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 […]
Big trends towards tiny homes
Hello friends! How’s your week going? It’s been a busy one for me so far but I had to share this wonderful piece on Tiny Homes done by The New York Times. Gorgeous photos and an enticing look at the appeal of living on a smaller scale… {Click here to view the video} Some gorgeous […]
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 […]
Less Traffic = More Friends!
I was just over at Treehugger.com and was fascinated by this research. This revealing study was completed back in 1981 by Donald Appleyard (1928-1982), who was a Professor of Urban Design at the University of California, Berkeley. It clearly shows that neighborhoods that had less traffic were more social – its residents had more friends! […]
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 […]
Apartment Therapy in a Book
I’m sure many of you love following the extremely successful and inspirational blog : Apartment Therapy. Never heard of it? You must go take a look. It is chock full of fantastic ideas and home tours of some really incredible spaces. For all those considering downsizing, it is an absolute necessary stop on your internet […]
Get your Design fix – online.
Beginning the process of downsizing, we often look to the interior design world for inspiration and ideas but as more and more design magazines fold, internet or E-magazines are showing up on the radar. I love curling up with a good design mag and a cup of coffee but the reality is that the technology […]
Transformer Apartment
Living in smaller spaces has many advantages but it comes with its challenges too. The amazing Hong Kong architect, Gary Chang, came up with this incredible solution! Watch and be amazed… Talk about taking downsizing to a whole new level!! What do you think about this? Could you live here? Have a great Thursday! Video […]
Maximize your space
Smaller spaces demand organization. Less square footage means multi-functional rooms and typically, minimal storage. What to do? We are so used to our big attics, garages and basements (which typically get jammed full of stuff we don’t actually need) that we often resist giving them up. When we do downsize we have to change the […]
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