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The Tiny Canal Cottage™

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

May 02, 2017

Video from The Cottage on The Mine

May 02, 2017/ Whitney Leigh Morris

I recently shot this lil' video at The Cottage with The Mine. (StanleeStubs makes a cameo, of course.) I hope you enjoy!

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

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)

❤️ #TheTinyCanalCottage

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

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)

🍃simple 🍃

❤️ #TheTinyCanalCottage

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

Welcome to the Cottage!

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)

About the Blog

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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Year 1 as a Family of 5

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Year 1 as a Family of 5

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Oct 5, 2017 Whitney Leigh Morris

Tiny Nursery Evolution - An Unexpected Change

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Tiny Nursery Evolution - An Unexpected Change

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 21, 2017 Nursery, Neighbor Whitney Leigh Morris

Small Space Living Feature & Video on Disney's Babble

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Small Space Living Feature & Video on Disney's Babble

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 15, 2017 Babble, Disney, Tour, Video, Press Whitney Leigh Morris

Shopping Handmade

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Shopping Handmade

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 12, 2017 etsy, handmade, shopping, decor Whitney Leigh Morris

Create & Cultivate Seattle

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Create & Cultivate Seattle

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Sep 11, 2017 Create & Cultivate, Travel, Seattle Whitney Leigh Morris

Santa Monica Staycation

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Santa Monica Staycation

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 31, 2017 Travel, Palihouse, Santa Monica, Luggage Whitney Leigh Morris

Guesthouse Getaway in Santa Barbara

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Guesthouse Getaway in Santa Barbara

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 22, 2017 Santa Barbara, Travel, Interiors Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

For the Pups

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 15, 2017 Stanlee, Sophee, Pet Bed, Dogs, Dog Bed, Outdoor Whitney Leigh Morris

Small Space Highchairs

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

Small Space Highchairs

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 12, 2017 highchair, baby feeding, stokke, bloom nano, spoon, kitchen, gathre Whitney Leigh Morris

From Cottage to Castle

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris

From Cottage to Castle

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris

Aug 8, 2017 Travel, Belcastel, Away, Luggage, Vacation, France, Aveyron, packing, baby Whitney Leigh Morris