Many of you have asked, nearly begged to see photos of the tiny house. I too wanted to take photos of the little house, but one can only do so much. We started working on the little house a few days before New Year's Eve. When I saw the tiny house, the bathroom was done, the entire interior was painted white and there was one object inside... a lamp shade.
The goal was to keep it simple, keep the cost down and put something together clean, livable and charming for Maggie's arrival. Pans, pots, utensils, light bulbs, towels, dishes, a bed, chairs, bowls, a bath mat, hangers, a garbage can, a mirror... everything had to be bought heating added, plus a kitchen. Eric, the son of the family and I had less than ten days in total to get it done. How we did it is beyond me.
If I could white would not be the color I would have painted the walls. In this case it makes it feel cold, stark... the tiny house is not at all that, so I plan to repaint it in time, and wall paper the kitchen with some old wallpaper I found in the attic. But that adventure took a back burner as having furniture was more important.
The entrance.
My goal was to find, collect, loan and buy items that would give the tiny house a feel of 1900s Provence country style, plus do so with a minimum budget.
The dining room.
Claire L. do you notice the flower petal ornament you made me awhile ago?
The kitchen
The entrance is on the bottom which goes directly up to the dining room/kitchen, then you go up again to the bedroom/bathroom/spare room.
The tiny house could be called a gym.
The bedroom.
Hand fans found in the attic.
That desk was found in the attic.
Buried under a ton of debris.
Dusty was another word for cobwebs.
Eric and his son carried it down four flights of stairs and then up three flights of stairs to the tiny house. How they did it in the tiny stairwell was nothing short of magic.
I painted it, that was the easiest part.
On the back bookshelf 48 english novels await to be read.
That back image, a 1900s needlepoint canvas, I bought years ago at a brocante. It measures seven feet long. I carried it from my house to the tiny house, 350 steps, then hiked that puppy up three flights of stairs, twisting, turning, swearing, nearly dropping it, arms aching... Then gave a high five to the wall... I think that is how I lost a pound. If I had a beer in my pocket I would have drank it in one gulp.
My cousin Judy made me the little pillow seven years ago.
Bedding Ikea.
Black, white, dark grey cotton toile.
I hope to find dark grey lampshades, minor detail, and a curtain for the window, also another piece that I hope French Husband and Sacha will carry up this weekend.
The desk that we found at a second hand shop that did not have a key... remember?
I painted it, and added a decoupage finish inside. We left the found key and tag in the lock for memory sake.
A large hand painted canvas hangs in the stairwell.
More to come as I took these photos before Maggie arrived and before I was done with the tiny house. But at least it gives you an idea....
Beautiful. Amazed; looks as if it has been like this for years.
Posted by: Ann from Bordeaux | 03 February 2015 at 11:16 PM
God love you. I can go to sleep now, ha ha. These images just sing to my soul. I adore what you've done, simple, inviting and very French. xxx Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | 03 February 2015 at 11:42 PM
Thank you for the photos Corey! I think this little house should be featured in an interior design magazine!
Posted by: Claudia | 03 February 2015 at 11:48 PM
Oh, my, those steps really could be a gym. Thanks for the sneak peek!
Posted by: Star | 03 February 2015 at 11:48 PM
Nothing short of brilliant decorating. Corey you have a decorators eye. The house is scrumptious. I hope that one day I will get to stay in 'the tiny house'...
Can't wait to see more photos. Thank you for not making us wait a minute longer for a glimpse.
Posted by: liz | 04 February 2015 at 12:32 AM
Corey you did a brilliant job. It looks great !
Posted by: Diogenes | 04 February 2015 at 12:59 AM
Magical!
What a wonderful talent you are.
Posted by: freefalling | 04 February 2015 at 01:22 AM
Looks amazing but those stairs give me vertigo. Your last picture really speaks to me. Looks so mysterious.
Posted by: nancy w | 04 February 2015 at 01:26 AM
Great job! Definitely has that bygone era aesthetic..especially love that huge needlepoint..oh, my, lovely! Give yourself a pat on the back for this challenge..how you all got the furniture in is amazing.
Posted by: tammyCA | 04 February 2015 at 01:28 AM
Oh Corey, so lovely,splendid job. I enjoyed the tour,such a great space and to think it only took you a week.... WHAT!????!!! So perfect. Thanks for the tour:)
Posted by: cathybockel | 04 February 2015 at 01:42 AM
SPEECHLESS ..... by the beauty and balance -d always says it c YOU ARE MAGIC!!! What talent you have siple perfection in the tiny house!!
Posted by: g | 04 February 2015 at 02:03 AM
that should be SIMPLE PERFECTION!!! speechless and crap at typing always was...
Posted by: g | 04 February 2015 at 02:05 AM
Well done! It is stunning. Could you stop by Massachusetts and help me out with my place? I'm going to rent that tiny house one day!
Posted by: jackie | 04 February 2015 at 03:16 AM
Corey, I love every inch. You are so talented. I almost feel selfish relaxing & reading your results after the terrible horrific events of the day. I pray the evil will stop. God be with us all.
Posted by: Debra | 04 February 2015 at 03:30 AM
PS have a wonderful day tomorrow!
Posted by: Debra | 04 February 2015 at 03:31 AM
It is amazing! Loved seeing this tiny house.
What a special place for dreaming, healing,
and refreshing.
Posted by: Marilyn | 04 February 2015 at 05:15 AM
I love what you did to the desk with the missing key. Also love all the wonderful homey touches and there is a little pitcher that is charming. What a wonderful place to spend your days/nights in. Well done and so charming!
Posted by: Momof5 | 04 February 2015 at 05:17 AM
Hi Corey,
I love the gift of decorating that you have and the lovely way you display the creative mixtures of items. Most beautiful. Can I carry you away for a couple of weeks to help me decorate (redecorate) my house.
xoxo
Gail
Posted by: Gail | 04 February 2015 at 05:49 AM
As always, tre cool!!
Posted by: Mardog | 04 February 2015 at 06:05 AM
What a wonderful job you've done, Corey. Parabéns!
Posted by: Kathie | 04 February 2015 at 06:07 AM
This is beyond beautiful...should this be my next excursion? You make it so French!
Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Diana | 04 February 2015 at 06:21 AM
It looks absolutely wonderful, thanks for the photos. Lyn
Posted by: Lyn | 04 February 2015 at 06:24 AM
Beautiful!! love every bit of it xo N
Posted by: Nicol | 04 February 2015 at 07:19 AM
Absolutely perfect! I love the little kitchen.
Posted by: Evelyn | 04 February 2015 at 08:24 AM
Sublime in every aspect. It would be heaven to live there! Your mother would approve of your stylish creative decoration.
Posted by: Shelley Noble | 04 February 2015 at 08:55 AM
This is the tiny house I've always wanted to live in!
Beautiful work, Corey.
Posted by: Leslie in Oregon | 04 February 2015 at 08:55 AM
Fabulous. Happy birthday Corey x
Posted by: Ella | 04 February 2015 at 09:18 AM
Oh thanks that was the goal!
Posted by: Corey | 04 February 2015 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful! Great job! Now....where can I come over?
Posted by: Gracie | 04 February 2015 at 12:57 PM
It's wonderful!
Posted by: Deanna | 04 February 2015 at 01:35 PM
Absolutely charming! The tile stairs, that narrow wooden door with the divine hardware, those fans! Thanks for allowing us to get a glimpse.
Posted by: Teddee Grace | 04 February 2015 at 02:42 PM
THAT MAN LARGE in the bedroom!GOD< I LOVE THAT................
YOU did a GREAT JOB!How far are you from ARLES?
Posted by: La Contessa | 04 February 2015 at 02:58 PM
Perfection!
Posted by: Cheryl B. | 04 February 2015 at 03:21 PM
It is Beautiful Corey!
Posted by: Dawn Seeman | 04 February 2015 at 04:19 PM
Great Job Corey it looks beautiful!
Posted by: Toni Mason | 04 February 2015 at 05:43 PM
Lovely.Just lovely!
Posted by: Papaya | 04 February 2015 at 08:25 PM
I Live to do this kind of thing, and it does not happen enough!
You have done dashingly well with your resources! I LOVE the doors, and please please contact me if the fans ever go on sale? I think I saw purple in them, such as violets, and I love Violets and pansies! Let me know if they go for sale, Brenda at 1-225-202-0601, or 1-225-667-4011. [email protected]
I will be looking forward to see what you do to the walls!
Love it!
Posted by: Brenda, Walker, LA | 05 February 2015 at 12:28 AM
This is brilliantly done, Corey, simply brilliant!!!
Posted by: Chico Sue | 05 February 2015 at 12:34 AM
Corey, it is absolutely charming!
Posted by: Dori | 05 February 2015 at 02:29 AM
Brilliant job, Corey! So inspiring....a French Jane Austen will write novels here...! My rose petal ornament looks grand on that cabinet! Perfect placement. Claire
Posted by: Claire | 05 February 2015 at 04:18 AM
Corey, you have an amazing gift! This place is absolutely beautiful, charming, and cozy. Kudos to you!!
Posted by: monika | 07 February 2015 at 05:23 PM