5 Rustic Fire Pits

Here at Rocky Top, we don't have to have much of a reason to gather with friends and family. We believe that just an ordinary Wednesday can be made special with some good food and conversation and we build our furniture with that philosophy in mind. Our rustic, outdoor furniture in particular is designed to draw folks in to sit a spell. Add a fire, some tasty treats, and you have the makings for a memorable evening.

To get you inspired, here's a few of our favorite, rustic fire pits that would work beautifully with our Northern White Cedar outdoor furniture for a variety of budgets.

1. Shabby But Chic

This budget-friendly fire pit is big on character without the big price tag. Transform an old wheelbarrow into a unique centerpiece for bonfires.

2. Get Handy!

Another budget-friendly option, this unique fire pit would be a great weekend project to do with the family!

3. Bowl of Fun!

Get the rustic yet modern look of this stunning fire pit bowl with this creative tutorial.

4. Fabulous Fireplace

If you're ready to add something more permanent to your landscape, consider building a rustic, outdoor fireplace on your deck or in your yard.

5. Go Bold with Built-Ins

Make the most of a beautiful view with a built-in gathering place like this one. We can just picture our Northern White Cedar Adirondacks circled up in the cozy, waterside nook.

NEW! Grizzly Square Cedar Log Dining Table

Happy Monday, Friends! We're so excited to share with you the newest design in our collection of rustic, log dining tables. Our Grizzly Square Cedar Log Dining Table boasts lots of character and a timeless design.

The table is beautifully crafted of Northern White Cedar and features unique, natural details. With lots of serving space, it's the perfect table for low-key and intimate gatherings. To help you get out of the kitchen and to the table faster for good food and conversation, here's some of our favorite easy and delicious summer meals!

Pepper-Grilled Steak with Chopped Summer Salad

 Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Salmon

 Stuffed Cabbage with Beef and Rice

Slow-Cooked Ham in Cider Gravy

Blackberry Farm's Blackberry Cobbler

For more rustic recipes, follow us here on Pinterest!

5 Inspired Rustic Summer Homes

We love to feature rustic homes that inspire us and this week, we have found some stunning summer homes that marry beautifully man-made design and nature. Of course, it's this same pursuit to bring the outdoors in that drives us to create rustic, log furniture that is both functional and beautiful or long-last outdoor pieces that let you sit center stage to nature's glory. So without further ado, here's a few rustic summer homes that have us inspired this week. Sit back with a glass of sweet tea and get inspired with us!

With it's popsicle-red trim and rich, natural details, this home is a summer-stunner. Recreate the look of this charming patio at home with our Cedar Log Chaise Lounge.

 

We're loving the deep greens of this rustic, summer home and how it gracefully works with nature. Create your own fireside gathering place with our Signature Cedar Log Adirondack Chairs.

This water-side retreat dazzles with it's warm, glowing lights and gorgeous, rustic craftsmanship. We can't help but dream of lounging on that deck on our extra-wide, Double Chaise Lounge.

How stunning is this outdoor fireplace? We would love to cozy up here with friends in our Blue Ridge Cedar Log Chair.

How fun is this rustic tree house? The only thing it's missing is a set of bunk beds to make it the ultimate summer retreat! Taking inspiration from the house's rustic design, we'd style the home with our Logheads Grizzly Cabin Log Bed. We just wouldn't want to carry it up those stairs!

Which house has you inspired? For more rustic home inspiration, follow us on Pinterest!

New at Rocky Top!

Hey, Friends! Hope your week is off to a great start! There are so many exciting things happening here at Rocky Top, from wrapping up filming on our first episode of "Logheads" to adding new, beautifully-crafted pieces of furniture to our collection. One thing's for sure, it's a great time to be a Loghead!


Speaking of new designs, we've added two new dressers to our collection today and we're thrilled over both of them. Combining form and function, these pieces are sure to be treasured for generations to come. Both pieces are crafted of Northern White Cedar, a low maintenance and long-lasting wood known for its beauty and richness of character. Which piece would you love to bring home?

Full Grizzly 6 Drawer Dresser

Rough Sawn 12 Drawer Dresser

Also, don't miss our "Deal of the Week," featuring our best-loved sofa chair and ottoman!

Get the Look: Kids' Camp Bedroom

Stay weekend-ready with a fun and nostalgic, camp-themed bedroom for the little ones. With it's summer-year-round vibe, this bedroom is made for making memories. Here's how to get the look:

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With it's rustic-vibe and natural details, our Logheads Grizzly Cabin Log Bunk Bed is big on character. The beautifully-crafted, Northern White Cedar log bunk bed is built to withstand years of rough-housing, making it an ideal choice for kids with big imaginations.

Our well-loved Cedar Log Desk boasts a classic design that will fit your child's needs for years to come. We love this desk as a workplace for coloring or homework but here it pulls double-duty as a nightstand to keep a lamp within arm's reach.

Perfect for a shared-bedroom, our 12 Drawer Log Dresser boasts tons of storage space in one, stunning piece of furniture.

We're loving this upcycled Coleman lantern, that's been cleverly reimagined as a bedside lamp. You can find this and other vintage camp finds on etsy.com.

Snag a vintage quilt or Buffalo Check bedding at an estate sale or online auction. We found this vintage, red check quilt on Etsy for a song!

Did you have a bunk bed growing up?

Style a Rustic Sleeping Porch

Dating back nearly 100 years, sleeping porches were once a necessity to families seeking refuge from the sweltering summer heat. Though we're grateful for the comfort of air conditioning, we can't help but love sleeping porches for their charm and refined-rustic nature. Here's our take on capturing the look of this rustic and romantic sleeping porch with some of our best-loved Northern White Cedar pieces and accessories. For more rustic design inspiration, follow us on Pinterest!

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We're over the moon imagining our Lodge Log Bed sitting pretty on the porch! Beautifully crafted of Northern White Cedar, the Lodge Log Bed features a classic silhouette with a stunning headboard and footboard.

Create a stunning area to star gaze with our 20th Anniversary Walnut Rocking Chair. With it's stunning, timeless design, this piece is sure to be a treasured family heirloom.

Create instant history with a barn light with a rust finish. We love this one by Barn Light Electric.

Dress your rustic, log bed in a heirloom or vintage quilt for the perfect marriage of old and new. Shop tag sales or online auctions for the perfect piece. We found this stunner on Etsy.

Did you grow up with a sleeping porch? What's your favorite memory?

Fourth of July Re-Do: Easy Summer Entertaining

Judging by the conversation over at our Facebook page, it sounds like it was a soggy Fourth of July for most folks! But the glorious thing about summer is that it's so easy- forgiving even- and there's plenty of reason to keep on celebrating all season long. Inspired by an episode of HGTV's "My Yard Goes Disney" which featured our Northern White Cedar 2 Foot Log Bench, here's a round-up of ideas to help you re-do your Fourth!

Create a cozy place to kick back and roast marshmallows with our outdoor benches. Available in lengths from two to six-and-a-half feet, the benches are expertly crafted of Northern White Cedar and are naturally resistant to decay and insect infestation.

Snag a summery tablecloth with vintage charm like this one, which we found on Etsy for a song!

Perfect for everything from serving sweet tea to creating whimsical backyard lanterns, these limited edition Mason Jars from Ball's Heritage Collection are a summer must-have!

Combine two summer classics with these deliciously-decadent gourmet Neopolitan marshmallows from The Realist Mermaid. Available in a variety of flavors, the marshmallows are gluten and dairy free. Pair them with a dark chocolate bar for a grown-up take on the classic s'more.