Archive - A Tiny Apt.

Future Cottage Is Halfway There

The latest build-out updates on our 650ish-square-foot straw-panel house. Plus, a timely request for YOUR valuable input on tile colors...options…

Mar 23, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

A (Tiny) Future Cottage Is Born

We had a dream to build a sustainable cabin for under $100k, a living love letter to our daughter. And then the pandemic hit.

Sep 28, 2022 •

Christene Barberich

Hi! A Postcard From Future Cottage

We're over budget and behind schedule...but dammit, things are getting exciting out here:).

Oct 25, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

If We Build It, What Will Come?

Welcome back to Future Cottage—here's the latest in chic metal siding, mysterious leaks, and planting bulbs for someday.

Dec 1, 2022 •

Christene Barberich

My Year Of Building A (Tiny) House

In snapshots, our Future Cottage construction recap: more wood choices (endless), more chic tile, more expenses...and, hey—we officially have a SAUNA🔥.

Nov 29, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

11 Things I Thrifted In August

Rain, leaks, COVID...a carefree-summer it was not. Thankfully, the thrifting was reliably 🔥 AF.

Aug 29, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

13 Things I Thrifted In October

My new vintage fall frames, a sterling-silver choker, $8 sequin fruit, and, what happens when Santa Claus goes out for a box of Cheerios...🤠

Oct 31, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

A Tiny House Photo Album

The 650-square-foot straw panel cottage we started building in 2022 is just a few months from move in. Check out how far we've come.

Jul 25, 2024 •

Christene Barberich

8 Things I Thrifted In Paris

I have been to heaven, and it turns out it’s a Saturday morning flea market in Paris—plus a few secret links for MAXIMUM French treasure hunting💋.

Apr 18, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

Everything I'm Buying From IKEA

The chicest $2 napkin holder, the very expensive-looking $99 rug, the $5 pillow that could be Dries Van Noten—13 Swedish-speaking Spring things I…

Mar 21, 2024 •

Christene Barberich

(Cool) Cabin Fever

All the latest goss on the 650-square-foot straw-panel cottage we're building in the Hudson Valley, plus a chat with the architect (aka, my partner😬…

Oct 19, 2022 •

Christene Barberich

Sag Season = A Flash Vintage Sale:)

It's almost my birthday (next week!), which means: Six things I'm selling + two pairs of sterling earrings we're giving to YOU. Plus, my latest vintage…

Dec 1, 2023 •

Christene Barberich

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