Noteworthy moments from a summer well-spent.

Join Lee for a look at how the companion plantings worked out and what we might adjust. Plus all the crops we’ve grown in our compact garden and challenging Zone 4 location. 

A selection of objects and references that are currently inspiring our work in The Studio. This edition’s theme is “In The Garden”.

How to define your garden profile, all about our raised beds, everything we’re planting this year, and how we keep our crops thriving all season long.

Sharing the most and least loved blooms by the local barrage of hoofed heathens at Steep Hill.

Two approaches to move from a Pinterest board to an actual plan. Plus the cost associated with each one.

Foundational planning and material decisions that support clarity, comfort, and heirloom longevity.

A selection of objects and references that are currently informing our work at The Studio.

Understand the key elements that craft the exterior of an heirloom quality cabin. All detailed, tested and linked!

Understand the key elements needed to craft an heirloom quality cabin interior. Every detail tested and linked!

In many ways, building a small home is exactly like building a conventional home. The difference comes down to scale.

Space planning is a lot like a game of Tetris. Success hinges on each element fitting together cleanly, without wasting blocks of space.

The economics of building well at a small scale.

A month by month recap of highlights from the year here at Steep Hill Studio.

A high level overview of where to spend and where to save when it comes to heirloom interior finishes. (+ what we mean by "spend".)

One of our top space saving recommendation for small bathrooms.

Trim is an essential element when it comes to heritage-inspired interiors. These are some details that make a difference.

Inspiration for the kitchenette and bathroom millwork in the Sleeping Cabin.