As you’ve probably gathered from these tea leaves, since I left my job at the farm last February I’ve been winging a freelance career. It’s been simultaneously thrilling and terrifying. In a turn of events that I can only hope sounds encouraging and not exasperating, a year and a half of ridiculous hard work has paid off. 
Next week, I’ll be joining Gardenista as Associate Editor. There are a lot of plant metaphors that I could use to describe my feelings about this new job, but I think something interplanetary is in order. I’m over the moon and then some. Without a doubt, this is the most excited I’ve ever been about a job and that includes working at a clam shack in high school where I could eat endless amounts of french fries and milkshakes.
I’ll still be doing the same writing and picture-taking in this space and a few others, but I am incredibly excited to pour my energy into Gardenista and I really hope that you guys follow along in that space, too.
PS. If you have a garden-y space of your own, Gardenista just launched a garden design competition and we’ll be doling out prizes in five different categories. So whether your spot is inside or out, edible for humans or for the birds and the bees only, you can send along photos and enter to win. All the details, here.
PPS. Details on these alliums &c. coming up later in the day. In the meantime, more of my Gardenista posts, right here. Update: Alliums!
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How exciting for you! Well done lovely lady! π
Congratulations! Have fun on your new adventure!
Congrats, Erin! This is big and thrilling!
Wow, congrats! I'm in the midst of career uncertainty myself, so I know how thrilling it is to finally find something that fits. Way to go!
Congrats, Erin!! Perfect fit for you.
Congratulations Erin! A new adventure, very exciting π
Congrats Erin! I've really been enjoying this blog and also everything over at Gardenista too (I'm a city gardener myself) Excited to see more of your voice over there!
Congrats!!!
Congratulations! Seems like a really great opportunity! Have fun with it!
perfect for you. congrats! x
Wonderful news, gal! Hooray for you.
Nice!
Erin, I am so happy for you! Freelancing is fun (for a while) and then it can be downright exhausting. What a great new job- it seems like the perfect fit for you!
That last picture is stunning- your flower arranging skills are amazing!
You are going to absolutely FLOURISH (to use a plant-y word) in this new position. Congrats, Erin!
That's wonderful news! I am the worst gardener in the world but I've loved reading your posts over there; they're always as beautifully written and thoughtful as your posts here, and that's really saying something! I've just been offered a job in the field I want to work in after quitting a paid job 7 months ago to try to work towards it, so I know the feeling! Congratulations! xox
So exciting – good luck with everything! Oh, and your photographs are beautiful too!
Congratulations, Erin! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts in the future, both here and on Gardenista.
ahhhhhhhhh!!! so so happy for you! can't wait to follow your gardenista posts. xoxo
Congrats Erin! SO perfect and so well deserved. xxx
Congrats on this new and exciting chapter. How exciting! I hope you have a lovely and safe weekend. π
~ Noelani
Congratulations!! I really love the remodelistsa/gardenista sites and they are lucy to get you.
Congratulations! I started reading Gardenista because of your posts, so it's exciting that you'll be even more of a presence there!
oh, what a dream! it sounds perfect for you, congrats. xo
Congratulations Erin! I'm so happy for you! You've done such an incredible job growing things in your urban environment – you have so much offer.
I can't wait to continue following your adventure!
Congrats! And I love the pictures! π
Oh that's super exciting! Congrats Erin π Seems like a job where you will definitely THRIVE! π
Amazing! Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to following along at Gardenista
Amazing! Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to following along at Gardenista
Congratulations, Erin! What a perfect fit. XO
I am just BLOOMING WITH PRIDE.
I discovered Gardenista a few weeks ago and I love it! I'm so jealous and happy that a really great blogger has joined Gardenista! Cheers
Congratulations on such a great opportunity! Well deserved, especially given your ability to grow things in a small urban environment!
Yay!
Congratulations! I love both Gardenista & your blog, and am excited for you!
We at Gardenista feel like we're the lucky ones — we are so thrilled that Erin is joining our team full time. (Trying this comment a second time without typos.)
Huge congrats, Erin!!! It's gonna get even better, always.
So thrilled to have you on the Remodelista/Gardenista team, Erin! I'm really looking forward to working closer together and seeing more and more of your work on Gardenista.
Many congratulations, Erin! Best wishes as you embark on this new journey π
Congratulations, dear! You'll be fabulous.
congratulations on your new gig … you're perfect together. enjoy your weekend!
I'm a bit behind on my blog reading but CONGRATS!
x dotti dee
This freedom in employment makes you have a more relaxed and flexible outlook on life.The decisions are fluid and simple.jobs
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