The tiny house with a big garage

It’s never the square footage but of course the family inside that truly makes a home. But if you live in one of Atlanta’s awesome intown neighborhoods, then you already know… a lot of times we have to sacrifice space for location.

Look at what we get in return though: Hardwood floors that have decades of history walked across their surface. A 60-year-old doorbell, which must have been pressed a thousand times and is still — somehow — in working order. An original fireplace mantle that carried the weight of countless family treasures and photographs.

It’s character that we get in return for living here… and to my husband and I, at least, it’s worth all the pennies we pay to be in Oakhurst. Who needs a huge house anyway when you spend most of your time outside it, walking to parks and restaurants around the corner? An extra bedroom would be nice, I’ll admit it. But for now, our living room will have to also be my work space… and our bikes will have to stay parked next to our dining room table. It’s a small price to pay for living in a true front porch community where we really do know all of our neighbors by name.

Before my session with Jessica and her family, she gave me a heads up that her house isn’t all that big. I’m tattling on her a little because I hear this sentiment frequently. I totally get why it’s a real concern — “will there be enough space? can you actually get decent images inside my little house?!” The answer, of course, is hell yeah I can! A wide-angled lens and some good light are all I need.

And I’m sorry to tell you, Jess… but even if you moved into a new house twice the size, it still wouldn’t be big enough to hold in all the love you guys have for each other. Seriously, your house is bursting at the seams with it <3

You intown Atlanta folks might also be super jealous of the big garage I mentioned in the title. I’ll just say that this garage is inside the house… and maintained by the best 2-year-old mechanic this side of Atlanta. I’m a little crazy about this kid. I think because he reminds me so much of my own 2-year-old son, just with blue eyes and blond hair. He has such a genuine, sweet soul. I can’t wait to see what kind of mark he makes on this world!