Tag: DIY

How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe

October 30, 2019

Sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it?  To create an entire wardrobe out of ethical, organic, sustainable and locally-sourced materials? Well, that’s only part of it.  There are other aspects to creating a sustainable wardrobe, including but not limited to mending worn out clothing, repurposing old clothes into new looks, recycling fabric, buying second-hand, … More How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe

What Does It All Mean?

June 25, 2018

There seems to be so many different aspects to living the Tiny Life.  There’s all these different ideas to understand that are differently defined yet inherently linked to each other.  There’s intentional living, sustainable living, white space, minimalism, the slow movement, I’m sure there are more.  Every time I do some research on one of … More What Does It All Mean?

And Even More Progress!

June 22, 2017

The biggest lesson we’ve learned while upgrading our little cabin (which we’ve christened The Burrow after the Weasley’s wonky yet magical abode) is to be flexible in our expectations.  We always start with a big picture but the end never ends up looking like what we had originally envisioned.  Every step of the way needs … More And Even More Progress!

Progress! Finally!

May 23, 2017

For the past year, I’ve felt that we’ve only been making baby steps forward in the ever-growing list of things that need to get done at the cabin. Things fell apart last spring when Soldier Boy and I couldn’t get well. I fell ill with everything and anything.  He was still having problems with his … More Progress! Finally!

The Patio

August 31, 2016

I had such big plans for this summer.  But they all got pushed to the side in favour of swimming and lounging in the hammock and reading and playing guitar.  We were going to rip everything out of the Third Room (which we did) and then insulate (we have the insulation in our possession) and … More The Patio

It’s Been a While…

June 8, 2016

This year has been strange so far.  I seem to recall last year, we had been up and working on the cabin from the beginning of May.  This year, I feel like we’ve hardly accomplished anything. This post is going to be completely unorganized.  Because my thoughts are completely unorganized.  You know why?  Because the cabin … More It’s Been a While…