A moor is a broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained, with patches of heath and peat bogs.

This tiny house looks right at home sitting above the water.

This cabin is living simply and covers the basics of protection from the harsh cold outside. It surprises me how many things we think we need to live, but when it really comes down to it all we need is shelter, warmth and food. What do you think?

I personally like the loft above the saltbox design and the gray shingle siding fits in so well with the surrounding landscape with the boats in the background. Thanks for sharing Deek!

I am a big fan of stone structures even though I realize they tend to be harder to heat and keep warm. However, the strength and stability they inspire has always drawn me to them. This is a very pleasant and well designed cabin. What do you think?

I love evergreens and cloudy skies and a cabin in a meadow just fits the scene perfectly. I don’t know where this was taken but I would be very content to live in such surroundings. How about you?

Yoho National Park is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains along the western slope of the Continental Divide in southeastern British Columbia. Yoho National Park is bordered by Kootenay National Park on the southern side and Banff National Park on the eastern side. The name Yoho comes from a Cree word expressing amazement.

These cabins look like a perfect place to rest and relax. I would enjoy staying here and exploring the area, wouldn’t you?

The smoke drifting peacefully from the chimney lets you know that cool autumn weather has taken hold and someone is enjoying a warm fire inside. Enjoy!

The predominant elements in Wim’s photos are light and atmosphere. Each image tells a story, sets a mood and transports you to a far away world of dreams. Norway is blessed with beautiful movie set like light for great parts of the year. This is evident in Wim’s images. Nowhere to be seen are photos taken under clear skies during the middle of the day. Powerful skies and almost biblical quality light predominate his collection.

For hundreds of years houses in Norway have been covered with turf. And they come in different varieties. Some are bright green and almost velvety. Others are golden and look like they’re growing wheat or oats. A number of turf roofs have flowers mixed in with the grass, and a few have small trees.

The advantages of turf roofs (also called sod roofs) are many. They are very heavy, so they help to stabilize the house; they provide good insulation; and they are long-lasting.

This is a tiny old log cabin in the town of St. Elmo, Colorado. Pop. 3 during the winter, more in the summer. It was a fine fall day as the aspen were turning in September, 2010.