Charlotte Moss's Fabulous Aspen House

Definitely not the funky cabin in the woods....

Charlotte Moss's fabulous living room. She's mixed a stunning collection of antiques with comfortable upholstered pieces. Lest you think that this is not a mountain house, notice the mountain details like the carved Black Forest chairs in front of the fireplace and the antler candle holders over the mantle. Love the contrast of the elegant curtains next to the rustic stone of the fireplace!

Again, plush, elegant furnishings below contrast with the rustic wood ceilings above. One of my favorite things about this house is the light wood treatment.

Cozy but ultra elegant, this library features leather upholstery, a huge mountain landscape painting, a carved eagle and a fabulous carpet.

Beautiful. The light woods allow the colorful carpet to steal the show. Is that wallpaper or wall upholstery on the wall to the right?

Again, a nod to the mountains in the twig iron bed and the fur throw, but most of the furnishings are fine European antiques.

Moss on her deck enjoying the winter air and views.

Originally published in Elle Decor

Red and Whimsical Carpets for Cabins--Charming!!

Here's a group of some of my favorite red area rugs for cabins.

These two carpets (above and below) are Chinese needlepoints designed by Diamond Baratta for Stark Carpet.

Zebra Carpet from Johnathan Adler (can be ordered in any color $995 at Jonathan Adler)

The two carpets above are from Line of the Spirit

Saranac from Dash and Albert

Red Rose from Dash and Albert

This is Vine Red from Dash and Albert.

Panels by Michelian Home

Pennies by Michelian Home

Petal by Michelian Home

Camp Bear Wallow by Michelian Home

I'd love to know what your favorite is. If you'd like to vote, click comment below and leave your choice!

My Favorite Stick, Willow and Log Beds

Absolutely LOVE the birds! From Flat Rock Furniture Company.

Gorgeous! From La Lune. And it comes in a number of wonderful color choices.

I like the painted panels on this bed from Black Forest Decor.

Great height. Victorian charm meets rustic lodge-look in this Dick Idol Timeless Country Bed

Everything this company makes is just so fabulously camp. And it all comes in the most wonderful color choices. Rustic Revival Bed from Gennessee Trading Company.

Classical style meets stick construction. From Flatrock, this is the Clark Fork Panel Bed. Elegant!

This charmer is from Willows At Home.

Rugged and manly. The Old Faithful bed from Old Hickory.

Simply handsome. Old Hickory's Wagon Wheel Bed.

And finally, also from Flat Rock, the Forest Panel bed. I like the way the branches look like they've been scattered about on the forest floor.

Some Fabulous Beds from Farmhouse Collection

Here's a group of my favorite mountain house beds from Farmhouse Collection.

This is the Windsor. Love it!

Pinecone finials!

Payette..rugged but handsome.

SuSu for snowstorm romance.

For European chalet charm try the Nikolina.

Fresh and airy...the Ravenna.

Which one is your favorite?

Designing for Comfort...Four: Add a Game Table

Ways to make mountain rooms more comfortable for living.

Four: Add a Game Table

Interior Design by Dragonfly Designs

If you can find the space for it, add a game table. These get used for so much more than games. Lap tops, homework, a shared cup or coffee, extra seating for large dinner parties, it’s not hard to think of dozens of ways an extra table can contribute to the ease and enjoyment of your mountain home.

Century Gentry Chair

This table and chairs are the ones shown in the Dragonfly Designs project shown above.  This is one of my favorite game tables from The Farmhouse Collection and the game chairs are from Century Furniture. The table has an inset game board that reverses from chess to backgammon and conceals a hidden storage area for game pieces. Below is a square version of the same table.

Alturas Game Table by Farmhouse

Game tables seat four people and are either round or square. They are usually 36-42 inches across or in diameter and at about 28" high, they are a few inches shorter than a standard dining table. Because of their dropped height, you’ll want to make sure that you select chairs that are suited to your table.

If, like me, your idea of a great apres ski evening involves Lemon Drop Martinis, the card game Hearts, good friends and long hours of jokes and good-natured competition, you'll want to be sure to invest in the right game chairs. Game chairs are usually designed for comfortable sitting over extended periods of time. The best chairs have castors on their legs or are designed to swivel. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you can just pull any four dining chairs up to your game table. Chances are they will be too tall and won't provide the comfort you're looking for.

Century Game Table

This beautiful game table and chairs is from Century Furniture and would look great in almost any mountain home. I love how the modern shapes on these chairs contrast with the rustic elements of leather and nail heads. Fabulous!!

Century has a great selection of game chairs and several of them are perfect for cabins and lodges. Which one is your favorite?

Century Gentlemens

Century Brumby

Century Omni

Athena

Here's an affordable game table that would look charming in any cabin. For more information click here. The Halo Styles chair I've selected to go with it is very comfortable and seems to make both men and women happy, something not all chairs are able to do.

Rush Creek Game Table

Halo Waterfall Chair

Last, here is a final selection from Genessee River Trading Company. All their pieces come in the most fabulous color choices. The game board top is made from linoleum and you can even specify linoleum colors. Absolutely charming! (Click here for more details.)

Genessee River Trading Co  Saranac Game Table

Furnishings shown are available to order through Dragonfly Designs at (530) 583-6076 or dragonflytahoe@att.net.