Happy New Year! Are you ready to “rightsize” your life in 2011? Well, I’m here for you with lots of ideas and inspiration! Remember, downsizing is not just for empty-nesters or retired couples, many families with children are choosing to “rightsize” their life by moving into smaller homes or renting a condo or apartment. Often […]
“I SPY” Suite of Bath Ideas #1
This year-end, I have created a “suite” of bathroom ideas to share with you! These ideas come from all my travels near and far, this past year. As you all know, I have a…sort of…fetish about bathroom design. As an interior designer, I find bathrooms the most challenging, given the small space and the all the […]
Garden House on the Oregon Coast
You know I love the coast! It’s the place I go to recharge and regroup in the quiet and peace of my beach cottage. When I discovered this tiny, garden home on the Oregon coast, designed by architect, Obie Bowman, I knew I had to share it with you. This little gem of a home […]
AMAZING space saving furniture
Don’t think downsizing is a trend? Well…it looks like the design world is responding to it in a BIG way! This amazing line of space saving furniture is not only beautiful but incredibly efficient for small and multi-functional rooms. Designs like these are making the shift towards downsizing even easier. Get ready to be wowed […]
Update: Jay Shafer from Tumbleweed Homes
A couple of months ago I did a post about Jay Shafer from Tumbleweed Homes – a man on a mission to build and live in tiny homes. Got a little update for you! He, his wife and their baby boy have moved into a larger home! By larger, I mean a 500 sq. ft […]
Rent a home for the Holidays!
If you are an empty-nester or retired with grand kids, you may be facing the pressures and delights of hosting the holidays in your home. But what if you have already downsized to that trendy downtown condo or a lovely bungalow for two? Where do you put everyone? Where will you serve your grand feast? […]
Cozy Winter Cabin
Well, we have a dusting of snow here in Portland and the temperatures are downright frigid, so I couldn’t help but think about how fabulous a cozy winter cabin would be. I love this tiny 800 square foot home. So perfectly quaint. Makes you want to grab a good book, warm your toes by the […]
Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home!
Hello there! It’s been a busy week with a trip to Seattle for the Picasso exhibition and a drive out to the coast but I knew I had to share this amazing remodel with you before the week came to a close. Everyone loves good makeovers and the ones involving tiny spaces, creative design and […]
Need a guest room? Get a Murphy Bed!
When downsizing, it is highly likely that you may give up that guest room. You know the room in your house that always looks lovely but is only occupied a couple of times a year. We deem them necessary but giving up that much square footage for a space that is rarely used, hardly makes […]
Small Kitchen Design by Julie DeJardin
Today, I wanted to feature one of my favorite people – Julie DeJardin. I met Julie when I was working as a designer for Neil Kelly and she was the president for the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She’s an amazing designer, a dear friend and she really knows how to downsize in style! Julie […]
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