Jul 28, 2023
Move-In Ready Homes: Everything You Need to Know
Move-in ready homes are the modern homebuyer’s solution to eliminating house-hunting stress. These properties come...
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Jul 21, 2023
Retire in Florida: Lakeshore Community in Sumter County
Retirement marks a new chapter in life, and choosing the best place for you to...
Jul 14, 2023
Tiny Home Living: Meet the Seabreeze Cottage
If a unique tiny home living experience is what you’re looking for, your search may...
Jun 30, 2023
Moving to Florida: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Moving to Florida. The name alone evokes iconic imagery; Disney world vacations, orange groves, cheesy...
Jun 23, 2023
Lakeshore Community: A Blissful Testimonial and Homes for Sale by Simple Life
When it comes to Simple Life’s communities, we are only as successful as our residents...
Jun 16, 2023
The Environmental Impact of Tiny Homes: Living Green in a Compact Space
The concept of living in small spaces isn’t new. In fact, it has been around...
May 26, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to the ADU enthusiasts’ happy place! Whether you’re seeking to maximize your property’s value,...
May 12, 2023
Hendersonville: Discover the Charm of This Small Town
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
Interior Design: Choosing a Style For Your Cottage Home
When furnishing a new cottage home or current living space, it is important to take...
May 02, 2023
Top 10 Inspiring Cottage Front Porch Decor 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
Tiny Home For Sale: Discover The Zion Cottage at The Hamlet
The Zion Cottage is one of our most loved tiny home for sale at The...
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
Spring Cleaning Checklist – What To Include
It’s that time of year where the weather warms up, the plants are in bloom,...
Mar 28, 2023
Meal Prep Tips By Simple Life
Meal prepping (or prep) has become very popular among the 9-5-ers of the world. It...
Mar 25, 2023
Tips to Maximize Your Storage 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 a Simple Life
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 at Home
Yoga was developed over 5,000 years ago, becoming a widely practiced form of exercise and...
Mar 17, 2023
Lakeshore By Simple Life: 5 Reasons To Move Today
Florida has long been a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts, active adults, and retirees. People...
Mar 16, 2023
Lakeshore Exploration: A Central Florida Resident’s Path to Adventure
The locations of all Simple Life communities are thoughtfully chosen. We make sure to develop...
Mar 02, 2023
Green Living : How To Be More Green in Your Daily Life
In more recent years, the topic of green living or eco-friendly has become popular, and...
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
Downsizing with dogs: 3 Helpful Tips !
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
New Home Communities: 10 Benefits of Living In One!
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
Small House Interior Design: 10 Hacks Worth Trying
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
Outdoor Living Space Ideas: Here Is How 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
Crafts for Adults: Fun and Easy Ones 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
Decluttering Tips For Your Home By Simple Life
Downsizing isn’t a one and done activity. It takes dedication, reflective thinking, and even lifestyle...
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
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...
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
5 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 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
If you are looking for inspiration for your autumn cottage home decor, look no further!...
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 15, 2021
Best Place to Retire in NC: The Hamlet
Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains in Flat Rock, North Carolina, The...
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...
Sep 03, 2021
Central Florida Community Offers Peaceful, Contemporary Lifestyle
Simple Life’s central Florida community – nestled in the heart of the state – offers...
Aug 23, 2021
Storing Sports Equipment in a Tin Home
Beautiful, warm, summertime weather often inspires us to get outside and get active. From gardening...
Aug 09, 2021
How To Downsize: Evaluate Your Living Space
There may come a time in your life when you wonder ‘what exactly do I...
Jun 18, 2021
Small Cottage Home Lover: Meet the Sunny Isle 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
Lakeshore By Simple Life – Everything You Need Within 10 Miles
Lakeshore by Simple Life is peacefully tucked away under a gorgeous live oak canopy in Central...
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...
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 Communities: The Envoy Program
A collection of Simple Life homes is more than a neighborhood, it’s a community. Life...
Jul 31, 2020
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
Welcome To Outside Living
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
Simple Life Values: 5 Ways to Be a Helper
“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 In a ”Smart Home’ at Lakeshore
We are living in the prime time of technological development! This is one of the...
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 Lakeshore Cottage Home That’s Right For You
It’s time to design your life at Lakeshore! Let’s just saw it, you can’t go...
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
Park Model Homes: A Comprehensive Guide
Park model homes offer an attractive alternative to traditional housing. But what are they, and...
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...