Tiny house

Junk in the trunk

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Laura

This is a boring utility post which has to do with living at THO. This is my garbage and recycling. I had a lot of it because of the steel application on the outside.

Since my computer went for a swim, I have not felt much like writing/painting/visiting/being creative, so I thought I would concentrate on the errands/and small jobs that I have been putting off, so I needed to rent a car for a couple of days. Getting rid of this, one one such errand.

I do not have garbage or recycling pick up and besides, I had a lot of steel bits that had to be dropped off at Kimco metal recyclers in Kingston. Everything else went to the recycling depot.

Looks a whole lot tidier, but I still have a pile of small wood bits which would be excellent kindling for someone who burns wood. If you do this, please bring an empty box and I will load it up for you to bring home.

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The Gift

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Laura

My Aunt Marion and Uncle Bob gave me $25 in a card for my birthday! It made me feel like a little girl but this was totally welcome and wonderful! I sometimes miss being little… I guess, because I live in house that is the size of a fort (in the woods) you all might have already guessed that!

I am also a very sentimental person… and I thought it would be nice to do something with the $25 that was permanent. I figured, I could do a little something at Tiny House Ontario which could stay, and I had, what I think is a pretty good idea.

So, I went to Rona, I purchased a peice of wood, I had the good men there cut it to size. I also picked up two knobs and two sets of hinges. Then I just drilled them on.

It looks seriously nice, I think… you agree?

I am grateful to have this little something… and will always think of them when I look there. They are important people as far as I am concerned and it is nice to have a reminder of them so close to me.

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Night Light

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Laura

I can’t tell you how grateful I am that Colleen brought her camera and shared her great photography with me and you!

From a utility standpoint, the lights are great, because they allow me to stay up and read or just contemplate my next project. But they look so cute from outside! I so much wanted to share a photo with you because I think it looks charming or enchanted.

Do you agree?

Thanks again Colleen for sharing the day and your skills! xo L

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Standing My Ground

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura

My girlfriend Colleen Murphy was out to visit THO today. We have not seen one another in a long time, but we stay in touch. Colleen is a very talented artist and amateur photographer. It was wonderful to spend the day with my kindred friend.

She took and shared some beautiful photos which I will be posting over the next days.

I am standing here in the sacred grounds, can you find the warrior peaking out of the sun? This photo is NOT edited in any way at all.