May 26, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units: Everything You Need to Know
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Browse our original content for tips, ideas, and inspiration for your right-sized lifestyle. Also explore helpful articles describing life in a Simple Life community including our properties, grounds, fees, and the philosophy of our lifestyle.
May 12, 2023
Discover the Charm of Hendersonville, North Carolina
The Village and The Hamlet are perfectly located in the small town of Flat Rock,...
May 09, 2023
How To Design Your Snowbird Lifestyle
Are you considering the snowbird lifestyle? It makes sense! Many adults are desiring more months...
May 05, 2023
Choosing a Style For Your Cottage Home
When furnishing a new home or redecorating your current living space, it is important to...
May 02, 2023
Top 10 Inspiring Cottage Porch Ideas
There are few things better than starting the day sitting on your front porch, sipping...
Apr 29, 2023
Lakeshore – a New Kind of Housing Choice
Simple Life originated on the premise of a unique way of living. We often talk...
Apr 22, 2023
The Zion Cottage at The Hamlet
At The Hamlet, we offer a unique way of living. It is a true tiny...
Apr 21, 2023
Helpful Tips to be a Great Host
Hosting goes beyond just providing a space for guests. It’s about creating a warm and...
Apr 10, 2023
5 Ideas for Your Guest Cottage
At Lakeshore, you can now add a guest cottage onto select lots. These cottages sit...
Apr 07, 2023
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
In this series, we will be sharing weekly recipes to add to your repertoire. You...
Apr 05, 2023
Ideas For Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s that time of year where the weather warms up, the plants are in bloom,...
Mar 28, 2023
Meal Prep 101
Meal prepping has become very popular among the 9-5-ers of the world. It makes life...
Mar 25, 2023
Tips to Maximize Space in Your Tiny Home
Our tiny homes at the Hamlet come as small as 399 square feet. With that,...
Mar 23, 2023
7 Ways To Live Simpler Right Away
In today’s world, it can be challenging to be present. Most of us are always...
Mar 21, 2023
Tips for Setting Up a Yoga Studio
Yoga was developed over 5,000 years ago, becoming a widely practiced form of exercise and...
Mar 17, 2023
6 Reasons To Move To Lakeshore Today
Florida has long been a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts, active adults, and retirees, who...
Mar 16, 2023
Adventure Awaits Near Lakeshore by Simple Life
The locations of all Simple Life communities are thoughtfully chosen. Our communities are designed to...
Mar 02, 2023
How to be More Green in Daily Life
In more recent years, the topic of being “greener” or more eco-friendly has become popular,...
Mar 02, 2023
10 Tips For Downsizing in the New Year
One of the best things about starting a new year is getting a fresh start....
Feb 24, 2023
Helpful Tips for Downsizing with Dogs
Downsizing is a relatively simple concept – it involves simplifying your possessions, decreasing space, changing...
Feb 23, 2023
5 Benefits of Move-in Ready Homes
If you’re a house hunter looking to simplify the buying or building process, opting for...
Feb 21, 2023
8 Tiny Home Upgrades
Choosing to live in a smaller home has an abundance of personal and practical benefits...
Feb 16, 2023
10 Benefits of Living In New Home Communities
Old homes and communities offer a sense of nostalgia, but some are far beyond their “use...
Feb 12, 2023
Practice Self Love This Valentine’s Day
When we think about Valentine’s Day, most of us would think about couples, romantic dates,...
Feb 08, 2023
11 Small House Interior Design Hacks
If you live in one of today’s tiny houses or small homes, you may find...
Jan 18, 2023
5 Hot drinks to keep you warm this winter
For us Floridians, there aren’t many opportunities to enjoy hot drinks – usually, we reach...
Jan 13, 2023
6 Actions That Will Make You a Better Person
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way...
Dec 21, 2022
Upsides to Leading a Lock-and-Leave Lifestyle
Today is the day! You have booked your flight, packed your bags, and you’re turning...
Dec 02, 2022
Safe and Effective Weight Bearing Exercises for Seniors
If you’ve heard of squats, lunges, or push-ups, you’re already familiar with the concept of...
Nov 11, 2022
Antioxidants – The Guardians of Your Cells
It should go without saying that maintaining good health goes together with a good and...
Nov 01, 2022
Upgrade Your Yard
The possibilities for creating the perfect outdoor space are endless – but we’ve pinned down...
Oct 17, 2022
Impacts of Social Activities for Older Adults
Enjoying alone time is natural. Solitude can be healthy, giving you opportunity to de-stress, reflect,...
Oct 10, 2022
Fun and Easy Crafts for Adults to Make at Home
When you think of arts and crafts, you may picture elementary school children using safety...
Sep 15, 2022
Five Small Kitchen Cooking Tips
Having a smaller kitchen space doesn’t mean you have to give up making your favorite...
Sep 08, 2022
The Best Animal Sanctuaries in Florida
Florida wetlands teem with native flora and fauna, some of which are regular sights at...
Aug 31, 2022
Top Tips For Decluttering Your Home
Downsizing isn’t a one and done activity – it takes dedication, reflective thinking, and even...
Aug 22, 2022
8 Benefits Of Yoga In Your Golden Years
How do you typically spend your time at Lakeshore? Do you engage in activities that...
Aug 15, 2022
Top Tips To Approach Gardening For Seniors
When the first flower blooms on a plant that you have been caring for, it...
Aug 08, 2022
6 Best Summer Cocktails to Try
There’s nothing better than the feeling of drinking a cool, refreshing drink on a scorching...
Feb 14, 2022
The Benefits of Move-In Ready Homes
Determining the type of house that will best suit your needs is just as important...
Jan 28, 2022
Simple Life Garden Envoy
Envoy Groups are one of the best ways for residents to get involved in their...
Dec 13, 2021
Christmas in Western North Carolina
It’s that time of the year! The time where friends and family gather together, traveling...
Dec 13, 2021
6 Holiday Films for a White Christmas Fix
Here in Florida, we make Christmas as festive as can be. Lights, trees, flamingos dressed...
Nov 19, 2021
A North Carolina Thanksgiving
I gave you some Florida themed recipes, now it’s time for some good North Carolina...
Nov 05, 2021
A Floridian’s Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving, the absolute favorite holiday for some, is upon us once again. The usual spread...
Oct 22, 2021
The Charming Small Town of Flat Rock, NC
From the artistic city of Asheville to the ski slopes of Boone, North Carolina offers...
Oct 15, 2021
Experience Asheville While Living at The Hamlet
Asheville is one of the most popular cities in North Carolina- and for good reason....
Oct 08, 2021
Simple Life Envoy Groups
Residents at Simple Life have the opportunity to get involved in their community in a...
Sep 24, 2021
Cottage Home Decor Ideas for Fall
Fall is many people’s favorite season- beloved for its seasonal scents and treats, the beauty...
Sep 17, 2021
New Amenities Coming Soon to Lakeshore
We are excited to announce the coming of several brand-new amenities at our Lakeshore community!...
Sep 10, 2021
Easy One-Pot Recipes from a Cottage Kitchen
What’s not to love about one pot recipes? They save time, make less dishes, and...
Aug 23, 2021
Storing Sports Equipment in a Small Home
Beautiful, warm, summertime weather often inspires us to get outside and get active. From gardening...
Aug 09, 2021
Evaluating Your Living Space Before Downsizing
There may come a time in your life when you wonder ‘what exactly do I...
Jun 18, 2021
Meet the Sunny Isle Cottage at Lakeshore!
Over the years, our Sunny Isle home has become increasingly popular at Lakeshore. If you’ve...
May 18, 2021
Lakeshore Amenity Center Comes to Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE2ZyM06Kuc Friday, April 17 was everything Simple Life hoped it would be! The sun was...
Apr 22, 2021
Simple Life Offers Busy Lifestyle
Dozens of people were on hand last Friday, to celebrate in the official opening of...
Apr 15, 2021
Lakeshore Amenity Center Grand Opening
On Saturday, April 17, 2021 Lakeshore is pleased to open its luxury Amenity Center with an open...
Apr 05, 2021
North Carolina Communities Near Conveniences
Nothing seems more inviting than a cottage home tucked away in the mountains of Western...
Mar 16, 2021
Everything You Need Within 10 Miles – Lakeshore
Lakeshore by Simple Life is peacefully tucked away under a gorgeous live oak canopy with stunning...
Feb 01, 2021
Top 5 Things to Do at The Villages in Florida
There is no shortage of things to do within the gates of Lakeshore by Simple...
Nov 18, 2020
Lakeshore’s Amenity Center is Almost Here
At Simple Life we understand that “community” can play an essential role in one’s sense...
Nov 05, 2020
Lakeshore Unveils Upcoming Amenity Center
The first residents moved in and amenities are on track to open early February 2021...
Sep 17, 2020
Store Your Adventure Gear In A Tiny House
Downsizing is never easy, but it can be especially overwhelming when it involves outdoor recreation...
Aug 31, 2020
Simple Life Envoys
A collection of Simple Life homes is more than a neighborhood, it’s a community. Life...
Jul 31, 2020
Introducing the Studio Shed by Simple Life
From storage and workspaces to home libraries and art studios, the Studio Shed is the backyard shed,...
Jul 15, 2020
Tiny Home Included in the Parade of Homes™
Success in America was once measured by the bigger job, the bigger car, the bigger...
Jul 02, 2020
Living in a Tiny Home Means More Time Outside!
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends only 7% of their...
May 12, 2020
Discover Flavors of the World at Home
If there is one thing that differing cultures have in common, it is the love...
May 01, 2020
5 Ways to Be a Helper from Home
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my...
Apr 17, 2020
Lakeshore Landing Amenity Center Opens
Oxford, Fla. – (April XX, 2020) Simple Life, the company that believes you should live...
Apr 02, 2020
5 Tips to Stay-at-Home in a Tiny House
Across the globe people are being asked to “stay at home” in order to help...
Feb 15, 2020
Living a Smarter and Simpler Life at Lakeshore
Since we are living in the prime time of technology development, high-speed internet is included...
Dec 31, 2019
5 Tiny House New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Turning a tiny house into a happy home is the key to a happy life...
Dec 13, 2019
5 Gifts for a Simple Life in a Tiny House
Living in a small space does not mean living with less. However, no matter if...
Dec 02, 2019
How To Host Holidays In Your Small House
There is nothing quite like gathering in the company of family and friends over the...
Nov 01, 2019
The Ideal Home Base for Your RV Lifestyle
Home is where your RV is – the tried and true motto of many RV...
Sep 23, 2019
Tips to Avoid the Overwhelm of Downsizing
Got a lot of stuff you need to get rid of? Can’t figure out how to...
Sep 11, 2019
Choosing a Cottage Home That’s Right For You
It’s time to design your life at Lakeshore! You can’t go wrong with any of...
Aug 16, 2019
Downsizing and Decluttering 101
It is inevitable. One way or another, you’re going to downsize. It is part of...
Jul 09, 2019
Empty Nesters Making the Switch to Tiny Houses
Life happens in stages. Childhood, school, jobs, marriages, children of our own, and so it...
Jun 27, 2019
Working From a Tiny Home
People are often drawn to tiny houses by their charming, unique exteriors and undeniably minimalistic...
May 31, 2019
Understanding Park Model Homes
The modern tiny house movement has been trending for the better part of the last decade. From...
Apr 15, 2019
New Florida Community Named
It’s official! Simple Life is naming its flagship Florida community Lakeshore! Located just outside The Villages,...
Jan 31, 2019
Our Newest Community In Central Florida
Simple Life’s newest community Lakeshore, which will provide 223+ tiny homes in a stunning, well...
Dec 20, 2018
Leader of the Market for Desirable Tiny Home
While it may appear that Americans are working harder and wanting more out of life,...
Nov 15, 2018
A Subtle Start to a Simple Life
There’s something to be said for the ease of moving into a pre-owned home in...
Oct 30, 2018
Simple but Exciting Life in Hendersonville
Simple Life because we hope that our residents will embrace a life less hectic than...
Sep 04, 2018
Sponsor of North Carolina Apple Festival
The temperatures in The Crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains are crisp and the area...