Inspiration
Living in a 480 square foot tiny house, I need to be careful with clutter — too much and the whole place looks crowded, messy, and distracting. I want to live comfortably, with decor that feels nice and peaceful.
“When you have too many small items, the eye doesn’t know where to land. Instead of seeing a beautiful collection, you just see a mess.” — Maria Killam via The Spruce
Small items can be fun. Clutter is not. The trick is grouping pieces with a common thread and giving the eye somewhere to land.
Mexico's modernist architects rewrote the rules with color, texture, and a deep connection to the land. BBC Culture has a great roundup. The homes are stunning.
This one is my favorite. I love this space!
A backyard reading shed: separate from the house, just you and your books. Living in a tiny house, I feel like this would technically count as a second bedroom. Tempting! Not a bad idea.
TIL glamping is a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping.” And tiny homes are leading the charge.
“Glamping continues to be a thing, and tiny homes are a big part of this incredible world-wide phenomenon, that often brings together eco-tourism, sustainability, and family values.”
This riverside spot outside Pemberton, Western Australia ranked 5th most stylish Airbnb in Australia. That corner window seat with a book? That’s the dream. I’m chasing it — adding a sun room with full windows behind my house.
The view won’t be quite like this, but at least I’ll be relaxing with a book.
Madonna looks stunning! I’m excited for her music video, a sequel to her 2005 hit “Confession of the Dance Floor.” I can’t hear her vocals but admire her dance moves. Given her age, I hope she’ll deliver a great performance!
This wooden house is gorgeous. I don’t mind moving in that house!!! It’s 800 square feet, nearly twice the size of my place.
Check the video out!
I love browsing house doors; I used to photograph them in DC. This door with a central knob and stunning color inspires me. I plan to paint my door yellow but struggle to choose the right shade. Link
For fun, I check my horoscope once in a while… I am a Virgo. Here it goes:
Virgo
- Your Card: The Star
- Your Word: Self-Love
You’re on top of the world this year, Virgo, and it’s time to let your light shine! You’re used to being the one in the background, doing all the hard work behind the scenes to make everyone else happy. This year, you’re ready to step into the spotlight and take care of yourself first for once. Remember that self-care is not selfish, and learning to love yourself is one of the most important lessons in life.
That star chandelier against the wood ceiling. The way the light filters through bamboo shades onto a sage floor. I could disappear into that room with a book and not come back for hours.
If I ever redid my tiny house, I’d steal this window layout. Different sizes, all that light flooding in — no overhead fixture competes. Shiplap on walls and ceiling? Brilliant. And navy cabinets? My favorite color.