Living Small

I found this post by Luciane at Home Bunch and fell in love with the photos.

Living Small fits right in with living sustainably. Keeping our lives and homes simple and contained also makes for less stress. I will be doing a series on living small. be it in cottages, cabins, homes just to give light to the idea of SMALL SPACES.

In this article it’s all about Scandinavian style with it’s whites and natural pine. The cool thing is most of the pieces look like they came from the Flea Market or someone’s grandmother. Using and re-purposing existing furnishings is a great way to go green and save green at the same time. Let’s give some more thought to LIVING SMALL.

This small Scandinavian cottage has something very special about it. Its peaceful and subtle interiors has a mix of uncomplicated, comfortable and shabby-chic decor.

You look at the first picture and you can understand how precious this cottage really is. The small gate welcomes you with an “au natural” kind of garden. A tree holds a swing-chair for those quiet and calm afternoons. Ahead, you find a little piece of paradise, unpretentious, simple and completely perfect for days we simply want to get away from all the craziness of a busy life and relax under the shade of a tree, breathing fresh air and being entertained by birds singing.

Let’s get to this peaceful mood with this cottage.

White

This barn-style cottage is all about serenity and comfort. It’s a place where you don’t bring high hills, only flip-flops and comfy summer dresses.

You Rock

This is where you can enjoy your cup of tea (or coffee). You won’t be sharing your attention to anything but this warm cup in your hands and your thoughts. Let your thoughts fly… dream and remember special moments. Continue reading →