To many people, log cabins and log cabin furniture make them think of the woods. These things make people think about a simpler style of living; one more in tune with mother nature. Of course, that imagery is not inaccurate.

However, many Americans would be surprised to learn that log homes and rustic furniture rose to popularity during the Great Depression. In fact, any period when the country was experiencing hard times can be associated with rustic decor like rustic cabin bedding, cedar log beds, and the like. After all, wood is easy and relatively affordable to get a hold of.

We have just started climbing our way out of another financial downturn. The Great Recession may be over, but our love for log cabin furnishings seems only to have (more…)