Wrapping up 2010

Here in New Hampshire on the last day of 2010 and It is a very beautiful world indeed. Earlier in the week we had a blizzard which left us with about two feet of snow, trapping most of us inside and causing a slow down that caused a bit of cocooning - yea,  maybe a little cabin fever too.  That made me think of cabin decorating and some of the displays at the High Point market. 
This bed would be perfect for a cozy mountain cabin where you could go and be snowed in for - well, days anyway.  Not only is the bed divine right down to the bedding, but I think that the old ski poles are really interesting used this way.

 This is also a dreamy bed which could be in a cabin or a palace - I would feel like a princess in this.

 This last bed would probably finish my imaginary three bedroom cabin. I think that it might be in the West with all of the Indian pictures ( vintage) but maybe here in the lakes of New England. Here is a fireplace inspiration for that same cabin.

Now that we are thoroughly into our cabin, snowed in and cuddly, lets walk around and visit - as well as be inspired - by some of the other areas. In this picture of the birch bark hutch, I love the stuffed fish and then the reptition of the fish in the antique china display below.

Fish again are shown here but plates are used in a most unusual way- mounted on the old snowshoes. Also...clever is the mount mounted in an empty frame. One of the things that causes the intense richness of decorating here is not just continuation of a theme but depth of that same interest.  It would not be possible to visit here even briefly and not appreciate the time, interest and personality which has poured into each display.

Personality is the biggest factor in enriching  not only our imaginary cabin life but all of our everyday lives. Take your interest and follow them, the colors, events, hobbies and loves that make you who you are should shine through into your lives and be obviously comforting. Here are the suitcases we brought our belongings in even they can add a spark of whimsy.