On July 22nd I was in route to Washington DC for a business trip. It was all so very ordinary, until we landed in Denver for a plane change. As I collected my belongings from the overhead bin, an announcement was made for Mr. Lloyd Glenn to see the United Customer Service Representative immediately. I … Read more
The St. Nicholas Church was old and abandoned, sitting on a plot of land in Kyloe, Northumberland. For years, the church remained in poor condition. It was built in the 1790s. The yard is full of headstones. Considering these facts, you’d never know this historic church keeps a gorgeous secret inside. After one couple fell … Read more
The Tiny House movement is endlessly fascinating. The world of tiny houses is full of newlyweds, retirees, young people and even whole families who are achieving better living through downsizing. When building these houses, the balance of skill, ingenuity and careful editing choices is what makes these structures breathtaking. Arched Cabins, a Houston-based tiny house company, is a … Read more
This Japanese house designed by the brilliant architects at Mizuishi Architects Atelier fits a family of three in a 594-square-foot home on an abnormally shaped property. According to a study reported by the Guardian, quirky homes like these are more common in Japan because homeowners and architects can afford to build homes that may fade … Read more
Every now and then a dog story like this makes its way around the Internet to put a smile on everyone’s face. An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to … Read more
We all know home is where the heart is, but it can also be where the garbage is–and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. What better way to build a home than with materials that would have otherwise gone to waste? A home made with recycled materials might not, at first glance, … Read more
When Karina and Craig bought the Chateau de Gudanes, they knew upon first glance that it was far from the fairytale home others might confuse it for. Sure, it was breathtaking, but it also needed a lot of work. With 94 rooms, it was obvious to them that renovating the 300-year old French chateau would … Read more
The tiny house movement is definitely gaining speed. Popular TV shows plus cool design elements and expert builders constructing beautiful, minimalist homes, more and more people are seeing the value in downsizing their spaces. Chris Heininge is one of the key contractors who provides people with smaller, more efficient houses. He bases much of his … Read more
When it comes to housing, bigger isn’t always better. Sure, living in a mansion might seem nice (and in many ways, it is), but those pale in comparison to a cottage like this. Yes, cottage… and a tiny one, too. While this 320-square-foot home might not sound like much, it packs more into every inch … Read more