Video: Tiny Takeaways (Ep.8)
This is the 8th installment of our mini video series, Tiny Takeaways. In this episode, we’re demonstrating some of the many ways in which a single, simple, compact room can be transformed throughout the day. Why this topic? Because in an era of climate crisis, we believe it’s important to share true to life examples of how living in (and with) a smaller footprint as a family is not only doable, but delightful.
For 200+ more tips for making the most of your compact home or apartment, explore our lil’ book: Small Space Style.
Video: Tiny Takeaways (Ep.5)
This is the fifth installment of our mini video series, Tiny Takeaways. In this episode, we’re highlighting some easy ways to maximize outdoor spaces! For 200+ more tips for making the most of your compact home or apartment, explore our lil’ book: Small Space Style.
Video: Our Small Space Living Feature on CNN
A lil’ video from the Cottage is on CNN today in a feature entitled, “Living big and eco-friendly in a small space.”
View the video below, or click here to watch via CNN’s IMPACT YOUR WORLD page.
Like a Local: Late Sunday Afternoon
(UPDATE: 01/08/18 - Interview with Late Sunday Afternoon about Tiny Home living and blogging here.)
Looking back at 2017, one of the experiences we loved the most was a collaboration with our incredible friends at Late Sunday Afternoon here in Venice.
I first fell in love with this unique shop the moment I stepped through its gorgeous doors here in Venice. But after meeting its founder, Matthew, I discovered the wonderful depth of LSA.
The team, products and give-back mission behind LSA all made me eager to collaborate. (Read more about everything here.) So we were thrilled when they approached us about a brand ambassador photo + video shoot.
The scarves we have from LSA have traveled thousands and thousands of miles with us, and West's blankie was made by them as well. We also have hats and books from their shop, all of which we enjoy often.
LSA sells original and small-batch items from their beautiful indoor/outdoor store and gathering space in Venice. They also hand-create and donate comfort blankies to young children in the foster care system, and they use their excess fabric scraps to produce dog beds that they then donate to local animal shelters.
Late Sunday Afternoon is an Instagram dream. But it also operates with a tangible sense of community and responsibility, and for that, we admire and adore them.
We're featured in Chapter 2 of the video below (starting at 1:19), but we recommend watching the entire thing-- it's completely delightful!
Canal photos © Sebastian Artz, with selects by Thomas Brodahl. Video by Chance Foreman. Ambassador shoot content courtesy of Late Sunday Afternoon. (Thank you for the dreamy day of canoeing, biking, and strolling the canals with friends, LSA crew!)
Small Space Living Feature & Video on Disney's Babble
We're so happy that the cottage was featured on Babble today! Click here to read the story, browse the photos, and play the video.
Image courtesy of Babble © Disney
Excerpt: “We’ve loved this first year with West in the cottage so very much,” Morris tells Babble. “It’s tough to articulate, but somehow our proximity makes every moment feel that much more special and intimate." Additionally, Morris believes their tiny canal cottage has improved her relationship. “We function in tandem with one another — as parents, as a couple, and as co-workers,” Morris describes to Babble. “I believe I’m a better and more considerate partner now, thanks to our experiences in our little home.”
Image courtesy of Babble © Disney
Exerpt: Now, as a master of optimizing space, Morris recommends this to anyone living small: “Go vertical. Get rid of excess. And, whenever possible, select multi-functional pieces that serve more than one purpose.” (Something we could all afford to do, actually, regardless of square footage.) - Click here to read the full story. Thank you, Babble + Disney!
Lil' video from the Cottage
A little hello from our tiny home in Venice! 👋
(Thank you Shotgun Honeymoon for the wonderful music!)
Video from The Cottage on The Mine
I recently shot this lil' video at The Cottage with The Mine. (StanleeStubs makes a cameo, of course.) I hope you enjoy!
Tiny Cottage Wedding Video & Refinery29 Story
Back in May, Adam and I got married here at our tiny cottage. We've lived together in this home for 5+ years, and knew it would be the perfect setting for our mini-wedding.
View my full wedding post here.
Today, I'm excited to share a portion of our wedding video with you (below), along with Refinery29's Real Wedding coverage of our "big" day.
Launch the Refinery29 "Tiny Wedding" Coverage
Related: The Tiny Canal Cottage Home Tour via Refinery29
Our wedding was so relaxed, simple and delightful, which I think is evident from this light-hearted and personal footage. (Also evident is the fact that I spent the majority of our ceremony trying to not cry my face off.) Heart-felt shout-out to the people and businesses who helped us create our perfect lil' wedding day-- particularly TaskRabbit, lensman Jean Marc Cloutier, our dear friend + officiant Nell, and our generous and loving families.
Photo by Monica Wang Photography. Wedding video by Jean Marc Cloutier.