Rachael Ann Lunghi is a stylist and floral designer based in San Diego, CA who recently purchased a cabin in the woods along with her mother, Ginni Field. The intention behind this mountain cabin is a beautiful one — taking the sadness over a death in the family and turning it into a new path and new memories. After the passing of Rachael’s grandfather — Ginni’s father — they faced a first holiday season that they’d be spending without him, so they decided to seek out a new tradition.
Having grown up on the East Coast with true seasons (especially when compared to San Diego, where Rachael now lives), Rachael and Ginni decided to head up to the mountains for some snow. They loved their time and new tradition so much that they began looking for their own little mountain escape. When they found the cabin they felt was “the one,” they enlisted designer Betsy Ginn of SMID. Rachael gave Betsy full rein of the design, and when Rachael first walked into the cabin after the design was completed, she immediately burst into happy tears.
The mother/daughter duo has now owned their home in Big Bear City, CA for just over a year and they also love to share it as a rental so others can enjoy the magic it has to offer — whether that’s seeing snow in Southern California, escaping the city, breathing in fresh mountain air, or making memories with loved ones. Follow along to see how this 1976 kit cabin, that clocks in at just under 1,000 square feet, maintains vintage charm and mountain vibes. —Rebekah
Photography by Ashley Kelemen and Taryn Kent Photo
Image above: Rachael explains how a part-time gig led to one of her most meaningful relationships, and collaborators: “A ways back, when I was building my career in the wedding/event industry, I started nannying to supplement my income and happened upon the most special family I could have ever asked to work with. Betsy, of SMID, was and is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. Working with her on this project and just letting her run free and be creative was a dream come true for the both of us.”
from Design*Sponge http://www.designsponge.com/2018/03/a-southern-california-cabin-escape-in-the-mountains.html
from Home Improvment http://notelocreesnitu.tumblr.com/post/172377924714
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