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My husband & I are avid outdoors people. We realized our dream of building a log home in Northern Michigan last year. For now it's our vacation home but who knows what the future will bring. We put together a blog documenting our experiences: www.logcabininmichigan.blogspot.com .

I am a log home representative for Expedition Log Homes. I can't think of anything better than helping others with their log home dream as well as talking about log homes everyday! If I can help you, please contact me!

www.elkcountryloghomes.com
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Only on the weekends for now.....heavy sigh!

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The Loons' Nest

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Great moments at the cabin

Having a great summer so far at our log home. It's been 3 years, the projects don't end but the wondrous moments continue including seeing a fox for the 1st time and having my Loons return to our lake. I've shared some photos below. What is happening at your log home?

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Posted on June 25, 2010 at 3:01pm — 9 Comments

Log Home Christmas

I'm looking forward to heading up north to spend Christmas in our log home! The place is decorated! Two feet of snow is already on the ground in northern Michigan! I've made tons of homemade treats! Which reminds me, have any you checked out www.allrecipes.com ? Great site! I just made some Amish Caramel Corn the other day that came out fabulous. I'm also making homemade banana sourcream bread and chocolate pretzel sticks. Are you making an… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 1:44pm — 3 Comments

Autumn at the Log Home

This is my favorite time of year at our log home. Crunchy, colorful leaves, bonfires w/ marshmallows, and pumpkins all over the deck. I don't know of any other home that looks better in the fall season than a log home. Here's what it looks like right now in my neck of the woods. (How does it look by you?)

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Posted on October 20, 2009 at 1:29pm — 8 Comments

Log Home Pets

I couldn't imagine having a log home without our puppy and kitty. They seem to complete our log home and make it that much more enjoyable.

Our cat Marvin loves climbing our log staircase and perching himself high in the loft as he hisses at our new Bernese Mountain puppy… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2009 at 6:17pm — 8 Comments

Dog in a Log

It took me 4 years, 6 months and 2 days to convice the hubby that we needed a dog. Once we finished our log home last year, I told him it wasn't complete without a "log dog" - his answer "what about our log cat?" No worries - Marvin the cat is still loved (and he LOV… Continue

Posted on June 4, 2009 at 1:30pm — 15 Comments

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At 9:39am on March 9, 2010, Mike & Barbara Higgins said…: Hi Shelley! I'm glad you liked our cabin. I looked at your pics, and I'm jealous! Your fall & winter views are gorgeous! I miss the extreme colors of fall, and I wouldn't mind a little more snow once in awhile. I really liked your half-log stairs, and the little decorative details around the cabin.

Take care, and enjoy your spring!

At 5:59pm on January 19, 2010, julie juiard said…: HOW FUN..Dearborn..off cherry hill, Does Greenbush, Mi sound familiar? that is where I am now. have land in Va. your comments on what you would/would not
do was very informative, thanks, Is there anyone you would suggest to look into
as a builderin virginia ? Will look up your designs and web site..julie

At 3:47pm on October 20, 2009, Tom Heatherington said…: Hey Shelley,

We only have one Pyr, but we have been a foster home to one other one. Our Lilly Belle is now about 105 lbs. She's about normal for her size and sex.

How big is that 'puppy' of yours now?

Tom

At 9:30pm on September 22, 2009, Amy said…: Thanks for the warm welcome!

At 1:33pm on August 29, 2009, Pat Watters said…: I just looked at your pictures. What did you have your kitchen cabinets done in...hickory, pine? They blend so well with the pine logs. what company did you use and what were they called? Thanks, Pat

At 1:29pm on August 29, 2009, Pat Watters said…: Shelly: My vacation log home is in western NC. Doing most of interior work myslef. Do you know what is best to seal the interior logs? what about my pine window trim...it seems lighter than my log walls. if I just seal with urethan, they may stay different in color.
Help - any advise?

At 8:54pm on August 27, 2009, Anne said…: Shelly - I am such a season person - as soon as one season comes, I can't wait for the next! Of course all the catalogues with fall leaves and pumpkins aren't helping! I know you have all of your autumn decorations ready!
By the way, your loons most certainly count as a cabin essential! (LHL oct/nov2009)
Anne

At 8:47am on August 22, 2009, Wendy Klemann said…: Caught your comment in the Oct, issue of LHL on cabin essentials. Did you see it? Very cute:)

At 8:13am on August 13, 2009, Mel and Jane Lane said…: Curituck Court ! Oh my goodness, we would have been neighbors !
My house (mom and dad's house) was the second house West of McClumpha on AATrail. It truely is a small small world. Mom and dad sold the house in '85 - '86.