living small

Some small space mistakes I’ve made

8 "solutions" I tried that didn’t work

Apr 11 • Laura Fenton

Cultivating gratitude

Five reasons to be thankful for your small home

Nov 27, 2025 • Laura Fenton

Live within your means

What does it even mean?

Jul 17, 2025 • Laura Fenton

Got a blank space, baby?

In praise of unfilled shelves, drawers, and more.

Jul 3, 2025 • Laura Fenton

Small things that make life feel rich

On cultivating a more abundant mindset in our homes

May 22, 2025 • Laura Fenton

A home makeover without buying anything new?

Ashlee Piper’s book can help you learn to love your home again

Apr 24, 2025 • Laura Fenton

The Stories Our Amazon Carts Tell

I asked readers to share their past purchases with me. This is what I learned.

Apr 10, 2025 • Laura Fenton

On just not buying the thing in the first place

Feb 27, 2025 • Laura Fenton

A new kind of resolution

Your home needs this–mine does too!

Dec 19, 2024 • Laura Fenton

9 Insights From A Year of Bike Sharing

Late to the party, but so glad to be here.

Oct 31, 2024 • Laura Fenton

Let’s bring back bartering

Embracing alternate economies.

Sep 26, 2024 • Laura Fenton

How I Shop at Costco While Living Small

Skip the paper towels, for one.

Sep 19, 2024 • Laura Fenton

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