Welcome to TinyTaller
Stories in Wood and Olive
Nestled among the ancient olive trees of Andalusia sits an unexpected sight: a 20-foot shipping container that I’ve transformed into my woodworking sanctuary. TinyTaller, a playful blend of English and Spanish, captures the essence of this project. Taller means workshop in Spanish, while tiny pays homage to the tiny house movement and the idea that creativity thrives within thoughtful constraints.
But the workshop is only part of the story. In just 160 square feet, the container holds my woodworking tools along with everything we need for daily life on a small farm.
This blog is no longer just about woodworking. Together with my wife, I’m taking care of the land around the workshop: looking after the olive trees, cultivating the soil, planting new trees, and growing our own vegetables to become more self-sufficient. Recently we added a greenhouse and a chicken coop.
We’re also learning to work with what defines Andalusia, from the swirling grain of olive wood to the delicate taste of local almonds. Join me as I organize a compact space, build essential jigs, and choose the right tools, and as I share our successes, mistakes, and discoveries along the way.
Whether you’re in a cramped urban apartment, planning your first workshop, or dreaming of a piece of land, this blog is for anyone who believes in the power of constraints and the beauty of working close to nature. Because sometimes the most inspiring places aren’t vast, but small and surrounded by trees.
Welcome to TinyTaller bajo olivos.