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Carmen Shenk is an artist, entrepreneur and communicator with a passion for faith, art, wellness, and tiny houses.

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I learned something today. When the front and back of a handmade rug don't match, it may have been dyed. This is fine if you like the rug and the new color, but in terms of value it is considered a flaw. Isn't that interesting? 🌷 Uncle told me it had a flaw and waited to see if I could figure it out. I looked and looked but couldn't find a flaw. He flipped the corner over and I still didn't notice the color difference. 🌷 I saw it rolled and pulled it out because it looked like it would match one I have. But when I opened it, it was completely different. That should have been a clue. Lol! 🌷 The more I learn about handmade rugs and the fine art of weaving them, the more I fall in love with them. 🌷 #collector #interiordesigner #orientalcarpet #magiccarpet #artforthefloor

When I am at home, eating with food allergies is easy. When I'm out and about... I find it very challenging. I asked for the salad without the cheese and the couscous. The salad came with couscous on it. 🌷 If I ate this, I would pay for it with extreme itching skin for about 4 days. I just can't. 🌷 I don't know what to do in this situation. I paid for the food, tipped the waiter, bought something different to eat (turns out I couldn't eat all of that one either). So it works out that I paid $21 for a snack. That did not feel right to me. 🌷 I didn't say "but I asked for no couscous" because that didn't seem kind. I have owned a restaurant. I know how mean people can be. I know misunderstandings happen. But the waiter and I talked about couscous having gluten and I said no couscous because no gluten. And there it was on my plate. 🌷 As I think about it - I am fine. I resent the expense but I had the money to spend and that is a blessing. I guess I need to sit with this a while and find my intentional voice in this. #foodallergies #iamnotavictim #hungry

⚜️Tiny spaces. ⚜️Huge dreams. ⚜️Making space for what matters. 🧡💜❤️💜🧡 #tinyspaces #hugedreams #makesspace #meaning #purpose #vision #passionprojects

I did some recording yesterday. It was fun! That podcast is getting closer and closer! Watch for it, it’s going to ROCK! ⚜️ This is a passion project for me, something that I get to do because simple living has opened up so much space in my life! Tons of people can walk you through designing your dream house - especially your dream tiny house. My gig is helping you design your dream LIFE! #soexcited #nervousinagoodway #designyourdreamlife 🧡❤️💜 #podcast #podcastlaunch #faitharttinyhouses #sofun #talkytalky #passionproject

Have you ever watched one of those design shows like Trading Spaces where the very first thing that happens is that everything in the room just vanishes like magic? Oh the magic of television! Well what if you live in the real world and in a small house - or even a tiny house - where do you go with all the stuff when you are renovating or redecorating? LOL! #tinyhouseproblems ⚜️ I tackle this issue on my vlog today. Check out the link in my bio or find me on YouTube (Carmen Shenk, Faith, Art & Tiny Houses) for today’s vlog post where I talk about moving mountains. ⚜️ Oh, and tomorrow on the vlog I will show you what I did in place of that ghetto curtain on the front door! It looks SO MUCH BETTER!! ⚜️ The transformation of this space is so satisfying. I am looking forward to getting the rugs down, the Steinway moved in... moving in the orange sofa that we bought at the ReStore... it’s gonna rock Y’all! It’s gonna rock!! ⚜️ Do the next thing, then get up the next day and do the next thing. #rinserepeat Mountains do move, it does happen. You’ll be fine. I’ll be fine. #ipromise #dothenextthing #onedayatatime ⚜️ #tinyhouseinteriordesign #tinyhousedecorating #interiordesign #interiordecorator #designer #maker #creative #skoolie #notsobighouse

It’s so lovely to have flowers in the house this time of year when it’s so cold and gross outside. Spring will win. Winter keeps trying but Xaver has switched to shorts and I’ve turned off the heat in the living room so Spring really needs to get on with it! #brr #orchid #spring #winter

I painted the walls in my living room with a navy ombré effect, dark at the floor and lighter as it goes up. Link in bio to the video showing how. This is my favorite way to paint! I will probably never do solid colors again! Lol! ⚜️ This color has permeated everything around here. I took a photo of a stack of books in front of this wall. I have taken photos of me in front of this wall. Turns out EVERYTHING looks better on a navy ombré wall - who knew?! ⚜️ I’m making a tiny bit of progress on the house. #slowlybutsurely #interiordesign #interiordesigner #artist

I’m looking forward to presenting at the Outer Banks Tiny Home Festival! It will be good to see friends again! It’s been too long! @tinyindustrial @themamaontherocks @smallerlivinghugelife @liveafastlife @gotiny.com_thom.stanton @anotherkindofdrew @thecapablecarpenter

Totally @bekki_the_gingernut ‘s idea to make avocado mousse now that food sensitivities have forced me to go almond, dairy, gluten, and egg free... I can still eat yummy things!! Yay! The recipe made enough for six little bowls, I got half way through one just now but it was so rich that the rest will need to wait till later. It was good! #triumph #grateful #nourishment #eatwell #simplefood #eatclean

One step closer to my new podcast! Check out part one of creating my new recording studio using a lot of stuff I already had or could get for free! You don’t have to have a lot of money to live your dream - you just have to be willing to get creative and stay focused! Then do the next thing and keep doing the next thing! Link in bio to my recording studio on wheels - part one. Us tiny house people do love our wheels! Lol! #podcast #communicator #speaker #preacher #preacherwoman

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