Nothing decorates a home better than love. If you are putting your heart into it then obviously it will show. I enjoy noticing the little things when I visit a friend's (or family) home. Beyond the family portraits and the kid's artwork, it's the smaller touches. I never know how to do this at my own place, but I love when others do it at their place. An antique chair, artwork, or quilted throw. Vases, candles, crafts and other accessories. All especially chosen and perfectly placed.
On our recent trip to the mountains, we were lucky enough to have a family member offer their cabin. Quickly you realize this is not just any cabin. First, it was the family, they themselves, that built the house. Second, it is most definitely filled with love.... and you will find it in every nook and cranny.
One evening, on my way to bed, I noticed this tiny apple tree sitting on a shelf in the hallway. I imagined the careful shopping she must have done to acquire each and every item around the cabin. There was an apple theme in the kitchen, actually throughout the whole house.  
A local apple festival draws people each year to the area...... that plus the majestic mountains and the gorgeous autumn leaves. We went to visit a friend of mine (who lived closeby), she sent us home with steak doggie bags and homemade applesauce (below). Deelish! 
And here is the back deck where I would drink my morning coffee, enjoying the mountain air and breathtaking views.
There was an upper deck and a middle deck and a lower deck. Definitely decked out!   
A beautiful reflection of the trees in the upper windows
A water wheel and pond that the lil-man enjoyed throwing rocks and playing around. 
Comfy country living and room for plenty
  Nothing brings more love into a home than children. The cabin owner has over a dozen grandchildren (and room for all of them!). During our stay, the lil-man and his brother Patrick were drawn to these cute things --- a guitar, antique wagon and a wooden rocking horse. They played with all of it, of course.  
The sunlight would pour into this room (another favorite of mine). It, too, was filled with antiques, quilts and artwork. 
By far one of the best moments - that I will never forget - was when we hot tubbed under a moonlit sky looking up at the stars and sipping hot apple cider. (Pictured here is the hot tub during the day). 
Before leaving the cabin and heading back home, my husband cleared off the decks with a leaf-blower. 
And as I packed it all up, I walked along the front porch. I could hear it welcoming me back, asking me to come and sit for awhile. 
It was hard to leave. I could have surely stayed forever.
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