5 Tips For Small Space Living | 500 Sq Feet Vintage Cottage 🏡

[@itsacharminglife]

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[@AM-bm2xw]

The sweepstakes is just for US residents, correct?

[@itsacharminglife]

@@AM-bm2xw open to all, as long as you're able to download the app where you live ✨

[@lynnkibbe2929]

I love your tips. My husband and I were lucky enough to be able to purchase a 600 square foot home in the 80's. We were newlyweds and scraped together a deposit. Everyone thought we were crazy. It has no basement, no garage and a small attic space. We loved it's cozy feel. It has a peaked wooden ceiling with large beams in the living room and a woodstove. We ended up putting on an addition of another 600 square feet because of the birth of our 2 children. It was a challenge for sure with 2kids and all their stuff. The funny thing is all their friends wanted to be here! This year will be our 43rd year in our cozy cottage. The kids are all grown up and now it's the perfect retirement home!

[@itsacharminglife]

That's so special that you had such a cozy cottage at the start of your marriage 🏡

[@kelsey.grace_]

I love what Jonas said about getting to see more of your home, and less of the objects in it. Living in a smaller space seems to really help you be intentional about what's in your home, and I think that's a beautiful thing. ✨And I love that used tea trick--what a great way to use something to its fullest potential! But of course, the last tip is my favorite--you guys melt my heart 🤍

[@itsacharminglife]

Love that you used the word intentional, it's so true and valuable especially in a small space ❤️🏡

[@waynemartinmartin4128]

I think your cottage is absolutely lovely. I would love to live in a space just like it. You guys did a fantastic job in decorating it.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Wayne! 🏡

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

Why am I just finding you both today? I love you guys! You are such an adorable couple and your cottage is so charming and welcoming. Me and my husband have a his and hers cottage seperated by a meadow and it works well for us, even though most people don't understand our living arrangement. I found an antique bed on sale for only 69 dollars at a consignment store and for a sofa, I plan on building a window seat that can also be a bed for company. Many more years of love and happiness in your sweet home.

[@itsacharminglife]

Welcome to the cozy cottage club! So glad you found us here, your two cottages sound simply adorable 🏡♥️🏡

[@lindafisher8441]

We are glad you share with us....5 years 500 square feet...happy life!!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Couldn't agree more Linda ♥️🏡

[@ginalong405]

We like vintage! most of my furniture is vintage. It just makes our life feel better that someone has love it and now we get to love it has well. 💖

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww so lovely you have vintage furniture too, it changed the whole feeling of the cottage when we finally found our set, it's like it was meant to be! ❤️

[@kc3074]

Your home is just lovely. The one thing I do not think I could get used to is not having a couch to sink into or sprawl out on to watch movies, nap or read.

[@itsacharminglife]

Honestly that's become the hardest part for us especially in the last two years of shelter in place 🙏

[@patrawish874]

You two make your life enriched with love and gratefulness, a satisfaction self attained, and your charm is beautiful.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh that means so much to us to hear ♥️🏡

[@Jacqueline-b]

Tea before vacuuming?! I must hear more about that! How interesting 😍

[@itsacharminglife]

Do you have carpets at the manor? I hope it could benefit you to use tea like that

[@lindauribe6872]

My home is all antiques from Grandma 30s and 40s and Moms 50s and my 60s. I have 3 bedroom 2 bath home at the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca.Love your home.

[@itsacharminglife]

Your home sounds so cozy! 🏡

[@samanthalee9223]

You guys are great and your cottage is so lovely and cozy.. My husband and I live in a 975 Sq ft home with 2 small children..a dog 3 cats and some hens outside and I wouldn't trade any of it! I love constantly re decorating and de- cluttering it feels good and instead of buying "things" we spend our money on being out together and making memories. Thank you for more tips on living small and your beautiful videos.

[@itsacharminglife]

I love that so much, we're constantly rotating out things too to keep it refreshed feeling and it always so great feeling to pass something along to somebody else 🏡

[@jessicamagnolia2468]

Great tips! I can't wait to try stacking our clothes vertically. My husband and I live in a 550 sq.ft. apartment (like you, it's our biggest space yet), we love living small. One definitely has to constantly clean and declutter when living small. I just recently found your KZbin channel - love your videos!! ❤️ P.S. I've been fooled by doll house furniture as well. 😂

[@itsacharminglife]

So glad I'm not the only one who's been fooled by dollhouse furniture 😂 they really are the most beautiful little pieces for great prices too 😉

[@whyme7400]

You are the sweetest couple ever! Rarely does a love story end up as perfect as yours'. It is obvious how much you really care for each other and I hope you enjoy another 5 or 50 years in your super little cottage (which ever you want).

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for that blessing, it is especially here for us celebrating 5 years in the cottage and 10 years of marriage 🏡♥️🏡

[@peggynorton5535]

I moved back to my childhood home. 9 rooms, 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, 1 bath, utility, greatroom and kitchen. I'm there alone, but I intend to declutter and stack my clothes vertically like you have. I host our family holiday meals, and everyone hangs out, some stay with me. My grandkids stay some weekends with me, and a few days every few weeks in summer. I enjoy your chanel very much. I've been very selective in my decor pieces, and have found some items that my parents used to have to add back into their home.

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow that must be so interesting moving back and making it your own for where you're at in life now. How lovely that you can share it with family 💙

[@peggynorton5535]

@@itsacharminglife it is. I hosted 16 of us at Thanksgiving and still had that many plus still left to come. I'm in my old bedroom, and listening to the frogs 🐸 in the pond with the windows open this spring is something I'm looking forward to.

[@rachelphelps6347]

I live in a small home too! Definitely cozy! Great tips and you two have to love each other so much to live in such a small space together and to share everything like you do, including cooking and cleaning. I need to "let go of things" more and declutter. Loved the video!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Rachel! Letting go of gifts can be hard but you get to give and then it frees your life up to receive more ❤️

[@grace7701]

I love small cozy homes. We raised 2 children in a 1100 sq ft home and absolutely loved it, we love being close to one another. Our kids never once felt like they were driving us nuts in such a small home because we taught them from a toddler how to behave, to pick up after themselves so they were nothing but a joy to have around and I also home schooled them from k-12 in our small home. We sold that home and had a custom home built on 2 acres and built an open floor layout small 2 story cottage style home. The main floor is 1000 sq ft and includes our bedroom and small bathroom, and open floor plan kitchen, livingroom and dining area that is pretty small, a half bath and tiny mudroom. The second story is 2 bedrooms a full bath and a loft that is like another small living area but rarely used. We took the space under the stairs to make into a pantry where I had every inch of space made to work for us with custom shelving and hooks, even very narrow shelves no space was wasted, in our tiny hallway off the kitchen and where we usually come into the house from is our washer and dryer and I installed beadboard with hooks all through the hallway to hang all our coats, hats etc from as I turned what would have been a closet into a built in bookshelf with cupboard below for storage. We have our tv hidden above the fireplace behind doors ehen noy in use. We used transoms above the doors to bring in lots of light and I cant tell you the difference that makes, even putting one above the entryway from the hallway/mudroom off our carport leading into the kitchen makes a ton of difference. We used a lot of pocket doors and even a couple of sliding doors wherever we could to not have to deal with opening doors that close off space or are difficult to move around due to smaller spaces and that too makes an incredible difference. I love to look for furniture that can double as storage too. I just love making use and challenging myself to find way to make a ton of room in a really small space. Natural light was very portent to us so we opted to do without the wall space to have more windows put in througjt the house and I feel like I'm part of the outdoors because of that no matter where in the house I am. In the loft we went with a cute futon that doubles as a couch and a bed for guests as up until this month, both our kids were still living with us. Now my daughter is getting married so I will have a nice proper guest room but it still worked. We had a nook upstairs that the original plans called for a desk but we had a custom built bed nook made in its place that has tons of storage underneath and serves as another bed for guests or just a cozy sitting area to read or watch TV. We have a screened in porch off our bedroom and a front porch that act as seasonal living spaces too. Give me small cottage homes over large spacious homes any day! We love it!

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow thank you so much for sharing how you've really made use of all of your small space, that must be so nice to design it yourself. That's been one of our biggest challenges at this cottage because it was really not designed for space storage or for two people lol but we make it work and it's a fun challenge 🏡❤️

[@grace7701]

@@itsacharminglife it is a fun challenge especially if like we both are, lovers of antiques and I love small collections but I have to be careful because of very limited space on how much I collect or know I need to decluttler or pass on some things I live to others just like you mentioned. Your home is adorable as are both of you, so enjoy your videos and how far you guys have come! 💕

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Congratulations 👏 you two Lovebirds!!I TOTALLY agree with you. Living small is truly special! 💖🏡 My Hubby and I live in a 650 sq foot apartment and we LOVE it!! 🙋🏻‍♀️👨🏻‍🦲It's so fun to create a Cozy Old English Cottage style with plenty of Vintage Treasures!💐🧱🔥☕ I don't think we could live in a bigger space, as we have learnt "Contentment and living within Our means". Fewer spots to clean, but we also practice if we bring something"new to us in, something has to go" . Lots of decluttering always. I like to rotate things. But I LOVE it!! We love Small Space living! ☺️

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Trudy! Absolutely agree about contentment and living within your means ✨🏡

[@bsage5514]

Wonderful tips and words of wisdom for all. I am glad you are still enjoying your Cozy Cottage after 5 years all 500' of it 💗

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much 🏡♥️

[@beverlymartin1414]

Just watching vintage channel to distract me from the heat.❤❤❤❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you Beverly for watching with us! :)

[@sayitlouderforthepeopleint1114]

You are the prettiest couple! 🍄

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks so much ❤️

[@janiebrossmann1178]

Nice tips and my husband and I started out living in a 900 square feet farm carriage house within 2 years we had 2 children and wound up living there for 15 years. We realized we had to move into a bigger home since we only had 1 bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Our son and daughter shared a room until almost 13 and 11 years old. It definitely was time to move. We had our home custom built 13 years ago but it’s under 1700 square feet. Our kids needed privacy as did we. Now that we’re empty nesters now we’re happy for the extra space especially since our children will soon have their own families that will visit us a lot for holidays and such ❤️

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow that's incredible that you stayed in such a small space with your family for that long ✨

[@otiliatibljas2814]

Lovely space 🥰 I really like your gallery wall, and your use of texture (woven baskets and embroidered fabrics).

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you, it's been fun over the 5 years thrifting all the different things that you see in the cottage 🏡♥️

[@upwardspiral317]

This closeness you have because of your place is actually really making your marriage strong. 💪👍

[@beverlymartin1414]

OH have I been tuning in for 5 years?!!! Amazing!

[@itsacharminglife]

That means the world to us that you've been around for 5 years ♥️🏡

[@lisablack9634]

We just adore you all. The way you celebrate daily life and love for each other is beautiful. Cherish these moments. They make life so sweet. Your home is limited in space but abundant with creative strategies and happy vibes.

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks for that blessing, we really try to cherish every charming moment here at Cobweb Cottage 🕸️🏡❤️

[@laurah1423]

It always makes me very happy when I see you have a new video up. Thank you for sharing your cozy cottage life with us.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh thank you so much for being a part of this cozy cottage club 🏡♥️

[@christopherbradley1264]

Wow 5 years, I have enjoyed all the videos that you put on KZbin.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much for sticking around for 5 years 🏡

[@christopherbradley1264]

@@itsacharminglife you are welcome. I remember one thing that got me to watching was all your content about sleepy hollow and and the legend of the headless horseman.

[@cecilyerker]

I grew up next to a cemetery, it was well maintained with nice trees and landscaping and it’s the final resting place for people whose families loved them enough to buy them a plot there so they could go visit them and remember them. Maybe a little sad but not especially creepy.

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow so glad you understand how it feels living next to a cemetery It's very peaceful and a special place 🕸️

[@jo-believe]

So, heart warming to see a “Lovely Couple”. Great advice….

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks for your heartwarming couple ❤️🏡

[@AM-bm2xw]

YOU GUYS! Thank you for putting these delightful, heartening videos into the world, they make me smile and lighten my heart! Tbh, when I first saw your channel I thought the cemetery was a little creepy, but I totally get it now, so cozy. Blessings to you!

[@itsacharminglife]

Awww that makes our hearts so happy to hear that you "get" why we love living in this little cottage by the cemetery 🕸️🏡

[@joharmon2148]

Your so cute and loving to each other. Stay Happy and in Love!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much ♥️🎨

[@dazzlingchick]

💋You both are the best and sweetest couple. Love every video over the years I have watched. Cobweb Cottage is a beautiful, cozy and home full of love. Continued Blessings and Support. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

[@itsacharminglife]

Awww thanks for being here with us so many years and watching our journey, your support has meant so much along the way ❤️🏡

[@gailsprangers9388]

With spring coming, it's time to renew and refresh which made your video very timely. My husband and I started small, but over our 44 years of marriage and children, our home grew and grew. So did our belongings. I've recently begun gifting and donating many things to get back to only having very specific items to keep. That said, despite having a big home, we find ourselves together in the same area most times. I love having the space for grandchildren sleepovers and when family and friends come to stay but in our everyday lives we are just two people cozy in one small space😊

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw yes that must be lovely to have space for your family 🏡❤️

[@luciagonzalez4899]

I love your cottage and the peaceful cemetery for a backyard! What fun to wander around reading headstones. it can certainly keep life in perspective.

[@itsacharminglife]

It really is!

[@donnawojdacz6969]

Cute story about the doll house furniture! How often I have looked wistfully at beautiful rooms of miniature wallpaper, handsome furniture and perfect accessories.

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww you can really get some nice design ideas from dollhouses! 🏡

[@sallym9769]

We too live in 500 sq. ft. I find there are many items in modern living that I just don't need. I have never lived in a big home and as we age, less space is more practical and economical.

[@itsacharminglife]

That's interesting to hear that as older you get the less space you feel you need 🏡

[@sallycormier1383]

That drawer idea is stellar! I’ve got to give that a try. 😍 Also enjoyed seeing Tibby having tea in Jonas’ print.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for noticing Tibby in the artwork, I wouldn't feel right to not include him in our 5-year cottage anniversary video 🐿️

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Loved this! Hate to see it end. My cottage is 1,200 feet which isn't big but I guess for you it would be. I love all things cozy: Quilts Books Tea China Plants Candles Crockery The list is endless. All my furniture was made by my late father in law who was a master carpenter. Thanks! Love you guys!

[@itsacharminglife]

How special to have handmade furniture from the family 🏡

[@laura2842]

Thank you. YOU are a charming couple, living a charming life! Cheers

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Lola, we've worked really hard for this charming life ✨

[@Ilovemusicmom]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Your videos are so relaxing and always make me smile! Happy 5 Year Anniversary in your Charming Cottage!!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much 🕸️🏡♥️

[@moniquecarcel5500]

I love your little cottage. I love vintage style furniture. I live in a small cottage with a garden and it is my oasis of peace. I love all the tips you share and look forward to your next video 💖

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh your garden sounds lovely That's something we really want to work on this year 🌷

[@marshabrubaker185]

I've lived small for most of my adult life. My smallest space was living in a carriage house behind a historic Victorian house. The space was L-shaped, I had a pull down bed in the closet in the living room, a kitchen so tiny I could reach the stove, fridge & sink by standing in one place. I had a tiny bathroom with a slanted ceiling, but best feature was a claw foot bathtub. I currently live in a 450 foot one bedroom, I bathroom place and keep the furniture to a minimum, which makes the place seem bigger.

[@itsacharminglife]

Well you're living spaces sound so unique and it's so fun that you could make it work ✨🏡

[@Tiffs80sdream]

You guys are so inspiring! 😩💜 I wish I could live such a beautiful lifestyle. Love how warm, loving, and small your cozy cottage is. 🏡

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww well like we briefly mentioned, it wasn't always like this for us, we were homeless before the cottage and worked really hard to get on our feet and build this charming cottage life ❤️🏡

[@SadeJessica]

I love how warm, cozy and homey your home looks😌 But I do have a question that you might or might not want to answer. I’ve lived in a big city all my life and have always wanted to live in a calmer beautiful place as you both do BUT is it expensive renting a home like this? It’s something I’ve always wondered but have never really asked. Anyways thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us ☕️🏡

[@itsacharminglife]

That's a good question, we happen to live in one of the most expensive counties in America so I'm not sure our situation would be relatable to other people depending where you live. But I can say that the cottage rent is generally less expensive than most apartments in our county but that's probably a lot due to the fact that the cottage has a lot of quirks and is next of cemetery 🏡🕸️

[@jasonmullins6638]

I am glad you don't get on each other's nerves! I might have a problem with that! Haha. Thanks for this video. Take ❤ care.

[@itsacharminglife]

😂it's not for the faint of heart! 🏡

[@GretchenBostrom]

Great video! I have lived in a studio apartment before less than 500 Sq. Ft. All of the tips you mentioned were necessary. I now live in a larger space but I still do a lot of what you mentioned because I want to live minimally and not accumulate “stuff” to sit in closets. It also feels more organized and peaceful when things are organized and not cluttered. I also don’t need a lot to be happy. Everything in my house I use. If something hasn’t been used in the past year, I donate it to bless someone else with. I haven’t tried the loose tea, dried for the carpet. I will have to try that.

[@itsacharminglife]

That's so great you still keep up on living small even in a larger space ✨

[@janeenbreyman212]

Bloopers were great as you always seem so posed🤓

[@itsacharminglife]

Lol sometimes it's fun to include bloopers when we have funny ones 😂

[@bootsandgypsy]

You guys are too cute! Love your cozy little cottage and your decor!! I just found your channel and can’t wait to watch more of your videos. 💖

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw welcome to the cozy cottage club! 🏡❤️

[@VampireQueen70]

This was so lovely! Thank you for sharing your tips and little areas of your cozy cottage. I am in a small space too, so I appreciated the ideas.

[@itsacharminglife]

Ideas are always welcome for a small space living Thanks for watching 🏡

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Aww, you guys did such a great job on your cottage!! It's so enchanting!!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thanks so much fellow cottage dweller ❤️🏡🕸️

[@jewls1730]

Great job! Thanks for all the tips. You’re inspiring 👍

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Julie 🏡

[@FilmFanization]

You have decorated your home so beautiful! I feel it's harder decorating and organizing a smaller home than a large one! You did a great job! It is a cozy and warm cottage!

[@itsacharminglife]

Well that's interesting to think about that it's actually harder with a small home, sometimes I want to live in a bigger place and then I think about how challenging that must be to keep up on your stuff and cleaning lol

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Such sweet folks🌟I love you both😁

[@itsacharminglife]

Love to you too ♥️🏡

[@anglmn61]

I love your cottage, it's so cozy like a warm hug. 😊

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh that's the sweetest compliment ♥️🏡

[@vintageglitter2469]

Happy 5 years 💕

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much 🏡♥️

[@27sparkle73]

This was wonderful I live in a small home with my husband and these tips were very useful. Thank you

[@itsacharminglife]

Glad our tips could be of help ♥️🏡

[@turragorman59]

Loved the video. Cottage is darling just like the sweet couple living there.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh thank you so much That's so sweet 🏡♥️

[@nessaoxo]

Beautiful couple. Beautiful home ❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much! 🏡❤️

[@cindysteffens8065]

Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary! What a lovely, cozy home you've made. I just love your videos, and look forward to many more! ☕🏠🏡🎠🕰⌛🌈

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much!

[@munajedski]

I love those leaf mugs. 🍁🍂

[@itsacharminglife]

Aren't they fun? 🍂

[@chrisbgifford7387]

so sweet and charming.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Chris 🏡❤️

[@kerrimatterson9156]

I love you both so much. Thanks for another lovely video 😀

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much ♥️🌸

[@mysterymccarthy6851]

I like the funny parts at the end! You two are adorable together! :D

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you!! 😁

[@kellysweet2704]

I love this video!! Thank you.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Kelly ♥️🏡

[@reginabrown5059]

Love your little cottage!!

[@thecharminghodgepodgecotta8363]

Thank you for the tips, still going through a moving process moving in my cottage and this video will help have a realistic mindset living in a smaller place.

[@itsacharminglife]

Love the name of your cottage, best wishes as you move!

[@belindaknowles7440]

Your home is so cute. Thanks for the tips!❤️

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for watching! ❤️🏡

[@marysusa6985]

Happy 5th anniversary in your adorable home. You're a lovely couple and I enjoy your videos very much!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much Mary 🏡♥️

[@bridgetanne8242]

My husband and I and our two cats live in 700sq ft, with no outdoor space. It’s challenging, especially keeping it clean. We have almost no closet space.

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh that must be tough without a nice garden to add to the space, but aww how nice to have two cottage cats 😻🏡😻

[@katsnoveladventures1863]

Your little cottage is charming. Happy 5th Anniversary at Cobweb Cottage! Cheers! 🎉

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you!

[@dianerobichaud8609]

Adorable. Less material things is more. Happy for the both of you!

[@itsacharminglife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@beautifulcontentment395]

I saw the ferns in your front garden bed and thought it would be a great spot for fairies to live! Maybe you could do a video where you create a fairy village!

[@itsacharminglife]

Ohhh we love when the ferns return and could definitely imagine fairies afoot 🧚‍♀️

[@zombiecow1909]

Your house is perfect.

[@itsacharminglife]

aw, it has it's quirks but that's what we love about Cobweb Cottage!

[@NayNay-nv5gj]

I Alway feel good watching your videos. I love your cozy cottage..You are the Cutest couple ! Love you both! Renee

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much!

[@garygnagey3569]

You two warm my heart with your simple, joy filled life in your cozy cottage! God bless you both! …Deborah Gnagey

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much Deborah 🏡

[@JessicaDiMartinoscarletdawn]

Awwww you guys XXXXX

[@itsacharminglife]

🏡♥️

[@carolweaver3269]

You have a lovely little cottage. It is true you can stay closer and it means so much. Good tips. Numer 3 is tough for me, as I remember who gives me things and each time, I pick it up to think I would part with it, I feel terrible as I remember the person who gifted it! But it must be done We have a Brick cottage home. in a small village. My husband and do well, but we wish it were smaller as we have stairs and we are seniors and it can be hard to get upstairs with my back and knees needing surgery. Well, hips now need surgery, back is done. But I am active in other ways and still can do it! But need a bedroom downstairs, and hate to change rooms around to make one down, quite yet. We would lose the Dining room and may jst need to make it a Living Room so that room can be the bedroom? I must leave the Den in the evening as my husband does not like me talking os much to him. So we part. It is fine as I like time to myself too! When we had our lovely, sweet, dear Cat named, BABY * She was a "Norwegian Forrest Cat" and we lost her after she was 18 yrs, of age, and we are not over her yet, maybe never will be over this? ! *It has been over two years since she passed* We still love her so much, but she used to know how we needed to separate n the evening and she would go to the doorway and look at me, and then the kitchen and then back at me as if to say ' Mom it is time, you must go now" She was way too smart about everything! So cute. She would visit me in Living Room or her dad in the Den and had her beds hidden in each room we went. She would be brushed twice a day! So although oru home is smaller too, we find we do have a backyard and areas to get outside during nice weather too. Winters are harder.

[@itsacharminglife]

Wow thank you for sharing about your small home and your sweet kitty 😻

[@strawberrydemise8536]

Such a beautiful and inspiring video! Thanks guys! 💛 xxx

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much dearie ♥️

[@rosalomeli5873]

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE QUEEN + KING HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY THANK YOU. 👸♥️🌹🤴🐈🐦🌻🍎☕🙏

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks Rosa, have a lovely day! ❤️🏡

[@rosalomeli5873]

@@itsacharminglife THANK YOU.👸♥️♥️🤴

[@donnawojdacz6969]

Good suggestions. We are living in a RV while our house is being built and it is challenging, for sure!

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh wow, that must have so many different challenges!

[@jinnigroesbeck2695]

I love your cottage so much!!!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks so much 🏡

[@MonCherry13]

Love this - I use mason jars too- now about that decluttering... you’ve inspired me ;-)

[@itsacharminglife]

Spring is in the air and I feel a fire underneath me to declutter before the weather gets really nice and you just want to be outside all the time 🏡❤️

[@madelinebell84]

You two are just adorable! I'm definitely taking the space saving tips to heart. My husband and I are building our own very small house ourselves (yes, literally the two of us and some tools) and I'm really having fun designing in special hidden spaces for our hobbies and creative pursuits. With two creatives in less than 700 square feet...well, you already know! 🤣 Plus we've just discovered that after nearly 10 years of marriage, we're going to have to add on a small extension for some newcomers to the family! 🥳 👶👶Nothing like throwing a curve ball into the middle of a construction project, right? Thank you for such lovely, calming content that has become a bedtime ritual for us and for the wonderful inspirations for fellow creatives. Keep up all of your great work!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you Madeline! How exciting that you are building your own little dream home. And congratulations to the newcomers. Thanks for taking the time to comment! :) / Jonas and Lindsay

[@karmakomodia]

Snow White and Prince Charming. I just discovered your channel. ❤❤❤❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Aww thank you, and welcome!!!

[@LiaBunny93]

You two are so cute! :D

[@itsacharminglife]

Oh thank you ♥️

[@SD-nh5yr]

I just recently found your channel, I feel so lucky to be able to watch you both living your life with such love. In today's world, that is special....as I age I want to slow down and enjoy the simplest life I can, I love vintage items too, especially christmas. You both have inspired me to enjoy a slower way of life, thank you! ❤❤🙏✌️

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you for finding us and your nice comments! Glad you enjoy our videos. :)

[@krism.9363]

This is wonderful! My house is a 600 sq. ft. bungalow in NY & I love the coziness of it. It took me over a year to furnish it with both vintage & unique pieces too. Thanks for sharing your home with us. It’s so lovely! ❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks, wow we almost have the same size of homes. It takes a while to get the right furnitures for sure. I bet yours is very cozy! :)

[@srky4346]

Small furniture is also easier to bring home in the car!

[@itsacharminglife]

That's for sure! 🏡

[@pennieyorke9174]

You two are so adorable!! xo

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks Pennie✨🏡

[@terrythomas2735]

Love you both❣️

[@itsacharminglife]

Aw thanks Terry!

[@epic5945]

You two are a beautiful couple, I wish you were my neighbor. I enjoy your ideas and values. You exude peace and tranquillity which help me to relax and contemplate the beauty all around me.

[@dahliarose8466]

I also sell/refurbish antiques. Have you ever thought of building a "She/He" shed for gardening, crafts, alone time, indoor exercise? I would love to introduce you to "barre" wk outs. A Barre can double as a hanger/quilt holder. It can be placed. outdoors. Also, (sorry you two have inspired me SO much!), have you thought of having a barn built? Even a room size version? It could be used for entertaining or just enjoying/exercising in colder months. A loft space would be awesome. I live in Douglas, MA. Are you in the Berkshires?

[@itsacharminglife]

those are fun ideas! We are just renting so we don't want to put too much time/money into adding more space at this time, though of course we've dreamed about what we could do if we owned the cottage! We're in the Sleepy Hollow Countryside but adore the Berkshires!

[@gigisfairytale1596]

Beautiful... You guys look inspiring all the time, I find peace ✌ ✨ ❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Well thank you so much 🏡♥️

[@dahliarose8466]

I also follow a woman who lives in Northern Sweden as then Ancients did. Jonah, I believe is her name as well. You two may love her vlog.

[@itsacharminglife]

We love watching Jonna Jinton!

[@OliveandAshley]

Would you ever feel comfortable doing a home tour? Or walk through on how you like to shore things? Also do you plan to buy the cottage? I feel like it’s such a precious little Gem.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Me too. I would love a tour of the cottage.

[@itsacharminglife]

We really ought to do a tour, I guess we've been waiting to feel like it was "perfect" But that's probably never going to happen lol Plus sometimes we just don't know how much we want to share for privacy 🏡 But a storage type video could be nice ✨

[@d.l.l.6578]

God bless you. What a nice couple.

[@itsacharminglife]

Thank you so much! God bless you as well

[@terrilewis4314]

How can you purchase your tea and tin. Love your videos. Thank you ❤

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for asking about our cozy cottage tea, the tins are currently sold out so that's why we're offering it in our giveaway. The tea bags can be found at TeaSpectral.com and you can find our tea for two set deal there right now 🫖❤️

[@eloinagarcia7402]

Thank you I also live in a small home this video was very helpful

[@itsacharminglife]

Glad it was helpful! So nice to hear that you enjoyed our video!

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for the tips, guys! Lovely video! Cheers from Brazil!

[@itsacharminglife]

Thanks for watching!