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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

My Knit Sew Bake Book: Final Days on Kickstarter

by Evin // December 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

UPDATE: This book was published in 2014. Learn all about it HERE. As some of you know, I love to write. All the things you love about this blog will soon be in a book! I’m honoured to be... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – December 2013 Wish List for Christmas & My Birthday

by Evin // December 16, 2013 // 1 Comment

I mostly am wishing that my Kickstarter project is successful. But here are a few other items I wouldn’t mind finding under the tree. Since my birthday was last week and Christmas is next week, these items are all things... Continue reading →

My Birthday Wishes

by Evin // December 13, 2013 // No Comments

Today is my birthday. I have many wishes. Safety and encouragement for those without a loving family. Warmth and nourishment for those without a home. Joy and light for those in a dark place. Compassion and empathy for those with... Continue reading →

Our Private Getaway to Carcavelos, Portugal

by Evin // October 4, 2013 // No Comments

Last week, hubby, LB and I went to Carcavelos, Portugal for a family vacation. The trip was a long time coming. Two years ago, the idea of visiting this penthouse beach apartment outside Lisbon was planted in our heads, but I was newly... Continue reading →

Why do I blog?

by Evin // October 4, 2013 // 4 Comments

No really, I’m asking. My parents don’t read my blog, my husband doesn’t read my blog, and my son doesn’t read yet. If they’re not reading who is? My stats tell me that my posts get over 11,000 views a... Continue reading →

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Remembering The Pink Auction for Action Breast Cancer

by Evin // September 25, 2013 // No Comments

Three years ago, I co-chaired the Cork Pink Auction which raised €2,942.33 in a silent and live auction event at The Imperial Hotel for Action Breast Cancer of Irish Cancer Society. Over 70 fibre artists worldwide donated hand-crafted over 300 items. Vibes & Scribes... Continue reading →

There Is Such Thing As A Free…Smile

by Evin // August 14, 2013 // No Comments

There is such thing as a free…smile. Yep, it’s true there are things out there online that are completely free, no strings attached, and thoroughly entertaining. In this post, I am sharing three of our favorites right now: The Bannen... Continue reading →

Instagram Moments

by Evin // August 11, 2013 // No Comments

While LB and I are on the road, my blog posts are sparse since I’m working on some big projects to share really soon (I pinky swear!). But know that I’m thinking of you and tucking some great ideas in... Continue reading →

Brunch Bliss

by Evin // July 20, 2013 // No Comments

Optimus woke this morning and was all go. He walked into our room chatting, as if to say, “Come on now, what are you doing in bed when you have sunshine outside waiting for us?” So, we got dressed and... Continue reading →