The Jewel Box® Home Book: Smaller House, Happier Life!

If we only wanted to be happy it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, which is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.  

- Charles-Louis de Secondat, 17th/18th Century Philosopher

Hi All!  Earlier today I launched The Jewel Box® Home Book: Smaller House, Happier Life on Kickstarter.  What does that mean?  I am using Kickstarter, a funding site, to raise money to publish the Jewel Box® Home coffee table storybook about my story from big house envy to falling in love with my smaller home.  To take a look at the project click  HERE.  This link will also let you make a pledge to fund the project.  Typically people pledge small amounts ranging from $1 to $25, but please don't feel obligated.  Your good luck wishes mean so much!

By the way, Jewel Box® is already generating a little controversy.  I hear some people on the North Shore may be offended by the phrase 'Smaller House, Happier Life'. They are very happy in their bigger houses.  I really don't want to offend anyone.  Happiness can exist in any size house, I just happen to believe, that it is easier to come by in a smaller home.  Of course size is relative.  Warren Buffett's house is a Jewel Box® compared to Bill Gates house.  Also, some of my very best friends live in large houses, but they have lovely Jewel Box® touches that make their homes warm and wonderful.

I am also hearing some grumbling from tiny house fans who think Jewel Box® is too big to be considered a small house.  The lively discussions Jewel Box® is creating about house size are terrific!  I love a good debate!

Again, the link to the Jewel Box® Home Book project is HERE.  Looking forward to making this journey with you!!!

Genevieve