On the Attack

Imagine: 

We cozy up on our big pillows in our nice, neat, clean seating area.

We are ready for some great conversation, books, games, a project or a movie.

Almost instantly our gazes are caught by this sight stationed not six feet in front of our seating area: 

Lovely, isn't it? 

And this was after I put the large pile of dirty clothes (usually piled up next to the machine by the vinegar) into the washing machine.

 Oh, the joys of finishing a "room" in a tiny house: 

you can still see all the other "rooms" that aren't finished.

My husband "went on the attack" this weekend and began plotting, planning and preparing this area for shelves and "cupboard" doors.  I never can tell what something will look like ahead of time; I just listen to him talk and tell him if I have any preferences.

My only preferences for this area is shelves that fit my kitchen aid and other appliances and doors.

It's the doors that are going to give him the most trouble but I think it will make the place feel less crowded.  I like the "open cupboard" concept but only when things within can look uniform: plates, cups, bowls, serving dishes, etc.  

Just looking at the wood crates we're using now drives me crazy.  The space holds way to much variety: cans, fruit, potatoes, bread, box foods, appliances, pots, coffee...way to much variety in one space in a tiny house!

Fortunately, the attack has been halted by the Tiny House Queen.

When the holidays are over, when hot water runs freely, when school begins again, when the Tiny House General/King is not needed (mentally or physically) at holiday functions, we will launch they attack again! 

After all, I DO want that area finished! 

But, meanwhile, I am happy to have an understanding and considerate husband who can join me mentally and physically at holiday functions and who will postpone his attack till a more convenient time. 

Stay tuned :)