“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

@ourtinycottage

Latest Posts

  • Robin Hood Boy

    A year ago my little family and I made our first trip to Maine. My young son who has had a fascination with bows and arrows for the last three years couldn't help being in awe as we were visiting… Continue reading

  • Boys Alive and a Carnival

    Hi Everyone, It's been a busy week but I wanted to pop in to share with you that tomorrow I'll be speaking at the Boys Alive event at 4 pm Eastern and 1 pm Pacific. IT'S FREE!!!!! It's been an… Continue reading

  • Colors and Flatbread

    Wherever we roam, I love to look for graffiti or the ever famous wall/building art. Lucky for me Portland Maine has both.   This parking lot speaks volumes to me. Such a community art project which evolves daily due to… Continue reading

  • This Moment

      {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Continue reading

  • Chasing Friday Night Marimbas

    Though it is October, we had the gift recently of being chased by the last days of summer warmth and sun in Portland Maine. Artists, musicians, food vendors, and the people of Portland, all joined together to celebrate their creativity… Continue reading

  • The Magic Fairy Forest

    From the sea, sister continued her island discovery with her brother. Through the forest they walked, collecting bits of shells, moss, sticks, bark and stones, it was clear that they were not in any forest.  As far as the eye… Continue reading

  • An Island Exploration

    Since seeing Mackworth Island last year, all the boy could talk about was bringing his sister Mimi back so they could go exploring together. Recently that dream came true. As they walked towards the water, little brother recounted to big… Continue reading

  • This Moment

      {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Continue reading

  • Mrs. Fox Goes Apple Picking

    Our last day in New England felt more like summer at 84 degrees than fall ,but we took full advantage  of the sunshine to make a stop at Berlin Orchards on our way to the airport.  There, we were meeting… Continue reading

  • At Full Sail on Casco Bay

    Ah we are finally home after two weeks for touring around New England. We had such a variety of activites and wonderful meetings with friends, which I promise will be shared right here.  Our last weekend in the North proved… Continue reading

🍄

JOIN 2000+ FELLOW Cottagecore LOVERS

Get the newsletter, resources, & cottagecore tips in your inbox every week.

Subscribe