Barbara Eden: A Hollywood Icon Who Defies Age

Barbara Eden, who is most recognized for playing Jeannie in the hit television series “I Dream of Jeannie,” is 92 years old and still radiates beauty and vitality. Barbara Jean Morehead, who was born on August 23, 1931, came to the public’s notice when she won the Miss San Francisco title in 1951.

Eden’s acting career took off after that, beginning in 1955 with “The Johnny Carson Show” and culminating with her legendary portrayal of the alluring Jeannie. She received recognition for her skill and adaptability and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988. Her memoir, “Jeannie Out of the Bottle,” which was released in 2011, details the highs and lows of her professional life as well as her personal hardships, which include the untimely death of her son.

Despite her advanced age, Eden, who is currently in her nineties, is still very much involved in her work and stays busy. She is adamant about finding fulfillment in her profession and continuing to pursue her passions. She works with a personal trainer and maintains a strict diet and fitness regimen to keep up her gorgeous appearance.

Eden recently graced a Beverly Hills function, and her classic elegance and upbeat demeanor amazed the guests. She serves as a great example to us with her job and attitude to life, showing us that age is just a number. Barbara Eden is an inspiration, showing that no matter our age, we can live life to the utmost.

A teenager built his ideal tiny house entirely from reused materials and now enjoys living without paying rent

While many people typically wait until they are at least 30 years old to build their dream home, the thrill of hand-crafting your ideal living space is unmatched.

Imagine the journey of creating a plan, putting your heart and soul into it, and finally seeing your vision come to life. That’s exactly what Tom did. At just 17 years old, he used his skill, creativity, and determination to make his dream a reality.

Driven by rising housing costs and a desire for independence, Tom set out to build a modest home using recycled materials. He discovered he could create something completely from scratch while staying within a budget.

“My vision for the cabin was to keep things simple and provide a stress-free lifestyle. Everything I have is mine; I paid for everything”, Tom explained.

Now, at 20, Tom is relieved knowing he won’t have to spend his hard-earned money on rent. “It’s a no-brainer life and once you’ve built something, it really is yours”, he added.

Tom’s house is located on his grandfather’s extensive property and retains a charming English country aesthetic, complete with a side window. At 17, he bought a caravan and immediately began building it while working and completing his carpentry apprenticeship, which he completed in December.

The front of his house is made of larch wood, sourced cheaply from a local sawmill, while the side walls are made of fence boards. All the windows are recycled, sourced from a website that specializes in used materials. He recently added a porch, using boards from a scaffolding company and other scrap and reclaimed wood he recovered from the job.

Upon entering Tom’s home, visitors are greeted by beautiful reclaimed wood and a tranquil poster of a seascape. “My goal was to use only reclaimed wood for the build because it’s budget-friendly,” Tom noted. Much of the wood in his home was salvaged from old homes that he personally stripped down, sanded and repurposed.

The living area includes a compact workspace for his work and meals, a standard sofa, and a wall-mounted TV. In the future, he hopes to upgrade to a multifunctional sofa with built-in storage.

Tom especially loves his kitchen, where he made a fully functional worktop out of recycled scaffolding boards and spent hours sanding and painting it. The kitchen is equipped with essential appliances such as a fridge, stove and toaster.

Opposite the kitchen is a compact bathroom with a small chemical toilet with electric flush. The shower area has corrugated iron walls and copper fittings, evoking a rustic farmhouse feel. Back in the living room, a ladder leads to the loft, which leads to Tom’s cozy bedroom with double mattress.

Tom began building his dream home at age 17 with a budget of $8,200 and an hourly wage of $5.50 and managed to save most of his income to finance the construction of his home using recycled materials.