Stunning A-Frame in the Woods 😍 #aframe #aframecabin #aframehouse #cabin #cabinlife #cabininthewoods #BOOMchallenge #home #house #love
Browse our most popular spiral staircase products for a jumpstart to your project! Salter offers a wide range of materials and designs to fit your needs.
Truoba 321 house plan character is expressed by open floor plan and connection of interior and exterior spaces. Plan 924-2 is designed for mountain areas.
Maximizing Space with Ease: A Step-by-Step Installation of a 12’x24′ Studio Shed We’ve got a new angle for you on our latest Shed Story. Instead of focusing on our customer’s experience with their Studio Shed, we’re focusing on the experience of a new installation team. Whether you are a customer considering a DIY purchase, or working with your own contractor, this...
Today we will introduce you to 'Absolutely Contemporary and Innovative Tiny Cabin' suitable for the minimalist life of your dreams.
Truoba 321 house plan character is expressed by open floor plan and connection of interior and exterior spaces. Plan 924-2 is designed for mountain areas.
Over time, kitchens have been changing their role in Kenyan homes. Until the middle of the last century, they were a workplace where only domestic service and housewives entered.They have become one of the preferred spaces for socializing between friends and family. We considered this when preparing this simple yet modern kitchen design photo gallery.That is why current Kenyan Kitchen designs no longer seek only functionality but also serve the aesthetic sense and combine with the decoration of
You will be able to assemble a sturdy timber shed on your yard utilizing these 24x36 a frame cabin shed plans blueprints in some weekends. It is possible to include extras like shelving, plumbing and even a workbench in your outbuilding by modifying the DIY shed plans based on your…
Truoba 321 house plan character is expressed by open floor plan and connection of interior and exterior spaces. Plan 924-2 is designed for mountain areas.
Truoba Mini 220 home plan is designed as Accessory Dwelling Unit. You cna built this cabin in the woods as the get away house.
Truoba Mini 220 home plan is designed as Accessory Dwelling Unit. You cna built this cabin in the woods as the get away house.
Third post in the series "Living Large in Small Spaces" Tonita's Tiny House "A Tiny place of enchantment where my heart is able to sing." (Words from Tonita's blog Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat) When I first saw Tonita's Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat it was love at first sight. If ever there was a reason for me to do cartwheels over a truly tiny house this is it. Hey! That's my teapot. Never mind that this little cottage possesses a teapot just like mine. A tiny house is built Tonita had been looking at tiny houses for years when in November 2010 she found tiny house builder Scott Stewart of Slab Town Custom Homes in Arkansas. The AnneMarie Model- Slabtown Customs At the time Scott was offering special pricing on The AnneMarie tiny house model. Tonita contacted Scott and after several phone conversations about customization possibilities she ordered her own tiny house. The house is built on a steel I-beam frame with two 6,000 lb axles. Construction of Tonita's tiny house began in October 2011. Scott's digital photographs kept Tonita visually apprised of his progress. Although 2,000 miles separated Tonita from her builder and house, she was involved in every aspect of the home's design and construction. "Working with an out-of-state builder is not for everyone," she says, "but with computers and phone communication it makes it easier. To maximize the bathroom's space Tonita chose a small tub with shower surround, wall sink and tankless commode. "I originally was going to use a normal home style toilet, but once it was sitting next to the bathtub it was easy to see in the pictures Scott sent me that it was just too cramped. . .I opted to use a RV low water toilet instead. It has a full flush that mimics a normal toilet." The toilet can be tied into a sewer line or a holding tank. Upper portion of the bath and shower surround. To help her visualize the home's interior while it was being built Tonita marked out an 8' x 18' area in her garage with tape. "I cut out cardboard pieces the size of my very tiny bathtub, toilet, bathroom sink, refrigerator, kitchen sink, stove top and counter space," she explains, "and placed them along the floor to mimic the layout of my tiny home." The Tonita Tiny House - Slabtown Customs Scott left the interior wood unfinished so Tonita could paint it as she desired. The flooring is Allure Trafficmaster. By the end of November construction was complete and Scott moved Tonita's house from Mountain View, Arkansas to Springfield, Missouri. Tonita's Tiny House arrives! From there a friend transported the house to Tonita's land. Tonita painted the interior white, and festive decorations were in place by Christmas. Tonita was "waiting with paint brush in hand" when her house showed up. The tiny house has a standard size front door. The house is 8' wide x 18" long and has an 8' x 6' front porch. Even with the cost to transport the finished house from Arkansas to Washington state, Tonita says her tiny house was a "great deal". Tonita stresses the importance of using a standard size front door in a tiny house. "Not so skinny people can feel uncomfortable crunching through some of the tiny front doors used on many tiny homes. This will provide your guests as well as yourself a more comfortable entry into your tiny abode. It will also allow you to move in a table that will seat up to four guests comfortably, that is if you build your home at least eight feet wide by eighteen (ish) feet long. Of course, there is always an option to purchase a table with removable legs or a fold down compact table and chairs in order to move it through a tiny door that is not a standard size. However, with tiny non-standard front doors your furniture options become a bit more limited." Romancing the tiny house Filled with her vintage and shabby chic decor, Tonita's tiny house is now a romantic retreat. She jokes that the cottage has been "girly-fied". The front porch is a study in wicker and lace. In the summer Tonita's porch serves as an outdoor sitting room. Thrift store lace panels block the sun and cast fanciful patterns on the porch walls. A wicker loveseat ($25 Craigslist find) offers comfortable seating. Ready for guests. Mismatched chairs and a wicker table keep the mood relaxed. The little table was a "free" roadside discovery that Tonita brought home and painted white. A white wreath and antique French key on the front door whisper "Welcome". The Great Room Walking through the door of Tonita's tiny house would be like entering a fairy tale. One could imagine this as a cottage belonging to a princess. Quaint gingerbread trim and whimsical decor are found throughout the cottage. There's a sense of timelessness and enchantment in every detail. A vintage screen door was repurposed as the pantry door. Make no mistake, though. The house is equipped with modern conveniences. Built-in apartment size refrigerator with bottom freezer. Electric cook top, double sink and full size faucet. The kitchen has ample counter space for preparing meals. The dark stain Tonita used on the maple butcher block countertop contrasts nicely with the white cabinets. The counter does double duty as a buffet for entertaining. Tonita gave the base cabinets a beadboard look, painted them and added glass pulls and knobs. She added the backsplash and shelves, too. Christmas kitchen A built-in shelf unit keeps things organized. Note that the front of the shelf is a ladder. The shelf unit's ladder can easily be removed and used to access the two sleeping lofts. Ladder to the guest loft. The guest loft is above the reading nook and bathroom. Tonita furnished the guest loft with a twin feather bed, which allows for extra storage room. A chandelier and fairy lights cast a dreamy glow. Ladder to the master loft. The master loft is above the front entrance. Master loft. Tonita furnished the master loft with a double bed, although a queen would fit, too. Cozy reading nook The reading nook is fitted with a comfortable chaise lounge, an abundance of pillows, and a throw for curling up with a good book or settling in for a nap. Reading nook windows Just enjoying the lovely view of Tonita's property is an option, too. "My favorite piece in my tiny house - My chandy from Spain, dressed for Christmas." ~ Tonita The reading nook's chandelier is one of nine that hang in Tonita's tiny house. "Lots of mirrors in the tiny house to reflect light" ~ Tonita A $2 vintage medicine cabinet was repurposed as a spice cabinet. Christmas mantel Tonita dressed up a built-in wall heater by placing a faux fireplace in front of it. The mantel was made from an old chippy door. The delightful bathroom is unabashedly frilly. One of the many lovely vignettes in the tiny house. Tonita's small space doesn't keep her from entertaining. "You have to be creative to live in a tiny house and even more creative when you entertain in one." ~ Tonita She hosted an "I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas" party for four friends in her tiny house, planning ahead of time how she would accommodate winter outerwear. "A large vintage coat and hat rack inside my bath tub area held the guests' large, bulky and dripping winter coats," she explains, "while their purses sat inside my little bathtub." Tonita says her dining table seats 4 comfortably. A vintage apron adorns an old theater chair. For seating she uses old theater chairs that fold flat when not in use. "Just because you live in a tiny house doesn't mean you can't decorate it." ~ Tonita Tonita's use of small scale free standing furniture instead of the hard edged built-ins typically found in today's Tiny Houses makes it comfortable, inviting and very livable. Le' Chicken Chateau While Tonita was waiting for her tiny house to be built she repurposed an old playhouse into a chicken coop for her rare breed lavender Orpington chicks. Before After Shabby chic chicken coop. "Why not?" Tonita quips. The coop interior includes a chandelier, washable wallpaper and chicken art on the wall. An old milk can stores organic chicken feed. "A vintage tractor seat makes a nice place for me to sit and hang out in the coop and watch my little chicks grow," Tonita explains. "I found these wonderful vintage nesting boxes on Craig's list. They came from and old egg production barn that was over a hundred and fifty years old. I just love them." ~ Tonita Tonita found old table legs ($1 each) and added them to the nesting box to give it "the look of freestanding furniture." The hens' names are painted over the nests "just in case [they]start to squabble over what space belongs to them." Fall at Le' Chicken Chateau An enclosed chicken run -- accessed from the coop - was added later. Chicken run door. The chickens free range when Tonita is home. The Cottage Storage Shed Tonita stows seasonal decor and other possessions in her storage shed. "Even in a tiny house I feel it is important to be able to change out furniture and décor," she says. "I could not imagine living day in and day out, year in and year out with the same stuff in the same place all the time. I would go stir crazy and be bored to death." The 10' x 20' shed is larger than Tonita's tiny house. Tonita made over the original plain storage unit to give it a cottage look. Here's a rundown of budget-friendly materials she used for the project: Used French doors found on Craig's list for $65.00. New windows with interior grids purchased at a discount contractors overstock supply - $35.00 each including screens. Faux shutters made from scrap cedar wood. Metal scroll work pieces found at a local craft shop for about $7.00 each and painted white. Vintage lace valances hung on the inside of the shed were $2.00 each at a local thrift shop. She hauled the old cedar deck section, destined for the burn pile, from her friends' old property. Metal flower boxes were purchased at Grocery outlet for $12.00 each. Road side picket fence sections complete the cottage look she wanted. "My tiny house on the left, the chicken chateau & run in the center and the shed on the right." ~ Tonita Tonita has created a charming, one-of-a-kind homestead. I asked her if she had anything she wanted to say to those considering a tiny house. Here's what she wrote: "What I would like to say to people interested in downsizing or shifting to a small or tiny home is this… There are no rules to tiny or small home living. Just because you live in a tiny space you DO NOT have to be a minimalist or get rid of everything you own. I think it is important to fill your space with the things that make your heart sing, and you can have a storage unit or outbuilding to store items and then rotate them in and out with the change of your mind or the seasons. Also tiny homes may provide a mortgage free living option for you but remember they are still illegal to live in (due to size regulations) in most areas of the United States. Do your homework before you build a tiny home." Great advice from someone who's living large in a small space. Thank you, Tonita, for sharing your tiny house and Le' Chicken Chateau with us. (All photos are the property of Tonita and used with her permission.) There's so much more I could share about Tonita and her "living large in a small space" life. Visit her beautiful blog Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat to see more photos and read about life in her fabulous tiny house. See Scott's video tour of Tonita's completed tiny house before it left Slabtown Customs. Very informative! Featured at Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series Living Large in Small Spaces See more home tours in the Living Large In Small Spaces Series here. Would you like to share your small space story or have your home featured in this special series? Send me an email and let's collaborate. (See the "Contact Me" page for email address.) Amaze Me Monday The Art of Homemaking Tweak it Tuesday Wow Us Wednesday Home and Garden Thursday Share Your Cup Thursday Home Sweet Home Feathered Nest Friday Shabbilicious Friday Monthly Sunday's Best Party
This home tour belongs to one of my friends, Claire of Centered by Design! Check out her carefully collected Chicago bungalow on the blog today.
Pine Street Carpenters built and donated this replica of writer Henry David Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond for a special exhibit at Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA…
This is the Re-Slope House designed by architect Tomohiro Hata. Inside, it features a unique tiered living area with lots of open space. Outside, the home even features a creative garden space. What do you think? Don’t
I am excited about finding the joy this month! Over at in the Next 30 Days she has put together a monthly challenge inspired by finding the joy for December. It’s going to be a hectic month, December
When Kerry emailed me to ask if I would like to be a co-host of the quilt-along she was planning for My Small World, I didn't hesitate to say yes! I had already purchased the Quiltmania Spring edition especially for Jen Kingwell's gorgeous pattern. At the time, I said to Kerry that I didn't think I'd be able to do much more than my allocated part (part 5), but to my surprise I've found this to be one of the most compelling projects I've worked on in a long time and I've nearly finished it! I don't like to gush, but I really have had so much fun working on this one and I'm really pleased with the way it's turned out. So, onto part 5. This part contains four different versions of rainbows, each appliquéd onto the background - pieced arcs, a half Dresden, hexagons, and a New York Beauty variation. If you haven't tried any of these before, perhaps this part looks a little daunting. But I'm here to reassure you that it's really not, and you should give them all a go! As with many parts of this quilt though, if there's something that's not quite your thing, there's always an alternative way of making it, or swapping something else in that you feel happier making. I've been mainly machine piecing this quilt, apart from the appliqué parts, but for part 5, I've hand pieced three out of the four components. First - the background. The one thing I did differently to the pattern was to substitute in bigger pieces where these would be covered by the rainbows. I didn't want to go to the effort of piecing tiny square only to cut them away later. It's very simple to work this out by looking at the diagram, simply by counting the number of squares in a row you want to cover in a bigger piece, and adding a half inch (quarter inch at either end). So if it's six squares to cover, cut your piece 6.5 inches by 1.5 inches (instead of six 1.5 inch squares). (Excuse my rather rubbish iPhone pics, by the way). Next the pieced arcs. I like to use freezer paper to make my templates. Trace the template onto the 'paper side', cut it out exactly on the line, and press onto the fabric, then trace around onto the fabric with a pencil. No shifting of the template, works beautifully. Cut around the pencil line, leaving a 1/4 inch seam. You don't have to draw the 1/4 inch line in, but it is useful. Your first pencil line, around the template, is your sewing line, but it helps to keep things lined up if the seam is exactly cut at 1/4 inch, but this isn't super important. The main thing is to pin exactly on the sewing line, on both pieces that are being sewn. And by pin, I mean pin. A lot. Start by finger pressing the half way point on both pieces, matching the creases and pinning at that point. Then gently ease the curve around, placing a pin approximately every 1/2 inch or even closer, making sure that you're putting the pin through the pencil line on both sides. Then sew with a tiny running stitch, securing with a back stitch at the start (as well as a knot!) I generally load 5 or 6 stitches onto my needle at a time, pull the needle through, then take a backstitch before stitching the next 5 or 6. Remove the pins and hold the edges of the piece taut as you go, easing as necessary. As an alternative to this method, you could also appliqué semi circles - starting with the largest, then adding progressively smaller semi circles. Or you could cut the pieces as per the pattern, but just appliqué the top edge of the piece onto the background, add the next piece and appliqué the top edge down, and so on. Next comes the half Dresden plate. Again, I used freezer paper for my templates, tracing ten templates and cutting out, then ironing onto my fabrics. This time I machine pieced them, simply stitching from the bottom corner straight up the line to the next corner and stopping. As with stitching all small pieces on the machine, a slightly smaller stitch length is useful. I left the freezer paper on for this step, using it as a guide for where to stitch, exactly next to the template. When they're all stitched together, you can fold the top triangle edges over - it helps to trim them back slightly. I sprayed a little starch into a jar lid, and painted the edges of the fabric with starch before pressing them into place, which helps them hold their shape. Then the piece is ready to be appliquéd on. To do this, I like to use Roxanne's basting glue - I just dab a little on the outer edge of the piece and press down onto the background. No need for pins! I'll be back in a few days with some pictures of the next two rainbows. In the meantime, if you're on Instagram you can see a few pics of the tiny pieced triangles in progress. Find me at @petitselefants. Thanks for sewing along! It's so fun seeing everyone's versions of this special little quilt. :) Danielle x
I’ve signed up to teach a few classes at our local quilt shop, The Quilter’s Cocoon, and thought I’d let you know about them. The first three are mini quilts, where you learn a n…
Last year I set out to learn all I could about trusting Jesus. Trust was my word of the year. This year, the word joy , is what God seemed to place on my heart. Initially, my reaction to the word, joy, was… great; this year is going to be a
Third post in the series "Living Large in Small Spaces" Tonita's Tiny House "A Tiny place of enchantment where my heart is able to sing." (Words from Tonita's blog Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat) When I first saw Tonita's Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat it was love at first sight. If ever there was a reason for me to do cartwheels over a truly tiny house this is it. Hey! That's my teapot. Never mind that this little cottage possesses a teapot just like mine. A tiny house is built Tonita had been looking at tiny houses for years when in November 2010 she found tiny house builder Scott Stewart of Slab Town Custom Homes in Arkansas. The AnneMarie Model- Slabtown Customs At the time Scott was offering special pricing on The AnneMarie tiny house model. Tonita contacted Scott and after several phone conversations about customization possibilities she ordered her own tiny house. The house is built on a steel I-beam frame with two 6,000 lb axles. Construction of Tonita's tiny house began in October 2011. Scott's digital photographs kept Tonita visually apprised of his progress. Although 2,000 miles separated Tonita from her builder and house, she was involved in every aspect of the home's design and construction. "Working with an out-of-state builder is not for everyone," she says, "but with computers and phone communication it makes it easier. To maximize the bathroom's space Tonita chose a small tub with shower surround, wall sink and tankless commode. "I originally was going to use a normal home style toilet, but once it was sitting next to the bathtub it was easy to see in the pictures Scott sent me that it was just too cramped. . .I opted to use a RV low water toilet instead. It has a full flush that mimics a normal toilet." The toilet can be tied into a sewer line or a holding tank. Upper portion of the bath and shower surround. To help her visualize the home's interior while it was being built Tonita marked out an 8' x 18' area in her garage with tape. "I cut out cardboard pieces the size of my very tiny bathtub, toilet, bathroom sink, refrigerator, kitchen sink, stove top and counter space," she explains, "and placed them along the floor to mimic the layout of my tiny home." The Tonita Tiny House - Slabtown Customs Scott left the interior wood unfinished so Tonita could paint it as she desired. The flooring is Allure Trafficmaster. By the end of November construction was complete and Scott moved Tonita's house from Mountain View, Arkansas to Springfield, Missouri. Tonita's Tiny House arrives! From there a friend transported the house to Tonita's land. Tonita painted the interior white, and festive decorations were in place by Christmas. Tonita was "waiting with paint brush in hand" when her house showed up. The tiny house has a standard size front door. The house is 8' wide x 18" long and has an 8' x 6' front porch. Even with the cost to transport the finished house from Arkansas to Washington state, Tonita says her tiny house was a "great deal". Tonita stresses the importance of using a standard size front door in a tiny house. "Not so skinny people can feel uncomfortable crunching through some of the tiny front doors used on many tiny homes. This will provide your guests as well as yourself a more comfortable entry into your tiny abode. It will also allow you to move in a table that will seat up to four guests comfortably, that is if you build your home at least eight feet wide by eighteen (ish) feet long. Of course, there is always an option to purchase a table with removable legs or a fold down compact table and chairs in order to move it through a tiny door that is not a standard size. However, with tiny non-standard front doors your furniture options become a bit more limited." Romancing the tiny house Filled with her vintage and shabby chic decor, Tonita's tiny house is now a romantic retreat. She jokes that the cottage has been "girly-fied". The front porch is a study in wicker and lace. In the summer Tonita's porch serves as an outdoor sitting room. Thrift store lace panels block the sun and cast fanciful patterns on the porch walls. A wicker loveseat ($25 Craigslist find) offers comfortable seating. Ready for guests. Mismatched chairs and a wicker table keep the mood relaxed. The little table was a "free" roadside discovery that Tonita brought home and painted white. A white wreath and antique French key on the front door whisper "Welcome". The Great Room Walking through the door of Tonita's tiny house would be like entering a fairy tale. One could imagine this as a cottage belonging to a princess. Quaint gingerbread trim and whimsical decor are found throughout the cottage. There's a sense of timelessness and enchantment in every detail. A vintage screen door was repurposed as the pantry door. Make no mistake, though. The house is equipped with modern conveniences. Built-in apartment size refrigerator with bottom freezer. Electric cook top, double sink and full size faucet. The kitchen has ample counter space for preparing meals. The dark stain Tonita used on the maple butcher block countertop contrasts nicely with the white cabinets. The counter does double duty as a buffet for entertaining. Tonita gave the base cabinets a beadboard look, painted them and added glass pulls and knobs. She added the backsplash and shelves, too. Christmas kitchen A built-in shelf unit keeps things organized. Note that the front of the shelf is a ladder. The shelf unit's ladder can easily be removed and used to access the two sleeping lofts. Ladder to the guest loft. The guest loft is above the reading nook and bathroom. Tonita furnished the guest loft with a twin feather bed, which allows for extra storage room. A chandelier and fairy lights cast a dreamy glow. Ladder to the master loft. The master loft is above the front entrance. Master loft. Tonita furnished the master loft with a double bed, although a queen would fit, too. Cozy reading nook The reading nook is fitted with a comfortable chaise lounge, an abundance of pillows, and a throw for curling up with a good book or settling in for a nap. Reading nook windows Just enjoying the lovely view of Tonita's property is an option, too. "My favorite piece in my tiny house - My chandy from Spain, dressed for Christmas." ~ Tonita The reading nook's chandelier is one of nine that hang in Tonita's tiny house. "Lots of mirrors in the tiny house to reflect light" ~ Tonita A $2 vintage medicine cabinet was repurposed as a spice cabinet. Christmas mantel Tonita dressed up a built-in wall heater by placing a faux fireplace in front of it. The mantel was made from an old chippy door. The delightful bathroom is unabashedly frilly. One of the many lovely vignettes in the tiny house. Tonita's small space doesn't keep her from entertaining. "You have to be creative to live in a tiny house and even more creative when you entertain in one." ~ Tonita She hosted an "I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas" party for four friends in her tiny house, planning ahead of time how she would accommodate winter outerwear. "A large vintage coat and hat rack inside my bath tub area held the guests' large, bulky and dripping winter coats," she explains, "while their purses sat inside my little bathtub." Tonita says her dining table seats 4 comfortably. A vintage apron adorns an old theater chair. For seating she uses old theater chairs that fold flat when not in use. "Just because you live in a tiny house doesn't mean you can't decorate it." ~ Tonita Tonita's use of small scale free standing furniture instead of the hard edged built-ins typically found in today's Tiny Houses makes it comfortable, inviting and very livable. Le' Chicken Chateau While Tonita was waiting for her tiny house to be built she repurposed an old playhouse into a chicken coop for her rare breed lavender Orpington chicks. Before After Shabby chic chicken coop. "Why not?" Tonita quips. The coop interior includes a chandelier, washable wallpaper and chicken art on the wall. An old milk can stores organic chicken feed. "A vintage tractor seat makes a nice place for me to sit and hang out in the coop and watch my little chicks grow," Tonita explains. "I found these wonderful vintage nesting boxes on Craig's list. They came from and old egg production barn that was over a hundred and fifty years old. I just love them." ~ Tonita Tonita found old table legs ($1 each) and added them to the nesting box to give it "the look of freestanding furniture." The hens' names are painted over the nests "just in case [they]start to squabble over what space belongs to them." Fall at Le' Chicken Chateau An enclosed chicken run -- accessed from the coop - was added later. Chicken run door. The chickens free range when Tonita is home. The Cottage Storage Shed Tonita stows seasonal decor and other possessions in her storage shed. "Even in a tiny house I feel it is important to be able to change out furniture and décor," she says. "I could not imagine living day in and day out, year in and year out with the same stuff in the same place all the time. I would go stir crazy and be bored to death." The 10' x 20' shed is larger than Tonita's tiny house. Tonita made over the original plain storage unit to give it a cottage look. Here's a rundown of budget-friendly materials she used for the project: Used French doors found on Craig's list for $65.00. New windows with interior grids purchased at a discount contractors overstock supply - $35.00 each including screens. Faux shutters made from scrap cedar wood. Metal scroll work pieces found at a local craft shop for about $7.00 each and painted white. Vintage lace valances hung on the inside of the shed were $2.00 each at a local thrift shop. She hauled the old cedar deck section, destined for the burn pile, from her friends' old property. Metal flower boxes were purchased at Grocery outlet for $12.00 each. Road side picket fence sections complete the cottage look she wanted. "My tiny house on the left, the chicken chateau & run in the center and the shed on the right." ~ Tonita Tonita has created a charming, one-of-a-kind homestead. I asked her if she had anything she wanted to say to those considering a tiny house. Here's what she wrote: "What I would like to say to people interested in downsizing or shifting to a small or tiny home is this… There are no rules to tiny or small home living. Just because you live in a tiny space you DO NOT have to be a minimalist or get rid of everything you own. I think it is important to fill your space with the things that make your heart sing, and you can have a storage unit or outbuilding to store items and then rotate them in and out with the change of your mind or the seasons. Also tiny homes may provide a mortgage free living option for you but remember they are still illegal to live in (due to size regulations) in most areas of the United States. Do your homework before you build a tiny home." Great advice from someone who's living large in a small space. Thank you, Tonita, for sharing your tiny house and Le' Chicken Chateau with us. (All photos are the property of Tonita and used with her permission.) There's so much more I could share about Tonita and her "living large in a small space" life. Visit her beautiful blog Shabby Chic Tiny Retreat to see more photos and read about life in her fabulous tiny house. See Scott's video tour of Tonita's completed tiny house before it left Slabtown Customs. Very informative! Featured at Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series Living Large in Small Spaces See more home tours in the Living Large In Small Spaces Series here. Would you like to share your small space story or have your home featured in this special series? Send me an email and let's collaborate. (See the "Contact Me" page for email address.) Amaze Me Monday The Art of Homemaking Tweak it Tuesday Wow Us Wednesday Home and Garden Thursday Share Your Cup Thursday Home Sweet Home Feathered Nest Friday Shabbilicious Friday Monthly Sunday's Best Party
This home tour belongs to one of my friends, Claire of Centered by Design! Check out her carefully collected Chicago bungalow on the blog today.
Pine Street Carpenters built and donated this replica of writer Henry David Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond for a special exhibit at Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA…
I have been working on lots of little things this spring so thought I’d share a little about my sewing projects / WIP’s and link up with some sewers and quilters. It’s finally starting to feel a bit like summer around here ~ I was so happy that the snow finally ended and now, well,… Read More »My Small World
This is the Re-Slope House designed by architect Tomohiro Hata. Inside, it features a unique tiered living area with lots of open space. Outside, the home even features a creative garden space. What do you think? Don’t
The Quilt show was May 30 through June1, 2019. I went to the quilt show with two of my non-quilty friends - Patsy and Sandy. I know them from yoga classes and they are not quilters. This fact is important to the story that follows. When we got to the "Trees of Life" quilt, I requested Patsy to take a picture of me with the quilt. You know because a selfie would just not do it. As I handed off my phone to Patsy, I noticed a couple of women walking towards us. I went to stand next to the quilt and Patsy turned around and remarked to these women - My friend made this gorgeous quilt. I blushed. The woman smiled, nodded and moved on. My color deepened when I realized that Patsy had just addressed Jinny Beyer. It was just another day at the Quilt Show. There is something magical about the show. I have made the quilt, photographed it and blogged about it but when I see it at the show, my heart skips a beat. Does this happen to you? Here I am beaming with the "Fire Pit" quilt. Here I am with "Mixed Feelings", happily reporting that all feelings are upbeat now. The pain has receded into the dim caverns of my memory. And lastly with Lo and Behold. Princess Bonniebella can be seen just over my shoulder and the Christmas tree plugged into the sunflower is just northeast of the princess. If you have not, you have to see the full quilt and read the whole story here. Here are some of my favorites from the show. The credits immediately follow the quilt picture This looks so Indian to me with red and yellow which are considered auspicious colors and are used to clothe the Goddess, as well as the patchwork design reminiscent of the Rangoli patterns. I love the bicyclist and the teddy bear in the doorway. Fun details. Susan is in my guild and her work never fails to impress. Delicate flowers to depict the mighty elephant - who would have thought? So cute. Made me smile. Spectacular. How do they make everything fit? I am sure it is the magic of paper-piecing. Well-behaved paper-piecing, I guess. I have seen this pattern before but not in solids. I believe it is the black/white bands that add extra oomph. The simplicity and straightforwardness of this quilt was very attractive to me. Fabric choices are important. This intrigued me. I remember standing and staring it for a while to find all the embellishments she used. And this small quilt was the show-stopper (in my opinion) I returned from the show super happy and super exhausted. Paul: Babe, are you ok? Me: Yeah, why? Paul: You seem subdued. Me: The quilt show was fabulous. Paul: And that has depressed you? Me: No. Yes, in a way. Paul: How so? Me: Well, there are so many quilts to make and so little time Paul: Ah OK. Well, are you going to finish this (pointing to the Trinket flimsy) one? Me: I am not feeling it. Paul: Whoa, What, Why? Me: I completed every step, posted on Instagram religiously, sent an email for the finished top... Paul: And? Me: And I did not win. Paul: Nothing? Me: Absolutely nothing. I got oohs and aahs, nods and appreciation from other quilters but I wish I had also won something. Paul: Was this like a lottery or a competition? Me: Both. Well, first it was a weekly lottery and then it was the Grand Prize. Paul: So who won? Me: Bunch of people won. Not me. Paul: Who won the grand prize? Me: One very spectacular quilt - monochrome of blue and white. And another one had this very special layout where she made a picture or a landscape with these blocks. Paul: So better quilts won. Me: Some were better than mine. But mine is up there with the rest of the fancy ones. Paul: Don't you have to finish this? Me: Yes, but not this minute. It is not like I will get a prize for finishing it. Paul: How about I give you a prize for finishing it. Me: I am listening. Paul: Gift Card to the Spa. Me: I promise to complete it before the end of the month. But I want to play with my sisters now. They will cheer me up. Paul: Good. Because I do not want a grumpy date. The rest of the exchange between Paul and me is redacted :-) The new month had begun. The RSC's color for June is blue and I dived into my blue stash/scrap pile to make my blocks. Blues for June Complexions in the works Almost there And here they are - International sisters for the month of June Her face glows and the dress too Perfectly placed rose in the headdress Oh yes I will dance Me too Did someone say dance? Princess of Whimsical Seas Wait for me Oh yes, I must finish the Trinket quilt so that I can get the gift card to get the massage that I can definitely use :-) I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the side bar. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
What is stealing your joy? Chances are it's not just one thing but a combination of 'things' coming at us each day. But when we start looking at our joy as a gift, we realize that it's important to protect it, no matter what comes our way.
Explore teresue's 9684 photos on Flickr!
Though it looks like some sort of painting by a drunk painter. But this is a real house located in Rezydent Shopping Center in Sopot, Poland. It is claimed to be the most photographed building in Poland. It is spread to an area of 4,000 square meters. Designed by Architect: Szotynscy Zaleski The Crooked House […]
In case you were worried that I had replaced my passion for sewing and quilting with a love for weaving, I wanted to prove otherwise! I've been working on My Small World quilt some more, and just finished up section two... My favorite thing about making this quilt is riffing through my stash and finding fun fabrics to fussy cut for each section. Like the guitar playing horse inside the yellow house.... Little Red Riding hood made her appearance in this section too. And a double decker bus in London, to remind me of the trip Hubby and I took there for our 25th anniversary in 2012. I'm waiting to sew all of the finished sections together, but I couldn't resist laying sections one and two side by side for a photo shoot.... The riot of color makes me so happy! What have you been working on?
Painted brick fireplaces were popular in the past, but current trends valuing exposed...
This is the latest Rodanthe model tiny house from Modern Tiny Living. Rodanthe is the latest stunning model built upon our popular Kokosing design. Featuring beautiful custom stained wood cabinetry, stainless steel counters, the popular Kokosing social
