This has been the most honest tiny home tour. I love that she told us what she didn’t like too. You watch these and people act like everything is perfect.
There is a tiny home movement so people will push their agenda as do people who produce these types of videos tbh. The reality is, there are pro and cons to everything. Some people don't want to share what they don't like or even are manipulated to say certain things (not saying she or this channel
She admitted to having Parkinson's which I gathered from the tremor in her hand. It also means she has a flat affect. So even though she told us what she didn't like, and that it'll be an adjustment process I think over all she likes it and is hopeful for the future.
I came for the tiny house, and stayed for her. She's the type of neighbor I'm striving to be and it's not at all surprising that her tiny home reflects the genuine, welcoming warmest of her nature 💖
She's very engaging. I wish she did home tours or something along those lines because I love her attention to detail and her warm, inviting speaking voice. Her honesty about her dislaikes or adjustments to tiny living was also very refreshing.
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I said the same thing. Some of these people are so fake. They have like 10 kids crammed into one of these houses and act like it’s all sunshine and rainbows and everything thing is perfect. Just like with anything in life there’s pros and cons. I appreciated her honesty. I feel like I live in a tiny house right now! I can never imagine going smaller but I love watching for the design aspect and storage ideas.
Beautiful layout beautiful design however discontinued appliances makes me wonder about the quality of the build I'm going to have to go back and see if the company has a RUclips channel
There are a lot of native Texans just like her in that regard. I'm not going to say "just Texas" because Midwestern farm communities are similar, but I've met the most straightforward people from that state.
Two years later and this is still one of my top 5 videos out of the hundreds of RUclips tiny home videos I've watched. This lovely lady doesn't know it, but she is the reason I embarked on a personal mission to downsize and prioritize my material life. After watching this video years ago, I was so moved by her open honest account of maturing life and how to manage the things we collect as we travel through our years. I really felt like she gave me the permission I didn't know I needed, to purge the excess in my life and still grieve for those things - all the while reaping the benefits of a more minimal life. Thank you for helping me through the process of material emotional attachment and there by unburdening my life in so many ways. ❤️
This is the first tiny house that I find appealing. Her high-end additions do make a difference. She did a fantastic job on the design: colors, shapes, textures--it's all there. I hope she can live here independently for many years.
Except for the busy tile pattern and the place would feel larger if she stuck with white draperies for the makeshift closet doors and storage spaces. The use of wood counters, flooring and shelves warms the space. It could have felt very mobil home-ish. Instead I am looking at her place and just thinking with a few things different it would be very comfortable. Tiny needs simplicity as there is a close limit before things look cluttered. Put the spices in a drawer or cabinet, the frig needs to be bare. The place lacks wall space and she does a good job of cluttering up every foot of wall there is.
I love how honest and transparent she was about the whole process. The good, the bad and the ugly. A lot of people make downsizing seem so easy. A lot of people as well make it seem like holding on to things bought or received make you materialistic. Her house and tour was so refreshing.
Brandy, I was hoping you had your own channel because I would have subscribed. Consider writing as an eventual hobby, I think you would be fantastic! One of the most honest and peaceful videos I’ve ever seen! 👏👏👏☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️
This lady has a heart of gold. People are fortunate to have her as neighbor. It doesn't matter where she lives, tiny home or big house, she makes that place like paradise with her thoughtfulness.
Thank you for showing you tiby home. I loved your layout, especially your back and. front yards. I'm very intrigued by your home. I'm thinking of getting one.
I haven't watched all that many videos about tiny houses/homes but this is the first time anyone has mentioned the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and I was thrilled! Accessibility is the only way for people with disabilities to even consider a small/tiny home. Things like ramps, wide doors and halls, counter height, no-threshold showers, possibly a lift on a staircase, these are things that most elderly people would benefit from, as well. Ms. Beverly, I hope you will be able to stay in your lovely home for years. All the best to you!
I love her honesty!. Yes, a person may go "tiny" but that doesn't mean there aren't rewards and challenges. I liked that she pointed out it was a "process" for giving up and giving away things. She pointed out what she like about her new home and the design flaws. Finally, a very realistic, honest tiny home tour.
Thank you for the tour of your lovely tiny home. Enjoy it and wishing many blessed years there. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. Watched it on U tube in Spain where my husband and I retired. He was born in Spain has family here. I came many times for vacations and fell in love with his hometown and love being close to the mountains and the Sea. My name is Maria. 🤗😊💕
i'm going through that "process" right now and it's both challenging and emotional to surrender items that have served you well, even if occasionally. In my case, I'm downsizing 20 years of items. The struggle is real.
@@karronlaneNOLA I hear you...I have a 2 br single wide trailer and I need to downsize, sell my trailer and find an apartment instead. Between age (60) and finances it's just the right thing to start working towards now. This woman did a great job with her space and this video!
I've never left a comment on here, but after watching this video I felt compelled to do so. What a wonderful tour, with such honest and useful feedback. So impressed with not only the home, but the homeowner!
TOTALLY AGREE with you Ms. Shaw!! This kind of tour is not only interesting but HELPFUL for those who are looking to also become part of the Tiny Home Community!! LOVE IT!
As a spouse of a Parkinson's patient, your trembling little finger, on the right hand, caught my attention because, that's how my husband's disease was discovered! You are a breath of fresh air. Your Tiny House is lovely and, very practical. I pray, you stay well as long as possible and, can continue living here. Remember, it is only difficult to downsize, if you make it. Keep your life simple. Be happy. Thanks, for the tour❤
Brandy’s candor and openness regarding her journey, what she likes and dislikes, along with what she’s still adjusting to, was endearing. Beautiful person ~ beautiful home✨
@@jenniferlawrence9473 I think Brandy's honest story, genuine personality, and real life experiences are extremely valuable to most viewers. If we are contemplating a tiny home lifestyle, her back story helps us consider things we may not have thought of previously...and ultimately decide if this is suitable for us. I'm thankful Brandy put herself "out there" and showed you can still be older, have a progressive mobility issue and still make tiny home living workable.
I liked this video a lot. She's realistic and honest, both about her specific house and the realities of downsizing. So many tiny house videos make it sound like it's the best thing since sliced bread. She's positive but points out that she can't fit art on the walls and had challenges downsizing. It's a beautiful house.
I love this lady! She is the type of person I want to be when I retire. Her tiny home is beautiful and very functional. I hope she can stay in it for a long time. Bless you darlin'! I know your neighbors love you.
I love my tiny home, 480 square foot. The secret is use all the wall space for storage, wire shelving on the top corner, and if you don't have inside space, make outside space and if money is tight, do it little by little over time. I added a 400 square foot screened in back porch, 400 square foot carport, a 530 square foot covered fire pit awning, added a 200 square foot shed, then front and side courtyard fence to have privacy on the sides and have a open back yard view. I have added a project to my house every year with my tax return money since I built my house 11yrs ago. I love having about 12 friends over on weekends during the winter to enjoy the fire pit, my bbq or my gumbo and some drinks and relax. I can't entertain inside but I have a great outside space that everyone enjoys. oven top no stove, toaster air fryer oven, tankless heat on demand water heater for space saving, energy savings, and unlimited hot water. Screened in porches for year round use so no bugs. Even if you plan on moving your tiny home if you own a lot to have as its main spot you could make decks on 3 of the 4 sides that the tiny home trailer could park in between that way when you come home you have an attached porch with all around views. Also to add space inside you can make it outside. On those porches you can make outside kitchens, outside enclosed bathrooms, outside fire places/fire pits. If you feel cramped inside you can put it outside and basically use your inside for AC sleeping, and watching tv. When I fry food I use my fryers on my back screened in porch as to not heat up the house in the summer and to not smell up the inside with fried fish.
Your tiny house is very lovely, but what is even lovelier is your personality. You are a very wonderful woman. I wish you all good things in life. Regards from Helsinki, Finland!
What a generous human being! Love her intelligence, honestly and vulnerability. We need more people like her in this world. Sending you lots of positivity, Brandy!
Love that she’s still living her life to the fullest! My husband was diagnosed with MS at 35. We’ve decided to do all that we can to just live our lives out in all the possible ways. I pray she has many many more years on her own in the space she loves!💛
This home is bigger than your average tiny home! That'll always score points with me, especially by having a guest room to hang clothes in and to use for creative pursuits. I especially liked how she describes how she spends her time. As an empty nester in my early 60's, she's an inspiration. I love the decor and the creativity that she brought to this project.
Holy Cow. Thank you for your honesty about the whole life-shift process. I am 60 and we recently gave up our large old house & wooded acre yard for a new small home 1,400 sq ft on a tiny lot. I especially liked your comment about being gentle with yourself regarding getting rid of a lifetime of stuff that evokes some precious memories. I will get there, but in my own time… and that’s okay. 🙂
Brandi, you’ve presented the most honest and thoughtful review of your tiny home by telling us about your likes and dislikes. Most tiny house channels rarely, if ever, have the homeowner speak about changes she would make and acknowledging the mourning of the possible losses involved. You sound so kind and caring I hope your PD allows you to live there as long as you want. Thank you for a wonderful tour of your home.
"Be gentle with yourself and forgiving..." These words rang particularly true with me however this entire video is a humble lesson in acceptance, motivation, understanding and thus non-judgmental appreciation 💚💚💚💚
I'm about to get started building a very small/not quite tiny, ADA-minded home to accommodate three non-coupled adults with varying levels of disability. I really appreciate the honest evaluation of what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to adjust to tiny living.
My favorite tiny home tour ever with the most honest, down-to-earth home owner. She's the best! Her thoughts and opinions on her design choices, as well as the whole process of downsizing, were extremely valuable. I'd love to know the name of this Tiny Home community in Texas - next to an organic farm, no less! Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
I LOVE that this video took its time. She was able to really elaborate on each room (likes/dislikes) and that she is mourning but dealing with loss of material items. I also feel that we heard her story of how and why she went tiny and that’s nice as well. I agree with her feelings on the backsplash, nice in theory but closes off the room and takes away depth. She was really wonderful and thoughtful. ☺️
Your tiny home is really nice. I downsized from 2 bedroom to a studio. Got rid of clothes, shoes and bags I never used. You adapt. I don’t miss those things. I like your bedroom. Enjoy your home. I also got a rocking recliner. I think everybody needs a spot.
Sooooo honest and relatable for someone who is also trying to downsize..Love the idea of a community garden too...Recently widowed and I’m 72 ( aging backwards) and dreaming of following my heart to do more traveling...
This place is fabulous and although classed as "tiny", it actually looks quite spacious. I also love that back deck area, such a tranquil area to sit and chill. Just beautiful 😊
Loved the tour. Amazing woman. Love that she is feeding her community and involved in community gardening. I’ve never thought about this way of living until I watched this honest review. I also adore her style.
I fell in love with every single bit of her tiny home and her design and the way it functions for her inside and out but this is the first time I’ve seen a loft that I actually think I could be comfortable and she did a really great job
Brandy seems to have such a warm, genuine, and giving spirit. She is someone that I would love to spend time with and learn from. Her home is absolutely beautiful!! My only issue is the bedroom loft space. This seems to be the norm in most tiny homes. I like to be able to get up out of bed and stand up and not have to worry about bumping my head on the ceiling.
Agreed. But, to be fair, when she's "over" having to scrunch down all the time, she does have that bottom floor bedroom to use and she can just swap the uses for each! I'm absolutely IN LOVE with this home though! Probably my fave so far! And I've watched a BUNCH!! ❤❤❤
I had to chuckle when she was describing her laundry transition. " I've had to mix things but I never thought I would mix" 😄 it's funny when we realize that some of the things we've always done were just what we were taught to do and we're mostly unnecessary extra steps!
It’s amazing how we can change when there’s a need/ desire, and get used to it - even to like/love/enjoy it. We so often get set in our ways, thinking everything has to be just so. I’ve been married for 25 years and moved 17 times. With that many moves you don’t really get attached to very many things.
"Nothing makes me happier than feeding people "...........How absolutely beautiful!😃🧡💫😊👍👌👏. If we all had that mentality NOBODY in this world would go hungry. WOW
You have an amazing tiny house! I built one for my son last year, but much smaller, so I can see all of the details and thought process that you have put into yours with your layout. One thing I noticed, was when you mentioned that your shower was not hot enough. That was the first complaint from my son about his tiny house. If you take the handle off of your shower, you should see an adjustment in there to adjust the hot water valve. They come from the factory with a safety temperature setting where someone won't get scalded. You can usually do a quick internet search for your shower faucet brand, and find the instructions for adjusting the internal water valve. I adjusted my son's, in about 2 minutes, and no more luke warm showers. If you are handy, then you can do it yourself, no need to call a plumber. Just thought I would share that, because I experienced the exact same issue, and no one wants to take barely warm showers.. Once again, we love your house!
How kind of u to share this knowledge and tip to this lovely kind lady👊🏻👍🏻😘! Hope she takes your advice and benefits from it? God Bless your thoughtfulness 🙏🏼
This is so beautiful and I also love how REAL she was with her feelings. Her likes, dislikes.... the fact that she isn't " hyping" it up but rather straight shoots the entire aspect, is so very commendable and beautifully explained. It's not an " easy" process... mentally or physically, to change one's lifestyle and ways of living. So the fact that she is so clear about giving oneself Grace and have discernment about the transition into " Tiny Home Living", is so important. Her transparency is so honest and appreciated. It obviously is an adjustment.. but one that is both mental & Physical ( since she has a "Progressive" Autoimmune Disorder). I also have an AD, so this is so appreciated. I'm still so very interested as well.😊 I thank her so very much for an amazing, unique and wonderful tour of her Beautiful Tiny Home and Life!! God bless her for her selflessness in being so humble and generous to her neighbors/ family She's clearly made a difference and I'm certain if asked, her neighbors most likely "adore & appreciate" her kindness and friendship. I wish her so much happiness in her continued transition & amazing " New Journey & Chapter " of her life. Thank you, Grazie, Gracias for sharing your lovely home life with us. 🙏🏻✝️💜🇺🇲🧚♀️ 🏡
Hey Thee Mademoiselle (Yvana). It so good to "see" you on this channel. Your topics and content are so diverse and help a lot of us understand a lot...about life, about ourselves and about the relationships between the two 💚💚💚
I absolutely LOVED the choices she made with this home. She has such great taste. But, more importantly, I appreciated the honesty and the advice. The house is so representative of her journey.
I've lived in tiny spaces over the last eight years. I refuse to give up my clothes and definitely not my shoes just because I live in small spaces. I have a storage container in the lot for things that aren't needed at the time in my home. The same for your craft supplies and power tools! I have a similar cabinet like your two on my back porch and a storage chest (aka coffin) for gardening supplies/tools. Tiny house living doesn't mean we have to do an extreme downsizing and give up everything. It's all about organization and realistic editing. I also use my one bedroom as my studio space especially during COVID when we all lost our studoo spaces. I put my twin bed in the corner of the living/dining room combo behind a beautiful natural screen so guests don't see it or sit on it... Tiny/small house living just requires thinking outside the box and being organized. So glad her loft access is by stairs and not a silly ladder! That covered front porch is everything!!! I also live in [Central] Texas and would be on that front porch all the time, especially doing certain art pieces and entertaining.
_This was a really great video not only for her design tips and ideas on what she would do next time or change, but the actual mental process of down-sizing. Its hard to give away/sell things you still hold value to but can't actively use and appreciate_
May I say, i AM imagining. Having listened to Neville Goddard, among many others, I'm learning to rewire. 'Believing in,' with appreciation & reverence, my ideal life, by imagining my wishes fulfilled, in perfect ways. I own less & less sentimental items and I am really enjoying knowing that minimizing is freeing🍃🌻🌿 Deep breaths👍🏼 But I foSho cd find new ways/places for shelves. This tiny home, yet bigger than my new place😆 is way cool & wonderfully cozy. 🙏🏼I'm thankful for some really great ideas and presented with such grace & everything splended. But I wda kept the fireplace👍🏼😄 I'd make the porchcouch a swing, w a beverage (& other stuff) holder & a leg/foot support panel that's adjustable.
In my small apartment still have two wardrobes full of nostalgia clothes, vinyl LP’s, books and junk. It’s taken 3 yrs to get to this point. I am optimistic!!!
This beautiful serene home is a total reflection of Brandy's personality. A very generous and honest lady. Kudos for going tiny despite the physical challenges she possibly faces down the road.
I think this is my favorite tiny home I’ve ever seen. I am obsessed with it and her decor…everything! Love how it’s so big and spacious inside and love the outdoor space also💜 The way her front porch has the curtains but faces the grass and woods looks so peaceful.
This woman has an artist's soul and all of the things that come with it. I so admire her tenacity to take her diagnosed health condition and charge forward making adjustments and learning new things about herself along the way. You truly can't take one second of living for granted can you? That tenacity will take her far on this next journey of her life. Bravo!
This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I have ever seen. You've created a gorgeous home that looks so much larger than the actual size. Enjoy your marvelous creation.
I absolutely love how real and honest She is about anything that's wrong but this house looks amazing❤❤❤ It may not. Be your style, but that tile in the bathroom is amazing.
My favorite tiny home tour ever. Her personality is so real and honest. I’d love to be her neighbor. I actually LOVE this tiny home- considering building one as a getaway cabin for my family of 5… 🤭☺️
She’s one of my best friends and is legitimately the nicest person you’d ever meet. When I had an extended hospital stay she was one of my most frequent visitors. Love her and am so glad other people do too.
I accidentally found your channel and I too retired in January 2020! I appreciate your transparency and allowing the public in your beautiful and tranquil space! It's a place I can see myself visiting! My heart melted when you said you feed the neighbors and my response was "oh she loves to serve people" and then at the end you said how much feeding people make you happy...well it made me happy just knowing you do it out of love and that's the foundation. Oh and that Parkinson's, well I'm praying for your healing so that you can move about and cook cook cook to your heart's desire! Enjoy your beautiful "tiny" house! But, most of all continue to enjoy life!
I watched the manufacturer’s video of this model, and you have done the absolute best decorating job, and your organization is fantastic. I’m still in my home (1,492 sq ft), and what I don’t want to downsize is the art on my walls and my books. I’ve always been a reader, and most of the pieces on my walls mean something special to me. So it was nice to “meet” a kindred soul. Best of luck to you.
Brandy has conveyed such a genuine honesty about the space and the journey. Anyone looking to get a Tiny Home should watch this video. Plus, it is nice to have someone closer to my age sharing about their adventure. I really like how this tiny home feels more like an actual home in the way that the spaces are a little more divided. I think this is the first that I've seen that has what I would consider real porches. They are so really lovely and spacious. If I ever go down this path porches will be a must. Thank you so much for sharing, Brandy.
I love how she is straight up and honest. For example her comments on her discontinued appliances. She's so pure in a sense, and that's probably because she has wisdom. I hope you all the best Brandy
What an absolutely adorable home you have. I love everything about it. You seem like a very lovely lady, with a kind, generous soul and a caring neighbor. I wish you all the best with your health.
This tour was delightful, unpretentious and calming. I want to thank you for taking the time to share your darling home with me. I watch many video tours as I endeavor to choose a fresh road to take from here in my life. I am 69 years young and have been researching the options of small homes downsizing and beginning a new chapter. The pace the tone and the many common sense yet creative ideas you have shared are a breath of fresh air. It’s been a couple of years since you recorded this but everything is still relevant and inspiring. My wish is that you have continued to thrive and grow as you navigate your path with what sounded like possible health challenges that were on the horizon. Thank you, I will see if I can catch up and peek in on your channel to get a glimpse of where your adventure in serenity has brought you. Wishing you all the best.
this is the first tiny house i've seen where i've thought "oh, i could live in that." i live in a studio apartment right now that is 375 sq feet. that 25 square feet more she has makes a big difference, this is roomier than how i live now and seems quieter and more private. very nice, cozy, comfortable looking dwelling that does not feel at all cramped.
And the large loft is bonus space, not included in the square footage. Plus so much outdoor living space. I'm going to be moving there in the summer, and I'll have an extra large porch which will be my dining area!
I love how realistic & honest Brandy is when talking about her tiny home & the experience she has living there. I, too, have dreams of tiny home living one day but am not quite ready to downsize.
This is my favorite tiny home ever!! Not only is the layout wonderful but Brandy has decorated it perfectly. That bedroom is heaven; just viewing it makes me feel happy inside. Brandy seems like someone I'd like to know in real life. Wishing her a long happy and healthy life.
Thank you for the tour. Your tiny home is so cute. Love the orange chair!! Thank you for your honesty about likes and dislikes. Praying for good health for you for many years to come! 🌷🦋
As a tiny house lover, and a coach for empty nest moms, I appreciate this tour. Such an open and honest look at downsizing and small space living. I am a semi-minimalist currently shopping for a tiny cottage and found this to be realistic and candid. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
@@Kate98755 I wish I would have known it when I went through becoming an empty nester too! A lot of people go through a hard time of feeling unclear of their purpose or what's next for them when the kids leave home. I help them with that.
@@The-Estranged-Mom-Coach one anxiety producing situation is when you add a son and/or daughter-in-law. It’s so common to think of the MIL in a negative way, so negative treatment follows because of the negative characterization, MIL feels left, daughter-in-law or son-in-law feel defensive and then problem situations can happen. I don’t believe there’s enough discussion that the empty nester is still adjusting to a new life phase, and the bride and/or groom are also in a new life phase. Conflict is difficult to avoid. I’m dealing with a daughter-in-law that just won’t let me into her life, it’s the closest i’ve felt like a 12 year old just wanting to be liked. My goal is to never say anything because there’s nothing wrong with her, my son is happy, and who he lives with is his choice, but it is difficult with the obligatory holidays…especially since she’s decided to not like my daughter…his twin sister 😔. All women have to go through this phase, so life changing, and the young women don’t know how complex it is and that they too will go through this….such a waste of emotion. I try to just keep focused on the fun things in my life, no real solution, but I do not want to burn daylight for things I can’t change….took me awhile to move through it all…a conversation years ago with my older friend really did help, we decided people who don’t accept and move to the next life phase get stuck and don’t enjoy the new phase. Helping women through this big change has to be gratifying, thanks for answering, happy day wishes for you!
@@Kate98755 I have not reached that point yet (my kids have not got married yet) but my daughter seems to be heading in that direction. You are in a tough spot, but if you can just keep focused on what you do have control over, and staying in a place of gratitude, you will save yourself a lot of grief. I went through a temporary estrangement fro my daughter, and I know it can be HARD to not let it get to you when you're feeling like you have to walk on eggshells. We all need to have these open discussions because there are MANY suffering in silence and shame when it does not have to be that way.
BEST TINY HOUSE IMO! I could live in this one - love everything - good size appliances - good size bathroom (esp the shower) - real living room furniture - very usable outdoor space!
A close friend recently purchased a Tiny home. It's beautiful, but this one is equally as beautiful. The 13' ceilings gives this tiny home a larger feel. I love her honesty in revealing the pros and cons of downsizing to a tiny space.
Brandy's reflections are so honest & can help others who want to go tiny to think about what they can or can't adjust to. Thanks for the tour, I love how she decorated. This showed me ideas for how you can adjust the floorplan to fit your lifestyle.
She seems like someone who's just realized how much she regrets her decision lmao. Either that, or she's just naturally kinda passive-aggressive. Was like watching a tension building throughout the video. Even I was getting palpitations. By the end of the video, I was kind of expecting her to explode and start smashing things and shrieking about how much she despises her house and is moving into a spacious condo in Miami.
@@SluttChops 😉 I think she is coming to grips with her diagnosis & how it's going to change her expectations for her future. She's trying to accept the new reality.
I understand how difficult it is to downsize. I had beautiful art for over thirty years that my son had done & didn’t have wall space for it. So, I took photos of all of it & plan to make a wonderful album to enjoy. I wish you good luck. Thank you for a nice tour.
I love the laundry quote stating " I mix thing's I never thought I would " 😂 I'm now 1 person and totally relate, it's working out! Of course I'm sure we still hold back, I am not fully committed yet 😁 love your place!!
What a lovely person and she's put so much loving care into her beautiful home. I greatly appreciate how open she is about the home and her life in her community. The shared farm makes it really special.
Beautiful functional home for a senior citizen , love that there is the option to use the bedroom on the first floor too! She was very honest about the pros & cons downsizing to a tiny home. I love that they have a community garden to grow fresh food. I truly hope that she gets to live comfortably throughout her senior years in the home. I understand how challenging it is to get rid of nice things that has been accumulated in her past larger home, especially if they are sentimental and family items. She is very efficient and I love how big her bathroom is including the two separate entrances. So she can enjoy the benefit of having an attached bathroom to the bedroom and guests can also use the bathroom without going into her bedroom. Wishing her a happy , healthy life ! 😊🙏🏾❤️
Brandy, you're home is beautiful. That crazy moment paid off. As someone who also loves art and has family members and friends who are artists, wall space or lack of it is always a problem. One idea might be to rotate what you have up. Think of your home like a gallery space that changes exhibits. Where I live, cafes often have art which is also changed from time to time. All the best.
She’s one of my best ever friends for 40 years. I’ll tell her your suggestion in case she doesn’t see it. I’m loving reading all these comments about her.
God bless her! She was a pleasure to listen to. An individual who was transparent and honest and succinctly articulated her thoughts. Beyond the amazing job she did with the tiny house, what blew me away was the fact that she regularly cooked for her neighbors. A special individual indeed! May her Parkinson’s stay under control for a long time. My father had same.
This is the FIRST tiny home that I have seen that was so thoughtfully designed to actually LIVE in! It did not seem cramped at all! I guessed she was a tall woman like myself...maybe 5'10' or so, and she had plenty of room! I have always dreamed of living tiny, because long ago I learned this.. "The more stuff you own, the more it owns you". ,Because you work hard to earn money to buy it, word hard to maintain it & take care of it, and when you go on vacation you have to have someone watch it & you worry about 'what ifs" etc. So in essence...you become a slave to your possessions. I also learned that there is a huge difference between WANT & NEED, and that LESS stuff means MORE freedom. So I guess what I want to say is I really admire her for doing that.
I am from Eastern Europe, and in east European cities /towns, 37 sqm apartment downtown is a great studio/bachelor apartment! A smaller space makes it necessary to be tidy, organized with less clutter. The house to me looks well designed, well-organized, with style,. All best to the owner!
Loved your honest but tactful comments about things in the house that didn’t quite meet your expectations. Also, that you were still struggling with downsizing and purging your things. Loved your honesty and refreshing remarks. I totally can relate about letting go, and the $100 here, $100 there. It’s 2 years since this video was made. I hope and pray you’re still able to live and manage your Tiny Home, and to keep traveling. May the Lord bless you.
Gosh here in uk we do find your idea of a too small fridge somewhat amusing most of us manage easily with half or a quarter that size ! Shelves in kitchen way more modern honestly look great
I love this home. I love how she was able to adjust a lot of the tiny to her needs. It’s a beautiful space and her view from the front looks so peaceful.
Your community, sounds so wonderful. I am 50 now, grandmother of 5 :) but I am trying to figure out "me"... Blessed be to you and again, ty for sharing..
This has to be my favorite Tiny Home Tour Video . I absolutely love her Style ! I love the Orange Recliner and I am OBSESSED with the Bathroom , the entire look of it . She can definitely Decorate very well . She seems like such a humble , nice person and a great and such a welcoming Host . Great Job Miss Beverly ! 😊
I absolutely love her home. It is good to know that there are tiny home communities. I wish they mentioned the town. I definitely want a tiny home within a community.
This looks like a community in East Austin Tx. These houses are manufactured in Texas and my friend Lisa at Highland Lakes Tiny Homes in Kingsland Tx sells them. They are very well built and livable.
The porches are stunning!!! I appreciate your honesty, too!!! I hope you love a long time in your tiny house! You are definitely a blessing to your neighbors!!!
This has been the most honest tiny home tour. I love that she told us what she didn’t like too. You watch these and people act like everything is perfect.
For them it probably is. It’s just not for her obviously.
There is a tiny home movement so people will push their agenda as do people who produce these types of videos tbh. The reality is, there are pro and cons to everything. Some people don't want to share what they don't like or even are manipulated to say certain things (not saying she or this channel
She admitted to having Parkinson's which I gathered from the tremor in her hand. It also means she has a flat affect. So even though she told us what she didn't like, and that it'll be an adjustment process I think over all she likes it and is hopeful for the future.
Not a happy customer!
@@MysCathy I i8
I came for the tiny house, and stayed for her. She's the type of neighbor I'm striving to be and it's not at all surprising that her tiny home reflects the genuine, welcoming warmest of her nature 💖
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I like her too.
She's very engaging. I wish she did home tours or something along those lines because I love her attention to detail and her warm, inviting speaking voice. Her honesty about her dislaikes or adjustments to tiny living was also very refreshing.
Love your tiny house, nice and tidy. I enjoyed watching it.
KEEPING AMERICA DRUG FREE WORKING
took too f'n long ... NOW THEY CAN CHOOSE 10 THOUSAND BUILDINGs TO COVERT TO GREEN HOUSES IN MAJOR CITIES ACROSS N. AMERICA ... TIME TO KEEP PEOPLE BUSY TOO MANY ABORTIONS ⚖
SHORTAGE OF FOOD .. LIKE PRESIDENTS WIVES HAVE TIGHT LABIA 🥠🤽🏻
I’m obsessed with how honest and candid she is. You can really tell she downsized and is not lying about a DAMN thing. Bless her
I said the same thing. Some of these people are so fake. They have like 10 kids crammed into one of these houses and act like it’s all sunshine and rainbows and everything thing is perfect. Just like with anything in life there’s pros and cons. I appreciated her honesty. I feel like I live in a tiny house right now! I can never imagine going smaller but I love watching for the design aspect and storage ideas.
Washer AND dryer!
I agree. I don't think she is well adjusted either. I guarantee she moves again. 😊
Beautiful layout beautiful design however discontinued appliances makes me wonder about the quality of the build I'm going to have to go back and see if the company has a RUclips channel
There are a lot of native Texans just like her in that regard. I'm not going to say "just Texas" because Midwestern farm communities are similar, but I've met the most straightforward people from that state.
Two years later and this is still one of my top 5 videos out of the hundreds of RUclips tiny home videos I've watched. This lovely lady doesn't know it, but she is the reason I embarked on a personal mission to downsize and prioritize my material life. After watching this video years ago, I was so moved by her open honest account of maturing life and how to manage the things we collect as we travel through our years. I really felt like she gave me the permission I didn't know I needed, to purge the excess in my life and still grieve for those things - all the while reaping the benefits of a more minimal life. Thank you for helping me through the process of material emotional attachment and there by unburdening my life in so many ways. ❤️
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This is the first tiny house that I find appealing. Her high-end additions do make a difference. She did a fantastic job on the design: colors, shapes, textures--it's all there. I hope she can live here independently for many years.
She has a great eye. I like the decisions she made.
Except for the busy tile pattern and the place would feel larger if she stuck with white draperies for the makeshift closet doors and storage spaces. The use of wood counters, flooring and shelves warms the space. It could have felt very mobil home-ish. Instead I am looking at her place and just thinking with a few things different it would be very comfortable. Tiny needs simplicity as there is a close limit before things look cluttered. Put the spices in a drawer or cabinet, the frig needs to be bare. The place lacks wall space and she does a good job of cluttering up every foot of wall there is.
Merry Chrismas 🌲🍷🧑🎄🤶🎅
@@julielukert5097 Merry Chrismas 🌲🍷🧑🎄🤶🎅
@@O0Salmon0O Merry Chrismas 🌲🍷🧑🎄🤶🎅
I love how honest and transparent she was about the whole process. The good, the bad and the ugly. A lot of people make downsizing seem so easy. A lot of people as well make it seem like holding on to things bought or received make you materialistic. Her house and tour was so refreshing.
Brandy, I was hoping you had your own channel because I would have subscribed. Consider writing as an eventual hobby, I think you would be fantastic! One of the most honest and peaceful videos I’ve ever seen! 👏👏👏☮️☮️☮️❤️❤️❤️
Agreed. She seems a sensitive soul, but there is a tremendous feeling of sadness there as well--or is that disappointment.
I know the feeling she expressed when she was purging her belongings.
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@@randolphpinkle4482 I picked up on that as well, made me really sad for her and like I wanna give her a big hug 💔
This lady has a heart of gold. People are fortunate to have her as neighbor. It doesn't matter where she lives, tiny home or big house, she makes that place like paradise with her thoughtfulness.
This was so sweet! Really appreciated how honest she was about the good and the bad. Wish her many joyful years in her house.
If she had her own channel I would totally watch! She was so open and honest. Such a lovely warm feeling just listening to her voice! 💕
Me too!
You should tell her to start one. 😅 I’d subscribe.
I agree! She does have a soothing voice.
Thank you for showing you tiby home. I loved your layout, especially your back and. front yards. I'm very intrigued by your home. I'm thinking of getting one.
Agree from Ireland
As everyone else has already noted her honesty and transparency is so refreshing and her home is beautiful. Love this.
Beautiful tiny home! Looks like it lives large. She’s done a fabulous job on decor and storage.
Hi Lisa
Yes, I agree with you!
I haven't watched all that many videos about tiny houses/homes but this is the first time anyone has mentioned the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and I was thrilled! Accessibility is the only way for people with disabilities to even consider a small/tiny home. Things like ramps, wide doors and halls, counter height, no-threshold showers, possibly a lift on a staircase, these are things that most elderly people would benefit from, as well. Ms. Beverly, I hope you will be able to stay in your lovely home for years. All the best to you!
I love her honesty!. Yes, a person may go "tiny" but that doesn't mean there aren't rewards and challenges. I liked that she pointed out it was a "process" for giving up and giving away things. She pointed out what she like about her new home and the design flaws. Finally, a very realistic, honest tiny home tour.
Thank you for the tour of your lovely tiny home. Enjoy it and wishing many blessed years there. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. Watched it on U tube in Spain where my husband and I retired. He was born in Spain has family here. I came many times for vacations and fell in love with his hometown and love being close to the mountains and the Sea. My name is Maria. 🤗😊💕
Absolutely agree!
i'm going through that "process" right now and it's both challenging and emotional to surrender items that have served you well, even if occasionally. In my case, I'm downsizing 20 years of items. The struggle is real.
@@karronlaneNOLA I hear you...I have a 2 br single wide trailer and I need to downsize, sell my trailer and find an apartment instead. Between age (60) and finances it's just the right thing to start working towards now.
This woman did a great job with her space and this video!
I've never left a comment on here, but after watching this video I felt compelled to do so. What a wonderful tour, with such honest and useful feedback. So impressed with not only the home, but the homeowner!
Hello Shelley how are you doing?
TOTALLY AGREE with you Ms. Shaw!! This kind of tour is not only interesting but HELPFUL for those who are looking to also become part of the Tiny Home Community!! LOVE IT!
This was such a neat layout! May your Parkinson's stay the same so you can finally relax and love what you're doing!! God Bless and much Thanks!
Where is her tiny house located
@@marionmathis3956 outside of Austin.
I've always wanted to do tiny housing and I thank this lady because she was 100% real with the pros and cons. Also I'm praying for you.
Me too
Me too❤️🙏
I am praying for her too.
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As a spouse of a Parkinson's patient, your trembling little finger, on the right hand, caught my attention because, that's how my husband's disease was discovered! You are a breath of fresh air. Your Tiny House is lovely and, very practical. I pray, you stay well as long as possible and, can continue living here. Remember, it is only difficult to downsize, if you make it. Keep your life simple. Be happy. Thanks, for the tour❤
Yes, I noticed that..not a natural reflex, I hope she has that under medical control
Was noticing that as well. ❤bless her
She does say she has Parkinson’s already…
Brandy’s candor and openness regarding her journey, what she likes and dislikes, along with what she’s still adjusting to, was endearing. Beautiful person ~ beautiful home✨
Yes, she's beautiful, but I could have done less with her story as I just wanted to see the house.
@@jenniferlawrence9473 maybe mute the video, then?
@@jenniferlawrence9473 I think Brandy's honest story, genuine personality, and real life experiences are extremely valuable to most viewers. If we are contemplating a tiny home lifestyle, her back story helps us consider things we may not have thought of previously...and ultimately decide if this is suitable for us. I'm thankful Brandy put herself "out there" and showed you can still be older, have a progressive mobility issue and still make tiny home living workable.
@@xSheravenx where do u purchace these homes ???
I liked this video a lot. She's realistic and honest, both about her specific house and the realities of downsizing. So many tiny house videos make it sound like it's the best thing since sliced bread. She's positive but points out that she can't fit art on the walls and had challenges downsizing. It's a beautiful house.
This video is as much about tiny home as it about life and community. I'd love to have her as a neighbor.
Most people just have way too much stuff. A lot of it is not necessary to live your life unless you are prepping which I would just get a shed.
I love this lady! She is the type of person I want to be when I retire. Her tiny home is beautiful and very functional. I hope she can stay in it for a long time. Bless you darlin'! I know your neighbors love you.
I love my tiny home, 480 square foot. The secret is use all the wall space for storage, wire shelving on the top corner, and if you don't have inside space, make outside space and if money is tight, do it little by little over time. I added a 400 square foot screened in back porch, 400 square foot carport, a 530 square foot covered fire pit awning, added a 200 square foot shed, then front and side courtyard fence to have privacy on the sides and have a open back yard view. I have added a project to my house every year with my tax return money since I built my house 11yrs ago. I love having about 12 friends over on weekends during the winter to enjoy the fire pit, my bbq or my gumbo and some drinks and relax. I can't entertain inside but I have a great outside space that everyone enjoys.
oven top no stove, toaster air fryer oven, tankless heat on demand water heater for space saving, energy savings, and unlimited hot water. Screened in porches for year round use so no bugs. Even if you plan on moving your tiny home if you own a lot to have as its main spot you could make decks on 3 of the 4 sides that the tiny home trailer could park in between that way when you come home you have an attached porch with all around views. Also to add space inside you can make it outside. On those porches you can make outside kitchens, outside enclosed bathrooms, outside fire places/fire pits. If you feel cramped inside you can put it outside and basically use your inside for AC sleeping, and watching tv. When I fry food I use my fryers on my back screened in porch as to not heat up the house in the summer and to not smell up the inside with fried fish.
Your tiny house is very lovely, but what is even lovelier is your personality. You are a very wonderful woman. I wish you all good things in life. Regards from Helsinki, Finland!
What a generous human being! Love her intelligence, honestly and vulnerability. We need more people like her in this world. Sending you lots of positivity, Brandy!
I agree, we need more people like her in this world! God bless her.
Amen, isn’t that the truth!🙏🙂
I could not agree more!
Love that she’s still living her life to the fullest! My husband was diagnosed with MS at 35. We’ve decided to do all that we can to just live our lives out in all the possible ways. I pray she has many many more years on her own in the space she loves!💛
Beautiful home.change your art work out from time to time, this way you can have more pictures.
I have ms I wish you both a really good journey 💝
There are cures for MS today, "Armour" I think its hormon. I found out about when I was doing research on my thyroid.
@@msmith1821 I will look into that👍🏼
May God bless you both on your ms journey.
This home is bigger than your average tiny home! That'll always score points with me, especially by having a guest room to hang clothes in and to use for creative pursuits. I especially liked how she describes how she spends her time. As an empty nester in my early 60's, she's an inspiration. I love the decor and the creativity that she brought to this project.
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Holy Cow. Thank you for your honesty about the whole life-shift process. I am 60 and we recently gave up our large old house & wooded acre yard for a new small home 1,400 sq ft on a tiny lot.
I especially liked your comment about being gentle with yourself regarding getting rid of a lifetime of stuff that evokes some precious memories.
I will get there, but in my own time… and that’s okay. 🙂
Hello Laurie
How are you doing today?
There is another home in this community I just watched. She did one floor. Very cool also. Retired Teacher's Single Level Tiny House in title
I love the house and the homeowner. She looks like an amazing person. May God bless you and keep you healthy for many years 💕
I completely agree 😃😍👍
Love your home, many people would wish to be free enough to live this lifestyle. Way to go!!
Amen. Thank you. Your home is beautiful.
Brandi, you’ve presented the most honest and thoughtful review of your tiny home by telling us about your likes and dislikes. Most tiny house channels rarely, if ever, have the homeowner speak about changes she would make and acknowledging the mourning of the possible losses involved. You sound so kind and caring I hope your PD allows you to live there as long as you want. Thank you for a wonderful tour of your home.
I love this!
"Be gentle with yourself and forgiving..." These words rang particularly true with me however this entire video is a humble lesson in acceptance, motivation, understanding and thus non-judgmental appreciation 💚💚💚💚
I'm about to get started building a very small/not quite tiny, ADA-minded home to accommodate three non-coupled adults with varying levels of disability. I really appreciate the honest evaluation of what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to adjust to tiny living.
My favorite tiny home tour ever with the most honest, down-to-earth home owner. She's the best! Her thoughts and opinions on her design choices, as well as the whole process of downsizing, were extremely valuable. I'd love to know the name of this Tiny Home community in Texas - next to an organic farm, no less! Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Same! Where is this gem!
Yes, I would love to know the name of the community...are there others, too...?
I’d love to know too! 💜
Me too!
Same here
I LOVE that this video took its time. She was able to really elaborate on each room (likes/dislikes) and that she is mourning but dealing with loss of material items. I also feel that we heard her story of how and why she went tiny and that’s nice as well. I agree with her feelings on the backsplash, nice in theory but closes off the room and takes away depth.
She was really wonderful and thoughtful. ☺️
I actually LOVE the tiles! I feel that the Black & White Pattern is timeless so I feel it will never look outdated.
She’s precious. I love her, and her tiny home is beautiful.
Your tiny home is really nice. I downsized from 2 bedroom to a studio. Got rid of clothes, shoes and bags I never used. You adapt. I don’t miss those things. I like your bedroom. Enjoy your home. I also got a rocking recliner. I think everybody needs a spot.
Sooooo honest and relatable for someone who is also trying to downsize..Love the idea of a community garden too...Recently widowed and I’m 72 ( aging backwards) and dreaming of following my heart to do more traveling...
Stop wishing n JUST DO IT, if you’re able to🙏🏼👊🏻
do it!!!
This place is fabulous and although classed as "tiny", it actually looks quite spacious. I also love that back deck area, such a tranquil area to sit and chill. Just beautiful 😊
Not even 400 square feet of living space, not much smaller and you have a coffin home.
Quite spacious? It’s 399 square feet.
I didn't say it "was" spacious, I said it "looked" spacious
@@Karin- Looks can be deceiving Karen!
It's so well design and with the high ceiling, it really does seem spacious. I'm amazed she even have washer dryer.
Loved the tour. Amazing woman. Love that she is feeding her community and involved in community gardening. I’ve never thought about this way of living until I watched this honest review. I also adore her style.
Hello cindy
How are you doing today?
I fell in love with every single bit of her tiny home and her design and the way it functions for her inside and out but this is the first time I’ve seen a loft that I actually think I could be comfortable and she did a really great job
You can not have loft. Title is Retired Teacher's Single Level Tiny House Same home, one floor. High ceilings
How courageous for her to share the story of her life moving into this home...and what an amazing journey and community. Truly inspiring. ❤
Brandy seems to have such a warm, genuine, and giving spirit. She is someone that I would love to spend time with and learn from. Her home is absolutely beautiful!! My only issue is the bedroom loft space. This seems to be the norm in most tiny homes. I like to be able to get up out of bed and stand up and not have to worry about bumping my head on the ceiling.
I was thinking the same thing. I was good up until the point I saw that loft bedroom. That would be a very tough sell for me.
@@ProxyAuthenticationRequired I wonder how feasible and expensive it would be to raise that loft ceiling 3 or 4 feet.
I can't see why they did not build the house taller, just for this. What's the harm? That one feature would keep me away.
@@JJ-dc7tt they have to be able to drive down the road. Under street lights.
Agreed. But, to be fair, when she's "over" having to scrunch down all the time, she does have that bottom floor bedroom to use and she can just swap the uses for each! I'm absolutely IN LOVE with this home though! Probably my fave so far! And I've watched a BUNCH!! ❤❤❤
I had to chuckle when she was describing her laundry transition. " I've had to mix things but I never thought I would mix" 😄 it's funny when we realize that some of the things we've always done were just what we were taught to do and we're mostly unnecessary extra steps!
I did too. So funny
I was thinking socks and
dish cloths/towels, lol
@@marlenegold280 😂
It’s amazing how we can change when there’s a need/ desire, and get used to it - even to like/love/enjoy it. We so often get set in our ways, thinking everything has to be just so.
I’ve been married for 25 years and moved 17 times. With that many moves you don’t really get attached to very many things.
@@raylenenielsen5943 that is truth!
What a wise and kind woman. How fortunate it is to have her as a neighbor. She's got it figured out. I love her home.
"Nothing makes me happier than feeding people "...........How absolutely beautiful!😃🧡💫😊👍👌👏. If we all had that mentality NOBODY in this world would go hungry. WOW
I loved that too! 💜💜💜☮️💜💜💜
You have an amazing tiny house! I built one for my son last year, but much smaller, so I can see all of the details and thought process that you have put into yours with your layout. One thing I noticed, was when you mentioned that your shower was not hot enough. That was the first complaint from my son about his tiny house. If you take the handle off of your shower, you should see an adjustment in there to adjust the hot water valve. They come from the factory with a safety temperature setting where someone won't get scalded. You can usually do a quick internet search for your shower faucet brand, and find the instructions for adjusting the internal water valve. I adjusted my son's, in about 2 minutes, and no more luke warm showers. If you are handy, then you can do it yourself, no need to call a plumber. Just thought I would share that, because I experienced the exact same issue, and no one wants to take barely warm showers.. Once again, we love your house!
Great tip!
How kind of u to share this knowledge and tip to this lovely kind lady👊🏻👍🏻😘! Hope she takes your advice and benefits from it? God Bless your thoughtfulness 🙏🏼
What a lovely soul! I wish her many happy years of crafting, travel, and living in her adorable tiny home. ☮️
This is so beautiful and I also love how REAL she was with her feelings. Her likes, dislikes.... the fact that she isn't " hyping" it up but rather straight shoots the entire aspect, is so very commendable and beautifully explained.
It's not an " easy" process... mentally or physically, to change one's lifestyle and ways of living. So the fact that she is so clear about giving oneself Grace and have discernment about the transition into " Tiny Home Living", is so important. Her transparency is so honest and appreciated. It obviously is an adjustment.. but one that is both mental & Physical ( since she has a "Progressive" Autoimmune Disorder). I also have an AD, so this is so appreciated. I'm still so very interested as well.😊 I thank her so very much for an amazing, unique and wonderful tour of her Beautiful Tiny Home and Life!! God bless her for her selflessness in being so humble and generous to her neighbors/ family She's clearly made a difference and I'm certain if asked, her neighbors most likely "adore & appreciate" her kindness and friendship. I wish her so much happiness in her continued transition & amazing " New Journey & Chapter " of her life. Thank you, Grazie, Gracias for sharing your lovely home life with us. 🙏🏻✝️💜🇺🇲🧚♀️ 🏡
She has such a sweet energy. Her home is gorgeous. I love her design taste. I wish her good things and happiness for the future.
Hello, how are you. I hope you are staying safe and also having a nice weather today. I'm Thomas. I live in Virginia, USA. Nice to meet you.
I LOVE IT This house is gorgeous. I love the unique layout!
nicer than a good size apartment lol
Hey Thee Mademoiselle (Yvana). It so good to "see" you on this channel. Your topics and content are so diverse and help a lot of us understand a lot...about life, about ourselves and about the relationships between the two 💚💚💚
I absolutely LOVED the choices she made with this home. She has such great taste. But, more importantly, I appreciated the honesty and the advice. The house is so representative of her journey.
I've lived in tiny spaces over the last eight years. I refuse to give up my clothes and definitely not my shoes just because I live in small spaces. I have a storage container in the lot for things that aren't needed at the time in my home.
The same for your craft supplies and power tools! I have a similar cabinet like your two on my back porch and a storage chest (aka coffin) for gardening supplies/tools.
Tiny house living doesn't mean we have to do an extreme downsizing and give up everything.
It's all about organization and realistic editing.
I also use my one bedroom as my studio space especially during COVID when we all lost our studoo spaces.
I put my twin bed in the corner of the living/dining room combo behind a beautiful natural screen so guests don't see it or sit on it...
Tiny/small house living just requires thinking outside the box and being organized.
So glad her loft access is by stairs and not a silly ladder!
That covered front porch is everything!!! I also live in [Central] Texas and would be on that front porch all the time, especially doing certain art pieces and entertaining.
This was beautiful! She has a richness to her, and I’m thankful she was so honest about tiny living.
_This was a really great video not only for her design tips and ideas on what she would do next time or change, but the actual mental process of down-sizing. Its hard to give away/sell things you still hold value to but can't actively use and appreciate_
May I say, i AM imagining.
Having listened to Neville Goddard, among many others, I'm learning to rewire. 'Believing in,' with appreciation & reverence, my ideal life, by imagining my wishes fulfilled, in perfect ways.
I own less & less sentimental items and I am really enjoying knowing that minimizing is freeing🍃🌻🌿
Deep breaths👍🏼
But I foSho cd find new ways/places for shelves. This tiny home, yet bigger than my new place😆
is way cool & wonderfully cozy.
🙏🏼I'm thankful for some really great ideas and presented with such grace & everything splended.
But I wda kept the fireplace👍🏼😄
I'd make the porchcouch a swing, w a beverage (& other stuff) holder & a leg/foot support panel that's adjustable.
That's why storage units exist.
In my small apartment still have two wardrobes full of nostalgia clothes, vinyl LP’s, books and junk. It’s taken 3 yrs to get to this point. I am optimistic!!!
This beautiful serene home is a total reflection of Brandy's personality. A very generous and honest lady. Kudos for going tiny despite the physical challenges she possibly faces down the road.
Your busy tile gives your Tiny
loads of character! Great de-
sign!
What a delightful lady,house and outside space! Kind hearted soul! I bet that the community love her!👏🏻❤️
I think this is my favorite tiny home I’ve ever seen. I am obsessed with it and her decor…everything! Love how it’s so big and spacious inside and love the outdoor space also💜 The way her front porch has the curtains but faces the grass and woods looks so peaceful.
Me toooo!!!!
This woman has an artist's soul and all of the things that come with it. I so admire her tenacity to take her diagnosed health condition and charge forward making adjustments and learning new things about herself along the way. You truly can't take one second of living for granted can you? That tenacity will take her far on this next journey of her life. Bravo!
This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I have ever seen. You've created a gorgeous home that looks so much larger than the actual size. Enjoy your marvelous creation.
I absolutely love how real and honest She is about anything that's wrong but this house looks amazing❤❤❤ It may not.
Be your style, but that tile in the bathroom is amazing.
She has such a soothing voice and she seems so relaxed in the atmosphere she created..absolutely beautiful home
My favorite tiny home tour ever. Her personality is so real and honest. I’d love to be her neighbor. I actually LOVE this tiny home- considering building one as a getaway cabin for my family of 5… 🤭☺️
Id love to be her neighbor too! I'd love to cook with her!
Really nicely set up
I felt the same. She seems true and honest with a heart the size of Texas.
She’s one of my best friends and is legitimately the nicest person you’d ever meet. When I had an extended hospital stay she was one of my most frequent visitors. Love her and am so glad other people do too.
@@kathyconnolly235 Now that's a friend! Her genuine kindness exuded from her in the video. I love her tiny house, tell her I said hi 👋
I accidentally found your channel and I too retired in January 2020! I appreciate your transparency and allowing the public in your beautiful and tranquil space! It's a place I can see myself visiting! My heart melted when you said you feed the neighbors and my response was "oh she loves to serve people" and then at the end you said how much feeding people make you happy...well it made me happy just knowing you do it out of love and that's the foundation. Oh and that Parkinson's, well I'm praying for your healing so that you can move about and cook cook cook to your heart's desire! Enjoy your beautiful "tiny" house! But, most of all continue to enjoy life!
My thoughts exactly Just Excellent!😁❤❤👏🏾
I retired 8/30/19 n really wanna live in a community like this with like minded ppl. I love how she cooks and feed the neighborhood.
I watched the manufacturer’s video of this model, and you have done the absolute best decorating job, and your organization is fantastic. I’m still in my home (1,492 sq ft), and what I don’t want to downsize is the art on my walls and my books. I’ve always been a reader, and most of the pieces on my walls mean something special to me. So it was nice to “meet” a kindred soul. Best of luck to you.
Who is the manufacturer?
@@chalktalkwithshari4173she said Platinum Cottages
Brandy has conveyed such a genuine honesty about the space and the journey. Anyone looking to get a Tiny Home should watch this video. Plus, it is nice to have someone closer to my age sharing about their adventure. I really like how this tiny home feels more like an actual home in the way that the spaces are a little more divided. I think this is the first that I've seen that has what I would consider real porches. They are so really lovely and spacious. If I ever go down this path porches will be a must. Thank you so much for sharing, Brandy.
I absolutely love it!
I love how she is straight up and honest. For example her comments on her discontinued appliances. She's so pure in a sense, and that's probably because she has wisdom. I hope you all the best Brandy
What an absolutely adorable home you have. I love everything about it. You seem like a very lovely lady, with a kind, generous soul and a caring neighbor. I wish you all the best with your health.
This tour was delightful, unpretentious and calming. I want to thank you for taking the time to share your darling home with me. I watch many video tours as I endeavor to choose a fresh road to take from here in my life. I am 69 years young and have been researching the options of small homes downsizing and beginning a new chapter. The pace the tone and the many common sense yet creative ideas you have shared are a breath of fresh air. It’s been a couple of years since you recorded this but everything is still relevant and inspiring. My wish is that you have continued to thrive and grow as you navigate your path with what sounded like possible health challenges that were on the horizon. Thank you, I will see if I can catch up and peek in on your channel to get a glimpse of where your adventure in serenity has brought you. Wishing you all the best.
this is the first tiny house i've seen where i've thought "oh, i could live in that." i live in a studio apartment right now that is 375 sq feet. that 25 square feet more she has makes a big difference, this is roomier than how i live now and seems quieter and more private. very nice, cozy, comfortable looking dwelling that does not feel at all cramped.
And the large loft is bonus space, not included in the square footage. Plus so much outdoor living space. I'm going to be moving there in the summer, and I'll have an extra large porch which will be my dining area!
@@janetcolmenero8278 That's really exciting, Janet. Where is this place?
I love how realistic & honest Brandy is when talking about her tiny home & the experience she has living there. I, too, have dreams of tiny home living one day but am not quite ready to downsize.
In your own time 💚
This is my favorite tiny home ever!! Not only is the layout wonderful but Brandy has decorated it perfectly. That bedroom is heaven; just viewing it makes me feel happy inside. Brandy seems like someone I'd like to know in real life. Wishing her a long happy and healthy life.
Thank you for the tour. Your tiny home is so cute. Love the orange chair!! Thank you for your honesty about likes and dislikes. Praying for good health for you for many years to come!
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As a tiny house lover, and a coach for empty nest moms, I appreciate this tour. Such an open and honest look at downsizing and small space living. I am a semi-minimalist currently shopping for a tiny cottage and found this to be realistic and candid. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
there are coaches for empty nest moms? I’ve gone through the learning curve, would have welcomed a coach
@@Kate98755 I wish I would have known it when I went through becoming an empty nester too! A lot of people go through a hard time of feeling unclear of their purpose or what's next for them when the kids leave home. I help them with that.
@@The-Estranged-Mom-Coach one anxiety producing situation is when you add a son and/or daughter-in-law. It’s so common to think of the MIL in a negative way, so negative treatment follows because of the negative characterization, MIL feels left, daughter-in-law or son-in-law feel defensive and then problem situations can happen. I don’t believe there’s enough discussion that the empty nester is still adjusting to a new life phase, and the bride and/or groom are also in a new life phase. Conflict is difficult to avoid. I’m dealing with a daughter-in-law that just won’t let me into her life, it’s the closest i’ve felt like a 12 year old just wanting to be liked. My goal is to never say anything because there’s nothing wrong with her, my son is happy, and who he lives with is his choice, but it is difficult with the obligatory holidays…especially since she’s decided to not like my daughter…his twin sister 😔. All women have to go through this phase, so life changing, and the young women don’t know how complex it is and that they too will go through this….such a waste of emotion. I try to just keep focused on the fun things in my life, no real solution, but I do not want to burn daylight for things I can’t change….took me awhile to move through it all…a conversation years ago with my older friend really did help, we decided people who don’t accept and move to the next life phase get stuck and don’t enjoy the new phase. Helping women through this big change has to be gratifying, thanks for answering, happy day wishes for you!
@@Kate98755 I have not reached that point yet (my kids have not got married yet) but my daughter seems to be heading in that direction. You are in a tough spot, but if you can just keep focused on what you do have control over, and staying in a place of gratitude, you will save yourself a lot of grief. I went through a temporary estrangement fro my daughter, and I know it can be HARD to not let it get to you when you're feeling like you have to walk on eggshells. We all need to have these open discussions because there are MANY suffering in silence and shame when it does not have to be that way.
She beautifully organized her space. This is a very nice tiny home.
This pandemic helped many people to look from another perspective to life. Nice tiny house. I wish you health and enjoy travelling!
It sure did. One good thing that came out of the pandemic
BEST TINY HOUSE IMO! I could live in this one - love everything - good size appliances - good size bathroom (esp the shower) - real living room furniture - very usable outdoor space!
A close friend recently purchased a Tiny home. It's beautiful, but this one is equally as beautiful. The 13' ceilings gives this tiny home a larger feel. I love her honesty in revealing the pros and cons of downsizing to a tiny space.
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This is a beautifully designed home. I love the choice of bedrooms. Yes, I could live here very comfortably! Thanks for showing!
Hello PattiAnn, how are you. I hope you are staying safe and also having a nice weather today. I'm Thomas. I live in Virginia, USA. Nice to meet you.
Brandy's reflections are so honest & can help others who want to go tiny to think about what they can or can't adjust to. Thanks for the tour, I love how she decorated. This showed me ideas for how you can adjust the floorplan to fit your lifestyle.
She seems like someone who's just realized how much she regrets her decision lmao. Either that, or she's just naturally kinda passive-aggressive. Was like watching a tension building throughout the video. Even I was getting palpitations. By the end of the video, I was kind of expecting her to explode and start smashing things and shrieking about how much she despises her house and is moving into a spacious condo in Miami.
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@@SluttChops 😉 I think she is coming to grips with her diagnosis & how it's going to change her expectations for her future. She's trying to accept the new reality.
@@SluttChops You seem to need serious help. I found your comment really cruel.
@@caroltomlin8822 Of course you did, Carol. It wouldn't be the internet unless someone cried over a silly, jokey comment.
I understand how difficult it is to downsize. I had beautiful art for over thirty years that my son had done & didn’t have wall space for it. So, I took photos of all of it & plan to make a wonderful album to enjoy. I wish you good luck. Thank you for a nice tour.
Brandi, this has been the most enjoyable tiny home tour that I’ve seen. You’ve shed a new light on the pros and cons of tiny houses. Thank you.
I love the laundry quote stating " I mix thing's I never thought I would " 😂 I'm now 1 person and totally relate, it's working out! Of course I'm sure we still hold back, I am not fully committed yet 😁 love your place!!
That resonated with me too. Wooo I just couldn't mix.
What a lovely person and she's put so much loving care into her beautiful home. I greatly appreciate how open she is about the home and her life in her community. The shared farm makes it really special.
Beautiful functional home for a senior citizen , love that there is the option to use the bedroom on the first floor too! She was very honest about the pros & cons downsizing to a tiny home. I love that they have a community garden to grow fresh food. I truly hope that she gets to live comfortably throughout her senior years in the home. I understand how challenging it is to get rid of nice things that has been accumulated in her past larger home, especially if they are sentimental and family items. She is very efficient and I love how big her bathroom is including the two separate entrances. So she can enjoy the benefit of having an attached bathroom to the bedroom and guests can also use the bathroom without going into her bedroom. Wishing her a happy , healthy life ! 😊🙏🏾❤️
Brandy, you're home is beautiful. That crazy moment paid off. As someone who also loves art and has family members and friends who are artists, wall space or lack of it is always a problem. One idea might be to rotate what you have up. Think of your home like a gallery space that changes exhibits. Where I live, cafes often have art which is also changed from time to time. All the best.
That's a great idea on rotating the art!
that is actually a really good idea, as an artist myself and as a person that likes new scenery I’d probably do that often 😭
But that create a storage issue
Do you have kids/grandkids? Just curious.
She’s one of my best ever friends for 40 years. I’ll tell her your suggestion in case she doesn’t see it. I’m loving reading all these comments about her.
God bless her! She was a pleasure to listen to. An individual who was transparent and honest and succinctly articulated her thoughts. Beyond the amazing job she did with the tiny house, what blew me away was the fact that she regularly cooked for her neighbors. A special individual indeed! May her Parkinson’s stay under control for a long time. My father had same.
This is the most beautiful kitchen in a tiny house that I have ever seen! And, kudos to you and your smart neighbors for having a community garden.
Thanks so much for having us. It was a pleasure visiting your beautiful tiny. 💕
This is the FIRST tiny home that I have seen that was so thoughtfully designed to actually LIVE in! It did not seem cramped at all! I guessed she was a tall woman like myself...maybe 5'10' or so, and she had plenty of room! I have always dreamed of living tiny, because long ago I learned this.. "The more stuff you own, the more it owns you". ,Because you work hard to earn money to buy it, word hard to maintain it & take care of it, and when you go on vacation you have to have someone watch it & you worry about 'what ifs" etc. So in essence...you become a slave to your possessions. I also learned that there is a huge difference between WANT & NEED, and that LESS stuff means MORE freedom. So I guess what I want to say is I really admire her for doing that.
Looks cramped to me. But then I’ve been a minimalist for some time now.
Beautifully put 😀👍🏻
So beautiful and calming this tour was. She’s an amazing person who’d thrive with her own personal channel in all honesty.
I am from Eastern Europe, and in east European cities /towns, 37 sqm apartment downtown is a great studio/bachelor apartment! A smaller space makes it necessary to be tidy, organized with less clutter. The house to me looks well designed, well-organized, with style,. All best to the owner!
Exactly! In my country flats prices are so incredibly crazy, that even for this 37 sqm you pay way too much (I mean for owning a flat, not renting).
Loved your honest but tactful comments about things in the house that didn’t quite meet your expectations. Also, that you were still struggling with downsizing and purging your things. Loved your honesty and refreshing remarks. I totally can relate about letting go, and the $100 here, $100 there. It’s 2 years since this video was made. I hope and pray you’re still able to live and manage your Tiny Home, and to keep traveling. May the Lord bless you.
I absolutely love her honesty about what she would change in her design and process.
Gosh here in uk we do find your idea of a too small fridge somewhat amusing most of us manage easily with half or a quarter that size ! Shelves in kitchen way more modern honestly look great
I agree, one has to be American to find this fridge small lol.
I love this home. I love how she was able to adjust a lot of the tiny to her needs. It’s a beautiful space and her view from the front looks so peaceful.
Hello Rose, how are you. I hope you are staying safe and also having a nice weather today. I'm Thomas. I live in Virginia, USA. Nice to meet you.
I love the idea and good heart of cooking for the neighbors. Wonderful way to keep good relationships and protect one and others.
Your community, sounds so wonderful. I am 50 now, grandmother of 5 :) but I am trying to figure out "me"... Blessed be to you and again, ty for sharing..
I absolutely love her vibe and home. Love how honest she is. Thank you for sharing
She’s lovely. Her house is warm and inviting and she has such a wonderful presence. Thank you for sharing her experience and home!
I enjoyed watching this tiny home! The fact that she was honest about everything! Its a beautiful home that serves her well in a tiny home community.
This has to be my favorite Tiny Home Tour Video . I absolutely love her Style ! I love the Orange Recliner and I am OBSESSED with the Bathroom , the entire look of it . She can definitely Decorate very well . She seems like such a humble , nice person and a great and such a welcoming Host . Great Job Miss Beverly ! 😊
I absolutely love her home. It is good to know that there are tiny home communities. I wish they mentioned the town. I definitely want a tiny home within a community.
But I think this community is too packed together! I would want more space between the neighbouring houses, no matter how much I like my neighbours!😊
This looks like a community in East Austin Tx. These houses are manufactured in Texas and my friend Lisa at Highland Lakes Tiny Homes in Kingsland Tx sells them. They are very well built and livable.
The porches are stunning!!! I appreciate your honesty, too!!! I hope you love a long time in your tiny house! You are definitely a blessing to your neighbors!!!
What a lovely home....The design is wonderful...