This story in the Duluth News Tribune today got me thinking about my ideal Northland living situation, which would be to design and build a small cabin on a lake. While I want my design to be year-round, I don’t want a giant lake home. All it really needs is:
- Character and warmth (exposed log beams, stonework)
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Heated floors
- Bathroom with nice, warm shower
- Kitchen with fridge, stove and microwave
- Washer and dryer
- Master bedroom with lots of blankets
- Guest bedroom with bunk beds
- High-speed wireless internet access
- Satellite/cable on a nice flat-screen TV with a good sound system
- Lots of windows facing the lake and forest
- Screen porch with rocking chairs
- Heated garage
- Dock with boat and kayaks
- Maybe a snowmobile?
Guess I’ll stop at the Y Store and pick up another Powerball ticket with my loose change…