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paying the rent forward.

one small thing to do today.

Jan 26 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects (mostly).

zines, strikes, and other things.

Jan 23 • Erin Boyle

working close to failure.

building muscle and developing strength for creative projects.

Jan 21 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects (mostly).

patches, paint strokes, and other things.

Jan 16 • Erin Boyle

improving light fixtures without spending any money.

transforming lamps and lights for zero dollars.

Jan 14 • Erin Boyle

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we don't have to shop there, actually.

Feb 11, 2025 • Erin Boyle

Feb 18, 2025 • Erin Boyle

Jun 25, 2025 • Erin Boyle

greetings from your friendly slow-living minimalist underconsumption deinfluencer.

Sep 25, 2024 • Erin Boyle

home

improving light fixtures without spending any money.

transforming lamps and lights for zero dollars.

Jan 14 • Erin Boyle

making a workshop on wheels.

or, what helps me tackle small apartment projects without losing my sanity.

Nov 20, 2025 • Erin Boyle

kill your darlings.

make space for something new. introducing, make / do.

Nov 18, 2025 • Erin Boyle

i want to live in a dumb house.

opting out of home automation.

Nov 13, 2025 • Erin Boyle

painting and progress in fits and starts.

and unsolicited advice on choosing paint colors.

Nov 6, 2025 • Erin Boyle

everywhere, ghosts.

tracing three centuries of family in new york city.

Oct 29, 2025 • Erin Boyle

Make / Do by Erin Boyle

Make / Do by Erin Boyle

A scrappy little newsletter about living creatively, consuming thoughtfully, acting boldly, and generally making do, at home and elsewhere.

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consumerism

a few small things.

rope, periods, watercolors, and other things.

Jan 8 • Erin Boyle

gift giving notes from the archive.

for your reading pleasure.

Nov 27, 2025 • Erin Boyle

analog gifts, for now or later.

morning, noon, and night gifts to consider.

Nov 25, 2025 • Erin Boyle

a few small things.

hands, hooks, and other helpful things.

Oct 22, 2025 • Erin Boyle

sustainability

improving light fixtures without spending any money.

transforming lamps and lights for zero dollars.

Jan 14 • Erin Boyle

kids' pajama pants. or shall we say lounge pants?

if you want natural fibers, you're probably going to have to make them yourself.

Dec 11, 2025 • Erin Boyle

simple holiday decorations made from trash.

plus, a very good excuse to buy some extra gelt.

Dec 9, 2025 • Erin Boyle

i’ll never use peel-and-stick tiles.

Alt title: I'd rather have a boring backsplash than a plastic one.

Sep 16, 2025 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects

my week in objects (mostly).

zines, strikes, and other things.

Jan 23 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects (mostly).

patches, paint strokes, and other things.

Jan 16 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects (mostly).

birthday tickets, and other things.

Jan 9 • Erin Boyle

my week in objects (mostly).

mended mittens and other things.

Dec 12, 2025 • Erin Boyle

recent observations

recent observations, january.

new year, same me.

Jan 5 • Erin Boyle

recent observations, december.

Dec 3, 2025 • Erin Boyle

recent observations, november.

holding our breath.

Nov 4, 2025 • Erin Boyle

recent observations, october.

wonder, everywhere.

Oct 1, 2025 • Erin Boyle

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