo by -k-" alt="words-on-stones-by-k-.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/words-on-stones-by-k--thumb-280x186.jpg" /></a> For starters, I love to incorporate natural rocks and stones into pieces of art and home decor. I've done that for years.</p> <p>Now, taking this idea to the next level, I plan on adding a few simple stones with words of inspiration on them in select locations throughout my home -- interspersed with a few other random items along a windowsill.</p> <p>You can even get really creative and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurahartrich/2722246157/">make your own word stones</a>. All you need is a few <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ideath/75281040/">smooth stones</a> and a Sharpie marker, or some paint. Then, add <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bwhere/534234644/">words that mean something</a> to you.</p> <p>Or, you might find some really <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/magicattic88/788284374/">colorful word stones</a> that will fit into your windowsill decor perfectly and add a fantastic burst of color.</p> <p>The point here is to try to find creative ways to display everyday items in unusual ways along the windowsills of your home.</p> <p><i><b>Here are dozens of other ideas for creating fun window art inside your home...</b></i></p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/window_art.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lh29mBS9gq0ItFqPiNmUUJnDJ9M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lh29mBS9gq0ItFqPiNmUUJnDJ9M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lh29mBS9gq0ItFqPiNmUUJnDJ9M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lh29mBS9gq0ItFqPiNmUUJnDJ9M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=CMe9cPR1ruU:a-Or2NtZ314:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=CMe9cPR1ruU:a-Or2NtZ314:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/CMe9cPR1ruU/window_art.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/window_art.php Decorating & Interior Design Fun With Logs, Sticks & Stones windows and treatments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:51:51 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/window_art.php <p><a title="See how the items you choose to display on your windowsill make a statement about your personality... and your style. photo by javaturtle" rel="lightbox" href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/simple-pieces-on-windosill-by-javaturtle.jpg"><img height="210" align="right" width="280" title="See how the items you choose to display on your windowsill make a statement about your personality... and your style. photo by javaturtle" alt="simple-pieces-on-windosill-by-javaturtle.jpg" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/simple-pieces-on-windosill-by-javaturtle-thumb-280x210.jpg" /></a> I'm always on the hunt for creative and colorful examples of windowsill art -- as inspiration for my own windows inside our soon-to-be-built log home.<br /> <br /> In my opinion, windowsill art goes beyond the typical <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/oblivion/2540626526/" target="_blank">kitchen windowsill</a> displays that you commonly see. You know, the kind of shelf-like displays that take shape more by default (where <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ztephen/150518785/" target="_blank">the kitchen windowsill simply becomes the most convenient place to store certain items</a>) rather than on purpose.</p> <p>In my new log home, I plan to create fun (yet simple) displays on many different windowsills throughout the house -- as a form of art and casual home decor. <br /> <br /> A few things I'm learning:</p> <ul><blockquote> <li><p>The wider the windowsill, the better.</p></li> <li><p>You get the best sunlight from windows on the south side of your home, though windowsill displays in <i>any </i>window can be just as charming -- whether it gets direct sunlight or not.</p></li> <li><p>Colorful bottles (like the deep cobalt blue ones) add a brilliant &quot;pop&quot; of color -- <i>especially </i>when displayed against a log/wood window frame.</p></li> <li><p>There's nothing better than a burst of color on a windowsill when the sun is shining in.</p></li> <li><p>I need to start collecting unique items to place on my windowsills now (think: garage sales, yard sales, freecycle, craisgslist, and thrift stores).</p></li> </blockquote></ul> <p>My fingers are crossed that we will have many <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/globetoppers/2083036934/ ">spots perfect for windowsill decor</a> in our new log home. And I'm praying for wide windowsills in a few key locations.<br /> <br /> In the meantime, I'm collecting colorful bottles and other small pieces that would make good window art.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>How To Turn A Windowsill Into A Work Of Art</b></p> <p>In the end, my aim is to have the perfect combination of these types of things along the windowsills inside our home:</p> <p><i>[click to see fun examples]</i></p> <blockquote> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/lavender-square.jpg" alt="" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoflife/2712469053/" target="_blank">artsy bottles</a> - in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spryngtree/1253760111/">fun shapes</a>, sizes and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/litlnemo/2359389266/">colors</a> (including <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonmelsa/579684015/">wine &amp; liquor bottles</a>)</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/orange-square.jpg" alt="" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rooty/341871370/in/pool-onmywindowsill/" target="_blank">clear glass jars</a> - various shapes; some with lids and some without; some filled and some empty</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/teal-square.jpg" alt="" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spryngtree/1189198051/in/pool-onmywindowsill" target="_blank">brightly colored containers</a> - could be glass, pottery, even plastic</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/golden-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kdogg981/303227373/">boxes</a> - lots of fun shapes, sizes and colors; also consider stacking some boxes</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/pinkish-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrparis/338650307/">antique collectibles and tchotchkes</a> - the possibilities are endless</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/lavender-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffandtamar/75059517/">candles</a> &amp; incense - incense sticks can be poked into a pot filled with sand; reed diffusers also add dimension</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/orange-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/montanaraven/2160176148/in/set-280416/">colorful bits &amp; pieces</a> - like rocks, stones, pebbles, crystals, broken pottery</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/teal-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevec77/211766288/">&quot;heavy&quot; items</a> like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/canonsnapper/150764109/" target="_blank">paperweights</a> can create <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/montanaraven/32816250/" target="_blank">a focal point</a> or a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vickispics/2382891809/" target="_blank">simple pop of color</a></p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/golden-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heart_windows_art/2405503966/in/pool-onmywindowsill">&quot;real&quot; flowers</a> - I'm not sure if we'll be having any glass block windows in our new home, but I have to admit that <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/grannyginny/2373213499/in/pool-onmywindowsill" target="_blank">flower arrangements look especially charming in front of glass block</a>. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/grannyginny/377552798/in/pool-onmywindowsill" target="_blank">Here too</a>.)</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/pinkish-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/endlessstudio/2351824363/">green grass</a> &amp; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bourgeoisbee/2667983964/">plants</a> - green means life; adds a lot to a windowsill arrangement</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/lavender-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22280677@N07/2294564831/">&quot;fake&quot; flowers</a> - used sparingly, they can add texture, dimension, and color</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/orange-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelpasch/2249021588/">fun collections</a> - things that describe <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/montanaraven/22731977/">your personality</a> or your hobbies</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/teal-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74614398@N00/153839684/in/pool-onmywindowsill">glass balls and bulbs</a> - &quot;round&quot; is the least common shape used inside a home; that's why it's effective when used in design</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/golden-square.jpg" alt="" />fill clear jars with things like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yosinfla/2663541693/in/pool-onmywindowsill" target="_blank">marbles</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbhill/2748297868/">buttons</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mabubas/123283786/in/pool-onmywindowsill">beans</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dee_gee/395527335/">rocks</a> - fun things like this can often be found at craft stores, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindy47452/2703001907/" target="_blank">antique shops</a>, and thrift stores.</p> <p><img height="10" align="left" width="10" src="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/pinkish-square.jpg" alt="" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumpen_heap/169299612/in/pool-onmywindowsill/ ">coffee mugs</a> - especially when grouped together or filled with something fun</p> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Certain Things Should Be Used Sparingly <br /> </b></p> <blockquote> <p><img height="18" align="left" width="20" alt="" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/star-blue.gif" />a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsilver/2747833668/">single &quot;rustic&quot; photo frame</a> - possibly containing a black &amp; white photo or fun caricature or a small piece of framed art</p> <p><img height="18" align="left" width="20" alt="" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/star-yellow.gif" />anything made of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feltbug/1187795025/">stained glass</a></p> <p><img height="18" align="left" width="20" alt="" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/star-green.gif" />certain <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizzka/2474783472/ " target="_blank">books</a> or clocks could add a fun touch and make a statement about who you are and what you like</p> <p><img height="18" align="left" width="20" alt="" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/star-purple.gif" />whimsical <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/edyson/2756081674/" target="_blank">words, phrases, or sayings</a></p> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bring The Outside In</b></p> <p>Lastly, don't forget that sometimes it's fun to hang something interesting <i>outside</i> the window as well like:</p> <blockquote> <p><img height="12" align="left" width="12" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/big-circle-green.gif" alt="" />a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorenzocolen/2605653347/" target="_blank">shell arrangement</a></p> <p><img height="12" align="left" width="12" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/big-circle-gold.gif" alt="" />a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcbeth/1738439/">suncatcher</a></p> <p><img height="12" align="left" width="12" src="http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/big-circle-cyan.gif" alt="" />a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gaylon/117595632/">windchime</a></p> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In my mind, great windowsill art is that which expresses your style or personality by using the fewest number of pieces which are displayed in the most interesting way.</p><p><a href="http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/windowsill.php"><b>Continue reading...</b></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ahhdRxR_VYv_rzofQ0GOfxSTFgg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ahhdRxR_VYv_rzofQ0GOfxSTFgg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ahhdRxR_VYv_rzofQ0GOfxSTFgg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ahhdRxR_VYv_rzofQ0GOfxSTFgg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=EQIxX0JTFDU:InN7r84a1YY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?a=EQIxX0JTFDU:InN7r84a1YY:bcOpcFrp8Mo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes?d=bcOpcFrp8Mo" border="0"></img></a> </div> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheFunTimesGuideToLogHomes/~3/EQIxX0JTFDU/windowsill.php http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/windowsill.php Decorating & Interior Design windows and treatments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:12:54 -0600 http://log-homes.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/11/windowsill.php