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Even with air conditioning, it’s 450 degrees up here. I could mix a tin of muffins and set them to bake on the shelf behind me, and in 20 minutes breakfast would be ready.</p> <p>The heat up here normally makes me grumpy. But today I’m giddy, because from my window I can see two electricians fishing wire to a brand-new office in the backyard.</p> <p>It’s the almost-final step to completing my tiny house before I can move my entire operation there during working hours—and by “operation” I mean me, my MacBook, and Abby, a 16-pound Cavalier King Charles spaniel who—even in this heat—lies under the desk, her furry rump pressed against my foot.</p> <p>(The spot on my foot where her fur meets my skin feels about 1,000 degrees. But when I move away, she nudges in again.)</p> <p>The final-final step in the tiny house is, fittingly, an <em>actual</em> step, in the way of a giant fieldstone that the landscaper is plopping into place this week.</p> <h3>Shedworking</h3> <p>When I move my office tomorrow, I’m apparently joining a movement of “<a href="http://www.shedworking.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shedworking</a>,” which is a thing. (Who knew?) Four years ago in the UK, Alex Johnson published a book on the subject, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/071123082X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=071123082X&linkCode=as2&tag=annarchy-20&linkId=NDBGIRVCQ3ZL4AJY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution</em></a>.</p> <p>The trend is gaining momentum in the US, too. <a href="http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032633/slicker-city/the-next-big-thing-in-urban-planning-backyard-cottages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Company talks about</a> how rising housing costs and shifting family dynamics, among other things, are driving the development of “micro units” on single-family lots—either as a starter home or retirement homes or sometimes as “accessory dwellings.”</p> <p>They can get quite ambitious, these structures: Look how these huge timber fins splay out from this treehouse-cottage, imitating the canopy of a copse of maples.</p> <p><a href="http://184.154.246.108/~annhandl/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/treehouse.png"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-3278 size-full" src="https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/treehouse.png" alt="treehouse" width="997" height="694" srcset="https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/treehouse.png 997w, https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/treehouse-300x209.png 300w, https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/treehouse-768x535.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></p> <p>Some of these spaces are small. Some accommodate full kitchens, bathrooms—the works.</p> <p>Sometimes the results are gorgeous, and sometimes it looks like someone installed a sink in a minivan and called it home.</p> <h3>My tiny house</h3> <p>I already live in a house I like very much, so my requirements for my workspace are more modest.</p> <p>It’s a one-room building with an open ceiling and a tiny screen porch in the front, enough for a small table and chair. For the past few weeks, I’ve been gazing into the backyard and picturing myself on that porch with a glass of wine and a book when the five o’clock factory whistle blows.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-3279 size-large" src="https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tiny-house-inside-view-768x1024.jpg" alt="tiny house inside view" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tiny-house-inside-view-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tiny-house-inside-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https://annhandley.com/ah/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tiny-house-inside-view.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p> <p>Inside, there’s a rich red-oak floor that’s what I imagine the inside of a bourbon barrel looks like. The walls are still rough for now, because you have to work in a studio for a while before you recognize what you need it to give you.</p> <p>By the time the electricians leave today, the place will have heat when I need it. Along with plugs and lighting and Internet access.</p> <p>I briefly debated Internet access.</p> <p>It felt romantic to ban online access there—more <em>writerly</em>, somehow. And, in that rarified wifi-free air, I imagined myself spewing forth gorgeous text with the ease of water spilling over stone into the Trevi Fountain basin.</p> <p>Perhaps I’d write longhand with a quill pen, using ink I might learn to mix myself, in a blue-stained mortar I keep casually on the windowsill.</p> <p>(“Oh that?” I’d say to my potential visitors. “Oh that’s just where I <em>pound my inks</em>.”)</p> <p>But for real… Who am I kidding? I’d maybe half a day before breaking down and attempting to hack into the neighbor’s wifi, which I already tested the signal strength of anyway. (See what I mean?)</p> <p>There’s a fine line between thinking ambitiously… and thinking that is just plain nuts.</p> <h3><strong>The dark side of working from home</strong></h3> <p>I’ve been working at home for a long time—for as long as I’ve been at MarketingProfs. So that’s… what, 12 years?</p> <p>It’s easy to lust after all the choice parts of working from a home office—and anyone who works from home will brag about them: no commute, no water-cooler distractions, no pants. (Just me?)</p> <p>But there’s a dark side to it, too, even when your upstairs office isn’t 7,000 degrees like mine is right now, with an overheated little dog igniting second-degree burns on my skin.</p> <p>There’s a lot of living that goes on in a house. There are other rooms used for other things.</p> <p>There are people who wander in and out, talking, breathing. On some days I find each intake and exhale irrationally distracting.</p> <p>Sometimes people stop by, ringing the doorbell because they know you are there. (You always are.) There are things in the refrigerator, and you need to swing open the door and stare at them many times a day.</p> <p>All of those things tend to compete for oxygen, choking off my available supply until I sacrifice the first thing I can—my work—and then my work turns blue in the face and gasps for air, even though I know that’s scientifically not even possible to be oxygen-deficient under this sprawling suburban sky.</p> <p>And anyway, I’m not sure it’s really fair—blaming others for my own weakness to block distraction. As E.B. White said:</p> <blockquote><p><em>“A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper.”</em></p></blockquote> <p>E.B. White was a wise man, and a productive writer, and he had kids, dogs, and other things breathing his supply of oxygen, too.</p> <p>But also, I found out recently, he had a cottage/shack/shed of his own.</p> <p>(Can you imagine anyone in E.B. White’s generation calling his cottage anything as ridiculous as a “micro unit” or “accessory dwelling”? I’m embarrassed for us just thinking about it.)</p> <p>So I build my tiny house because I wanted a place like E.B. White’s, with close to nothing in it, where all the oxygen in the room would be mine, mine, <em>mine</em>.</p> <p>A place where I could focus on <a href="http://www.marketingprofs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">work I love</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/EverybodyWrites" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more work I love</a>, because there’s nothing else on which to focus anyway.</p> <p>So tomorrow—<em>ribbon-cutting day!</em>—here’s where things will have ended up:</p> <p><strong>Tiny house accommodations</strong>: One room, 11 x 12, with a four-foot screen porch</p> <p><strong>Cost to build</strong>: $12,000 (give or take)</p> <p><strong>Furniture</strong>: Sparse. A desk, a stool, a lamp.</p> <p><strong>Inhabitants</strong>: Two creatures (Abby and me); one machine (a MacBook).</p> <p>And all the oxygen I can handle.</p> <div id="upprev-trigger"></div> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://annhandley.com/category/blog/" rel="category tag">Annarchy</a>, <a href="https://annhandley.com/category/annecdote/" rel="category tag">Annecdote</a>, <a href="https://annhandley.com/category/content/" rel="category tag">Content</a>, <a href="https://annhandley.com/category/writing/" rel="category tag">Writing</a></span> </p></footer></article><div class="after-entry widget-area"><section id="text-5" class="widget widget_text"><div class="widget-wrap"> <div class="textwidget"><h3>SUBSCRIBE TO ANN’S NEWSLETTER,<br /> <span style="color: #d07ec8;">TOTAL ANNARCHY:</span></h3> <h6>Get the letter 21,000+ people love to get. New writing, useful ideas, high-spirited shenanigans. 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Chapman</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5921">July 7, 2014 at 12:25 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love that this is finally finishing up and I can’t wait to come over and see it in person.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5921" data-commentid="5921" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5921" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to C.C. Chapman" aria-label="Reply to C.C. Chapman">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5934"> <article id="article-comment-5934"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5934">July 7, 2014 at 1:46 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Luckily at least two of us can fit inside! THANKS!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5934" data-commentid="5934" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5934" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5922"> <article id="article-comment-5922"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52cff3e2640240def45e659aa226c50e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52cff3e2640240def45e659aa226c50e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Ari</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5922">July 7, 2014 at 12:29 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Oh, Ann, just another reason why you’re my hero. Enjoy!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5922" data-commentid="5922" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5922" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ari" aria-label="Reply to Ari">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5923"> <article id="article-comment-5923"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7cfecb7028a47a3a4cb0432b6202ceb7?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7cfecb7028a47a3a4cb0432b6202ceb7?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://theinvisiblesale.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">tom martin</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5923">July 7, 2014 at 12:30 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Can’t wait to hear how you like it… been mulling over doing the exact same thing at my house… though it wouldn’t be a full-time office like yours… the idea of having at least one room on property that is all mine is quite appealing. </p> <p>Congrats on completion.<br /> Tom</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5923" data-commentid="5923" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5923" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to tom martin" aria-label="Reply to tom martin">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5935"> <article id="article-comment-5935"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5935">July 7, 2014 at 1:47 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I will let you know how this goes… it’s mostly full-time, except in the winter, I think.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5935" data-commentid="5935" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5935" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5924"> <article id="article-comment-5924"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f460b86e0329709632d28bc553ec923d?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f460b86e0329709632d28bc553ec923d?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.huntinteraction.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Sunny Hunt</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5924">July 7, 2014 at 12:36 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Wow, wow, wow! This is going to be wonderful for you! I understand all too well the ongoing battle for oxygen and attention. *High Five* on your wonderful new addition that’s ALL YOURS!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5924" data-commentid="5924" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5924" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Sunny Hunt" aria-label="Reply to Sunny Hunt">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5925"> <article id="article-comment-5925"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2c2a59e15b11012879827d150f77c5cf?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2c2a59e15b11012879827d150f77c5cf?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://news.trafcom.com/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Donna Papacosta</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5925">July 7, 2014 at 12:38 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I can’t get the image of you and the mortar out of my mind! ;-)<br /> Lovely writing as always.<br /> And your “shed” looks amazing.<br /> I wish you all the best as you move in and write there.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5925" data-commentid="5925" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5925" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Donna Papacosta" aria-label="Reply to Donna Papacosta">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5926"> <article id="article-comment-5926"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ba01dd0b8d00237e06a5642ca9f54df?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ba01dd0b8d00237e06a5642ca9f54df?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://appropriateinc.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Margot Bloomstein</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5926">July 7, 2014 at 12:48 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, this is spot on. Especially this: “There are people who wander in and out, they talk and breath in and out there, and I some days I find each intake and exhale irrationally distracting.” </p> <p>The value of a room of one’s own–whether an outpost on the edge of your home turf, or a specially soundproofed new office, as I’m looking forward to in September–is freedom from screeching at a loved one, “Come ON! Could you breathe a little less already?!” </p> <p>Congratulations on carving out your own blissfully silent space!<br /> Margot.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5926" data-commentid="5926" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5926" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Margot Bloomstein" aria-label="Reply to Margot Bloomstein">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5936"> <article id="article-comment-5936"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5936">July 7, 2014 at 1:49 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Exactly, Margot! I’ve thought of soundproofing, too, as Mitch Joel suggested, in part because I think it would give it a rich tone for webinars/podcasts. Or so I suspect…?</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5936" data-commentid="5936" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5936" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment odd alt depth-3" id="comment-5964"> <article id="article-comment-5964"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6851bc9a804a0bac95a1a87a556d37c9?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6851bc9a804a0bac95a1a87a556d37c9?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.alessiomadeyski.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Alessio</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5964">July 8, 2014 at 1:34 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Awesome spot. I started to have mixed feelings about open space for the same reasons you mentioned above. </p> <p>I wanted to add that I would totally soundproof the place for one reason: after work, I would listen to some good blues rock vinyls while drinking wine, and not even bother if I’m bothering someone :)</p> <p>cheers! Alessio</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5964" data-commentid="5964" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5964" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Alessio" aria-label="Reply to Alessio">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5927"> <article id="article-comment-5927"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/afa1dcf21a57ee5f74b9f7402b964ea9?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/afa1dcf21a57ee5f74b9f7402b964ea9?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.suddenlymarketing.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Suddenly Jamie</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5927">July 7, 2014 at 12:50 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I am excited for you, and envious. </p> <p>You describe the light and dark sides of working from home so accurately. I have been lusting after a tiny house (workshed?) of my own for quite some time (as my overflowing Tiny House Lust Pinterest board will prove). How wonderful that you have created this new space for yourself (and Abby!). Sounds like the perfect retreat. </p> <p>Can’t wait to see more pics! :)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5927" data-commentid="5927" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5927" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Suddenly Jamie" aria-label="Reply to Suddenly Jamie">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5928"> <article id="article-comment-5928"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef9c0e158b4bcfbb9579c357fe8dbfb8?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef9c0e158b4bcfbb9579c357fe8dbfb8?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://plus.google.com/+StephanHovnanian/about" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Stephan</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5928">July 7, 2014 at 12:51 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>what a fantastic idea Ann! I’m jealous, now that the rest of my family has infiltrated my basement “slash” man cave (yes, they’re all women).</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5928" data-commentid="5928" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5928" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Stephan" aria-label="Reply to Stephan">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5929"> <article id="article-comment-5929"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fda6954eb7d40a5d430fcf8811e92689?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fda6954eb7d40a5d430fcf8811e92689?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.thejackb.com/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Jack</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5929">July 7, 2014 at 1:08 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I often dream about the house I will buy/build for writing. I don’t think perfection is necessary, but I like chasing it.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5929" data-commentid="5929" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5929" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jack" aria-label="Reply to Jack">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5930"> <article id="article-comment-5930"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b66f81f492dce5499c44fe174f96091e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b66f81f492dce5499c44fe174f96091e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.scottmonty.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Scott Monty</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5930">July 7, 2014 at 1:21 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Love that you’ve done this, Ann! Can’t wait to read more of your inspirational writing (will it become even more so from the shed?) after you get settled in. Thank you for sharing your story.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5930" data-commentid="5930" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5930" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Scott Monty" aria-label="Reply to Scott Monty">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5937"> <article id="article-comment-5937"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5937">July 7, 2014 at 1:50 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>That’s the plan, Scott. Hence my early dream of an wifi-free space. But then that seemed both dreamy and incredibly impractical!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5937" data-commentid="5937" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5937" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5931"> <article id="article-comment-5931"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f3cbfec7b5a404ec9b5a4df1554a4e42?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f3cbfec7b5a404ec9b5a4df1554a4e42?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Kat</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5931">July 7, 2014 at 1:23 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Congratulations Ann! I have always wanted a tiny house/hideaway in my backyard. You’re living my dream – Ha! I can’t wait to see your Instagram decor pics.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5931" data-commentid="5931" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5931" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Kat" aria-label="Reply to Kat">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5932"> <article id="article-comment-5932"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/42f11182d7a12bbb0cfae2d2db4cbe46?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/42f11182d7a12bbb0cfae2d2db4cbe46?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.joelarge.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">joe</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5932">July 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, great job. Now you can say what I’ve always wanted to say. </p> <p>“Oh the article draft? Why I’ll have to go out to my writing shed and retrieve that.”</p> <p>Writing shed? Oh, you know it’s where my creative juices really flow, I really consider it my sanctuary where my muse and I spend quality time.</p> <p>Glad you’re confirming your dream.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5932" data-commentid="5932" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5932" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to joe" aria-label="Reply to joe">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5939"> <article id="article-comment-5939"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5939">July 7, 2014 at 1:52 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>LOL — you’re like me: Having whole conversations where I’m slipping in “writer’s cabin” or “writer’s shed” or something — half delighting in it, and almost half embarrassing myself…</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5939" data-commentid="5939" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5939" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5933"> <article id="article-comment-5933"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/028fb082fd752ea896cf33010d76bb56?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/028fb082fd752ea896cf33010d76bb56?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://projectlizzie.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ron Ploof</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5933">July 7, 2014 at 1:42 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Alcott, Handley.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5933" data-commentid="5933" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5933" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ron Ploof" aria-label="Reply to Ron Ploof">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5938"> <article id="article-comment-5938"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7a87e003dff9be61878397d7638dbe11?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7a87e003dff9be61878397d7638dbe11?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Lee Odden</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5938">July 7, 2014 at 1:51 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Thank you for sharing this story Ann. I have a feeling some big writing will come from that tiny house!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5938" data-commentid="5938" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5938" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lee Odden" aria-label="Reply to Lee Odden">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5940"> <article id="article-comment-5940"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e79dec0ff6e207ba7a5faa3b20a5bbc6?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e79dec0ff6e207ba7a5faa3b20a5bbc6?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://JBSPartners.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Jim Spencer</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5940">July 7, 2014 at 1:58 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann,</p> <p>12 years working at home, an office that is 7,000 degrees and a refrigerator door that needs inspection every couple of hours, yep that’s my exact story. </p> <p>And then there are the nuclear family members that think I don’t work and can certainly run errands all day long or wonder how I could forget to complete the strays tasks that they so casually request during the work day, like I don’t have a work day.</p> <p>There is certainly a greater sense of belonging developing amongst those that work from home. It used to be a secret and now we celebrate it! Cheers, Jim.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5940" data-commentid="5940" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5940" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jim Spencer" aria-label="Reply to Jim Spencer">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5945"> <article id="article-comment-5945"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5945">July 7, 2014 at 2:52 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love this comment, Jim. And I’m nodding along, too.</p> <p>And funny how it used to be a secret — I remember being on the phone with someone from IBM years ago. On his side, you could hear a pin drop, if someone dropped one. On my side, it was total chaos. And I was completely embarrassed by it, too.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5945" data-commentid="5945" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5945" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5941"> <article id="article-comment-5941"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/56d13bc538024a87dbfea0b5648de61a?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/56d13bc538024a87dbfea0b5648de61a?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Amanda Batista</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5941">July 7, 2014 at 2:22 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>As always, it’s a joy to read your thoughts, Ann. I look forward to the many brilliant works to come out of the “tiny house.” Welcome to your new workspace.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5941" data-commentid="5941" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5941" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Amanda Batista" aria-label="Reply to Amanda Batista">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5942"> <article id="article-comment-5942"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/71d553ec53cfd3329b8f21d4fb346624?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/71d553ec53cfd3329b8f21d4fb346624?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://twitter.com/dangorgone" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Dan Gorgone</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5942">July 7, 2014 at 2:42 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Can’t wait to see the live streaming grand tour of this place. Looks amazing…</p> <p>Have you figured out an official name for it yet? Kerry and I were brainstorming just now: The Handley Shanty. Handley’s Haven. The Handley Hut. The Ann-Quarters. The Corner Penthouse of Content Central. The Luxuriant Lean-to. Handley’s Hideaway. Ann’s Cabana.</p> <p>We’ve got more ideas, if you need em.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5942" data-commentid="5942" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5942" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Dan Gorgone" aria-label="Reply to Dan Gorgone">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5946"> <article id="article-comment-5946"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5946">July 7, 2014 at 2:53 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Please keep them coming… (although I think it should be cab-ANN-a, no? Or perhaps shANNTy?)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5946" data-commentid="5946" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5946" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment odd alt depth-3" id="comment-5966"> <article id="article-comment-5966"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c3ab2e4d83ae42b2a71f7a2a816ff8?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c3ab2e4d83ae42b2a71f7a2a816ff8?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.thepointofthequill.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Lee J Tyler</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5966">July 8, 2014 at 3:07 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>What about Ann’sContentCottage. A little play on words. You’re contented to be in a room of your own; something I think all of us writers dream of.</p> <p>It’s your place to produce all of the content you can while breathing your own oxygen supply.</p> <p>Can’t wait to see pictues. All writers want to see other writers’ work space. It’s a thing, too.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5966" data-commentid="5966" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5966" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lee J Tyler" aria-label="Reply to Lee J Tyler">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-4" id="comment-5967"> <article id="article-comment-5967"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5967">July 8, 2014 at 9:28 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Will do!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5967" data-commentid="5967" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5967" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt depth-4" id="comment-6031"> <article id="article-comment-6031"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/abe28e19c8fed14209c2b79823fe5a20?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/abe28e19c8fed14209c2b79823fe5a20?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Maureen Dunn</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6031">February 24, 2017 at 12:28 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>A little late to finding annhandley.com, and this post; however, loved the play on words: Ann’sContentCottage !</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6031" data-commentid="6031" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6031" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Maureen Dunn" aria-label="Reply to Maureen Dunn">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5943"> <article id="article-comment-5943"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2718339063b4a11fff853cf3151c3a00?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2718339063b4a11fff853cf3151c3a00?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://spinsucks.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Gini Dietrich</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5943">July 7, 2014 at 2:49 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>OMG. You make me laugh! And now I totally want a tiny house.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5943" data-commentid="5943" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5943" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Gini Dietrich" aria-label="Reply to Gini Dietrich">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5947"> <article id="article-comment-5947"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5947">July 7, 2014 at 2:53 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Come visit. I’ll show you my inks.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5947" data-commentid="5947" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5947" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5944"> <article id="article-comment-5944"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51fd604fe8586eec3ef0e6c60b75d72e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51fd604fe8586eec3ef0e6c60b75d72e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://v3im.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Shelly Kramer</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5944">July 7, 2014 at 2:50 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>So exciting! And as someone who also works amidst many distractions and much inhaling and exhaling (which is on occasion quite possibly grounds for murder), this will be lovely. Can’t wait for your pants-less self to be ensconced there. xo</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5944" data-commentid="5944" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5944" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Shelly Kramer" aria-label="Reply to Shelly Kramer">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5948"> <article id="article-comment-5948"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5948">July 7, 2014 at 2:54 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>LOL… I’m glad that painted a picture. And yes I know you work among the chaos, too! You need a lil’ house, too. Call it Kramerville, perhaps. Or Shell’s Station.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5948" data-commentid="5948" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5948" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5949"> <article id="article-comment-5949"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6e01e93451899c014cdb11e15ac51e54?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6e01e93451899c014cdb11e15ac51e54?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://weavewriter.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Dane Sanders</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5949">July 7, 2014 at 2:58 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>So glad for you Ann! It just seems write (… I know, SO clever).</p> <p>With our recent move, I just claimed a new home workspace too. It’s on the top floor of our house with a deck. Kind of like a tiny apartment loft or treehouse without a tree. No kitchen. Yes bathroom. Yes Nespresso :).</p> <p>I’ll show you mine if you show me yours!</p> <p>But wait… I can’t. And neither can you! Our muses just won’t have it. There’s too much good work to be done. On to it then… <3</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5949" data-commentid="5949" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5949" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Dane Sanders" aria-label="Reply to Dane Sanders">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5950"> <article id="article-comment-5950"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1cff789738601204e0ee6687bef1197f?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1cff789738601204e0ee6687bef1197f?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Macy Koch</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5950">July 7, 2014 at 3:24 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>THIS: “There are things in the refrigerator, and you need to swing open the door and stare at them many times a day.” </p> <p>I’m having work from home envy right now at the thought of a space with no distractions. I’m planning a trip to Boston in the fall – would love to stop by and see it!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5950" data-commentid="5950" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5950" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Macy Koch" aria-label="Reply to Macy Koch">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5968"> <article id="article-comment-5968"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5968">July 8, 2014 at 9:29 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>That would be fan-flipping-tastic! Both of us might be able to fit inside at the same time, too. :)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5968" data-commentid="5968" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5968" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5951"> <article id="article-comment-5951"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/64f90d885918cff65dfb7e41027ed20e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/64f90d885918cff65dfb7e41027ed20e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Scott Caldwell</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5951">July 7, 2014 at 3:52 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I think it needs a proper napping couch though. Nothing says writing quarters like a nice well-worn sofa on which to recline and await the muse’s appearance.</p> <p>Plus you also get the photo opp of you lying on the couch, glasses on, intensely reading your latest draft. Ideally in black and white. Dog staged at your feet.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5951" data-commentid="5951" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5951" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Scott Caldwell" aria-label="Reply to Scott Caldwell">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5969"> <article id="article-comment-5969"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5969">July 8, 2014 at 9:30 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Not sure a couch would fit… but a napping chair might work. More on that…</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5969" data-commentid="5969" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5969" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5952"> <article id="article-comment-5952"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ed917e2da49915c7dac915693f6f7b4?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ed917e2da49915c7dac915693f6f7b4?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.myrlandmarketing.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Nancy Myrland</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5952">July 7, 2014 at 3:54 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Oh, Ann, the thought of a work cottage is wonderful!! Come to think of it, the thought of any kind of cottage is pretty appealing! It would just have to fit a long couch for my ever-growing Yellow Labbies. </p> <p>I’ve been in business for 12 years, also! I’m such a cold weather sissy that I’d have to have it attached to the house so I wouldn’t have to walk outside to get there, then I would be right back in the thick of “house distractions.” </p> <p>Enjoy…I can’t wait to read and see how things go!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5952" data-commentid="5952" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5952" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Nancy Myrland" aria-label="Reply to Nancy Myrland">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5953"> <article id="article-comment-5953"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/85b7bacc5cc6811ae08c9a4bdb2dd03d?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/85b7bacc5cc6811ae08c9a4bdb2dd03d?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.socialmediareinvention.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Tony Faustino</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5953">July 7, 2014 at 4:02 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, I can’t wait to learn more big marketing ideas and insights that emerge from your tiny house (aka The Handley Hideaway). Congratulations! P.S. Looking forward to your upcoming book, Everybody Writes. I pre-ordered it from Amazon today!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5953" data-commentid="5953" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5953" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tony Faustino" aria-label="Reply to Tony Faustino">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5970"> <article id="article-comment-5970"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5970">July 8, 2014 at 9:31 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Big thanks, my friend! Appreciate it!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5970" data-commentid="5970" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5970" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5954"> <article id="article-comment-5954"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/465704afd5fb4bd6fca22df9d73ab5bd?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/465704afd5fb4bd6fca22df9d73ab5bd?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.uberflip.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Hayley Mullen</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5954">July 7, 2014 at 4:22 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>As soon as I saw “tiny house” in the subject line, I had to read this — I love tiny houses! <a href="http://tinyhouseswoon.com/" rel="nofollow">Tiny House Swoon</a> is one of my favourite blogs (non-marketing blogs, of course…). And I just watched <a href="http://tiny-themovie.com/" rel="nofollow">TINY</a> on Netflix, which was great. It’s becoming a bit of an obsession, actually. Yours is beautiful, Ann. Would love to see more pics!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5954" data-commentid="5954" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5954" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Hayley Mullen" aria-label="Reply to Hayley Mullen">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5971"> <article id="article-comment-5971"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5971">July 8, 2014 at 9:32 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I need to check out Netflix — and thanks for the blog tip. Looks like a great one.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5971" data-commentid="5971" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5971" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5955"> <article id="article-comment-5955"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8a43885def755ce01a129b196d880556?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8a43885def755ce01a129b196d880556?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://socialmktgtech.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">John Refford (@iamreff)</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5955">July 7, 2014 at 5:28 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, so cool!<br /> I see no mention of a beer fridge but I think it’s safe to assume…</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5955" data-commentid="5955" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5955" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to John Refford (@iamreff)" aria-label="Reply to John Refford (@iamreff)">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5972"> <article id="article-comment-5972"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5972">July 8, 2014 at 9:46 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>+1!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5972" data-commentid="5972" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5972" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5956"> <article id="article-comment-5956"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe7cdafc34bf4c3acb659d9f39fe8d36?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe7cdafc34bf4c3acb659d9f39fe8d36?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://BulaNetwork.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Randy Cantrell</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5956">July 7, 2014 at 7:12 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Awesome. I’m jealous!!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5956" data-commentid="5956" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5956" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Randy Cantrell" aria-label="Reply to Randy Cantrell">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5957"> <article id="article-comment-5957"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/327a6fb44b565eaedcd5a28a71358249?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/327a6fb44b565eaedcd5a28a71358249?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://elainefogel.net" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Elaine Fogel</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5957">July 7, 2014 at 7:48 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Cute little house, Ann! Does this mean bundling up in the winter to walk to the “shed?” :)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5957" data-commentid="5957" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5957" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Elaine Fogel" aria-label="Reply to Elaine Fogel">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5973"> <article id="article-comment-5973"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5973">July 8, 2014 at 9:46 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Yes. Or I can make a run for it from the house!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5973" data-commentid="5973" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5973" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5958"> <article id="article-comment-5958"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3d563037da6de8652e6f95fae116315?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3d563037da6de8652e6f95fae116315?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://FundraisingCoach.com/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Marc A. Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5958">July 7, 2014 at 8:46 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ha! And I felt accomplished because I moved my desk in my at-home office today! : )8 At least the basement is cool…</p> <p>I’m so psyched for you. This <strike>shed</strike> little house looks refreshing! (Especially the porch.)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5958" data-commentid="5958" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5958" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Marc A. Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com" aria-label="Reply to Marc A. Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5974"> <article id="article-comment-5974"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5974">July 8, 2014 at 9:47 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I think the little porch is my favorite part, too! Thanks, Marc!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5974" data-commentid="5974" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5974" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5959"> <article id="article-comment-5959"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2f0eb3e3faa4f12018947ff72b719a61?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2f0eb3e3faa4f12018947ff72b719a61?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/doverbey" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Derek Overbey</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5959">July 7, 2014 at 9:39 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann,</p> <p>When is the micro unit warming party?</p> <p>Derek</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5959" data-commentid="5959" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5959" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Derek Overbey" aria-label="Reply to Derek Overbey">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5960"> <article id="article-comment-5960"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/38e84106a35001c17392fde1a9b5f135?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/38e84106a35001c17392fde1a9b5f135?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://jackiehuba.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Jackie Huba</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5960">July 7, 2014 at 10:48 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I’ve never heard of “shedworking” until now. This is super cool.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5960" data-commentid="5960" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5960" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jackie Huba" aria-label="Reply to Jackie Huba">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5976"> <article id="article-comment-5976"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5976">July 8, 2014 at 9:50 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Come visit next time you’re in Boston!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5976" data-commentid="5976" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5976" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5961"> <article id="article-comment-5961"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/18fb336a1024e2512d0563a5f6fc4b46?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/18fb336a1024e2512d0563a5f6fc4b46?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">James Pier</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5961">July 7, 2014 at 11:44 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, you’ve loosed the green demon envy among like-minded writers. And who isn’t like minded when it comes to a space purely one’s own?</p> <p>Thomas Merton wrote arresting journal entries about the tiny hermitage for which he required special permission. I recommend him on that. You enjoy it, I’ll keep dreaming and planning.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5961" data-commentid="5961" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5961" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to James Pier" aria-label="Reply to James Pier">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5975"> <article id="article-comment-5975"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5975">July 8, 2014 at 9:48 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I will seek that our James… thank you.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5975" data-commentid="5975" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5975" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5962"> <article id="article-comment-5962"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cecdf3c3440b188d5bda76e3f764d6d6?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cecdf3c3440b188d5bda76e3f764d6d6?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://whoismicheleprice.com/radio-2/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Michele Price @ProsperityGal</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5962">July 7, 2014 at 11:57 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I want one of these over the river and through the woods so I can really escape folk!</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5962" data-commentid="5962" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5962" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Michele Price @ProsperityGal" aria-label="Reply to Michele Price @ProsperityGal">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5963"> <article id="article-comment-5963"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5a2e5e2fe4299b795e670423c4198318?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5a2e5e2fe4299b795e670423c4198318?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Sandy Stefanik</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5963">July 8, 2014 at 12:47 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann,<br /> You make me laugh! Your little house is fantastic! Seems absolutely perfect. I’d love a little house just like yours! Congratulations… Enjoy!<br /> Sandy<br /> P.S. Soooo, if I sent you a plant as a little house warming, would it fit???</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5963" data-commentid="5963" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5963" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Sandy Stefanik" aria-label="Reply to Sandy Stefanik">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5977"> <article id="article-comment-5977"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5977">July 8, 2014 at 9:51 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Outside plantings are probably best! LOL (Thanks Sandy!)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5977" data-commentid="5977" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5977" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5965"> <article id="article-comment-5965"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/acde3415fecf062b263ca901a73ebdc6?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/acde3415fecf062b263ca901a73ebdc6?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://pamelaslim.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Pam Slim</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5965">July 8, 2014 at 2:17 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>OMG, I am totally visiting when I get in your neck of the woods! (With permission, not by just knocking on the door, of course!)</p> <p>What a fantastic idea, good on you! </p> <p>You write so well in 7,000 degrees and chaos, just imagine the writing that will come from your “Work shed,” aka “Writing pad of dreams.”</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5965" data-commentid="5965" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5965" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Pam Slim" aria-label="Reply to Pam Slim">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5978"> <article id="article-comment-5978"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5978">July 8, 2014 at 9:53 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Definitely come visit next time you’re local! And thanks, Pam!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5978" data-commentid="5978" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5978" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5979"> <article id="article-comment-5979"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2d58b3e819a10324b1beff1baa058248?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2d58b3e819a10324b1beff1baa058248?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">brian kelly</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5979">July 8, 2014 at 11:00 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>David McCullough has a similar space in which to create his award winning books. Hope it works as well for you!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5979" data-commentid="5979" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5979" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to brian kelly" aria-label="Reply to brian kelly">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5988"> <article id="article-comment-5988"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5988">July 9, 2014 at 11:41 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I’ll have to find his… so do many other writers I admire, in addition to EB!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5988" data-commentid="5988" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5988" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5980"> <article id="article-comment-5980"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9171e540c901cde078d33db39cf26aa9?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9171e540c901cde078d33db39cf26aa9?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://baumanresearch.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Mary Aviles</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5980">July 8, 2014 at 1:17 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Brilliant! I face the opposite end of the temperature spectrum and I’m always burrowing my feet under my dog for warmth from either the winter cold or the impossible-to-regulate-properly air conditioning. I spent the first seven years of my consulting career wedged between my bed and the wall on a teeny, tiny desk. I have been dreaming of a whole house remodel (b/c really, if you think about it, the whole house is my office…see what I just did there?) But, I think your tiny house idea is much more attainable! Congrats!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5980" data-commentid="5980" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5980" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Mary Aviles" aria-label="Reply to Mary Aviles">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5989"> <article id="article-comment-5989"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5989">July 9, 2014 at 11:42 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Thanks, Mary. (And you really painted a picture with your own setup.) LOL</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5989" data-commentid="5989" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5989" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5981"> <article id="article-comment-5981"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/59c50d9a09ae702c610945f340ed578f?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/59c50d9a09ae702c610945f340ed578f?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.bigleapcreative.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Lisa Gerber</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5981">July 8, 2014 at 1:31 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love this sooooo much and now we can all stop by and knock on the door whenever we want!</p> <p>Was the ribbon cutting today? How did it go?</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5981" data-commentid="5981" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5981" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lisa Gerber" aria-label="Reply to Lisa Gerber">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5990"> <article id="article-comment-5990"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5990">July 9, 2014 at 11:43 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Not yet… we hit a snag with the fishing of the wires. But today.. for sure! And thank you!! Swing by whenever you wish. :D</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5990" data-commentid="5990" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5990" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5982"> <article id="article-comment-5982"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d55faff2688ba46216419a9cde5de807?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d55faff2688ba46216419a9cde5de807?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://area224.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Dave Van de Walle</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5982">July 8, 2014 at 6:56 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Love this…but MUST ask…</p> <p>Is there a bathroom?</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5982" data-commentid="5982" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5982" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Dave Van de Walle" aria-label="Reply to Dave Van de Walle">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5991"> <article id="article-comment-5991"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5991">July 9, 2014 at 11:43 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>There is no bathroom. I have to schlep to the house for that.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5991" data-commentid="5991" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5991" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5983"> <article id="article-comment-5983"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8f93f4c0d7216a5388641817b9789de5?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8f93f4c0d7216a5388641817b9789de5?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.dot-connection.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Lise Janody</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5983">July 8, 2014 at 7:16 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Wonder if my neighbors would allow me to build a similar woodshed in our communal courtyard? I could fit in somewhere between the garbage cans and motorcycles that take up all the space–though not sure the view would be much better than from my kitchen table. Further from the fridge, though…:-)</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5983" data-commentid="5983" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5983" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lise Janody" aria-label="Reply to Lise Janody">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor even depth-2" id="comment-5992"> <article id="article-comment-5992"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5992">July 9, 2014 at 11:45 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>That’s hilarious… maybe something very slim. With sound- and stink-proofing?</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5992" data-commentid="5992" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5992" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5984"> <article id="article-comment-5984"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e0ac1be0a93e046606dfac65ea95f5ba?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e0ac1be0a93e046606dfac65ea95f5ba?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Nicole R</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5984">July 8, 2014 at 9:45 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love everything about this and can’t wait for a virtual tour :) congrats on your tiny house. Enjoy it in good health,!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5984" data-commentid="5984" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5984" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Nicole R" aria-label="Reply to Nicole R">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5985"> <article id="article-comment-5985"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7ac8b442b03b532b76ee16c29e4a512e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7ac8b442b03b532b76ee16c29e4a512e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://successforsolopreneurs.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Katy Tafoya</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5985">July 9, 2014 at 2:09 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>When my husband and I look at places that we’d love to one day buy, I always seem to fall in love with the smaller, more intimate places. To which he likes to point out that we both need office space. I of course, have always had a vision of a little backyard annex for the office. A girl can dream….And you are one lucky girl! Enjoy that porch!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5985" data-commentid="5985" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5985" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Katy Tafoya" aria-label="Reply to Katy Tafoya">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5993"> <article id="article-comment-5993"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5993">July 9, 2014 at 11:46 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Thanks, Katy! I hope you get yours.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5993" data-commentid="5993" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5993" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5986"> <article id="article-comment-5986"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/076eccfb95b6a34a9d9e06149d5b3199?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/076eccfb95b6a34a9d9e06149d5b3199?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.rit.edu" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Mike Johansson</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5986">July 9, 2014 at 5:50 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Congratulations on your new tiny space… oh, and the new book looks great!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5986" data-commentid="5986" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5986" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Mike Johansson" aria-label="Reply to Mike Johansson">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-5994"> <article id="article-comment-5994"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5994">July 9, 2014 at 11:46 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I am stupid-excited about them both. THANKS!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5994" data-commentid="5994" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5994" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5987"> <article id="article-comment-5987"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea3d41da4ff7a419442627ce5d9bb666?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea3d41da4ff7a419442627ce5d9bb666?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.bobbylehew.com/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Bobby Lehew</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5987">July 9, 2014 at 9:05 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>In Wallace Stegner’s Crossing to Safety I picked up the term ‘thinkhouse’ for these structures: ambition, work, and retreat rolled into one succinct word. I have a picture of E. B. White in his thinkhouse, sitting at what looks like a simple (what we call now) farm table and his typewriter, index fingers hovering as tiny sledges over his craft. Perhaps you should invent a new type of open house for your thinkhouse, one where guests just stealthily arrive around midnight with gifts of quills and parchment and silently leave? :-) Happy for you and your new thinkhouse (and I smiled at the phrase ‘copse of maples’ and the ‘blue-stained mortar’ – you didn’t actually need a thinkhouse after all).</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5987" data-commentid="5987" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5987" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Bobby Lehew" aria-label="Reply to Bobby Lehew">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5995"> <article id="article-comment-5995"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5995">July 9, 2014 at 11:48 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>That’s actually an interesting idea, Bobby. The right Open House for my Tiny House is one where I’m not there — and other people temporarily take up residence for a while. </p> <p>Thanks for your comment. It’s lovely, too. And I think I like “thinkhouse” quite a bit!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5995" data-commentid="5995" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5995" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5996"> <article id="article-comment-5996"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/73e01c4bcd6db8e380f1c4e58ece5b07?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/73e01c4bcd6db8e380f1c4e58ece5b07?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Sam Fiorella</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5996">July 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>So cool. So jealous.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5996" data-commentid="5996" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5996" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Sam Fiorella" aria-label="Reply to Sam Fiorella">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-5997"> <article id="article-comment-5997"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c2be49ef09987eafb7c34d5162c4f015?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c2be49ef09987eafb7c34d5162c4f015?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://polarisprinc.com/blog" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Shelley Pringle</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5997">July 13, 2014 at 3:21 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Beautiful–the tiny house AND the writing. So jealous. I’d follow your lead but, sadly, our backyard is too small.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5997" data-commentid="5997" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5997" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Shelley Pringle" aria-label="Reply to Shelley Pringle">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-5999"> <article id="article-comment-5999"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/54881a09738b7130eabeff85253c8524?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/54881a09738b7130eabeff85253c8524?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.themarketingnutz.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Pam Moore</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5999">July 15, 2014 at 1:40 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love this idea! I can so relate to everything you wrote in this post, even the opening of the fridge over and over even though I can’t eat anything in it. </p> <p>We often put big signs on our front door that says “NO ring, no knock… RECORDING” so the kids won’t knock. It works maybe half the time. </p> <p>Anyway, can’t wait to see the rest of the pics once you move in! So happy for you. Enjoy!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5999" data-commentid="5999" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-5999" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Pam Moore" aria-label="Reply to Pam Moore">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-6001"> <article id="article-comment-6001"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6001">July 16, 2014 at 9:05 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Many thanks, Pam!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6001" data-commentid="6001" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6001" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6000"> <article id="article-comment-6000"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d3d69f4ddce68f5d2823f63304be72f8?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d3d69f4ddce68f5d2823f63304be72f8?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://amandamagee.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Amanda</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6000">July 15, 2014 at 1:28 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Your son’s words and your heeding them and are one of my favorite parts of this post!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6000" data-commentid="6000" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6000" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Amanda" aria-label="Reply to Amanda">Reply</a></div> </article> <ul class="children"> <li class="comment byuser comment-author-ann bypostauthor odd alt depth-2" id="comment-6002"> <article id="article-comment-6002"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/46c18f3a1f650eab1928ba773bcf06ae?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.annhandley.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ann Handley</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6002">July 16, 2014 at 9:05 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Mine too. :) Thanks, Amanda!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6002" data-commentid="6002" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6002" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ann Handley" aria-label="Reply to Ann Handley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-6004"> <article id="article-comment-6004"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e66300e05fa0f89caf3f2acb283d31bf?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e66300e05fa0f89caf3f2acb283d31bf?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Katy</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6004">July 25, 2014 at 9:15 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>What a misleading title. This is not a tiny house at all! You didn’t build a home that would lessen your environmental impact. You built a workspace that resembles a tiny house, expanding your carbon footprint even further. Then used the terminology that describes a popular movement to describe it. False advertising.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6004" data-commentid="6004" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6004" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Katy" aria-label="Reply to Katy">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6005"> <article id="article-comment-6005"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e760742c6dd688b1a1e2842ac17248bb?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e760742c6dd688b1a1e2842ac17248bb?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.speakersponsor.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Julie</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6005">August 2, 2014 at 11:09 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I love it! The overheated dog especially mad me laugh because I have one of those, attached to my leg under my desk as I work.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6005" data-commentid="6005" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6005" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Julie" aria-label="Reply to Julie">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-6007"> <article id="article-comment-6007"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b822410e69d0f0093332dbc1e3f5f02b?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b822410e69d0f0093332dbc1e3f5f02b?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://barbarafriedbergpersonalfinance.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">BARBARA FRIEDBERG</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6007">August 16, 2014 at 5:33 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I found you through “who’s who in marketing” in the Sept 14 Entrepreneur. After resonating with that article, exploring your pinterest page, and falling on to this article, I am officially a fan. Combining content marketing, tiny house movement, and online presence, I can’t wait to read more of your work and pick up your latest book.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6007" data-commentid="6007" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6007" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to BARBARA FRIEDBERG" aria-label="Reply to BARBARA FRIEDBERG">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6008"> <article id="article-comment-6008"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/84361d804d5843089a0b08660c2a7829?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/84361d804d5843089a0b08660c2a7829?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.lightenupgear.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Erik Carlson</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6008">August 18, 2014 at 1:09 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Hi Ann – </p> <p>I’m obsessed with tiny homes so I was excited to see you built one yourself. Will you post some more photos when you’re officially moved in and settled?</p> <p>Have you seen the movie, TINY: A Story About Small Living? You might like it. :)<br /> <a href="http://tiny-themovie.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://tiny-themovie.com/</a></p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Erik</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6008" data-commentid="6008" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6008" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Erik Carlson" aria-label="Reply to Erik Carlson">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-6009"> <article id="article-comment-6009"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2fd5ee108e979758068298bf790c8a0e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2fd5ee108e979758068298bf790c8a0e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Ed Nicholson</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6009">September 12, 2014 at 11:28 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Way cool, Ann. I’ve been intrigued by this movement for a while. I do music as an avocation, so have aspirations to build one as a music getaway.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6009" data-commentid="6009" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6009" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ed Nicholson" aria-label="Reply to Ed Nicholson">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6011"> <article id="article-comment-6011"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/80c749815ab50ebedcafbc7ba6d51ad6?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/80c749815ab50ebedcafbc7ba6d51ad6?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.dayngrzone.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Trish Forant</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6011">September 15, 2014 at 5:13 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Our little houses might just be the same exact color! Here’s mine (<a href="http://www.dayngrzone.com/photos-of-our-little-house" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.dayngrzone.com/photos-of-our-little-house</a>) still debating on whether or not to make it my home away from home office. Plus, now I want a screened porch like yours or at least screen in the back deck!.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6011" data-commentid="6011" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6011" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Trish Forant" aria-label="Reply to Trish Forant">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-6012"> <article id="article-comment-6012"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea60b6bb3059d2bf898b4568c1e05408?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea60b6bb3059d2bf898b4568c1e05408?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://ryanshenefelt.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Ryan Shenefelt</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6012">October 4, 2014 at 12:37 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I’ve always thought the Tiny House movement was amazing, but couldn’t handle actually living in that little of a space. Instead of planning for a home office, I’m planning for a workshed. Amazing concept. Definitely following this movement!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6012" data-commentid="6012" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6012" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ryan Shenefelt" aria-label="Reply to Ryan Shenefelt">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-6015"> <article id="article-comment-6015"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a51b1957a51b8346db9594669e6f188?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a51b1957a51b8346db9594669e6f188?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://lorigama.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Lori Gama</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6015">November 6, 2014 at 2:07 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, I think you’ve single-Handley (!) started a Tiny House movement just by writing about this beautiful creative space in your life. Thank you for sharing. This is now going on my bucket list. </p> <p>Though, there are some “perks” to having my office in our downstairs finished basement (if you live in Colorado, like I do, you know what this means), such as: I get loads of laundry done because the washer and dryer are five steps away; and I get exercise walking or running up and down the stairs in between nurturing my tribes, reading great content by people like you and re-setting my timer to keep me on task.</p> <p>p.s.<br /> You’re such a great writer, who possesses a nice rhythm. I wonder if you’ve ever considered writing a novel or short story?</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6015" data-commentid="6015" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6015" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lori Gama" aria-label="Reply to Lori Gama">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-6030"> <article id="article-comment-6030"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a7fb4022d37c024a854744b98c560c2?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a7fb4022d37c024a854744b98c560c2?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="http://www.gwenruffin.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Gwen Ruffin</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-6030">January 19, 2017 at 1:58 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann, I was introduced to you via GetResponse’s webinar today on Level-Up Writing. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation as well as you manner of doing so. It was very informative, especially for a newbie like me.</p> <p>This blog is great! It’s very engaging and picturesque for a visual person such as myself. I look forward to reading more from you, including your books!</p> <p>Love the house!!!</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Gwen</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-6030" data-commentid="6030" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-6030" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Gwen Ruffin" aria-label="Reply to Gwen Ruffin">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-17868"> <article id="article-comment-17868"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fc1d660d15b0cb4eccbf0569b02a0f4e?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fc1d660d15b0cb4eccbf0569b02a0f4e?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://morris-esformes.com" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Morris Esformes</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-17868">April 18, 2019 at 8:14 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Ann,</p> <p>You have a beautiful home. I’m so fascinated by the small house and minimalism movement. It’s a great step backwards from the excesses of oversized McMansions. Your place kind of reminds me of the Lord of the Rings, the elf scene in the forest.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-17868" data-commentid="17868" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-17868" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Morris Esformes" aria-label="Reply to Morris Esformes">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-18951"> <article id="article-comment-18951"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3a06df8f692633b1cf3eb3f8b61e1c0?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3a06df8f692633b1cf3eb3f8b61e1c0?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">Barb</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-18951">November 3, 2019 at 3:07 pm</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Looks like heaven to me.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-18951" data-commentid="18951" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-18951" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Barb" aria-label="Reply to Barb">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-24150"> <article id="article-comment-24150"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/81d4a75ccb10f441c3fb1e2bd99753f0?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/81d4a75ccb10f441c3fb1e2bd99753f0?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.lnwy.ca/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Stephen Claus</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-24150">November 11, 2020 at 9:47 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Nice home you got there. I am also looking for ideas for my own small home that I want to build in the future.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-24150" data-commentid="24150" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-24150" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Stephen Claus" aria-label="Reply to Stephen Claus">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment even thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-26240"> <article id="article-comment-26240"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/521ab1fcb07ec1804cb4b2f3d3f30996?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/521ab1fcb07ec1804cb4b2f3d3f30996?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name"><a href="https://www.toprenderingsydney.com.au/" class="comment-author-link" rel="external nofollow">Robert B. | My Website</a></span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-26240">February 15, 2021 at 2:24 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I am an rendering specialist who wants to start my own tiny house business one day hopefully!</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-26240" data-commentid="26240" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-26240" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Robert B. | My Website" aria-label="Reply to Robert B. | My Website">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-even depth-1" id="comment-29850"> <article id="article-comment-29850"> <header class="comment-header"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1f97d3fd4895923a9ead3df670174d0f?s=60&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1f97d3fd4895923a9ead3df670174d0f?s=120&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-60 photo' height='60' width='60' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="comment-author-name">lars</span> <span class="says">says</span> </p> <p class="comment-meta"><time class="comment-time"><a class="comment-time-link" href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-29850">October 20, 2021 at 10:24 am</a></time></p> </header> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I am also looking for ideas for my own small home that I want to build in the future.</p> </div> <div class="comment-reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-29850" data-commentid="29850" data-postid="1712" data-belowelement="article-comment-29850" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to lars" aria-label="Reply to lars">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ol></div><div class="entry-pings"><h3>Trackbacks</h3><ol class="ping-list"> <li id="comment-5998" class="pingback even thread-even depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-5998" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn"><a href="http://mjpaxton.com/2014/07/13/links-for-2014-07-07-to-2014-07-13/" class="url" rel="ugc external nofollow">Links for 2014-07-07 to 2014-07-13 « librunner</a></b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://annhandley.com/built-tiny-house/#comment-5998"><time datetime="2014-07-13T18:08:43-04:00">July 13, 2014 at 6:08 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>[…] Why I Built a Tiny House – Whenever I see stories like this I fantasize about owning a rural farmhouse where I can do things like this. 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