Cabin culture: Locally themed items put the accent on easy living

You've already made that first trip to the family cabin this year, opened the shades and dusted the countertops and furniture.

Now it's time to have some fun with the details. Accessorizing your cabin is a perfect occasion for all things kitschy, rustic and outdoorsy. To set the mood, consider these locally themed cabin accents:

LAKE PRINTS

Whether Gull Lake, Lake Calhoun or another local favorite, this wall-art series offers vintage-inspired prints of some of Minnesota's favorite bodies of water.

Print ($79.99); select Love From Minnesota stores (including 2465 N. Fairview Ave., Roseville, 651-697-7007; and 178 IDS Center, 80 S. Eighth St., Minneapolis, 612-333-2371); lovefrommn.com.

DISH TOWELS

When lithographer/fine artist Faye Passow visited the Minnesota State Fair a few years ago to sell her silk screens featuring Minnesota's favorite hot dishes, they sold like crazy. Now, she's selling her retro-themed designs in dish towels, oven mitts and other items. She also has a design highlighting Minnesota landmarks.

Dish towels ($10); available at several Twin Cities stores, including Bibelot and Patina shops; keepthefaye.com.

LOG CUTTING BOARDS AND COASTERS

Boards by Joel uses tree rounds from native Minnesota hardwoods -- specifically, from the Red Wing, Lake City and Cannon Falls areas -- to create home-accent pieces. Each piece is cured,

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Cabin culture: Locally themed items put the accent on easy living