Here's the story as succinctly as I can tell it (I'm not known for being succinct).
The main character is Sandy Foster - an itty-bitty, cute and talented, but frazzled woman. She has experienced financial troubles all her life. She marries a man who is loving and sweet and a wonderful cook. She clearly married him for love - not money.
They end up living frugally on a beautiful piece of property in the Catskills where their main abode is a not-so-smartly decorated trailer (man cave decor).
It just so happens, there was a tiny, run-down hunting cabin on the property.
It's not easy to get to - it's across a creek.
worked her magic and it's now the exact opposite of the trailer -
a totally feminine white-on-white getaway.
It has no electricity or water and likely never will. No TV. No phones. It's a place she can go to when she needs to catch her breath. A place to relax and feel all girly.
The NY Times did a story about Sandy and her cottage and has a fabulous slide show to go with it. The story hit a nerve and captured the imagination of so many people. Now she has people coming by to do photo shoots, TV spots (like Nate Berkus), book deals and more. She created her dream in the best way she could and the dream became more than she could have imagined.
I'll bet lots of women would love
such a serene getaway.
I suspect it would not be a place to escape,
but rather a place to be quiet and recharge.
Want more? So did I, so I started Googling. One thing I came across was an entire blog devoted to tiny houses - Tiny House Blog.
I have linked up to the following parties:
Mosaic Monday at Little Red House
White Wednesday at Faded Charm Cottage
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage