1. Scarf Camera Strap

Scarves are always a trend (or even a necessity) when the cool weather of fall sets in, so why not dress up your camera with one this season? The standard black camera straps everyone has are functional—but that’s about it. Replace yours with one of many options from Capturing Couture that are both functional and pretty. With patterns like leopard print, tie-dye, or stripes, you can even purchase multiples to match different outfits or moods. The scarf-straps are made of a soft rayon blend fabric with no stretch, measuring 14 inches wide and 27 inches long with an adjustability on each side up to 14 inches. Purchase for $39.99.

2. Bubble Level Camera Cube

If you take a lot of landscape photography, you know that getting a level image isn’t always just as easy placing your camera on a tripod. Level your horizons with this bubble level that slides into the hot shoe or flash mount of most standard DSLR or SLR cameras. Like a level you would use for home improvement projects, make sure the bubbles are lined up and you’re ready to shoot! The 3 axis means you get a precise reading that’s easier to see than a level on the tripod itself. Buy the Polaroid Hot Shoe Three Axis Triple Bubble Spirit Level for Canon and Nikon digital and film cameras for $10.99 here.

3. Padded Bag Insert

When you want to tote your camera along with you on a day trip or vacation, isn’t it always a hassle to deal with not only your personal items, but the bag holding your camera equipment as well? With this foam padded insert, you can convert any bag you already own—a backpack, purse, tote bag, etc.—into a safe place to transport and store your camera and lenses. This simple item eliminates the need for you to carry multiple bags on your outing and can make transporting and storing everything once you get home easy as well. The water resistant fabric and 1/2-inch foam padding protect your expensive camera and lenses from anything else you toss along with it. Purchase from Etsy store Darby Mack for $39.

4. Cotton Carrier Strap Shot

How many times have you been on a hike, at your child’s sporting game, or at an event and missed a great photo opportunity because you had to first remove your backpack before even getting access to your camera? This backpack add-on keeps your camera at the ready, but securely locked as well. The Velcro flaps secure around your backpack strap to keep your camera at the front of your body, making it easy to access with instant release so that you never have to miss that shot again. The only way to have easier access to your camera is to carry it in your hand! Buy it here for $79.

5. Gorrillapod Magnetic

As the name implies, this tripod has magnetic feet, which allows you to position it on any metal surface. You can even attach it to curved surfaces! You’re limited to using this with compact digital cameras, small video cameras, or your iPhone, but with 30 rotating leg joints, this tripod is pretty special. The specs include a length of 6 inches and a weight of 11.5 ounces. It can support up to seven times its own weight. Toss it in your equipment bag and you’ll never even know it’s there—that is, until you want to attach it a metal fence or your car. Purchase it from Joby for $24.95.

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Living in a tiny home doesn’t mean you have to give up modern conveniences. But while space is at a premium in a tiny home, you may not have room for a full-size refrigerator or oven. You may even be thinking you have to give up certain appliances entirely, but innovative design in the appliance realm means you can cook your food, and freeze it, too. Here are four small-scale appliances that won’t leave you hanging out to dry (literally).

1. Summit 1.8 Cu. Ft. Combination Washer/Dryer

At 24 inches in width, this washer / dryer combination will fit under a counter or table in your tiny home, meaning you won’t have to truck your laundry to the laundromat or have your sopping wet clothes taking up premium space in your home as they air-dry. With a stainless steel drum, multiple wash and dry settings, a delay-start option and an LCD display, the only thing this appliance is short on is size. Sure, it may boggle your mind that it can wash and dry your clothes all in the same machine, but leave that question to ponder as you watch your whites spin.

2. Eva-Dry Mini Dehumidifier

Tiny homes need just as much air quality moderation as any other home. This miniature dehumidifier is the perfect size for small spaces and prevents mold growth and other harmful situations that may arise in a well-insulated tiny home. The renewable silica gel technology of this portable model means it doesn’t produce any noise–a potential concern for small spaces where noise pollution is unwelcome. When the gel crystals turn from blue to pink, simply plug in the unit, wait 10 hours and use your dehumidifier! The average life expectancy of the internal crystals is 10 years, meaning you won’t have to replace them any time soon. Oh, and did I mention the unit is portable?

3. Fagor Energy Star 24 Inch Fully Integrated Refrigerator

You may be able to live without a dehumidifier, but you certainly won’t be able to live without a refrigerator in your tiny home. (After all, your appetite will likely remain the same size.) This model makes use of the potential vertical space in your home, At 80 inches tall, and 24 inches wide, like the washing machine mentioned above, it is a great space saver for your tiny kitchen. The reversible left and right doors mean it’s also adaptable to your space, while a unique “no frost” technology keeps your food fresher, longer.
Bonus: It won the 2012 Best Kitchen Appliance in “Best of Year” award from Interior Design.

4. iWave IW600SIL 600-Watt Personal Desktop Microwave Oven 

As if microwaves aren’t compact enough, this one measures 10 inches deep by 10.5 inches wide by 12 inches tall–just big enough to heat up a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup. And, with a collapsible handle on top, it’s easy to transport, weighing in at only 12 pounds. Plus, it has a notably quieter operation compared with other microwaves. (As mentioned above, the last thing you need in a tiny home is noise pollution.) You won’t find this model setting you back more than $125, and it’s even available on Amazon.

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