My name is Erin. On paper, my life is very mediocre/average at best. I have a degree in nothing. Literally, I did not attend college. I have no past extravagant dating life. I married the man that I started dating when I was 15 years old (whom I still adore). I have no children (sorry mommas-no tips/hints here). I do not excel in hobbies such as: crafting (although I did glue store-bought ornaments on a store-bought wreath this year, exciting I know), photography (love taking pictures, but ask me about lighting/angles/effects, and I will look at you like you are crazy), writing (spell check is my best friend), cooking, singing, or anything in between. My job is a normal 8-5, no lavish title or description to back it up. I live in a tiny community that does not offer a vast array of exciting things to do at a moment’s notice, my house is not garnished with the latest Pottery Barn décor, my sense of fashion is as good as my friend’s advice, and I certainly will never win an award for driving-ask my husband.
So what business does a girl like me have writing a blog? I LOVE life. I find beauty in the normal, everyday ups/downs/average events of life. I am happy with who I am and where I am. I have big thoughts, great friends, and a family who loves me unconditionally. I am blessed beyond belief. Sure, I have moments of doubt/insecurities/frustrations/blah blah blah. I just choose not to focus on those things. So here I am, “Living in Yellow”. I want to share with you things that make me excited. I get a natural high when talking travel, restaurants, wine, and lip gloss. Some things that I love, you may not. Somewhere along the line though, I hopefully will breathe a little bit of inspiration/laughter/or at the very least, confidence knowing if somebody like me can find excitement in this “average” life, you can too. Cheers to a new adventure!
Myself & Husband of nearly 5 Years, Shawn. Isn’t he cute? 🙂
My only baby, Maggie. She acts like she owns the place.
{Yellow}: It is the color of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Oh, and it happens to be the color of Mac and cheese (No wonder I like yellow so much).
Founder and creator of LIY, Erin turned her dream of a hobby blog into a full-time career which she now runs alongside the LIY team! When not in front of her computer screen [with a La Croix or wine in hand] or in front of a mirror taking mirror selfies, you can find Erin spending time on the water, cuddled up with her two pups and husband most likely watching the latest Shark Tank episode, or getting lost in an easy beach read.
