I’ve started a little fun makeover of an Idaho cabin from the 1800’s.
It belongs to my fiance and his family along with a few other rustic cabins. It’s incredibly charming and quaint but needs better space planning and several layers of coziness and color. The rooms are dark and need to be brightened as well. To kick start the project (with just some drawn out plans in hand) we went vintage and second hand shopping in Idaho.
The goal for this is to use and redoas many vintage items as possible to spare the environment.
This is the cabin with it’s quirky tower.
We drove around to the small towns around Sun Valley.
First up a dresser for the foyer that will be painted.
This one was sturdy and with great details. The foyer is now a hallway with food shelves which I will remove and instead create a small foyer area.
I’m in love with this antique horse head we scooped up!
It will add some character to the entry.
This we didn’t buy… but a great look and colors for design inspiration.
Amazing that we once drove in these things…
This was a cheap bench that we bought to go in an exterior foyer that ties two cabins together.
This too needs to be painted.
Drawing color inspiration from the beautiful wildflowers in the mountains.
This dresser was super cheap but bought for it’s shape and hardware. It also was a plus that it’s light as it will go up a narrow staircase….This of course will also receive new colors.
This beautiful chair that came with an ottoman will get new upholstery.
Again more wildflower color scheme inspiration…
This is the small entry hall which will be painted and get diverse horse and cowboy items.
Best deal yet!
This antler chandelier from a second hand store was broken so we got it for free. It will be glued and get shades and I might even paint it white.
Hmm…
A few of the new items. Food storage shelving removed.
This will be a great spot for what will be a red and black dresser and a huge antler mirror.
In the yard is this barn…
…which will be turned into a music studio.
Next update on this cabin, I’ll share the interiors and some inspiration.
You can also follow along on @jillsorensenlifestyle on instagram.
How exciting: cabins in Idaho's Sun Valley! It's a wonderful corner of the world, and that cabin looks like fun. I look forward to progress reports.
Wow! That's a really great found!
I JUST happily stumbled upon your website!
Vintage Shopping for the Idaho Cabin
My mouth is on the floor in amazement of the incredibly GORGEOUS items you thrifted!!
I LOVE them ALL!
The Horse Bust (My FAVORITE)!
Growing up, my Grandparents had several AMAZINGLY carved wood horses! Several heads, bronze sculptures, paintings and more. One of my FAVORITES was the hand carved wooden carousel horse that stood about 4-5 feet tall!
It was SPECTACULAR!!
Oh, how I loved them so!!
The horse carvings, but of course, my BELOVED Grandparents too!! lol!😊
Another piece you bought was the French Provincial dresser (buffet)!
GORGEOUS!!!!!!
I’m excited to read on to see how you transformed your Fiancé’s Family Cabin (now, your Family too) with all of the treasures you have found!!
You mention in this article that you got these pieces for cheap!
How cheap?! How much did you actually pay for these beauties?!
I am from Arizona, where there isn’t nearly as many previously loved pieces laying around. Our state is a young state!
Arizona was declared a state only back in
1948!
Can you believe that?!
I could go on and ON, but I will spare you!
You’re Welcome! 🥴
I have a house out in Indiana as well, and would LOVE to know all your secrets of where to buy.
Anyway, I’m not sure if you will ever see this, but I wanted to take a moment to let you how much I have enjoyed just the first article I’ve read on your blog.
I look forward to reading more!!
Thanks again!
Kristina