Erin Boyle - Episode 006

While living in a small space can seem like a recipe for frustration for some, for others it can feel like a slice of freedom. Erin Boyle of Reading My Tea Leaves joyfully lives in a tiny one bedroom apartment with her husband and small daughter in Brooklyn NY. She shared a bit about their life in a 400 square foot apartment, what is important, living simply, considerations for their relationships in relation to their space and more. I so enjoyed talking with Erin and I hope that you enjoy the conversation! 

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Erin's Post on Editing Your Wardrobe 

Podcast Love

A few weeks ago, just after launching the podcast, I got an email from iTunes. They wanted to let me know that the podcast would be featured on the New & Noteworthy section. I had read about this while doing research on starting a podcast, learning that it was a very good thing. I was planning to start the podcast slowly and a bit quietly as I got my footing and some experience. But after only two podcasts, there it was, front and center. 

It quickly climbed to over 900 subscribers and I was blown away by the support for the podcast.  At first I was elated, emailing family screen shots and posting to Facebook. By the second day I had this feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was going to royally screw this up. I've been listening to so many entrepreneur podcast lately talking about "imposter syndrome". I really connected with that term. It's something most everyone goes through. I was convinced that everyone was going to subscribe, then unsubscribe a week later.

We made it to the #7 spot on design podcasts...

and #6 on top episodes in the design section as well.

To some extent that has happened, and I'm totally fine with it. I want to truly connect with my listeners and if it isn't what someone is looking for, I get it. It seems to be leveling out a bit now around 600 subscribers. I'm excited to see how it can grow organically (although I think it will be featured once more on iTunes soon, which is great). I've gotten texts, comments and emails from supportive and excited old friends and new friends. I've loved our past guests and am really looking forward to upcoming guests. If you know of someone that you think would be perfect for the show, feel free to let me know!

Tomorrow I'll share some of my favorite podcasts that I listen to. I would love to hear a list of your favorites as well.

Cavin Costello - Episode 004

Cavin and his wife Claire from The Ranch Mine are doing powerful work in the Phoenix area bringing the beauty back to ranch homes that most see as less desirable, as well as using infill lots to give a neighborhood more value and vitality. The information and concepts in this episode apply to every city in the United States and throughout the interview I just kept thinking “Yes! We need to hear this!” I hope that you enjoy! 

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Show Notes: 

0:47 Background on Cavin and The Ranch Mine
3:38 An “aha moment” for Cavin
4:32 What is an infill lot?
5:05 Benefits of an infill lot. Over 40% of the land within Phoenix is vacant.
6:26 adding another chapter in history for a neighborhood
7:50 Subtracting from a space to bring it back into it’s original integrity
9:40 Using indoor-outdoor living to bring
12:00 An interesting and challenging project turned into something beautiful
15:42 Mentioned inspirations: Midcentury Modern, Wendell Burnette Phoenix AZ, Tom Kundig Seattle WA

Thanks to Fialta for the music heard on this episode!

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Link House in Pierson Place Historic District

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The Bennie G House in Cave Creek

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Schreibner House - mid-century home with 600 sq ft addition

Vina Lustado - Episode 003

The Tiny Home movement seems drastic to some, and appealing to others. My fascination with Tiny Homes took me to Ojai, California to meet Vina Lustado of Sol Haus Design who lives in a 140 square foot home (on wheels). She has over 20 years of experience in design and within the last 5 years Vina realized that she wanted to create for a more mainstream population rather than catering to wealthy clients. My sister Tina Loveridge came along to shoot some photos of her home (below) and we all had a great time talking about the merits of small space living. You can find the episode below on or iTunes. 

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A list of all who worked on the project can be found below. 

All photos by Tina Loveridge of Loveridge Photography. 
Music by Fialta.

Cliff Hultgren - framing, welding (cliff.hultgren@gmail.com)
Greg Snowden - electrical, plumbing, photovoltaic system (http://csssolar.com/)
Kris McCourtney - custom millwork (http://trumfort.com/)
Alicia Morris Soto - drapery, pillows, textiles (ojailymph@yahoo.com)
Lynn Hegney - art glass in pocket door (lhegney@casadelaluna.org)
Maria Trimbell - stencil leaf pattern on wardrobe cabinet (http://mariatrimbell.com/)
Uta Ritke - abstract painting above the sofa (uritke@gmail.com)
Carrie Bahu - small pillows (thebahu@icloud.com)

References made in this podcast: 

Jay Shafer - Tiny House Designer
Diana and Michael Lorence - Innermost House