Author: Erin

$200 Roundtrip to the Caribbean? Sign Me Up!

$200 Roundtrip to the Caribbean? Sign Me Up!

Posted by | Jan 14, 2018 | |

This post may contain affiliate links-but I’m not making anything from these flights- they’re just great deals! Wait, what? Yes- thanks to Norwegian Air’s new-ish route, flights to Guadeloupe can be found for just around $200 round trip! (Ok, so not KLM and not Saint Martin- but, beach…plane….you get the idea) In 2015 I began teaching English in the Caribbean, on the island of Guadeloupe (a French Overseas Territory for anyone who has no clue where it is, aka everyone). When I signed up for the gig flights to Guadeloupe were expensive and long, often involving more than one...

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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO THE FRENCH CARIBBEAN

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO THE FRENCH CARIBBEAN

Posted by | Jan 4, 2018 | |

This post may contain affiliate links. From 2015-2016 I lived on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. This gorgeous island, located in the Lesser Antilles, is a French overseas department. Often overlooked by English speaking travelers, cheap flights have made the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe more accesible than ever! If you take the time to visit these hidden gems, here are 8 things you should know! St. Anne Beach in Gaudeloupe 1. It’s called the French Caribbean for a reason Learn some French before you hop on that plane! Even if it’s just “oui”, “non”, and “une bière s’il...

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Contact Kitchen Update Part 3: Backsplash

Contact Kitchen Update Part 3: Backsplash

Posted by | Jan 4, 2018 | |

This post may contain affiliate links. Welcome to Part 3 of my Contact Paper Kitchen Update! If you missed out on Parts 1 & 2, check them out- I’ll show you how I took my builder’s grade rental kitchen up a notch, with the help of removable Contact Paper. After completing the cabinets and the countertop, my backsplash looked a little bare so I once again turned to the internet for help. As far as removable options goes, backsplashes can get a little pricey. There are great mosaic tile stickers, but I absolutely love the look of subway tile,...

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Contact Paper Kitchen Update Part 2: Countertop

Contact Paper Kitchen Update Part 2: Countertop

Posted by | Jan 4, 2018 | |

This post may contain affiliate links. Thanks for stopping by! If you’re looking for a post on how I updated my kitchen countertop using wood-grain Contact Paper, you’re in the right place! Check out Part 1 of my Kitchen Update, Re-Finishing my Cabinets with Contact Paper. My Progress after part 1 of my contact paper kitchen update Before starting Part 1 of my Contact Paper Kitchen Update, I knew that I wanted to update my depressingly cookie-cutter rental kitchen to look modern and dramatic, but still be able to get back 100% of my security deposit when I move...

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DIY Contact Paper Kitchen Update Part 1: Cabinets

DIY Contact Paper Kitchen Update Part 1: Cabinets

Posted by | Jan 4, 2018 | |

TEMPORARY SPACE, SERIOUS STYLE: MY REMOVABLE KITCHEN REMODEL This post may contain affiliate links. In July moved from my 6 floor walk up in the East Village, to a little one bedroom apartment in East Harlem. While I loved my little walk up (and the seriously amazing view from the roof!) after 3 years with 3 roommates, it was time for a change. So I finally packed it all up and hired other people to do the heavy lifting! I moved waaay uptown to chase that elusive rom-com-single-girl-in-the-city life, and I have to say, it’s as amazing as it...

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Hi, I’m Erin and there are 2 things I know I love in this world: traveling, and a cozy, cozy home (and rom-coms, so fine, 3 things I guess). 

I’ve decided that it’s possible to both travel the world and create my own corner of it, and this is my journey. I’m so happy you’ve decided to join me as I Roam Home!

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