Vintage Tacoma Garage

A big thank you to Stephen Cysewski for suggesting this lovely Tacoma garage to accompany the lovely cottage seen below. Be sure to check out his pictures here. They are also available at the Tacoma Public Library for you locals.

(You rock, Tacoma.)

Cottage FAIL

Simple is good, but let's not overdo it!

See more fascinating photographs of the 1970's Tacoma we have all tried to forget here. Thank you to Stephen Cysewski for putting his work online. (And thank you to Joseph for the lead.)

Ross Chapin

Did I tell you that Ross Chapin is my favorite architect? Has been for years. His website is beee you ti ful. Here is a sampling of one of my favorite houses. I love the detailing in the woodwork in each of his cottages. I particularly love the decor in this one, as well.

I'm glad that more than one person at a time can visit a site. I don't mind the crowd. Let's all spend a few hours over there looking around, shall we?

Foxton Locks

Foxton locks
Originally uploaded by Robert Silverwood

Thank you to Robert Silverwood for sharing this photograph on flickr.

Old Warden Bedfordshire

OLD WARDEN BEDFORDSHIRE
Originally uploaded by petercowham

Thank you to petercowham for sharing this photograph on Flickr.

The caption:
"Old Warden is [a] beautiful village with its beautiful thatched little cottages and the Shuttlworth Estate with the Swiss gardens and the vintage airplanes and museum."

Loverly, dontcha think?

One reason I want to live in a small home is because so many live in so much less than I. It is difficult for me to still my conscience when I live in a palace compared to most of the rest of my brothers and sisters in the world. It seems only right that I ought to live more simply, and by doing so have more means to share. Our home pulls so much cash, even at under 2,000 square feet.

I am so encouraged by the efforts of others to provide homes to those who have so very little. Here is one example. To read more click on this link.



Thank you to Tiny House Design for posting about this inspiring organization.

House in Borensberg

House in Borensberg
Originally uploaded by Köttbullekvist

From Southern Sweden. So cute.

Thank you to Kottbullekvist for the photograph. Found on Flickr.

Newtown Linford

Newtown Linford
Originally uploaded by kev747

Thank you to kev747 for the picture.

Old School House Cottage

Old School House Cottage
Originally uploaded by stanleymoss

From Hilderstone, Staffordshire.

Thank you to stanleymoss for sharing this photograph on flickr.

Tumbleweed--Lusby

Nicola Cabin

From The Wilderness Cabin Company.
You like? See more pictures and read about this house at the Tiny House Blog.

Doors

Check out today's post at "The Inspired Room" for some gorgeous entry doors.

Cottage by Rob Crusoe

Originally uploaded by Rob Crusoe

Thank you to Rob Crusoe for sharing this picture on Flickr. So pretty.

Irish Window

Irish Window
Originally uploaded by yveerin

"Typical Irish cottage window, Donegal." Thank you to yveerin for the picture and caption.

Morning Light

Morning light
Originally uploaded by James Jordan

From James Jordan, a most gifted and generous photographer. Click on the picture to see more of his photos and a link to his profile.

Shipping Container Homes for the Impoverished

There is a great article here today at the Tiny House Blog about recycling shipping containers into homes for those who would welcome them as an upgrade from their current dwellings. Read the whole article to catch a vision of the possibilities. I find the idea quite exciting.

Photograph by OR_U on Flickr.

An Often Overlooked Tiny House--The Motorhome

Office Inside - Vintage Postcard
Originally uploaded by Shirley Two Feathers

Thank you to Shirley Two Feathers for the antique postcard. Click on the picture.

She has done it again! Sara of "Walk Slowly, Live Wildly" has converted another motor home (!) into a beautiful place to live. I never thought I'd see the day, but now I've seen it twice. See the new photos here. See her former home here.

Thatched Cottage

Thatched Cottage
Originally uploaded by Natman

Thank you to Natman. Click on the picture for more of his work.

Clogher Head - Namukas

Clogher Head - namukas
Originally uploaded by dubliniete

Primitive, I know. But isn't is pretty?

(Click on the photo for credits.)

Cottage Garden

Cottage garden
Originally uploaded by lovedaylemon

The real deal.

(Click on the picture for credits.)