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Aseries of renovations turns
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character-rich cottage perfect
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Surrounded by a glittering
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abins and cottages conjure images
of cozy nooks and crannies, crack-
ling fireplaces or warm woodstoves
and muddy boots clustered at the entry,
signaling a day of outdoor adventure. The
ideal cabin is small and simple— a stark
contrast to the oversized houses we’ve
gotten accustomed to. While a vaulted
ceiling, an elaborate kitchen and a sepa-
rate bedroom/bath for every occupant are
desirable for a primary residence, a cabin is
about togetherness. Bunk rooms, outdoor
showers and multipurpose cooking/dining/
gathering spaces are the order of the day...
but you don’t want to feel cramped.
What if we told you that you could
have it all — a cozy cottage under 1,000- TO BELOW
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square-feet with the spacious feeling of a BEDROOM
larger home? All it takes is a little ingenuity,

planning and a few clever design tricks.
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USE EVERY INCH. To design, which creates a visually larger space
make the most of a modest footprint, by removing dividing lines (a.k.a., walls).
thinking creatively about each space “An open concept is best used for the great
is essential. Every square inch — and its room, dining room, kitchen and entry,” says
function — matters. Look first to minimize Michael. “This design can reduce your need
wasted space by ditching the formal dining, for hallways as well, which is just transi-
living room and foyer in favor of spaces tional — not livable — space.”
you'll actually spend time in. Consider
reducing the size of your bedrooms and
creating unpretentious multipurpose LOOK TO THE LIGHT.
rooms, such as a guest room that doubles There is nothing quite like waking
as recreational space. “We encourage our up to sweeping views of rolling
clients to think through their everyday living hills, a quiet lake or snowy mountain-
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and season of life to help guide their home’s top. Incorporating windows into your tiny
design,” says Mark Elliott, vice president of cottage is not only good for your soul,
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design. In fact, the role of natural light
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GET SMART. Once you've restraints — cannot be overstated. Having
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help you eke out even more space. For much larger than they are. “Clients will
example, Celeste Haase, design manager include glass garage doors, bi-fold doors
with PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes or create walls of windows,” says Celeste.
and M.T.N Design, says outside-the-box Look to skylights or clerestory and transom
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and add character in unusual places. “We'll
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interior wall studs,” she explains. STYLE IT RIGHT. When
Taking that same approach, Michael square footage is at a minimum, the
Grant, founder of Modern Rustic Homes, secret to creating a show-stopping
suggests looking beyond traditional prod- interior is adding flair to the functional
ucts to more innovative ones. He cites swap- aspects of your cabin, such as the stairways,
ping out standard swing doors for pocket, walls and flooring. “Use these opportunities
folding or sliding doors as a simple way to to mix in unique features,” suggests Mark.
“expand usable living space.” “Exposed logs on stairs, for instance, are
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you consider the feel of your space, add special wall treatments, like reclaimed
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A series of renovations turns a riverside ranch house into a
character-rich cottage perfect for anyone seeking inspiration.
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opposite Intentional lighting ake a drive through the Poconos ter’s edge with nothing to see but waves and
features in the kitchen and adja- mountain town of Milford, sky, it seems as if the structure is floating
cent areas, including pendants,
Pennsylvania, past charming on the river itself. You can almost feel the
sconces, a chandelier and under
cabinet lighting, lend additional boutiques, a restored theater rhythmic lap of the water, each one carrying
warmth to the cozy interiors. and perfectly-preserved Victo- any lingering cares farther and farther away.
rian homes, and you'll eventu- Fittingly, it may be the home’s connection
above Because of the kitchen’s ally discover a dirt road the color of dark with nature’s most wondrous resource that
diminutive size, architect Paul chocolate. Turn to cross a quaint wooden gives the watery oasis its own remarkable
Fiore had to think creatively to
bridge arched over a creek, continue past a story. For here, the contemplative yet com-
add function to the small space.
street sign labeled Crimea River Lane (say pelling qualities of the water seem to perme-
His plan hinged ona peninsula
it slowly) and as you emerge into a pristine ate the structure — and its inhabitants.
that offers storage, prep space
and extra casual seating. clearing, you'll discover the waterside cot- This is the cottage where Frank Mc-
tage affectionately known to its revolving Court detailed his youth in a narrative that
door of guests as “Riverhouse.” became the 1997 Pulitzer Prize-winning,
Here, the boundaries blur between the Angela’s Ashes; where National Book
real and the imagined. Perched against wa- Award-winner Colum McCann completed
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the tone for visitors. Rest and
accomplishments have been birthed. dent and CEO who revamped the once-tired
rejuvenation are mandatory at
Owner Josh Sapan, who laughingly refers classic-movie channel with hits like “Mad
the riverside retreat.
to the cottage as his “accidental writer’s Men,” “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking
colony,” believes the tranquil surround- Dead.” So, when he first happened upon the above Surrounded by windows,
ings play a role in the inspiration felt by the cottage in the 1990s, sure, he acknowledged the porch is a favorite spot for
the awkward row of doors at the base of the creative minds to settle in and
“patchwork quilt of renters and friends”
absorb the views. Shelves and
who have enjoyed the home since he home (clues that the building once served as
cubbies around the built-in day-
purchased it 28 years ago. “The absence of a bath house), ill-proportioned rooms and
bed keep entertainment, from
noise and distractions allows, in the most the low-slung ceilings that made the space books to board games, within
obvious way, a certain clarity of thought,” feel cramped and cave-like. easy reach.
he explains. But he saw past all of the quirks toa
Operating within this mental framework shoreline retreat with jaw-dropping views,
allowed Josh to bring the cabin through not special nooks to cozy-up in and, most
one, not two, but three strategic renovations importantly, an ever-present welcome mat
— each growing the impression that the to anyone who needs an escape from the
modest structure was more boat than house. hustle of city life.
“You can’t see water underfoot ... but al- To realize the home’s potential, Josh
most,” he jokes. “There is water everywhere worked alongside Massachusetts-based
you look, left and right.” residential architecture firm, Foley Fiore
Of course, it helps that Josh is a man with Architecture. “One of our first steps was

opposite A bathroom in the loft, which to design the front deck like the prow Making spaces ideal for enjoy-
includes a spa-like walk-in shower, of a boat going up the river,” explains —
ing the views and fostering works
adds convenience for upstairs guests. the firm’s co-owner Paul Fiore, AIA, of creative genius — was next on the
who spearheaded the project. Next, agenda. Josh and Paul incorporated a
above A white tongue-and-groove
the team re-framed the entire roof, trio of comfy daybeds in three separate
ceiling paired with seafoam green walls
creates an instant sense of ease in one replacing the original ridge line with areas of the home (to ensure views in
of the home’s three bedrooms. a laminated veneer lumber beam that different directions): the first, nestled
allowed for an open concept kitchen, against the corner of the living room,
another in the loft (this one with a
HOME living and dining area. They also re-
moved the attic ceiling and expanded
a small dormer at the front of the home
built-in, pull-out tray, perfect for a lap-
top and pad or pen and a cocktail) and
DETAILS to double the height of the main living a third in the enclosed porch. “They’re
area, create space for a sleeping loft the sort of spaces where you can prop
SQUARE FOOTAGE and reinforce the watery views Josh up a pillow, unwind, get away from the
1,000 craved with big picture windows.

“Now, when you look out the win-
world,” shares Paul.
And, if you’re wondering which
BEDROOMS
dows, it’s like you’re on the second tier relaxing spot Josh prefers, here’s his
3 (not including daybed areas) of a boat,” Paul explains. “From even take on the best one in the house: “I go
just a foot away from the glass, you where the most comfortable bed is,”
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don’t see any land, just water. It’s an he says, laughing. “That’s what really
2 incredible experience.” matters.”
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couple finds their treasured
cabin a comforting refuge.
n first approach to Liz and
Danny King’s log cabin

getaway, you may think they
have a conundrum on their
hands. Their one-story cabin
is situated on a sliver of land
huddled in the heart of Gatlinburg, Ten-
nessee, surrounded by modern buildings
and near a busy intersection. In actuality,
the cabin is a tiny rustic oasis — anda
treasured piece of family history.
In the late 1880s, Gatlinburg was a
sleepy hamlet, home to early mountain set-
tlers content to farm and log. Today, three
communities: Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and
Gatlinburg merge into one of the busiest
mountain resort destinations in the country.
“There wasn’t much here when Danny’s
grandfather, Andy King, owner of a suc-
cessful logging company, decided to build
in this neck of the woods. Despite the boom
that’s grown up around us, this 900-square-
foot cabin is a family heirloom, affording us
the chance to carry on that legacy,” Liz says
proudly.
In direct contrast to the couple’s

residence less than 45 minutes away, On the exterior, the couple stained oil-based soap; and installing limestone
the wee log cabin gives the busy pair a the logs brown then accented the trim floors in the kitchen and bathroom. Liz
chance to escape the rigor of daily life, with forest green shutters and a rhubarb- decided the original living room fireplace
but it needed a nudge to make it com- colored door. It looks like it’s right out of would remain. “Not just for its aesthetic
fortable. Liz recalls: “When we decided a storybook — an island in the middle value but help with heating in the chilly
to make this cabin our getaway two de- of Gatlinburg laced with an iron fence mountain winters,” she says.
cades ago, it was certainly charming but surrounded by a landscape filled with “Since grandad was in the lumber busi-
far too rustic with only minimal furnish- primrose, laurel, ivy and pansies. ness, he was keenly aware of using uniform
ings left by Danny’s folks.” Inside, the rehab was a little more logs, so he chose courses of handcrafted
Her vision was clear: “Update the extensive: adding new appliances; pine. He made sure his cabin would be
entire cabin inside and out.” washing the interior logs with a diluted sturdy and well-insulated,” explains Liz.
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With a natural knack for decorating, she far left, center With space at a pre-
rustically elegant. Aside from the original
tackled the interior design, selecting comfort- random-width pine floors, native stone fire- mium, Danny’s grandparents built
a banquette into one wall. “We use
able furnishings that would be durable while place and mantel, just about everything else this all the time. Not only does it
the children were young. “At night, Danny in the living room was updated. A distressed-
provide additional seating, the top
and I used to get a kick out of hearing our kids leather sofa and chair replaced our worn-out lifts up for storage,” says Liz.
giggle, vying for the top bunk,” she recalls. furnishings. I added tapestry fabric on acces-
After 20 years of memory making and the sories and drapery panels. The idea was to above The diminutive galley kitchen
needs some finesse to navigate.
kids grown, the couple determined it was maintain a woodland motif — all to enhance
Without a dining room, the built-in
time for a second renovation. a more elegant lodge feel,” she says.
breakfast bar is a functional solution
“In 2003, we wanted to enhance the Another spot that was in need ofa total that the Kings routinely use.
mountain feel of this cabin making it more refresh was the kitchen.

above Bunk beds and a hand- opposite The Kings gutted this bath- opposite, insetQueen bed dressed with an
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crafted birch wood chest of room completely and added a lime- Adirondack style head and foot board is all that
drawers are all that’s needed stone tiled shower. A granite-topped fits in the 10-foot-square master bedroom. Liz
in the cabin’s second bedroom. vanity Liz crafted from an old dresser painted the walls a lively azalea red to visually
“A perfect solution to limited features a porcelain sink. “The room open the space. She complemented the windows
sleeping arrangements when is very small, approximately 8-by-8 with wood shutters and elegant, handmade
company comes,” says Liz. feet, but there’s no reason it can’t be drapes. With wall space at a premium, she used
stylish,” says Liz. the ceiling as a canvas for a wildflower mural.
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“It’s a small space measuring approximately The backsplash wasn’t the only spot where
12-feet long by 8-feet wide, and we use every nature was invited indoors. According to Liz,
MOME inch,” says Liz.

First the couple gutted the entire space
the ceilings were blank canvases begging fora
decorative touch, so she hired Knoxville artist
DETAILS installing new pine cabinets, an eating bar Nathaniel Galka to cover them in murals of
(since there’s no room for a dining table), mountain scenes — the cabin’s most distinc-
SQUARE FOOTAGE more efficient appliances, limestone coun- tive feature. “The living room boasts rac-
900 tertops and a limestone tile floor. “I wanted

to infuse the kitchen with a sense of the
coons and black bears; the master bedroom
has a wildflower motif and the bunkroom
BEDROOMS BATHS
wilderness, so I had some of the cabinets ceiling depicts fly fishing,” says Liz.
2 1 painted a sage green and used tiles inset For a couple that enjoys the outdoors as
with representations of the native wildlife much as Liz and Danny, the close proximity
on the backsplash,” Liz shares. to Leconte Creek running alongside the cabin
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made renovating the existing porch all the some blooming trees, Liz, an avid gardener left Originally, the porch was
completely screened in. To
more enjoyable. gushes. “The foliage provides shade and
make the space more efficient
“The porch remains one of our favorite a natural habitat for wildlife. We added a
year-round, the Kings installed
places in the cabin,” Liz acknowledges. split-rail fence along the creek. It comple- adjustable Plexiglas panels on
“We added a tongue-and-groove ceiling, ments the twig-like iron fence and native the windows. They also added
and the windows have screens in the sum- stone surrounding the property,” Plans for resilient Pergo flooring.
mer; Plexiglas in the winter.” the future include building a small patio
above From their porch, Liz and
From this spot, the Kings can appreci- and fire pit just off the porch.
Danny enjoy the peaceful babble
ate their densely planted, one-tenth-acre “This cabin is the perfect cozy place,”
of Leconte Creek.
refuge. “Since the grounds have had years says Liz. “We are very happy to carry on the
to mature, the plantings have grown sub- heritage of the King family and look forward
stantially and nowI just fill in with blasts to passing it along to our children someday.
of colorful pansies, azaleas, primrose and That’s what cabin life is all about.”
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Satisrying 11 petite floor plans that make their mark in a big way.
BY THE EDITORS
very quaint cabin or cottage starts with aselection of our favorite plans on the smaller
a cozy, comfortable floor plan. The side. Here you'll find everything froma versatile
design’s size, shape and configuration 560-square-foot log cabin getaway to a four-story
set the stage for every element that comes next, timber-framed abode that looks like a lighthouse,
whether it’s choosing an exterior facade or because when it comes to crafting the perfect petite
placing a lamp. plan, creativity and a healthy dose of design sense
To help you get the picture, we’ve assembled are everything.
CREATE FLEXIBLE SPACES

Inasmall cabin or cottage, combining the living area, kitchen and dining room ina
small footprint is common sense, but there are other spaces besides the “great room”
that can multi-task. With the addition of Murphy bed, a home office — or even a
a
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GARDEN
CHARM ottage gardens are overflowing with Orderly is not a word that springs to mind
life. As you wander one's paths, you’ll when you think of a cottage garden. On
find a rich mixture of plants—flowers, the other hand, this style isn’t completely
herbs, fruits and vegetables. So it’s only arbitrary, either; there are some traits most
natural that you'd also find an abundance cottage gardens share. Defining the space with
of pollinators and other wildlife there. You a fence like the one at right is one common
can capitalize on the lush growth contained characteristic. It also provides some stability
behind a picket or split-rail fence, too, by and contrast to the exuberant plantings it
gathering bouquets of cut flowers to bring surrounds. Love this casual, abundant look?
inside along with produce for the table. Learn how to get it in your own garden here!
BY SHERRI RIBBEY |
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FOLLOW YOUR PATH SHAPE THINGS UP ROSES, RE-SEEDERS

It justmakes sense, you need a Cottage gardens have lots AND OLD FAVORITES
path of some kind to get to the of different plants, but it's There are some flowers that
flowers and vegetables you want amazing how many have you'll find again and again in
to cut or harvest. Besides that, similar flower shapes or habits. cottage gardens. Roses (Rosa
a path helps add structure and Keep an eye on the shape of spp. and hybrids) are always
define the space. It doesn't have your flowers and plants and a favorite. And if they're
to be fancy — gravel or concrete put contrasting shapes next fragrant or reblooming, even
steppers will do the job just fine. to each other to get the most better. Re-seeding annuals,
impact. Plant daisy shapes such as this larkspur (Con-
with spikes and an upright solida ajacis), come back for
DON'T WORRY ABOUT habit next to one that's years with just one sowing.
FLOPPY FOLIAGE mounding for a great-looking You never know where they're
There's no need for staking ina
cottage garden every time! going to pop up next — those
cottage garden. Plants are often serendipitous combinations
packed in tightly so they hold each are the best! And if you've got
other up, and any leaning stems just GROW YOUR OWN FOOD bearded iris (Iris hybrid) from
add to its casual fee!. Low-growing Whether it's tomatoes, squash, grandma or Oriental poppies
overhanging foliage near the front of basil or edible flowers, cot- (Papaver orientale) from the
the border helps soften the edge of a tage gardens often have a few neighbor down the street,
path. But if a plant starts to become plants you can eat worked in your cottage garden will be
a tripping hazard, cut it back. among the blooms. complete.
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Cottage gardens are primarily about flowers and lots could repeat the same plant, but why? This is a cottage
of them—and with that comes loads of color. Whether garden after all!
you choose a limited palette or use all the hues in the Soft pastels provide a more relaxed effect. Surround a
rainbow, repetition will help keep the garden from getaway or a patio with a color scheme like the cheerful
looking too chaotic. one below and you'll relish the time spent there after a
You can’t miss the sunny yellow flowers threaded long day at work.
throughout the casual foundation planting below. We offer some of the many must-have structures for
They give it a lively look that unifies this diverse group your cottage garden.
KEEP IT COLORFUL DON'T FORGET FOLIAGE

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Long-blooming or reblooming Foliage can do a lot, even in flower-

perennials, such as coneflowers heavy cottage gardens. The broad
(Echinacea spp. and hybrids) or silvery leaves of lamb's ear (Stachys
perennial geranium (Geranium byzantina) provides contrast to the
spp. and hybrids), extend the show other leaves in the border. Plus it has
and can bridge the gap between the added benefit of being velvety
blooms from season to season. soft to the touch.
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FILL ANY EMPTY SPACE EDGE WITH CARE
Traditional cottage gardens were often short on Accrisp, tidy edge to your cottage garden
space, so enthusiastic gardeners made use of defines the space and provides a bit of
every square inch. Whether your space is small or control to an enthusiastic group of plants.
large, you can fill a bare wall with a trellis for sup- If you want to cut down on digging, add
porting flowering vines. Be sure to match the trellis some whimsy by edging with found items.
to the size of the vine. Lightweight annuals or small Wine bottles, old plates or whatever
climbing roses (Rosa hybrids) work just fine ona your imagination comes up with are all in
section of lattice, like the one in the photo above. keeping with casual cottage garden flair.
All types ofplants are welcome in a cottage

garden — bulbs, annuals, perennials, grasses —
they all add their own charm.
COTTAGE BOUNDARIES line, providing an elegant backdrop for the eye-catching
Plants aren’t the only element of a great cottage garden. border. Be sure to choose a fence with open spaces between
Fences and paths help define the space, enhance its style pickets. That allows air to circulate and discourages fungal
and provide much needed structure. diseases that often crop up in crowded plantings.
Traditional cottage garden fences were wooden pickets Cottage garden paths, such as the one at right, help
along the property line. These days you have lots of choices tame plant-packed walkways by creating an edge to the
in materials and the fence can be more ornamental than borders. Most winda little instead of heading straight to
practical. Take a look at this wrought-iron one with a stone its destination—that would be too formal. Along the way
post below. It’s low and sits several feet inside the property don’t forget to pause and smell the flowers.
Make your fence easy to see over so you can

chat with neighbors— a garden full offlowers
will give you plenty to talk about.
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EASY-CARE FENCE ANNUALS STEAL THE SHOW

Wrought iron fencing looks a bit more formal than You can't beat mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea)
picket types and can be expensive to install, but it for its long season of bloom. Those spires of
lasts for years with minimal care. Keep it in good blue, purple or white, depending on the variety,
shape with an annual inspection. If you find rust that attract attention wherever you grow them, last
won't wipe away easily, use a wire brush to remove it, for weeks with little effort from you and butter-
then sand the spot and apply rust-resistant paint. flies love them.
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ADD HEIGHT
An obelisk or trellis
gets vines, such
as this sweet pea
(Lathyrus odorata),
up where it’s easier
to appreciate its
fragrance-filled
blossoms.
PATH
MATERIALS
You can use any
material to create
a path within this
casual garden style.
Simple concrete
pavers you make
yourself, turf and
stone all work well
but gravel is an
age-old favorite. It's
economical, easy to
maintain and makes a
nice crunching sound
as you walk on it.
CURVE
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Install a path that
curves to give your
garden a casual look.
Make it 2 feet wide
or more so you can
explore all the details
without feeling like
the crowded borders
are pressing in on
you.

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY CARLIE HAMILTON
Train rose canes up
and around an obelisk
to encourage more
side branches to grow.
That means more flowers
for you to enjoy.
Accent the curve and entice

visitors along the path with
a container. This galvanized one
is actually a 3-foot-diameter fire
ring. It's economical and easy to
find at discount or home
improvement stores.
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urn a shed into a hideaway and surround it a bouquet to enjoy when you get inside. On your
with this beautiful cottage garden. Its soft way back to the house, snap off a zucchini or two.
color palette creates just the right mood for ‘Asti’, a bush variety, produces beautiful foliage as
relaxing. You can sit back and enjoy the show as well as a bountiful harvest.
pollinators of all types visit this garden. Humming- There’s plenty to enjoy in this summer-blooming
birds, bees and butterflies will entertain you as they bed. But you can extend the season by adding
flutter, dip and dart from one blossom to the next. spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulips (Tulipa spp.
As you follow the gravel path to your private and hybrids), hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) or
retreat, enjoy the fragrance of flowering tobacco or daffodils (Narcissus spp. and hybrids). Want to learn
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Keep your cottage garden looking its best with regular

watering, a slow-release fertilizer in spring to keep
plants flowering anda 2- to 3-inch layer of organic
mulch to conserve water and keep weeds down.
Deadheading spent blooms is the biggest job, but be
sure to leave some of the flowering tobacco late in the
season if you want it to re-seed. You'll find that pot mari-
gold and hollyhock will re-seed, too, but their offspring
won't necessarily be the same color. The geranium may
eventually get leggy—if that happens, cut the stems to
within a few inches of the ground. New growth will take
off and you'll soon have a second flush of blooms. Silver
sage sends up a tall bloom spike in summer that you
can remove if you want to keep a tidy edge or leave it
for pollinators to enjoy. Prune the climbing rose in early
spring by removing any dead stems and as it ages cut

large woody ones back to the base of the plant. This
will encourage new green stems that flower more. HOLLYHOCK
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Biennial; gorgeous bicolor pale or dark pink flowers

DON'T KNOW YOUR ZONES? with a purple center rise above the rest of the garden in
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over a bright yellow door plus a trio of
casement windows creates the percep-
tion of height. The custom half-log sidin
was crafted from local trees. “Chief Cliff”
stone, quarried in the region, is featured
extensively throughout the landscape.
retreat
A 500-square-foot vintage
log cabin is the centerpiece
of lakeside living in the
Montana mountains.
or years, Caroline and David

Dixon left the frantic pace of San
Francisco behind by escaping
to the family’s quiet mountain
getaway in northwest Montana.

The crisp air and pristine, natu-
ral surroundings were everything they
needed to take a breather from life in the
—
city well, almost everything.
“We'd had a home in the nearby moun-
tains for some time, but we wished fora
little place on the lake to enjoy the water,”
shares Caroline, who, along with husband
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To ensure cozy lodging year round, an
air-to-air heat exchanger with a gas
fireplace for backup was installed in the
cabin, which, before the Dixons, had
been used only in summer. The stone
for the fireplace was selected to comple-
ment the scale of the living room.
David, discovered a lot and vintage log

cabin on the shores of Whitefish Lake
that showed real potential as a water-
front getaway.
Though the Dixons were enamored
with the property, they recognized
there were numerous challenges to
overcome to make it habitable.
“Tt was somewhat of a project,”
Caroline recalls. “We asked our real
estate agent, ‘Who can fix this?’ and
she responded, ‘Mindful Designs.’ She
was right!”
In 2016, the Dixons began working
with Jason Pohlman, an architectural
designer and general contractor with
Mindful Designs. “The cabin had
charm and fit on the lot well,” Jason
said, explaining that Caroline and Da-
vid wanted to keep the 500-square-foot
cabin as authentic as possible while
making the space usable.
To accomplish that, the original 1948
stick-frame structure was stripped to the
studs, and since the cabin sat directly
on dirt, building a foundation was
mandatory. Creating comfortable living
spaces in such a small place posed its
own challenges, which Jason says were
overcome by “getting a little creative.”
“For instance, the kitchen is smaller
than anything we’ve done, but it actu-
ally works,” he says. “A cabinet skin
hides the fridge, and textured glass in
the uppers makes the room feel bigger.”
According to Jason, the Dixons were

heavily involved with the property’s
transformation, drawing inspiration for
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opposite Creating a striking contrast to colors and materials from the historic used for the fireplace and foundation,
the black stone counters and window cabins in nearby Glacier National Park, as well as the outdoor living spaces.
casings in this tiny kitchen, Caroline the area’s natural resources and the A comprehensive landscaping plan
Dixon chose a vibrant shade of red for
lake itself. envisioned by the Dixons was created
the cabinetry by Padgham Woodwork-
ing. A thick, copper-wrapped board Locally harvested fir and pine were by landscape architect Bruce Boody.
affixed with brackets below the window milled by RBM Lumber for the cabin’s Dry-set stone terraces, gravel paths,
creates a bar for serving quick meals. exterior log siding and interior plank mulched trails, rock walls and plant-
paneling. “Chief Cliff” stone, a mixture ers, large boulders and indigenous
above Living room windows by Sierra of hard argillites and quartzites quar- ornamental shrubbery and native trees
Pacific frame the outdoor dining room,
ried in northwestern Montana, was encompass the cabin and affirm its
with Whitefish lake as a backdrop.
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Twin bunk beds

were erected
over a built-in
double bed so
the family of
four can sleep
comfortably in
one room. Wide,
vertical wood
paneling painted
white gives the
small bedroom
a sense of space,
while the dark
floor, ceiling and
trim keep it from
feeling sterile.
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The bathroom vanity is shallow but
functional with apartment-sized fix-
tures. Ample lighting, a large oval mirror
and white shiplap and tile make the
compact room feel more spacious.
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50 feet from the front door.
“We wanted to maximize our
outdoor space knowing we would
be mainly on the patios or on the
dock when we were using the cabin,”
Caroline explains. “We are outside the
whole time.”
“Our proximity to the Whitefish City
Beach, which is always active, is the
most appealing thing for our 11-year-old
twins, Henry and Layla Grace,” Caroline
continues. “They often kayak or paddle-
board over to the city’s swim dock and
beach to play with other kids there.”
Jason says that when the year-long
project was launched, the goal was
clear: “Caroline and David wanted to
create a cabin that looked like it had
always been there,” Jason shares.

“Something their young kids could
enjoy now and would be passed on to
them in the future.”
Certainly, the Dixons have created
an enduring sanctuary that connects
their family to the lake, the mountains,
the land and — most importantly — to
one another.
Now that the cabin is complete, the
family spends a couple of nights each
week at the lake in the summer and,
to their surprise, often visits the tiny
retreat in winter. “I had a feeling that
I would want to go there and never
leave,” Caroline says. “We enjoy it even
more than we thought we would.”
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to escape from city life to their
lakeside retreat, but the
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ighteen years ago, Cathy and be interested in purchasing the second the lake with an existing home in place.
Dane Hudson didn’t know parcel. The 30-year-old house was dated,
they were looking for a lake The Hudsons, who live outside but it had beautiful views of the water
house. Now they don’t know Indianapolis, were familiar with Lake and gardens that won Cathy over
how they would live without it. Lemon. When they were students at the instantly. “I’m an avid gardener,” Cathy
Blame it on Dane’s partner University of Indiana in Bloomington, explains. The previous owner had cre-
at work: He was looking for property on the lake was where locals went to swim ated all kinds of gardens and a pond
Lake Lemon in southeastern Indiana. on sunny days. They had never visited with rock borders. “It’s like a paradise,”
He found a parcel, but it came with a the spot themselves but were pleasantly she says.
companion property, and he had to buy surprised when they visited the site. The 2,500-square-foot home has two
both. He asked if Dane and Cathy would They discovered 50 acres overlooking floors. The main level includes the kitch-
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left The great room includes a
en, master suite and great room. A fireplace and Cathy have given the home a refined
anchors the space, while a wide wall of rustic update over the years, renovating the large dining area that’s perfect
for family get-togethers.
windows looks out over a wraparound deck kitchen twice.
and the lake below. When they purchased Outside, the exterior walls are finished above The couple upgraded the
the home, the kitchen was desperate for with cedar siding. “When we bought the fireplace, adding manufactured
an update, Cathy recalls. “It had royal blue house, it was black,” Cathy says. “It was stone facing and a wide hearth,
not in good shape.” Planning to paint the which has become a favorite
countertops,” she laughs.
perch for Cathy to sit and read.
Downstairs, two guest bedrooms share a siding, they had it power washed. To their
bath. A family room walks out onto a stone surprise, the power washing uncovered
patio with water views. Inspired by the beautiful wood tones they sealed with
home’s original wood-lined ceilings, Dane stain.

above Cathy rescued and refinished opposite, main A built-in fire pit adds opposite, inset The deck spans the width
the live-edge redwood slab that now warmth on chilly nights and is just of the home and overlooks the lake.
tops the kitchen island. The skylight, right for toasting marshmallows with A wall of windows brings natural light
which was original to the home, invites the grandchildren. into the great room.
sunshine into the space.
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left Over the years, Dane has
expanded the pond several
times. He enjoys adding exterior
lighting to make the landscaping
glow after dark.
above Below the deck, a flag-

stone patio offers a shady spot to
swing. The Hudsons bulked up
the once-skimpy posts by wrap-
ping them with stone.
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Other outdoor projects over the years More often than not, their children and
have included wrapping the deck support
posts with stone and upgrading the fire
grandchildren join the party. When they
aren't entertaining family, Cathy gardens
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pit. “It was a hole in the ground with rocks and Dane takes on landscaping projects. “He DETAILS
around it,” Cathy recalls. “It wasn’t very loves the pond,” Cathy says. “He’s probably
safe because embers would jump out, and re-done it five times. It keeps getting bigger.” SQUARE FOOTAGE
we had grass around it.” The couple added
a layer of gravel and built up a stone ring to
When it’s time to take a break, they
head to the porch swing or rocking chairs
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create an eye-catching gathering spot. and watch for wildlife. “We feel blessed that BEDROOMS BATHS
Most weekends, Cathy and Dane make
the trip to the lake with their dogs in tow.
we've been able to experience it,” Cathy
says. “It’s such a relaxing place.”
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