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Husband Surprises Wife with Tiny Writer’s Cabin Retreat


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Thought you might enjoy a few pictures of my friend Jeff’s recent project for his wife.

It’s not as slick as some of the purpose built tiny houses you feature but the difference is, outside of money for paint, caulk, and screws, this was almost completely free.

His wife was in need of a quiet place away from their house to do her writing. He looked into manufactured tiny houses but didn’t want to spend that much money.

He noticed an old farm outbuilding on his neighbors land and inquired about it. The neighbor told him they never used it so he could have it for free.

He rented a trailer and dragged the whole building to its new site on his land. After pressure washing, 22 tubes of caulk, paint, and a deck built out of lumber from the family barn it is ready for some creativity to happen within.

Electricity is currently supplied by a 400 foot long extension cord from the main house. The great thing about it is it is located on a remote section of their 3 acre plot and is completely out of site from the main house so his wife never knew what was being done. She has been away and family business and will get the surprise of her life when she returns in a few days.

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Husband Surprises Wife with Tiny Writer’s Cabin Retreat

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  • Cahow
    July 23, 2015, 7:48 am

    The man deserves “Husband Of The Year” award! <3

  • Nancy
    July 23, 2015, 7:56 am

    What a nice surprise!

  • Lorrie
    July 23, 2015, 10:48 am

    What a wonderful gift and surprise. It is perfect. Lucky gal, his wife.

  • Jaime
    July 23, 2015, 11:39 am

    Have to agree with Cahow here – serious husband points earned. And such a lovely location – it looks very peaceful and cozy.

  • Catherine
    July 23, 2015, 11:28 pm

    Sweet! Husband of the Year? How ’bout “husband of a lifetime”?

  • Nanny M
    July 24, 2015, 10:47 am

    This is what love looks like.

  • Julie
    July 24, 2015, 11:56 am

    What a great husband! Your wife will be thrilled!!!

  • Keely Emerine-Mix
    July 25, 2015, 12:53 pm

    I’m the wife of this amazing man, and even before this he was pretty phenomenal!!! After 31 years of marriage, though, I didn’t think he could surprise me with something this delightful, and I cried buckets — even reading this, I’m getting all teary-eyes. It’s perfect, and so is he!!! Thanks for the comments —

    • Cahow
      July 26, 2015, 8:03 pm

      How lovely to hear from the recipient of this Gift of Love. <3

      Blessings to you both; you inspire us all to becoming greater beings.

  • beach gal
    July 25, 2015, 9:05 pm

    …. and he put her bed out there 😉

  • Kate
    July 25, 2015, 10:53 pm

    How thoughtful! I’d like one too, with a wetboard and a few book shelves. A wetboard so I can outline my chapters and characters. And I’d love some good reference books handy, plus travel type picture books with scenes from around the world. Just saying.

  • Patty
    July 26, 2015, 12:16 am

    Wonderful, thoughtful, well-done!

  • Diane the Designer
    August 5, 2016, 12:05 am

    It is so wonderful when a man will allow a woman to live her dreams and pave the way to make those dreams come true. That’s love.

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