Leah is here for another installment in tiny house design. Leah Nixon is a fellow tiny houser and today she’s talking about something that I myself even overlook in my home. Take it away, Leah! Continue reading
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Tiny House Kitchen Design Tips for People Who Love to Cook
Hey ya’ll, first things first. I want to thank anyone and everyone who has supported me by ordering a camper enamel pin. I was nervous about launching a product, but I’ve got some great feedback from it. It also encourages me to keep growing and I love that. I’ve still got some pins in the shop, so if you were on the fence, get ’em while they’re hot!
Today I’m collaborating with fellow tiny-houser, Leah Nixon to talk about tiny house kitchen design tips. We both love to cook and cooking in our tiny kitchens has been a fun challenge. Take it away, Leah!
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10 of the Best Books about Tiny Living
I love very few things in life more than a good book. And books that teach you something– that’s even better! Today I’ve got my friend and fellow bad-ass tiny houser, Leah Nixon here to chat about our favorite subjects, books and tiny houses! Leah has built and designed her own tiny house and she’s currently working on her tiny studio. Leah’s recommendations are up first and then I’m chiming in. Take it away, Leah! Continue reading
Airbnb for RVs!
The following article is a guest post written by my friend, Mark over at RVshare.com. RV share is an exciting new service where you can book or rent out your RV! Take it away, Matt.
The tiny house movement and a substantial rise in RV sales in the last few years prove that the notion “bigger is better” is no longer a widespread virtue. People are leaning towards pairing down and minimizing. Simplifying has become the latest lifestyle trend. Continue reading
Ask Melanie: Can I live in an Airstream with a baby?
This week’s question came via direct message from someone who follows me on Instagram. Here’s her question:
“Hi Melanie! My husband, me and my 4-month-old boy are planning to buy an Airstream and live in it for at least one year, do you think it will be possible with an infant?” Continue reading
Advice for Remodeling an Airstream
Airstream remodel advice is a tricky topic because each Airstream will be different. They each have their individual quirks, problems and issues.
That being said, there are a few common themes that all Airstream remodels will encounter, so we jumped on a video to chat about ’em.
We talked about making a budget, how much we spent and how much you should expect to spend, how much time it took us and how much time you should dedicate to the task, how to deal with weather issues and other frequently asked questions from folks that are curious about how to remodel an Airstream.
Remember to take our advice with a grain of salt! We each have different skills, abilities and time. It may take you years to remodel your Airstream and you might have a larger budget than we did.
Enjoy! And as always, any more questions about Airstream remodel advice, you can ask in the comments!
How to Get Rid of Weeds: The Fast and Easy Way!
Ya’ll. I may have stumbled across something that changes the way I garden forever! Let me tell you a little story… I was pretty distraught this weekend. My garden, due to my negligence, was completely full of weeds and grass. So much so that I thought I might just have to abandon it and see if anything grows in between the weeds and grass. Continue reading
Why We Chose To Live in an Airstream (instead of a tiny house)!
Have you ever heard the saying, “You can have things fast, cheap or easy, but you can’t have all three?” I’m not 100% sure that’s the exact saying, but that iteration would be the short version of why we chose to live in an Airstream instead of a tiny house. But lucky for you, I’m going to tell you the long version of the story like a grandma who has had too much wine. Continue reading
My Birthday Trip to Seattle
This picture is unedited! The sky was really that blue!
My birthday this year was a big one. I turned 30. Eeek! I’ve been a little anxious about getting older, but George, my husband, softened the blow with a trip to Seattle. I didn’t know where we were going until a week before the trip, so I didn’t have much time to plan. And that was A-OK. In my everyday life, I plan like a squirrel on steroids, but I don’t like to plan every detail of trips. It takes the adventure out of it. Continue reading
Ask Melanie: Advice for Buying a Vintage Airstream
The last video I posted was our home tour back in August. Yikes. It’s been a while. If I’m being honest, I feel a lot more comfortable writing than I do speaking– especially in a video that will live forever online– but I’m trying to expand my horizons and maybe even expand my readership through a different medium.
Today I’m answering a question from a lovely reader via video. She wanted advice on how to buy a vintage Airstream. So I’m bestowing my infinite wisdom upon you all. Ha!
Please watch the video above, let me know if you like the video format and let me know if you’d like to see more videos in the future.
Thanks ya’ll.
love, love, love,
melanie