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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource for helping folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile + smaller home spaces. Founded by designer, consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, this family-owned small business recently finished the construction of a new, compact cottage and greenhouse-office in the southeastern US, and are also restoring a little 1800s French farmhouse and its outbuildings with co-stewards. Morris’ focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s book, blog, and social channels for years of tips and tales from living and working in — and with — a smaller footprint.

New Mini Consultations

New Mini Consultations

In recent months, dozens of folks have reached out to me to express their frustrations over being unable to find a comfortable rhythm while working, educating and juggling life from their small spaces around the clock during this pandemic.

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It’s tough, my friends— there’s no way around that. Still, working from home is a privilege we need to acknowledge and make the most of.

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So in response, I’ve been offering weekly Q&A sessions on my social media channels. They’re hugely time consuming, but I tackle them as often as I can with the intention of providing some support to our online community in this unique time.

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Since there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to each question, I’ve also launched a new mini consultation service, which can be accessed here.

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Via this service, I’m now available to offer video replies to questions that are personalized to specific spaces and situations, such as:

  • What are some ways I can adjust my particular small space to accommodate a baby? (Snap and send a photo and I’ll take a look and offer my feedback.)

  • How do I minimize clutter in this specific area of my home? (Snap and send a photo and I’ll take a look and provide suggestions.)

  • How can I make my rental space look/feel bigger on a budget?

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My hope is that this provides readers with some useful assistance in a difficult time, while also supporting our small home and business.

Select photos by TinyLicious.

A Different Sort of Slow Summer

A Different Sort of Slow Summer

Convertible Desks for Small Spaces

Convertible Desks for Small Spaces

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