Written by Amber Ritchie Photos & story by Amber Ritchie Hi! My name is Amber Ritchie and I’m a single millennial woman dwelling solo in the East Lake neighborhood of metro-Atlanta, Georgia. I reside with my two cats, Ponyboy and Cherry. My tiny home is actually a 462-square-foot rental apartment where I’ve created a personal [...]
Tiny House Living
11 Ft. Long Tiny House Nano by Baluchon (Sleeps Three!)
At shy of 11 feet, this is the smallest tiny house built by Baluchon, but it still sleeps three: a twin-sized loft (enclosed in netting) and a pull-out couch for two. On one end of the tiny home, you’ll find the shower, toilet, and functional kitchenette with a hot plate, mini-fridge, and sink. On the other end [...]
Van Life at 80: Patty’s $200 Minimalist Build After 60 Years on the Road
Patty is an 80-year-old who has been living on the road for 60 years. She’s proof that age is no barrier to van life—and that an expensive build isn’t required either. Still working as a business consultant and running her own YouTube podcast (the Patty Serrano Podcast), she lives by the Japanese concept of Ikigai: [...]
Family of 3’s Incredible DIY Skoolie Conversion with a Unique Stairwell Shower
After traveling the world with just a backpack, Erika was already familiar with tiny living long before she and her husband, Matt, settled into this beautifully converted family skoolie. What began as a spontaneous opportunity turned into a warm, functional home on wheels for their family of three. This conversion stands out for one unforgettable [...]
Inside Georgia’s First Micro Cottage Neighborhood (Cottages on Vaughn)
There’s no question that communities everywhere are struggling to create affordable, walkable, and sustainable housing — but the team at the MicroLife Institute decided to turn that challenge into a real solution. In partnership with the city of Clarkston, Georgia, they developed Cottages on Vaughn, a half-acre micro pocket neighborhood featuring eight beautifully designed cottages [...]
36-Foot Family Tiny House with Netted Kids’ Loft and Built-In Dog Crates
Explore this 36-foot family tiny house by Willowbee Tiny Homes featuring a netted kids’ loft, built-in dog crates, deep soaking tub, full kitchen with dishwasher, and main-floor bedroom.
Tree House: 3-Bedroom Tiny House with Standing-Height Rooms and Balcony Kitchen
Explore the Tree House, a family-friendly tiny house with three standing-height bedrooms, 80-square-foot balcony kitchen, jetted tub, and vibrant turquoise interior by Indigo River Tiny Homes.