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The Tiny Canal Cottage™

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July 21, 2014

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Big thanks to Grace and the team at Design Sponge for featuring the Cottage today! We've been devoted fans of DS for years, and feel so lucky to be included on their beautiful blog!

Thanks to my incredibly talented friend, Monica Wang, for this gorgeous round of photos!


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The Tiny Canal Cottage

"You don't have to live large to live beautifully." Goods + ideas for stylish, simple living from The Tiny Canal Cottage™ by Whitney Leigh Morris

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The duck tuckered him out. (Video in my Stories.) 👶🏻💤 The last two years we lucked out by having no mosquitoes in our cottage, which must've been due to the California drought. But when the rain returned to the canals, the bugs did too. So we're co-sleeping with West under this ridiculous princess netting at night. 👑 It's working! No bites for the past three evenings!🤞💉🚫
Afternoon light in the lil' living room. 👶🏻🏡🌤 #TheTinyCanalCottage
For Adam’s first Father’s Day as a dad, we agreed to celebrate simply. No presents— we have everything we need already, and tiny homes function better with fewer items anyway. Instead, we’re opting for a quiet night at #TheTinyCanalCottage. We partnered with @baileysofficial to come up with a celebratory #Baileys Irish Cream & Whiskey shake that was SO delicious, and it ended up being the perfect way to say Happy Father’s Day to the most extraordinary new dad. @AdamWinkleman #DontMindifIBaileys (More pix + video on the blog.)
Weekend on the Westside. 🚲🌿 #wlmbike
Last night, Adam (@adamwinkleman) made us the most wonderful dinner while I read bedtime stories to our son. Early this morning, he left the cottage for a walk on the canals with the pups at his heels and the baby wrapped to his chest so I could finish up a task with a client. And a few weeks ago, he left his job to come work with my company, and to help take care of our little West during his youngest years. What a loving father and giving partner you are, Adam. Happy first Father's Day. We love, love, love you. #TheTinyCanalCottage
Loves. 🌿🐶🐶🌿 #wlmmarket #adoptdontshop #stubsandsoph
Market morning 🥑🥚🌱🌾 #TheTinyCanalCottage #🐶Sophee
Lately all 5 of us have been in our tiny cottage day-in and day-out. Adam (@adamwinkleman) recently left his job to work full-time with me, and to spend time with baby West here at home. It's been incredible. The key thus far has been to create a couple main play areas daily, as well as a few mobile office stations. The work zones move around constantly, and I've found that our two @thisisground laptop bags have helped tremendously for that. (This isn't an ad-- I'm just letting you know what works well for us.) As long as we always have our basics at the ready, we can work from pretty much anywhere. It's helping us understand what items we truly need to make our office function properly, and we've been giving away the rest. Downsizing always feels good, but knowing we're making room for West and his daily growth makes it feel even better. (PS How cute is #StanleeStubs hiding under the folding desk? 🐶) #TheTinyCanalCottage
Magical little pathways everywhere you look. 🌿🍃🌱@abbotkinneyblvd
🌴The backyard under blue skies 🛶
The duck tuckered him out. (Video in my Stories.) 👶🏻💤 The last two years we lucked out by having no mosquitoes in our cottage, which must've been due to the California drought. But when the rain returned to the canals, the bugs did too. So we're co-sleeping with West under this ridiculous princess netting at night. 👑 It's working! No bites for the past three evenings!🤞💉🚫 Afternoon light in the lil' living room. 👶🏻🏡🌤 #TheTinyCanalCottage For Adam’s first Father’s Day as a dad, we agreed to celebrate simply. No presents— we have everything we need already, and tiny homes function better with fewer items anyway. Instead, we’re opting for a quiet night at #TheTinyCanalCottage. We partnered with @baileysofficial to come up with a celebratory #Baileys Irish Cream & Whiskey shake that was SO delicious, and it ended up being the perfect way to say Happy Father’s Day to the most extraordinary new dad. @AdamWinkleman #DontMindifIBaileys (More pix + video on the blog.) Weekend on the Westside. 🚲🌿 #wlmbike Last night, Adam (@adamwinkleman) made us the most wonderful dinner while I read bedtime stories to our son. Early this morning, he left the cottage for a walk on the canals with the pups at his heels and the baby wrapped to his chest so I could finish up a task with a client. And a few weeks ago, he left his job to come work with my company, and to help take care of our little West during his youngest years. What a loving father and giving partner you are, Adam. Happy first Father's Day. We love, love, love you. #TheTinyCanalCottage Loves. 🌿🐶🐶🌿 #wlmmarket #adoptdontshop #stubsandsoph Market morning 🥑🥚🌱🌾 #TheTinyCanalCottage #🐶Sophee Lately all 5 of us have been in our tiny cottage day-in and day-out. Adam (@adamwinkleman) recently left his job to work full-time with me, and to spend time with baby West here at home. It's been incredible. The key thus far has been to create a couple main play areas daily, as well as a few mobile office stations. The work zones move around constantly, and I've found that our two @thisisground laptop bags have helped tremendously for that. (This isn't an ad-- I'm just letting you know what works well for us.) As long as we always have our basics at the ready, we can work from pretty much anywhere. It's helping us understand what items we truly need to make our office function properly, and we've been giving away the rest. Downsizing always feels good, but knowing we're making room for West and his daily growth makes it feel even better. (PS How cute is #StanleeStubs hiding under the folding desk? 🐶) #TheTinyCanalCottage Magical little pathways everywhere you look. 🌿🍃🌱@abbotkinneyblvd 🌴The backyard under blue skies 🛶

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The Tiny Canal Cottage™ is 1920's Craftsman-style house located by the Venice Beach Canals in Southern California. It is home to Creative Director Whitney Leigh Morris, her husband Adam, their son West, and two rescue beagles (#StubsandSoph).

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At the Cottage, we believe that you don't need to "live large" to live beautifully. The blog showcases some of our favorite tips and tricks from the Cottage for maximizing small spaces.

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Father's Day at the Cottage
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Father's Day at the Cottage
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 18, 2017 Baileys, Cocktails, Garden, Adam, Stanlee, Sophee, Dutch Door, Market, video Whitney Leigh Morris
Tiny Nursery Lighting Options
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
Tiny Nursery Lighting Options
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 14, 2017 nursery, lighting Whitney Leigh Morris
The Dog Dirt Dilemma
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
The Dog Dirt Dilemma
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 6, 2017 Dogs, Stanlee, Sophee, Bissell, Bath, Cleaning Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
The Value of Home
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 3, 2017 Homeowner, Insurance, Progressive, Family, Garden Whitney Leigh Morris
Everyday Details
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
Everyday Details
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
Jun 1, 2017 The White Company, Garden, Baby, Play Mat, Outdoor Mattress, Outdoor Blanket, Stanlee, Sophee, Baby West, Nursery, Hanging Shelf, Babyproofing Whitney Leigh Morris
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
Mini Maui Trip
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
May 25, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Hawaii, Maui, Events Whitney Leigh Morris
Video from The Cottage on The Mine
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
Video from The Cottage on The Mine
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
May 2, 2017 Video, Stanlee, The Mine, Tips Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Tonight in the Cottage Nursery
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 26, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Spring Updates to the Tiny Garden
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Apr 4, 2017 Garden, Outdoor, Patio, Bistro Set, Dining, Pottery Barn Whitney Leigh Morris
Feature on The Everygirl
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris
Feature on The Everygirl
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris
Mar 30, 2017 The Everygirl, Tour, Home Tour Whitney Leigh Morris

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