44 Comments
May 9Liked by Laura Fenton

I only subscribe to two substack newsletters -- yours and Erin's. Both speak to me as part of the choir -- living in a too-small home, gardening, and trying my best to lessen my impact on the world in which I live. Would love to win this book.

Expand full comment
author

So appreciated that LIVING SMALL is one of your two must-reads!

Expand full comment
May 10Liked by Laura Fenton

I pre-ordered this book for a friend’s birthday ( I deemed her much more crafty than I). And then it arrived, and I looked through it, and decided to order a copy for myself! Love both your and Erin’s work and glad I can be a paid supporter for you both.

Expand full comment
author

That is what every author hopes might happen!

Expand full comment
May 10Liked by Laura Fenton

I recently discovered the sewing machines at my public library! This book would be great for continuing to explore it...

Expand full comment
author

People keep telling me about all the amazing things their libraries have these days, but this is the first I have heard about sewing machines!!!

Expand full comment

In Washington, DC! In case any of your other readers are local and don't know about them :)

Expand full comment

I am not a remotely crafty person (in other words, *not* a good candidate for this giveaway!), but just wanted to say I am so inspired by Erin and Rose’s up-cycling talents and commitment to creating as an alternative to consuming. Thanks for featuring their work!

Expand full comment
May 10Liked by Laura Fenton

What an great review! The DIY/maker gene that runs strong in my family seems to have skipped me but I'm inspired to give it a try.

Expand full comment
May 9Liked by Laura Fenton

I used to make things, but I’ve gotten away from it. Would love to get back to that perspective!

Expand full comment
author

Exactly how I feel!

Expand full comment
May 15Liked by Laura Fenton

Just subscribed today - AHP led me to Your House Machine which led me to Living Small. As soon as I stumbled upon the review of Sophie Donelson’s book I knew I was in the right place.

Expand full comment
author

Love that chain—and love Soph’s book so much!

Expand full comment
May 13Liked by Laura Fenton

I loved reading this. It reminded me of one of the reasons I love cooking and baking so much. Yes, I can buy salad dressing, granola, pasta sauce, and bread (and trust me, I usually buy bread!), but there's something so rewarding about making it myself.

Expand full comment
May 12Liked by Laura Fenton

Hoping I might be the lucky winner - I actually have a tissue box cover on my to-eventually-obtain list! I subscribed earlier this year and I look forward to this newsletter every week, Laura.

Expand full comment
author

Have convinced myself it is something I really COULD make. Thanks for the encouraging words!

Expand full comment
May 12Liked by Laura Fenton

I am so inspired by your newsletter and this new book looks equally inspiring! Thank you for the giveaway!

Expand full comment
author

Thank you so much, Katie!

Expand full comment

Making things as an antidote to thoughtless consumerism—here for it!

Expand full comment
author

Making thins makes you think twice for sure.

Expand full comment
May 12Liked by Laura Fenton

this looks like SUCH a cool book! I like that unlike the accursed crafts of my childhood, these don't seem to require great artistic talent or skill...they seem like projects I could do that would be useful!

Expand full comment
author

You really can pick it up and start making things right away.

Expand full comment
May 10Liked by Laura Fenton

My daughter gifted this newsletter and I love it! This new book looks so inspiring! I was just telling our handyman redoing our entryway to save me the scraps from the renovation so I could make something from it (instead of going in the trash!)

Expand full comment
author

Luci, I love that your daughter gifted you the newsletter!

Expand full comment
May 9Liked by Laura Fenton

I would love to win a copy - there's nothing like the feeling of making something and avoiding an amazon purchase!!

Expand full comment
May 9Liked by Laura Fenton

I would love to win a copy! What a great review.

Expand full comment
author

Thanks, Sara!

Expand full comment
May 9Liked by Laura Fenton

Oh this book is on my wish list! I love Erin’s writing and her creativity, as well as Rose’s guest posts on Erin’s blog.

Expand full comment
author

Me too! But there really is something so satisfying about a BOOK.

Expand full comment