Happy Halloween!

Congratulations to Natalie Crosby on her winning pumpkin creation! Happy Halloween, LogHeads!

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Hey, LogHeads! Share your pumpkin creations with us this week and you could win $100 off a Rocky Top log bed just in time for the holidays.

 To enter, just post a photo of your carved pumpkin on our Facebook wall by Wednesday, October 31. We will choose a winner on Halloween!

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Rustic Halloween

Hey, Boys and Ghouls! It's almost Halloween so we thought we'd share some inspiration for spooking-up your rustic home. For more ideas, follow us on Pinterest!

We love this clever woodsy display!

This festive display would be perfect for a Halloween gathering

A boring greeting for trick-or-treaters? Nevermore with this clever arrangement!

How will you be decorating your rustic home for Halloween?

Katahdin Log Homes

Hey, LogHeads! Did you know that in addition to our beautifully-crafted log furniture, we're also an official log homes dealer of Katahdin Cedar Log Homes - one of America's largest and most trusted log home manufacturers for nearly 40 years. We have homes and designs for any budget. Each model can also be customized to your exact specifications. Please call 1-800-332-1143 for more information and to start working on your dream home now!

Setting a Rustic Table with Natural Items

Hey, LogHeads! Can you believe Thanksgiving is nearly a month away? We can almost smell the turkey and bourbon sweet potatoes now! If you're lucky enough to have a beautiful fall day like the one we're having here in Kentucky, take a walk and start collecting some natural items to incorporate into your rustic holiday table setting. Here's a few ideas to get you started!

Today when you purchase a Rocky Top table and four chairs, you'll get 2 extra FREE!

Logs and Fallen Branches:
Create a rustic and whimsical setting like this one, which would be a perfect way to display your favorite jars. You can also collect fallen twigs and glue them to a votive candle for a pretty and woodsy addition to your table.

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 Hunt and Gather!

Collect fallen acorns, seasonal berries, vibrant leaves and tree fruits to display in pretty vases down the middle of the table.

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Lovely Leaves
Instead of buying expensive flowers, make a pretty arrangement with red, yellow and orange leaves.

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For more ideas, follow our Rustic Dining board on Pinterest!

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight!

Hey there, LogHeads! Grab your wool blankets, a snack to share and spend the night gathering with those nearest and dearest to catch a glimpse of the miraculous show set for this evening when the Orionid meteor shower will rain bits of Halley's Comet over the earth. This beautiful shooting star display will peak early Sunday but will offer impressive views throughout Saturday night. And if you can't catch it yourself due to bad weather, you can watch the live streaming provided by NASA here starting at 11 PM EDT. Enjoy, Friends!

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Natural Beauty

Here at the Rocky Top blog, we've praised the wonderful, natural characteristics of Northern White Cedar many times. Strong yet lightweight, resistant to decay and stunningly beautiful, it's the perfect choice for crafting rustic, heirloom-quality furniture. It's no wonder that so many of our clients want to keep the natural characteristics of the wood rather than choosing a colored stain. For those folks, we offer the four-step professional Rocky Top finish which brings out the natural wood tones of each piece of indoor furniture and railing. Every knothole and every wood grain shines to perfection.


The process involves sanding each part of the furniture four times with a fine grade, 300-grit sandpaper and applying a primer, two coats of lacquer and finally a sealer. It’s a lengthy process but the result is a beautiful finish that’s guaranteed to last for years. The beauty and durability of the Rocky Top finish make it perfect for both high traffic, high-use pieces, as well as showcase pieces that will draw attention.

Preparing for Holiday House Guests

Hey there, LogHeads! Are you ready to entertain friends and family this holiday season? Before you find yourself in a holiday haze (and find your guests sleeping on uncomfortable and half-deflated air mattresses) you should check out our awesome Pre-Holiday Sale! Not only do we have excellent prices on our bedroom and dining sets, we're also kicking off the gift-giving season with a daily BOGO deal! Here's today's deal:

 

Check out our great selection and sale prices here!

Wouldn't this rustic log futon be perfect for the holidays? Check it out here!

Shop Now for the Holidays!

The holidays are just around the corner and here at Rocky Top, we're already getting into the spirit of the gift-giving season with our special BOGO Deal of the Day Sale. Check in with us daily to find out which one of our beautifully-crafted pieces from our collection of log furniture will be featured. Here's today's special:

And don't forget to follow our Rustic Holiday Decor board on Pinterest for beautiful holiday looks and decorating advice to pair with your new log furniture!

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Tips for Furniture Shopping on a Budget

Shopping on a budget? Here's a few easy ways you can shop with us to get hand-crafted, American-made furniture without breaking the bank!

 Check out our Bedroom Specials page! This is where we highlight discounted bedroom sets and collections. It's a great place to start if you want to redesign a bedroom with quality furniture while sticking to a budget.

Watch for our "Deal of the Day!" Each day we spotlight a piece from our collection that we offer at a discounted rate. It's a great way to snag a piece you love at a discount!

Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to get insider-discounts, access to contests and more.

Another great way to shop and save is by visiting one of our showrooms or working with one of our helpful team members. Not only with they assist you in finding the perfect furniture for your rustic home, they will do so in a way that fits your needs!

Rustic Harvest Soup

Hey, LogHeads! Happy Saturday! We hope you're enjoying this beautiful fall day by gathering with those nearest and dearest, which is why we thought we'd share this recipe for a hearty and rustic soup that celebrates the best of the fall harvest. It's so delicious you might need a bigger table to accommodate the crowd it will draw, and if that's the case, we're happy to help! Click here to see our collection of beautifully crafted log tables.

Rocky Top 12 Foot Reclaimed Table

Harvest Soup
Ingredients:

1 Lb. chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Pear, peeled and cubed
2-3 Red and green peppers
1 Cup diced onion
2 Cloves garlic
1/4 Cup Kentucky Colonel Flour
3-4 Cups chicken broth
Day-old corn bread, if desired

Cover the bottom of a large stock pot or dutch oven with a thin layer of olive oil and saute the peppers and onion until tender over medium heat.
Once the pepper and onion blend is tender, add the Kentucky Colonel Flour. If that is unavailable in your market, add a generous serving of pepper to 1/4 cup of flour to create your own mix. Be sure to stir constantly so the peppers and onions get coated in the flour. It’s a good idea to keep your broth close at this point so you can pour it in before the flour gets too clumpy. This will create a nice rue that will thicken the soup up later.
Add the cubed squash, potatoes and pear to the broth mixture and let everything come to a rolling boil. Allow the soup to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until the squash and potatoes are tender. Serve topped with cornbread, if desired.

Recipe originally posted at www.alovelyplacetoland.com

One Bed, Two Ways

One of the best qualities of our beautifully-crafted Northern White Cedar log beds is its versatility. To illustrate that, we've created two inspiration boards that feature totally different styles. Though different, each look is built around our High Panel Walnut Log Bed, a classic beauty that wears any look well.

Rustic & Romantic

To create your romantic retreat with our stunning High Panel Walnut Log Bed at the heart of your room, stick with warm, subtle touches and lots of texture. Dress the bed with white or neutral linens with simple designs and add a splash of color at the foot of the bed with a warm-hued quilt or throw. Bring the outdoors in with floral arrangements and wreaths that give the room a subtle softness.

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-Rustic Bedroom
-Rocky Top High Panel Walnut Log Bed
-Antler and Candles
-Quilts
-Rustic Bedroom
-Neutral Bedding
-Wreath


Rugged Retreat
To create the atmosphere of a rustic lodge around your High Panel Walnut Log Bed, incorporate warm colors and rich textures. The key is to create warmth (imagine coming out of the snow and getting cozy by the fire) so dress the bed with a combination of solids and plaids. Hunting-inspired details like throw pillows featuring wild animals and antlers add to the rustic ambiance of the room.

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-Rocky Top High Panel Walnut Log Bed
-Plaid Bedding
-Moose Throw Pillow
-Vintage Camp Throws
-Wool Blanket
-Antler Chandelier
-Antlers on Wall
-Snowshoes

Rocky Top's Homes Away from Home

Here at the Rocky Top blog, we often talk about the ways you can create a rustic home with our beautifully crafted Northern White Cedar log furniture. Today, we'd like to introduce you to some of our commercial clients. Because all of our furniture and railing is crafted at our family-owned manufacturing facility in Bryantsville, Kentucky, we are able to work closely with our clients to offer the utmost in customization, no matter how big or small their design goals are. Whether it's a hotel, motel, restaurant, lodge or resort- Rocky Top has full capabilities of meeting your hospitality needs. Our manufacturing facilities allow us to offer large scale production and quick turnaround times, coupled with unparalleled customer service. Here are just a few of our wonderful clients:

Silver Dollar City

Kelly Inn

Great Wold Lodge

New! Reclaimed Wood Bed

We are so pleased to introduce the newest addition to our collection of stunning reclaimed furniture. This exceptional piece features rustic Northern White Cedar trunk posts. The footboard is crafted of reclaimed wood, giving the bed truly remarkable character and a history that will become part of your own family's story!

For more information about our reclaimed furniture, go here.

The Beauty is in the Details

You know that old saying that the beauty is in the details? Today we thought we'd share some of the texture options we offer here at Rocky Top! From the truly-rustic appeal of our Logheads collection to the stunning beauty of our limited edition Hand-Hewn collection, we will work with you to create the perfect, heirloom-quality piece for your rustic home or business.

Logheads:
Our Logheads line has a lot of rustic, earthy charm. Each piece of Northern White Cedar in our Logheads furniture is hand-selected and sanded to highlight the unique knots and rustic character of the wood. We finish the each piece with our custom commercial-grade finish to highlight the grains and protect the wood.

Note the rustic detail and natural lines of this Logheads piece.

Logheads Rustic Canopy Bed

Rocky Top:
Classic and beautiful in its simplicity, our Rocky Top collection features Northern White Cedar logs sanded-smooth to the touch to bring out the natural character of the wood. Our Finished Rocky Top pieces are stunning with our custom commercial-grade finish, which highlights and protects the wood. Our Unfinished Rocky Top pieces give you endless opportunities to customize your furniture to your liking, making it a perfect choice for do-it-yourselfers.

Our Lodge Log Bed features smooth-sanded Northern White Cedar logs.

 Hand-Hewn:
Our Hand-Hewn Limited Edition Series is truly stunning! It features richly-charactered, Northern White Cedar logs with draw-knife accents. Every inch is detailed and beautifully-rustic. These unique, handmade creations will be treasured heirlooms for generations to come.

A close-up on a Hand-Hewn bed shows the rich, draw-knife details.

Our Hand-Hewn Log Bed