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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource for helping folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile + smaller home spaces. Founded by designer, consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, this family-owned small business recently finished the construction of a new, compact cottage and greenhouse-office in the southeastern US, and are also restoring a little 1800s French farmhouse and its outbuildings with co-stewards. Morris’ focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s book, blog, and social channels for years of tips and tales from living and working in — and with — a smaller footprint.

Living & Loving Local

Living & Loving Local

I recently had the chance to chat with the lovely folks at Lincoln & Rose-- an online resource for those of us living in Venice, California. The story is now up online!  I share my feelings about Venice, and my take on people's fascination with downsizing in a way that's realistic and practical. 

"Go Small" Dinner on Refinery29

"Go Small" Dinner on Refinery29

Closet Nursery and Having a Baby in a Small Space

Closet Nursery and Having a Baby in a Small Space