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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource that helps folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile, smaller home spaces. The Cottage was founded by consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, whose focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s Substack, book, blog, and social channels for ideas that explore joyful, mindful ways to live in — and with — a smaller footprint.

Rightsized Vintage: December Edition

Rightsized Vintage: December Edition

While our mailboxes are being flooded with messages to shop more, buy new and scale bigger, I’m sending out this quiet reminder: You don’t need to live large and lavishly to live comfortably and confidently.

If you’re seeking a specific item for your compact space and can’t seem to craft that item yourself, sourcing secondhand is a stellar way to support small businesses, keep items out of landfills, and add character.

Below is a simple collection of pre-loved goods that can be helpful for tricky interiors. And since these pieces are from independent sellers, it’s easy to request used + upcycled packing materials. 

A Summer’s Day to Night in a Multitasking Space

A Summer’s Day to Night in a Multitasking Space