Tiny House Life

I’m enjoying my Iced Mocha latte with Almond milk—it’s so delicious! But I might be due for a new espresso machine. I’ve had this one for about 5 years now. It’s still working well, but I’d love a machine that offers more pressure to bring out a richer, more aromatic espresso flavor.

One of my fav rabbit holes: tiny house browsing. Own a 12x40 house & love every square foot of it. But this cabin from Craft Houses? Check those photos out! Solar-powered, no loft, all on one floor. It's giving cozy retreat energy & honestly, I wish I'd gone this route. Only if I had money!

Illustrated tiny house with solar panels, 
wood siding, and glass doors surrounded by a lush garden

Striped arched doorless shower

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” — William Morris

That arched doorless shower is doing a lot — in the best way. Blue-and-white stripe tile wrapping wall to ceiling, framed by a perfect arch. No door, no hardware, nothing interrupting the pattern. What gets me is how committed it is — the stripe doesn’t stop at the shower entrance, it just keeps going. That kind of design confidence is rare. A bathroom with an actual point of view. If I ever have the bathroom space for it, this is the vision.

This French tiny home is a total fairytale. The artisanal woodwork and cozy lounge nook make it feel so magical. It is incredible how they fit two lofts and a huge kitchen into such a functional design. It looks like the perfect, unique escape. Link 🔗

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Dinner’s on the stove. I looked out the window and saw everything buried under a fresh blanket of snow. The trees and the fence line — quiet and white. There’s something right about cooking for loved ones while it’s still snowing outside.

That DIY tile trick is brilliant. Instead of mixing mortar and making a huge mess, you just use the stick-on backing and place the tiles directly on the wall. So much simpler and cleaner. Now I’m tempted to try it in my kitchen—I just need to find the right tiles I like.

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Gallery Wall: My Spring Project


Oh, a gallery wall project as a spring goal? Yes please! I've had a collection of frames sitting around for years just waiting for their moment, and this is finally it. The plan is to fill up an entire wall in my living room — different sizes, different shapes, all the things — and I want it to feel warm and fun and so very me.

One tip from this article that I thought was clever: arrange everything on the floor first, trace your frames onto kraft paper, then tape it to the wall as a guide before you hammer a single nail. No more walls full of accidental holes!

Can't wait to get started! 🖼️

My Quiet Hobby Is Making a Comeback
So here's something I haven't done in way too long: adult coloring. I was really into it for a while back in DC. There's something about sitting down with a good coloring book and a fresh set of colored pencils that just... hits different. No screens. No notifications. Just you, some intricate …
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That fresh lumber smell, 70° sunshine, and a good book? This is living. 📖☀️ Currently deep in Macabre by Kosoko Jackson on my brand new porch — just need some chairs and a swing to make this perfect. Spring is knocking on the door and I am here for it. 🏡

So apparently Americans just “discovered” lüften, — the German practice of airing out your home — and gave it the very dignified name of “house burping.” Germans have been doing this for CENTURIES. A Yale sleep psychologist explains why it actually works:

“You know that feeling when you’ve washed your sheets and they’re so clean and fresh? It’s almost like you’re giving yourself that feeling on a daily basis.”

Spring cannot get here fast enough. My tiny house needs all the fresh air it can get — ready to fling open every window and the front door.