Whitney Leigh Morris 6/26/25 Whitney Leigh Morris 6/26/25

Rightsized Vintage: June Edition

While sharing tips and stories regarding interiors feels pretty ridiculous at this moment in time, I think there is something important to it. Embracing smaller spaces, repurposing, choosing local, handmade and/or used goods, and sharing resources are all ways to look out for each other and out one shared home. We can make the most of our compact homes by being deliberate about what we acquire and getting creative with whatever space we have. Sourcing secondhand is a delightful way to add character to our homes, enjoy previously used goods and shop small. (And don’t forget that you can message sellers to request used packaging materials if they’ve got them.)

Please note that I sometimes earn a small commission from sales of secondhand pieces.

Whitney Leigh Morris 1/9/25 Whitney Leigh Morris 1/9/25

Creating Your Own Small Entryway Solutions

This latest Create the Look post is is geared towards creating a utilitarian, customized, aesthetically-minded entryway in a small space with the help of vintage and salvaged materials.

But before we jump into it, please note: I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments.

In our 900 sqft cottage, the front door opens directly into the dining room. Despite the multitasking nature of this area, there’s more than enough space for us to hide our door-side essentials in plain sight. (See my “Rightsizing” Newsletter for detailed photos and explanations.)

Here are pre-loved or small-batch items from independent storefronts that might help you bring a touch of extra storage and functionality to your compact entryway, too.

Please note that we sometimes use affiliate links for the vintage and handmade goods we’ve curated, which helps keep the twinkle lights glowing for our small business.

Whitney Leigh Morris 12/17/24 Whitney Leigh Morris 12/17/24

Create the Look: Upcycled Pulley Laundry Drying Rack

By request, here’s my latest Create the Look, which is geared towards enhancing the utility of our smaller spaces with the help of vintage and salvaged materials.

But please note: I don’t want everything I publish to be shoppable. I don’t wan’t to constantly encourage people to buy more, when I know that most of us can (and should — for environmental reasons,) live with less. What I do want is for folks to be comfortable, confident and content in their small homes or apartments, and to feel inspired by their space.

So here are some pre-loved or small-batch items from independent storefronts that can help you bring a touch of extra storage and functionality to your compact home.

Please note that we sometimes use affiliate links for the vintage and handmade goods we’ve curated, which helps keep the twinkle lights glowing for our small business.