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A Head Full of Dreams
The secret to good sleep? Move to a mountain acreage. I’ve heard about “sleep quality,” but I never understood it…
Setting Forth
The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete).…
The Space Between
Surrounded by boxes of what we’re taking to B.C., it doesn’t feel like we’re really “living” in Calgary anymore. There’s…
All the Things That We Can’t Leave Behind
So. Much. Stuff. We closed on our property, which we have named Big Calm, at the end of June. It…
We Found It!
Last summer, my husband and I went on our second road trip across B.C. to look at properties. We knew…
Start Where You Are, Do What You Can, Use What You Have
I have been interested in permaculture for some time, recognizing its nature-guided, systemic approach to sustainable living as a set…
Down is the New Up
How profoundly the world has changed. Looking back at Big Calm’s pre-pandemic posts instills mixed emotions. On one hand, the…
The Future of Work is Remote, and the Future is Now
What do you value most in a job? If you replied “flexibility” or “work-life balance,” you’re among the majority of…
The Big Directory of Tiny House Builders
Update: For a more current list of Canadian Tiny House on Wheels builders, please visit our Salon page. Tiny living…