Madame Tricot's book Delicatessen 3D knits on display at Sibler Munsterhof in Zurich | EvinOK.com

Madame Tricot’s Book “Delicatessen” and 3D Knitting Exhibit at Sibler in Zürich

by Evin // August 27, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is a special post about a unique way knitting and crochet are used in window display. The photos were taken by Niall Twamley on his trip to Zurich and they’re enthralling! So, it all starts with a book, Madame Tricot “Delicatessen” and... Continue reading →

Enjoy! Food You’ll Love by Sheila Kiely

by Evin // April 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes as a blogger, I get to meet amazing and inspiring people. Back in 2010 when I worked on the Goodall’s Modern Irish Cookbook, I met a few dozen such individuals who continue to inspire me with their work. One... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

by Evin // November 14, 2015 // No Comments

Short rows. Not everyone embraces the power of the mighty short row, but with Carol Feller‘s new book, Short Row Knits: A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects, the short row superpower is within your grasp. The patterns build on what you learn... Continue reading →

Life Advice from The Last Lecture

by Evin // August 8, 2015 // No Comments

I recently watched Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture and loved his lecture on time management, so I wanted to write a blog post all about his life advice. The lecture and the resulting book were a final love letter from... Continue reading →

Summer Reading List

by Evin // July 24, 2015 // No Comments

I’m not at a desk in a large corporation with an entire marketing team or editing team to help me with my EvinOK.com research and blog posts – it’s just me at a desk in a dedicated home office corner... Continue reading →

Reading about Sustainable Energy

by Evin // May 18, 2015 // No Comments

We all know that sustainable is an important word as we face global warming and oil prices, but is really being done? Is it all solar panels and windmills? Not quite. And that’s just the tip of the crest. Here are interesting articles,... Continue reading →

These Islands book launch tonight

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain book launch will be held at Knit Midleton TONIGHT, Thursday, April 9th at 7:30pm: 4 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. Space is limited, so please call ahead at 085 157 8969 to reserve your... Continue reading →

Creating Your Own Beach Retreat with Surf Café Living

by Evin // April 7, 2015 // No Comments

A beautiful book which brings you the best of cooking, eating, surfing and living life by the coast. Surfers Jane and Myles Lamberth are living their dream, running a bustling seaside café, creating a gorgeous home and enjoying the coastal... Continue reading →

Why Buy Bake Knit Sew?

by Evin // March 18, 2015 // No Comments

It has been three months since my first book was published and I’m still in awe that I made that dream come true. Of course, it took a bit of help from my Kickstarter backers, volunteer stylists/photographers/models/proofreaders, recipe/pattern testers, supportive... Continue reading →

Eye-catching Cookbooks and Pattern Books

by Evin // December 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

This post is just a list of my favourite cookbooks and knitting pattern books, as well as those I am wishing for Santa to bring me this holiday season. No frills, no details, just links. Because these books are so... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew with Cork Billy

by Evin // November 28, 2014 // No Comments

It is always an honour with a well-known and established blogger takes notice, so I was thrilled with Cork Billy said he’d write a post about my book, Bake Knit Sew. As a blogger, Billy has inspired me with his... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things for Holiday 2014

by Evin // November 24, 2014 // No Comments

I’m starting to get in the holiday mood, so this Brilliant Things post is very gift-focused. Of course, for more ideas, here are additional BRILLIANT THINGS. TOYS Schwinn Roadster 12″ Retro Tricycle We already have this bike for my son (his 2nd birthday gift... Continue reading →

Done, Dusted, and Published! Bake Knit Sew is Available!

by Evin // October 7, 2014 // 5 Comments

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE. Remember last year when I was talking about my Kickstarter project? Well, that project grew up and became a real book! But much like a baby growing up,... Continue reading →

Books with a Lasting Impact

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

I was tagged by a few Facebook friends to list my top ten books. You know, the ones that have left a lasting impact on my life or whispered some form of idealism or feeling into my soul. And since... 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 →

Book Review: Sully P. Snooferpoot's Amazing New Shadow by Aaron Loyel Shaw PhD

by Evin // October 18, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m always on the lookout for different children’s books to read with LB. You know, we love the classics like Goodnight Moon, but also ones that remind him that being himself is important. This week’s great find is Sully P.... Continue reading →

Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook On Tour

by Evin // October 10, 2013 // 1 Comment

We at EvinOK.com love to travel. This past winter, we took a copy of the Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook with us to Washington, D.C. Here are some photos of its adventures. Sleeping LB wasn’t nearly as excited as I... Continue reading →

Quality Over Quantity: A Book Review

by Evin // July 5, 2013 // No Comments

You know the book you read again and again? No, not Pride and Prejudice. The other one. For me, it is a non-fiction book with a dash of self-help. But not preachy or depressing, just a good honest take on why... Continue reading →

Krist Kindl – Experiment in Loving

by Evin // March 29, 2013 // 1 Comment

Being filled with inner love and joy is a gift. Where is comes from is subject to much debate, but where it goes is a simple enough discussion. Sharing your love with the world is a great gift and as... Continue reading →

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Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook and Book Launch

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

It has taken a few months, but I am finally getting around to telling you all about the Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook and Book Launch. A Modern Irish Cookbook featuring recipes from Ireland’s most active and respected food bloggers. The... Continue reading →