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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource that helps folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile, smaller home spaces. The Cottage was founded by consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, whose focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s Substack, book, blog, and social channels for ideas that explore joyful, mindful ways to live in — and with — a smaller footprint.

Happily Going Gray

Happily Going Gray

I decided a while back to let my hair go through its natural graying process without interfering with it or trying to cover it up. I figured this was just one more way to save time and money— plus I really don’t mind the pops of silver.

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I know that the wiry strands are nearly imperceptible in some photos, but there are plenty there— especially when I pull it all up into a bun.

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Since I pretty much fall asleep by 9 each night, I think they suit me well.  👵🏼

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Photos taken by Tinylicious

On My 39th Birthday

On My 39th Birthday

Saving in Small Ways

Saving in Small Ways