Coup de Coeur Cowl – Knitting Pattern

by Evin // February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I published a new pattern and it is available for purchase in my Ravelry shop. The Coup de Coeur Cowl is a stranded colorwork cowl knit in super bulky/chunky yarn. This very quick knit has a whimsy and practicality.... Continue reading →

12 Lessons Learned from Living Through Cork Floods

by Evin // February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Last night, the city I live in flooded…again (photos). This has happened a few times recently but also in November 2009. In four years since that horrible devastating flood, very little has changed in the city’s flood prevention infrastructure but... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – February 2014 List

by Evin // January 31, 2014 // No Comments

Another month’s wishes. These items are mostly on my Amazon.co.uk wish list and Amazon.com and Etsy. And now the latest… Air Purifier and Ioniser Plug In – Maxim Vax W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra 2 Pre-Treatment Upright Carpet and Upholstery Washer Tomy AquaDoodle Magic Water Pens Twin Pack –... Continue reading →

Longest Starbucks Order That Tastes Decent

by Evin // January 27, 2014 // 1 Comment

A week or so before I moved to Ireland, I was at work in my lovely office in California and a colleague suggested we all get Starbucks as a treat on a very busy day. I don’t drink Starbucks (for... Continue reading →

Newly Redecorated Bathroom for Under $50

by Evin // January 24, 2014 // 2 Comments

As I mentioned last summer, I visited my parents to see them and planned to work on many projects in their house. One of those projects is the redecoration of my Mom’s bathroom which she can see from her bed, where... Continue reading →

Redecorating a Breakfast Room for Under $100

by Evin // January 23, 2014 // No Comments

You know how I visited my parents over the summer and wanted to get lots done in their house? This post is about what I did to their breakfast room! As I’ve mentioned before, my Mom has Multiple Sclerosis and... Continue reading →

Updated Child’s Play Kitchen

by Evin // January 22, 2014 // No Comments

When we visited my parents this past summer, LB and I tried to travel light so no toys came with us. My parents found a tool bench and trike through CraigsList and friends, so he wasn’t by any means bored.... Continue reading →

Painting the Living Room Curtains with My Toddler

by Evin // January 17, 2014 // No Comments

Yesterday, LB and I had a morning craft adventure! After glaring at our bland beige blackout shade curtains (in the living room) for far too long, I decided a change was needed. Covering them in a sheer yet elegant fabric... Continue reading →

Explore Las Vegas & Fresh Guacamole

by Evin // January 16, 2014 // No Comments

Years ago, I was working in a great little office in Northern California. My colleagues were fabulous and one day our fearless leader called me to her office. It was recommended that I attend an upcoming conference…in Las Vegas. Turns... Continue reading →

Pinterest is My To Do List

by Evin // January 14, 2014 // No Comments

My To Do list is long and never-ending. When something is crossed off, another is soon added. It’s how I like it. I love my projects. Though they do pile up a bit. Here is a list of those I... Continue reading →

My Latest Earworms

by Evin // January 13, 2014 // No Comments

You know when you have a song stuck in your head? Sometimes it can be pleasant, other times awkward. Here are videos of the songs stuck in my head lately. Happy Monday! What songs are on repeat in your brain... Continue reading →

Photographing Yarn

by Evin // January 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love photographing yarn about as much as I love knitting with it. In the beginning, my photos were not very good. But with practice, my skills improved. The real shift came when I switched to photographing my yarn using... Continue reading →

Shawl So Lovely

by Evin // January 9, 2014 // No Comments

You know how nice it is to have friends? Well, it’s even nicer when your friends knit…and knit lovely things for you. Well, actually…for me! My friend Suzi is a master knitter who also crochets, spins and has a Ph.D.... Continue reading →

Summercove Cowl & Fingerless Gloves – Knitmas 2013

by Evin // January 8, 2014 // No Comments

It was a lovely holiday season and my third year in Knitmas. You can read about my other Knitmas experiences here and here (2011) and here (2012). This year, I’m taking the time to blog about it finally. I received Kathy’s name and... Continue reading →

Fred’s Last Hoorah

by Evin // January 7, 2014 // No Comments

Two weeks go, C and I went to Fred‘s last ever show. It was bittersweet. Sweet to see them perform such a magical concert, but sad we won’t get to see them perform again together. The show was at The... Continue reading →

Cookbook Launch: Lilly Higgins’ Dream Deli

by Evin // January 6, 2014 // 2 Comments

Lilly Higgins‘s second book Lilly’s Dream Deli: Heavenly Food, Every Day is a collection of the recipes she has tried, tested and set aside for her own dream deli. LB and I enjoyed attending the launch event held at Farmgate... Continue reading →

Resolutions for 2014

by Evin // January 1, 2014 // 2 Comments

Let’s face it, 2013 is an easy one to improve upon. I lost someone very dear to me which made the world feel empty. I had major surgery, had serious complications afterward, missed a month of time with my family, and... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – January 2014 List

by Evin // January 1, 2014 // No Comments

In keeping with my tradition for the past two (!) years, here’s my latest monthly wish list. Keep in mind when you read these, this is what’s on my mind and what I am probably going to buy myself at... Continue reading →

green, cream and grey baby blanket hanging on vintage wood coat hanger against white wall.

Free Knitting Patterns to Get to Know Designers

by Evin // December 28, 2013 // 2 Comments

Here are a few free knitting patterns on Ravelry (if you’re not a member, join!) that are always free. And here are all my free knitting patterns. What’s the catch? Nothing. Knitwear designers work hard to create patterns. Usually, free or magazine... Continue reading →

No Sew Statement Tea Cosy for Last-Minute Semi-Handmade Gift

by Evin // December 19, 2013 // No Comments

Tea cosies are quite popular over here in Ireland and also in Britain. It goes with the love of tea but also it can get quite chilly so it makes sense to insulate the teapot a bit so it stays... Continue reading →