We've basically been living at our cabin for the last six months, so we've got to know how it functions pretty well. One of the things that really tends to grind our gears is the refrigerator! Not only are drawers constantly cracking and breaking, but shelves fall too - and sometimes those shelves are holding bottles of champ, and I just can't risk having those bottles break... READ MORE
We've basically been living at our cabin for the last six months, so we've got to know how it functions pretty well. One of the things that really tends to grind our gears is the refrigerator! Not only are drawers constantly cracking and breaking, but shelves fall too - and sometimes those shelves are holding bottles of champ, and I just can't risk having those bottles break... READ MORE
My Winter Window Boxes
In celebration of the winter solstice, I wanted to take a sec and share how I decorate for the season with my winter window boxes. I love that our house has window boxes and I love changing them to celebrate the changing of the seasons. You don't need a window ...
Cabin Enthusiast Gift Guide
Our family and friends all loving playing outdoors in the winter. Thankfully, everyone has been happy to come to the cabin to enjoy these activities with us. As hosts and all around encouragers of a good time, we have become well versed in offering the best of the outdoor fun, ...
Part 1 : Installing a Stair Runner
For the last year I have been slowly removing the wall-to-wall 40 year old carpet that plagued our cabin. Can you imagine how many wet feet and soggy bodies this carpet had seen? Barf. The majority of the carpet was ripped out the minute we closed on the place exposing ...
My Birthday Wishlist
Hello ma friends! I am one of those annoying people that enjoys celebrating their birthday. My brother and I have birthday's three days apart in the month of December and my Mom always did a really good job of trying to make us both feel special on each of our ...
Winter at The Cabin Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
Budz! Big news on the blog today! Did you happen to see the December issue of Better Homes & Garden’s, cause if not, you should! Last year BHG asked us Allen’s to share with the world how we celebrate Christmas at our new-to-us cabin. I was a bit skeptical because ...
Going Digital with Analog Media
At home, on the weekends we spend a decent chunk of the mornings listening to records, sipping coffee, and flipping vinyl. We absolutely love the ritual of it. That's not so easy to do at the cabin where we have run into problems with wiring speakers. Recently the clouds parted, ...
Progress Report : Cabin Half Bath
Hey guys! Just wanted to pop on in and share a little progress report in the bathroom. I was hoping to be able to share a more finished look sooner, but working on a project remotely means that project come together very slowly. Take a look down below to see ...
Review : Sven Article Sofa & A Mini Basement Makeover
I kind of dropped the ball when it came to really putting the finishing touches on the basement decor. It was such a massive project, and I had done so much of the hard work myself that by the time the paint was up and the wallpaper was hung, I ...
