In many areas living small is just a bit different than living in a house of a regular size. I have already highlighted many topics when it comes to tiny living but I have never talked about smells in the house. In a small house, odors linger longer and are more present. Do you have […]
Tiny House projects in the Netherlands
Last Saturday I did a photo quiz with my students during the course meeting. I showed pictures of thirteen Tiny House projects in the Netherlands and the students had to guess in which municipality those projects are located. It was a nice and playful way to show how many projects have already been established; how […]
A moment of self-reflection
It is December again. The year is ending. For me, that is always a time in which I like to do some self-reflection. What have I experienced and learned this past year? What could I have done better? What am I proud of and what am I less happy about? What goals do I want […]
Under the sheep’s wool duvet
As you know, I live off-grid in my Tiny House, without connections to the electricity grid, water supply and sewerage system. I don’t even have Wifi ;) I have written about how I organized it many times; you can read about it all in my blogs. But the subject of heating in wintertime is still […]
Living the way you want
I see more and more publications from municipalities that want to create space for Tiny House projects. So, you probably think: ‘isn’t that great?’ Well, yes and no. Because the way they want to create these projects is the old-fashioned way that has nothing to do with freedom of choice. It will provide neighborhoods with […]
December course meeting: decluttering!
On Saturday December 14th, we will again organize a live course meeting for the participants of the online course: “Your Tiny House – From Dream to Reality”. And which theme fits very well with the month of December? Right: decluttering! In the month of presents it is very useful to get some tips and tricks […]
Marjolein in het Klein December promotion!
The time of holidays has arrived again. Thanksgiving, Sinterklaas, Christmas, and all the “gift giving” that usually accompanies it. Black Friday advertisements are spreading like wildfire and consumerism is booming. Do I want to participate? No, frankly not. But why then a December promotion? Well, I’ll explain that. I am a self-employed person who earns […]
Enthusiasm for Tiny Houses? Oh yes!
Every now and then I hear directly or indirectly from municipalities that they doubt whether there is any interest in the idea of living in a Tiny House. Sometimes it is specifically about living in outlying areas – areas outside urban agglomeration – where facilities are less accessible. Sometimes local councilors or civil servants think […]
Call: living in a food forest in Overijssel!
Do Tiny Houses and food forests make you happy? Would you prefer to live in or on the edge of a food forest in your own Tiny House? Does living in Overijssel appeal to you and do you want to actively participate in shaping a new housing project to realize such a combination? Then I […]
Book tips for overcast days
Due to the drizzly weather of recent times, you might naturally feel like relaxing on the couch with a good book. Candles lit, heater on, nice and cozy. I have some great tips again for you for books with the theme of small and simple living. This way, you will also have something to put […]