I’ve finally started reading the book by Naomi Klein: ‘This changes everything’. It came out in 2014 and concerns climate change. She writes about the causes and the solutions, although I haven’t gotten to the solution part yet. But boy, does she paint a gloomy and frustrating picture. Enough to leave you feeling hopeless. But […]
No need for cold feet
Three blogs ago I asked you for tips about good quality slippers to keep my feet warm during the cold winter months. And boy, did you deliver! You sent me a big bunch of tips. And because of that, my feet are eternally comfy and cosy in my new fuzzy slippers. Thanks so much! And […]
TinyFindy
A vision of the future: imagine that all throughout the Netherlands there are plots available for Tiny Houses. Almost every municipality has plots where you are allowed to live in a Tiny House for a certain period or even permanently. Imagine you are a freelancer or a student, having a job or internship for a […]
Book suggestions from Marjolein
I like to read. Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always had a pile of books nearby with which I spent many hours in a cozy corner. There was only one downside at the library: the limitations on the amount of books I could bring home. I vaguely remember competing and winning in […]
Winter is coming, again!
We’ve had the first night-frost tonight! I bought a thermometer recently and it was 15°C in the house when I got out of bed this morning. That was at 6 a.m., I’m an early bird. ;) This is going to be the second winter in my Tiny House, hence the title of this blog. Last […]
Decluttering in a Tiny House
I hear you thinking: what on earth is there to declutter in that itsy bitsy house of yours? And no, I haven’t got a storage box full of junk hidden somewhere. Everything I own – except for 3 boxes – is in or around my house. But you’ll be surprised at how much stuff fits […]
Laundry: plan B
Remember this one: the Wonderwash? And that I used it in combination with an old fashioned wringer to do my laundry at home? Well, that was all fun and games for a little while, but at a certain point that’s done, so to say. It’s time for plan B! During an open house afternoon someone […]
Hurray, a successful Jamboree!
It took six months of preparation. Dozens of volunteers were involved. No less than 15 Tiny Houses were there for people to see. And there were thousands of visitors. The first Tiny House Nederland Jamboree has taken place! And it was an overwhelming success! As the project leader for Tiny House Nederland and fire starter […]
Fuss about leaving
Time for a quick update. This week I’ve been pretty busy with working on the Big Tiny House Manifestation in Almere, and the Tiny House Nederland Jamboree. But I’ve been getting a lot of questions: ‘I’ve read you’re leaving Alkmaar, where are you going?’ So I think I’ll take a little time to write this […]
Done with Alkmaar?
Wow, how do I explain this one? Last Thursday I had a talk with the municipality and the Gasfabriek, about the progress of the Tiny House pilot on the terrain at the Helderseweg 28. It was a big letdown for me, and I’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a new living space and […]