Well you know I do love me some small spaces, and accordingly I bookmarked a blog I found, Small House Style, a while back. Then promptly forgot about it (as I’m known to do). I recently went back for a look, and it’s so very cool. Actually, it looks a little like a website, not a blog, but I’m guessing blog because you can comment (if you look hard enough). Secondly, it’s got some weird lags between updates - I’m talking weeks. But blogs are a work in process so it’s a-ok.

Also, take away the bad, and you still have a whole lot of good, because there are small houses galore for you to enjoy. They’ve covered basics like Tumbleweed, other killer small space designers like ARCHTEAM, who I love, and there are even some things I’ve never, ever seen before like Arvesund’s small Hermit’s Cabin. LOOK:

Awesome little space.

Visit Small House Style to see many more small structures. Bonus - lots of small space resources.

[image via Small House Style]

In the dream, I was dating some famous person (not going there), but the dream took place in Florida (I’ve never been) and the kooky part was that a bunch of people, including me, were visiting this museum of tiny Pennsylvania. It was just this oddball museum, where you’d walk through the halls looking at tiny versions of all the parts of Pennsylvania. In the dream, everyone was very impressed. It was really strange.

Long story short, it got me thinking about this link my friend Marye sent me - Tiny Texas Houses.

These tiny houses are made from 95% recycled vintage materials, but the electric, plumbing, and insulation is new. This is a perfect way to reuse, semi-used resources. Plus the houses are totally cute, and leave a small footprint.

There are all types of tiny houses to see, from rustic to antique and more. Visit Tiny Texas Houses to see all the adorable little homes.

[images via Tiny Texas Houses]

Sorry to be absent yesterday. I told Cedar I’d take him to see Kung Fu Panda - which was totally fun by the way. Jack Black is just as funny as a cartoon, as he is when he’s a real person. Then Cedar wanted to continue the movie madness at home with Chicken Little. When did my life turn into one long-playing cartoon?

In any case, we’ll wrap up this year anniversary celebration tomorrow and then I have something very cool planned for next week. First though let’s round out the year; here are my four favorite posts from Offbeat February 2008…

Sustainable Beauty for Your Sunday Morning - This home is so utterly lovely, even though it’s dark.

Life in a House That’s Smaller Than Some Closets - because Tumbleweed rocks. No question.

The Most Sticky Sweet Pink House of All the Pink Houses in the World - Not that I’d live here or anything, but come on, it’s sort of so bad it’s passed into cool.

Teepee House & Road Trips - I LOVE the Teepee house!

We haven’t seen much prefab recently, but we should. Although it’s not normally favorite type of home, I’ve been having these new found feelings for prefab lately. That said, I think we should visit with FlatPak; I mean, if you’re going prefab, why not order from someone who makes it as easy as ordering a pizza.

FlatPak is a terribly amusing company which I’m betting makes your home buying experience way more fun that it might otherwise be. How they roll is by offering a take out menu of sort; you start with a basic foundation, an 8′ ft wide wall. Every 8′ you make choices such as glass, no glass (or choose from other options). It helps to grab the concept if you check out the Mrs. Jones home creation example they have listed under their “How to FlatPak section” - really you should read this little story no matter what, because it’s pretty fun.

FlatPak is also oh so pretty. While the configuration of course, relies on your decisions, each of the homes I’ve seen from them is really nice.

FlatPak house - Catskills

FlatPak house - Aspen

To see more visuals visit FlatPak house’s photostream. To learn more about getting your very own FlatPak or for a fun read, visit the general FlatPak site.

Just some quick shots, because I love this little house so much, I’ll never be quiet if I get going. That said, this was built by cobworks.com and cob cottage. Once you see the interior this home just gets better and better. You can check out a multitude of wonderful photos of the home above at cobworks.com, not to mention that you’ll see many other beautiful structures. If you’re really impressed (and have some free time) you might want to check out cobworks.com’s summer workshops.

See this was a quick shot, and I’ve said too much. But do check out the sites above - useful info if you’re interested in cob homes, clay, or straw bale.

[photos via cobworks.com]

This past week we had the server issues - but we still managed to see some pretty fine homes and structures.

Two new and exciting issues -  Residential LEED & the mkSolaireCool flowers for offbeat homes.

Couches made of nickels, chairs made of baby food jars, and other Offbeat Furniture Finds!

The Gilmore Trail House Update - which rocked. Interior shots and everything. 

My Valentine to Offbeat Homes - yes I write Valentines to blogs now. Sad.

A rock that’s a house, or maybe a house that’s a rock. Hmmm. Well, it’s a house and a rock mashed together.

What I Did While the Servers Were Wacky…

Super tiny homes and a video tour of them.

A very cool Copper Chapel, possibly the first chapel I’ve posted. That was a switch.

The best ever little mod bird house.

The short list for the WAN House of the Year for 2007 was announced - I picked my choices for the win. Tune in Friday the 15th to see who actually wins.

Stay tuned for the upcoming Offbeat week - or even subscribe so you don’t miss one offbeat shingle.