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 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, my prayer is that God will receive much glory within the 9′ x 16′ space. My tiny studio has an 8′ desk facing the mountains, a Book Nook, and a loft for where the grandkids play. It’s where I write, dream, and enjoy community.
Even though the space is small, there’s always room for you.
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Tiny House Tuesday // A NEW Front Door Color!
I tried. Really, I did. If you read Tiny House Tuesday's The Red Door No More, you might remember the giddiness that erupted after painting the front door chartreuse. For months, the color lived up to its name ⏤ Frolic. She was a bright pop of color during the day, but when night fell, the color glowed in the dark like a fluorescent beam on steroids. Bless her heart. The...
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...
The Fragrance of Love: Tiny Houses
I LOVE tiny houses. So why is an extreme claustrophobic swooning over these minuscule jewels? I can't explain it. All I know is that the cozy tight quarters speaks to me. Or maybe it's our tiny budget doing all the talking since a real-sized cabin is out of reach....
Cathy Baker
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