Jan 29, 2014

Tea for Two in my sweet retreat

Today, I took some time off from work to curl up in my cozy nook and catch up on some reading. I am yearning to see and feel the sunshine upon my face again someday soon. The rain pelting down on my 8ft x 24ft teeny tiny retreat's metal roof reminds me that it may be weeks till that happens again, after all I do live in Washington State.

 The cold and wet January weather just screams the words "comfort food" to me. Cupcakes happen to be at the top of my comfort food list and seem even better when paired with a cup of delicious loose leaf tea. Just what I need, on this cold rainy stay inside the house kind of day.


With February just around the corner I decided to pull out some of my Valentine fancies to spice up my little retreat. Glad you took the time to stop by. Come on in, pull off yer boots and join me for a cup of hot Organic Cinnamon tea and a delish Vanilla Bean crème filled little cake. Enjoy.........

                                                         
 
















                                                                                      




































As always, I want you to remember that it is never too late to have a happy childhood.
Love and Blessings,
Tonita

52 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    I am so happy to be following your blog now :) Your posts are so pretty. Is this just your retreat or do you actually live in this small space?

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  2. collageenieJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Your postings are always like a little vacation for me, thanks for sharing!

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  3. VictoriaJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I just found your blog through Pinterest and WOW...this is AMAZING!!! Love it! I'm now following you:)

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  4. AnneJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful photos Tonita,I am sharing this tomorrow :-)
    xx
    Anne
    White Lace Cottage

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Cupcakes and tea look so pretty in the environment you've created - probably taste better too :-)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Amazing...o tiny, yet so beautiful. Found you on White Lace Cottage. Following now :) Happy Friday to you!

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  7. Kim GillianJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I am so glad I found your blog. Your tiny house is amazing. I want one!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Gorgeous Tonita! Happy early Valentine's Day!
    Hope you are well :)
    Jennifer

    http://wanderingyogamuse.blogspot.com

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  9. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    It all looks so beautiful and romantic! Love the pink glow of your bedroom.

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  10. Erin~Just*GrandFebruary 2, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    What a lovely fairy tale place! I can see why it makes your heart sing!

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  11. debbieFebruary 2, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    i dont see an oven how do u cook bake

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  12. CarlaFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Just found your blog. Oh I love your little compound but could not deal with the rain. Your place is beautiful. I follow the Tiny House movement and have never seen one that is decorated like yours. Absolutely love it.

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  13. CIELOFebruary 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Beautiful retreat to daydream...
    How did you managed to get those pretty panels up high on the ceiling/wall?

    Cielo

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I am SO in love with your tiny home! That's EXACTLY what I need here on my farm...and it's so beautiful.

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  15. That Shabby GuyFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Those cupcakes made me so hungry! Are you painting furniture yourself?

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  16. NancyFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    As always, I love seeing what you have done with this wonderful tiny home. This is once again delightful. Much love and good wishes to you.

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  17. Tonita February 19, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Debbie,
    I have a cupboard/closet area across from my frig where I keep a convection & toaster oven.

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  18. Tonita February 19, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    The panels? do you mean the fabric hanging in front of my loft area? I just tacked it up.

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  19. MicheleFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Hi,

    Your teeny tiny place of enchantment is simply adorable, I am happy to find your sweet blog, hope you will follow me too.

    sweet blessing to you
    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  20. MeanderFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    I freak out over your house, seriously. I'm going to be building my own tiny place and I love to come back and visit your blog, find inspiration, and live a little vicariously in the mean time. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. The Charm of HomeMarch 2, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Well I wish I had a shabby retreat too! This is beautiful! I just discovered your little slice of heaven on a Pinterest board. So glad to meet you. I have put your blog in my sidebar so I don't miss your next tea! Join me for my Home Sweet Home party I love your little space!
    Sherry

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  22. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Tonita
    I seen this awhile back and wanted to see it again. It took me 3 days to find it. I am now following you. Your attention to detail is amazing. I would like to take some of your ideas when I build my tiny home. Just starting but like others say, find a perfect item buy it now or it is gone. Keep posting please we do so love to visit your home.
    Melanie

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  23. Artsy Chicks RuleMarch 27, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    I LOVE your place! (and I LOVEEEE those pink boots! I need those! ;) )

    Nancy

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  24. Vanessa GreenwayApril 29, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    This is all so wonderful!! Beautiful!! Love ~ Vanessa www.dreamingshabby.com

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  25. UnknownApril 29, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Hello Tonita, I just saw your tiny retreat on pintrest and it Just calls to me to look further. I am so glad that I did,I read the post and saw that you were asked if you live in your tiny retreat full time. Do you have another home that you live in regularly and go to your tiny retreat when you get the urge. This is so very important to me as I am ill and have a lot of stress's and verbal abuse from two of my children and husband. After saying that I have been trying to figure a way to get a permanent little retreat home for myself and my blind dachshund. Any information you could Send me or post will be so very helpful. Thank you for the time.
    Arleen Smith
    arleenf.smith@yahoo.com
    afrancessmith@google.com
    I will forever be following your blog as what an inspiration you are.

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  26. Mary AnnMay 6, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Thanks for making my day! :o)

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  27. There Once Was A GirlMay 7, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I just found your blog and read through the whole thing. I love your tiny home!

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  28. StephanieMay 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Are you still out there, Tonita? Love your blog and really miss your posts...

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  29. JenniferJune 9, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog....What a darling little spot you have here....Can't wait to read more:-)

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  30. TracyJuly 1, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    After living in your tiny house for a while, is there anything you would change? Would you put in an oven? Where do you keep your clothes? Is the ladder fine or would you put in stairs? Is the bathroom large enough?

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  31. AnonymousJuly 3, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Hmmm...two chairs, two place settings, and four (4) cupcakes. Perfect!!

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  32. CIELOJuly 8, 2014 at 6:21 PM


    Such a darling place of enchantment...

    cielo

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  33. A Joyful CottageJuly 21, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Tonita, I am so glad you found me and left a comment so I could come and see your very charming tiny house. I've been looking through your posts and I watched the video of your home before it was delivered. You have done an incredible job of finishing your little piece of heaven. I love it! If I lived alone I would have one just like it. We must be kindred spirits, as we have the exact same china teapot! Isn't that funny? Together we could have tea for four. :) I hope you'll do more posting about your life in the tiny house. It's such a sweet place and needs to be shared with the world. I'm following you and hope you'll stay connected with me. Hugs ~ Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

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  34. A Joyful CottageJuly 21, 2014 at 7:31 AM

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  35. Kim July 21, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Found you through Nancy's blog and I love yours! What a fabulously charming space you have, can't wait to poke around some more! :)

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  37. UnknownAugust 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    I absolutely love your home and decorating style. Would you mind if I asked where you purchased your home from as Im thinking of getting one of my own. Thank you!

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  38. Tonita August 23, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Hi Angela,
    Thanks - I had Scott of Slabtown Customs make my tiny home. If you sift through some of my old posts there is a short video of what it looked like before I fixed her up.

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  39. Tonita August 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks to all of you sweet ladies who take time to visit and comment. I do read each and every comment and while I don't have much time in my life to tend to this blog, I feel honored that so many talented blogsters & tiny home enthusiasts have stopped by to visit my tiny retreat. I hope it either sparks a dream for you, inspires you or just in some little way brings a smile to your face. That is what your blogs and/ or your comments do for me. Remember- it is never ever to late to have a happy childhood. Quite often we missed that the first time around and we can create it for ourselves if we choose to. Thanks again for your kind words. May you all be blessed.

    Tonita

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  40. Mrs. PadillySeptember 13, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for stopping by MrsPadillysTravels.com, Tonita! I must say I just love your Tiny House!!! I wish I could add the crystal and other embellishments to my Casita, but may not do well when transporting, but you have inspired me to do rethink my little studio! :)

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  41. MarianaSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Like heaven! Beautiful, simple beautiful!

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  42. DebbiedoosOctober 2, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Oh my that is like a little doll house. HOW stinkin charming and cozy!

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  43. Anna StenbergOctober 3, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Cupcakes and tea look so pretty in the environment you've created!!! Have a nice weekend and thank you for your nice comments! Greetings Anna

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  44. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    you have absolutely the most exquisite taste I have ever seen. This is a true ladies home and retreat. Its stunning in the detail and thoughtfulness you put into each area. I have never seen such perfect décor and use of color, texture and femininity! Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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  45. Heirloom treasuresOctober 17, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    I'm in love with your little cottage, It's adorable

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  46. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Tonita,
    I´m so happy you found my blog cause now I`m looking at yours.It is soo beautiful and stunning.I´m taking my time reading it and looking at all them wonderful pictures.
    You have a new follower <3
    Hugs
    Caroline

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  47. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)October 17, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Tonita, I adore your home, sweet home! It's just the right sizet! Your beautiful spirit shines through in all the special touches you've added. That's one of the things I like most about smaller homes is you can make them exactly what you want without breaking the bank. Just leaves extra money left over for traveling and living life! I know you're enjoying NC, Highlands is such a beautiful place. I've visited there a few times and it's truly a special place to live. Hope you are seeing less rain now than you did in WA! Thanks so much for the tour! BTW, I've bet you've seen it already, but in case you haven't, I know you will love Sandy's home. You can see it here: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/rugged-hunting-cabin-becomes-a-beautiful-victorian-retreat/
    And here's her blog: http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

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  48. UnknownDecember 28, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    What a beautiful, whimsical space you've created. I love how much charm and personality you've squeezed in to every square inch! So pretty!

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  49. www.MaisonStGermain.comJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Wow how completely lovely!!! So romantic. LOVE it:)
    Happy New Year
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  50. ANNEAugust 12, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    what a darling little place! I love how you've decorated it and made it so feminine and beautiful.

    Thanks for your visit to my blog today!

    xo

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  51. UnknownAugust 15, 2016 at 11:22 PM

    I'm in love with this cozy get away I say why say good night lets go from tea and cupcakes to a great wine while the sun sets and just talk girl talk for a while! LOL........................SERIOUSLY THOUGH I TRULY LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE ......................................Melissa

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  52. UnknownFebruary 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM

    Such a sweet and peaceful place to live! I can tell you've put a lot of love in your little cottage.

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