Welcome

Hi I’m Lynn

I’m the voice behind Living Large in a Small House. A place where I share how to create a life that feels full, beautiful, and deeply rooted, no matter the size of your home.

Our house may be modest in square footage, but it’s rich in stories, seasons, and everyday rituals. I believe a home should support the life lived inside it. It should be welcoming, functional, and warm. A place that evolves with the people who gather there.

Here you’ll find ideas for small-space living, seasonal decorating, gardening, homemaking, and hosting. It is all shared with the belief that living well has far more to do with intention than it does with excess.

About the elderly woman: With long gray hair and glasses, she wears a white knit sweater and hoop earrings, her gentle smile radiates warmth against the plain light gray background.
A lit candle in a glass jar sits beside a white vase with yellow and white flowers on a table; a napkin holder is blurred in the background. Soft, warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.

Where This All Began

My blog was born from my desire to share my love for home and garden that is shaped by both education and experience.

I hold a degree in Interior Design which gave me a strong foundation in space planning, function, and creating homes that work beautifully for real life. But just as influential were the lessons pass down from my mother, who was raised on a farm and taught me the skills long before they were called “homesteading.”

I’ve always gardened, baked my own bread, cooked mostly from scratch, and preserved the harvest from our vegetable garden. These practices aren’t trends for me. They’re part of how I was raised and how I’ve chosen to live.

Everything I share here comes from years of hands-on experience: gardening through the season in Zone 5b, designing and decorating a small home with intention, and building rhythms that make everyday life both practical and meaningful.

The Heart of Our Home

At the center of everything I do is family.

My husband Keith, often referred to as “Handy” is my partner in life and in home projects. Together, we’ve built a life where our home is meant to be shared.

Our children are our greatest joy. Our son Kenny and his wife Mila live in Los Angeles. Our daughter Annie and her husband Tommy live in Dallas with our two-year-old-grandson, Harrison, who has completely captured our hearts. Our youngest daughter, Emma lives in downtown Chicago.

Keith’s mother is still with us, which means we are blessed to have four generations on his side of the family, something we treasure deeply.

I do what I do to make our home a hub. A cozy haven for Keith and me, and a place with doors always open to family and friends. Living large to me means creating a home that gathers people, holds memories, and feels like a welcome every time you walk through the door.

A smiling couple sits closely together at an outdoor restaurant table at night, surrounded by greenery and fairy lights. It's all about enjoying a relaxed and happy evening, with drinks and a water bottle on the table in front of them.
About: A smiling couple poses in a stadium with a football game in progress behind them. The woman wears a burnt orange Texas jersey and sunglasses; the man sports a cap, sunglasses, and white shirt. The stands are packed with fans.
About six people, including a baby, stand close together and smile in a warmly lit living room. The adults surround the baby, held by a woman in the center. A colorful painting hangs on the wall behind them.
Three adults and a baby sit together indoors, smiling at the camera. The man holding the baby has a mustache, and two women are closely seated beside him. A colorful painting and a wooden door are visible in the background, adding warmth to this about family moment.
  • A lush farmhouse cottage garden with tall green grass and pink blooming flowers, bordered by a stone walkway. A white gazebo and trees are in the background, with a lake and houses visible in the distance.
  • Roses and hydrangeas bloom in a lush green farmhouse cottage garden, with a modern house featuring large windows and a stone chimney in the background, under a clear, sunny sky.
  • side view of the front door, new rug, and pots on my front porch
  • A boat dock with a covered shelter extends over a calm lake, invoking a sense of recollection, surrounded by green trees and houses along the far shoreline under a blue sky with some clouds.
  • A small, white greenhouse with decorative trim and glass windows is adorned with wreaths on its doors, creating a festive scene for a holiday home tour. A wooden planter box sits on a bench outside, surrounded by leafless trees and paved bricks.
  • view of the river from our outdoor living room. You can also see a bit of the outdoor fireplace and the vintage wicker sofa
  • outdoor kitchen looking at the DIY Bed Swing made with a vintage door
  • photo of our outdoor kitchen that highlights the dome roof
  • Elegant kitchen sink with gold faucets, a white countertop, and decorative soap dispensers. In the background, large windows with sheer curtains let in natural light, and a vase with foliage adds a touch of greenery.
  • pantry-under-stairs-2023-taste-of-home-winner
  • my after picture with the linen floral drapes on the windows and new pillows on the sofa
  • A dining room with a table covered in a white tablecloth, decorated with green foliage and white candles. Chairs have white slipcovers. The background has two lamps on a cabinet and a glass-fronted hutch. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the setup.
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Fun Facts About Me

my favorite place

at home

favorite movie

the holiday

I’m Grateful for

my family

Favorite vacation

door county in the winter

Favorite Book

loving frank

Guilty pleasure

my morning coffee

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Latest on the Blog

My Favorite Projects

side view of the front door, new rug, and pots on my front porch

Our Exterior Renovation

amazing Before & After
peeking in the door after out small laundry room makeover

Laundry Room Remodel

Laundry Room Reveal
my kitchen after the 30 day cleaning & organizing challenge

Kitchen Renovation

Our White Kitchen
the chair the I reupholstered

New Office/Guest Room

French Country Office

About the Blog

Finding Your Way Around

My home page is a great place to start. It’s where you can find everything that is on my blog. The bars at the top of the page break down my posts into specific categories. I think you will find that there is something for everyone.

HOME Page
a vintage chair in the outdoor living room at our home which was the site for our daughters intimate vintage backyard wedding