Springtime Cottage at Haw Creek
Two of the southeast's most rot resistant tree species make good stain grade accents that have fairly low maintenance. Black locust log posts and beam with white oak fascia. Poplar bark accent. Rain chains are a good fit in this situation to not obstruct the post. Post bases can be a tricky, but important detail to get right. They should be anchored to prevent uplift but also keep a capillary break off the concrete or masonry.
natural logs - could be from our property