I like these.....

But likely not enough air ventilation for Hawaiian climate....

http://tinyhouseblog.com/dome/eco-pod-home/

Found this AWESOME resource today!

http://www.smallhousecatalog.com

Love all their info and small home plans available!

Their first small home they built is spectacular!

http://tinyhouseblog.com/stick-built/the-small-house-catalog/  VERY INSPIRING!!

http://www.smallhousecatalog.com



But .... here's the big score I found on their page!!





And here's where to order one of these babies!! http://sinkpositive.com/site/home/

What a GREAT space saving idea!

Gotta save this little cutie for future reference :-)

http://www.shipmatestove.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=46&category=6

Planning the next trip....

Always dreaming about it actually.... just doing the usual, checking airfare, organizing housing, considering transportation, wondering about dog sitters.... the usual. This year my son will travel to HI and stay with me. His schooling is now completely distance based and choice driven, so I'm thinking this will be a great opportunity for him too!

Hilo Farmer's Market

Will be selling my handcrafted lavender products at http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com/   Check it out!!! Make sure to stop by and say hello!!

I'm so happy!!!

It's weird how sometimes you just sit back and realize... you're happy. :-) And it's because YOU are happy with YOURSELF, it has nothing to do with anyone else. THE BEST FEELING EVER!

I like this one... about $1 per square foot and looks great too!

http://quarryorchard.blogspot.com/2010/12/plywood-to-plank-flooring-tutorial.html

Coolio idear... ;-) solar oven

http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-farm-magazine-and-books/urban-farm-exclusives/diy-solar-oven.aspx?cm_mmc=Vanity-_-solar-oven-_-na-_-van

Another power in a pinch idea

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=schumacher+portable+power&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17581281976846407582&sa=X&ei=bP1hT5DoLuqoiAL-p8j-CA&ved=0CGEQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers

This is perfect! on the way to Akaka Falls....

The front deck is perfect and the tiny catchment.... 

Totally gonna check this out

http://hawaiigreenbikes.weebly.com/index.html

So.... it rains here on eastern side of Hawaii island... LOL

Avocado house

keep going back to these pics for inspiration
https://picasaweb.google.com/106890479048322236291/AvocadoHouse#

I like the front forward lanai on these pics

http://tinyhouseblog.com/pre-fab/cavco-cabins/

Found some used tempered glass windows from old sliding doors

Gonna def do some type of window wall to make the tiny space feel bigger and to look out into the jungle :-)  Here's some ideas





http://tinyhouseblog.com/stick-built/smallworks/

some nice touches to this 12 x 12...

Love the little lanai...

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/22082/just-right-144-sqft

Thinking about water catchment for off grid

A lot to consider... here's a site I want to save, lots of options http://www.tank-depot.com/

Was just quoted $850 bucks for a 500 gallon poly squat tank here in Hawaii... yikes.... I've GOT to do better... Craigslist, here I come!

a great site

Some great ideas through this site... I def want to get further away from disposable one use items. It's pretty encouraging to see all of the recycling options here in Hawaii, and also many, many people carry reusable shopping bags, make is easy, easy.
http://www.reuseit.com/store/

Want to def save this site, such a great use of small space

And love the outdoor shower :-)




http://waywardspark.com/

Love these small kitchen ideas!

http://rowdykittens.com/2012/02/tiny-kitchen/

2 months in Hawaii!!

And all I'm bringing is a backpack! Now that's livin!