On timeOne truth that stands tall in front of me, this very minute of my life is this: It is as hard to be in control of your own schedule as it is to follow someone else’s. Despite my (over?)-confidence about my desire to make all my own decisions personally and professionally, I was not truly prepared for what it would be like to live it from one day to the next without short term ... View Post
Slow Lessons, Part 1
An Ode to no Patience and the One Answer to EverythingCan I start by saying I have the curse of zero patience? I’d like to say I was born with it, but I’m afraid that would be an excuse. I know it’s been part of me since I was a child (ask my mom, or don’t). So, on the rare occasions when I wrangle what little bit of patience I can find, I am almost always rewarded.Recently this ... View Post
Welcome to Serendipity Workshop
I’m Erin, it’s so nice to see you here. Because it MUST be serendipity that brings you to this corner of the internet, I can only assume we share the same delight in being pursued by joy and motivated by finding more of it. Which makes me extra, extra glad you stopped by. I’m here to share the things I know, the things I’m learning, and the things I make with you. Our lives are crowded with ... View Post
Tiny Laundry Room Makeover for Under $250
Here’s what we did Stripes! We started with horizontal stripes on the three walls that surround the washer and dryer. There is a natural break the room and it felt right. I chose a straw-colored paint (Benjamin Moore – Cork) for the stripes and we taped them off at roughly 12” wide. This color complemented the neutral color that was in there already, so we only had to paint one color. We taped ... View Post
creating a beautiful and functional small laundry room on a budget
When we first moved into our house I was so excited to have a whole room, however small devoted to laundry. I’ve always had the laundry room closet, or laundry room basement or laundromat or my parent’s house miles away. In this little barely 1600 SF cottage we call home, it seemed like a true luxury. However, once we moved in, actually put a washer and dryer in the room which took up like half of ... View Post
