TINY HOUSE
I should purchase stock in Kleenex®️ based on the excessive drooling that’s taken place since Tiny House Nation found its way to FYI. Watching others build their tiny retreats on TV spurred on my own dreams of one day having a tiny retreat hang off the side of a mountain.
Fast forward five years and here we are! Okay, so we’re not hanging off the side of a mountain but we do have a beautiful view of Glassy Mountain in the Carolina foothills. And while we’re not living in ours like many brave (and debt-free) souls out there, a lot of work will be done within my 9′ x 16′ space. My tiny house will host an 8′ desk with an expansive window facing the mountains, along with a couple of other unique features.
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Tiny House Tuesday // Framed Glory {& An Exciting Announcement!}
There it was in all its glory. One moment, I'm handing Brian tools and the next, I catch sight of the glorious sky framed for a private viewing. Working on the tiny house this summer has offered moments of both victory and defeat. At times, it's easy to become bombarded by the details of the build. A break is needed and mine is taken in the doorway-to-be because mountain breezes...
Tiny House Tuesday // Cut it Out!
The windows, that is. I couldn't imagine a more exciting moment on our tiny house journey than when the walls were raised. But I was wrong. Seeing "windows" punch through solid walls brought out the inner cheerleader in me (and I do mean inner!) I...
Tiny House Tuesday // The Walls We Build
The tiny house sat flat on the hill. It sat this way for a few months. We didn't want to rush the foundation and who could forget the tropical monsoons that blew through our area in May? But then came June and with it, the first wall. With one hefty...
Tiny House Tuesday // The Waiting
I stink at waiting. But I knew waiting was part of the deal when we set out to build our pocket-sized paradise on the hill. We are weekend warriors, after all. But it was the month of May that put me to the test. So, why the wait? First, God opened...
Tiny House Tuesday // The Anchor Holds
And holds, and holds...us up. At first glance, this auger (anchor) appears to be an innocent bystander with its curved staff-like silhouette⏤but don't let it fool you. Anchoring the Lil Red Writing House into the ruddy clay ground has proven to...
Tiny House Tuesday // Foundational Truths
As we begin building our tiny house, I'm learning that one of the first things that must be determined is the foundation. There are options, after all. If you want to travel with your tiny house, you'd opt for a trailer. If you want the option to move it at some...
The Tiny House Dream is Becoming a Reality!
I've loved small spaces for as long as I can remember. The secluded corner in my backyard where wild violets grew, my aunt's 16' Bambi Airstream, the treehouse coop by the lake, and the edge of my grandmother's concrete back steps where I baked magnificent mud pies...
The Fragrance of Love: An A-mazing Tiny House
Yes, I LOVE Tiny Houses! I'm especially drawn to those on the whimsy side, much like the one featured below. Look closely. You may just spot Hansel and Gretel nibbling on the roof. These A-mazing (pun intended) chalets were built in the '70's as a...
The Fragrance of Love: A Tiny Bit of Love
On this second Friday of Tiny House LOVE (and the day before Valentine's Day!) let's focus on the things we love about tiny houses. Those who live in them could surely bring the specifics to light but as an outsider gazing in through the minuscule windows, these...
CATHY BAKER
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
I RECOMMEND FISTBUMP MEDIA…
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