The Tiny Canal Cottage™

You don't have to "live large" to live beautifully.
Stories + goods from the cottage.

September 20, 2015

LA Fundraiser

September 20, 2015/ Whitney Leigh Morris

On September 19th, Adam and I attended the annual Face Forward Fundraiser here in LA. We were introduced to this non-profit by our close friend, Bonnie Somerville. This organization helps survivors of violent and disfiguring crimes put their best face forward after after suffering from extreme domestic abuse. Their stories are heartbreaking, and all too common. This event and silent auction helped raise money for future patients and their reconstructive surgeries.

Rent the Runway generously provided me with this gorgeous nha khanh Isabella Gown. I am 6' tall and like to wear heels, and it was absolutely perfect. I 100% recommend it. It's completely elegant, simple and timeless.

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"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

Watching tonight's sunset with Stanlee and West. 💕

The perfect Sunday Funday. 🌿😴🍃 The trees are getting haircuts tomorrow, so we're enjoying this messy tangle of green while we still can. 🌳✂️

We live in such a small space that when one of us wakes up, it's almost inevitable that the rest of us will also be up moments later. West and I are fans of the early morning hours, so we start most days in the main room, giving @adamwinkleman and the pups a chance to semi-snooze just a liitttttle bit longer. 😴 #thetinycanalcottage

#Ad- We don’t have a TV in our cottage, so we crafted a cozy outdoor space for a lil’ projector movie date night. I mixed and matched soft, autumnal throws from #Threshold by @Target, and Adam made his favorite drink for us. I’d always prefer to take a few minutes to set up special experiences here at home, rather than sit in LA traffic to go out. For me, relaxation is all about comfort, beach air, a good drink, and gathering with the people (and pups) I love. #TargetStyle

Struggling big time with the work/life balance right now. Parents who run their own growing businesses and work full time-- how do you manage to get it all done without sacrificing uninterrupted time with your little one(s)? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Most days, West is only a few feet away from me since @adamwinkleman and I work from our tiny home, and yet I often feel like I'm not fully here as a parent. West just turned one, and I don't want to miss the precious few years that Adam and I have with our son before he starts spending his days at school I'm all ears, Instafam! 🏡 #TheTinyCanalCottage

Another night of 3 dogs and 3 humans attempting to sleep under the same tiny roof. I'm not gonna lie-- it didn't go so well this time around. 🤦🏻‍♀️There may or may not have been numerous incidents that I definitely won't Instagram. 🤢 As such, we're off to a sleepy start this morning. #TheTinyCanalCottage

Our ever-evolving Friday morning ritual. #wlmmarket 🌿🌺🛶 (Top:@monseratdelucca)

Pup-sitting. Sleeping 6 under this tiny roof tonight! #TheTinyCanalCottage #adoptdontshop

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The Tiny Canal Cottage™ is 1920's Craftsman-style house 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, Stanlee & Sophee. (Follow along daily via Instagram: @WhitneyLeighMorris)

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

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