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A Head Full of Dreams
by Big Calm
The secret to good sleep? Move to a mountain acreage. I’ve heard about “sleep quality,” but I never understood it…
Setting Forth
by Big Calm
The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete).…
The Space Between
by Big Calm
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
by Big Calm
So. Much. Stuff. We closed on our property, which we have named Big Calm, at the end of June. It…
We Found It!
by Big Calm
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
by Big Calm
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
by Big Calm
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
by Big Calm
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
by Big Calm
Update: For a more current list of Canadian Tiny House on Wheels builders, please visit our Salon page. Tiny living…