tiny weekend

1/12/2026

An interest in tiny living has offered me insight into thinking through "enough". I love imagining new ways to live abundantly with less. It's exciting to awaken to the knowledge that so much of what we see as normal + necessary might just not be.

This weekend, we spent a couple nights in a tiny cabin in the woods not far from home, and it was beautiful in so many ways. It was good to get away. We spent time reading + talking + cooking + walking in the woods. We fell asleep looking at stars + got woken up by the brightness of the moon.

I like to imagine living longer term in the small spaces we find ourselves in + this spot offered some intriguing tiny home insights. The layout felt much more considered than hotel rooms 3-4 times its size. There were unobtrusive, intuitive spots for coats + shoes, bathroom towels, food, trash, cleaning supplies + luggage. Nothing felt crowded or in the way.

With a few little changes, I would love having a place like this to vacation + or even to live in as a single person. My dream version would involve switching the bed to a murphy bed that comes down over a couch + trading the table/chair/bench space for shelving. This would give it a little more spacious feeling + offer a bit more storage. A countertop oven + laundry would probably be on my list of desirables for longterm living.