Happy New Year

by Evin // January 1, 2019 // 2 Comments

Each day is a new beginning and a new start, but 2019 will be a fun one particularly for EvinOK.com since I’m shifting gears a little and changing two things about this blog: I’ll be sharing a broader perspective of... Continue reading →

I’m Longlisted for The Blog Awards… and I’m Honored

by Evin // August 27, 2018 // 2 Comments

This past week, I received the news that EvinOK earned a spot on the 2018 Longlist for The Blog Awards of Ireland. Though I’ve been in the running off and on for six years, each time is an honor and... Continue reading →

Happy Easter! Pesach Sameach!

by Evin // April 1, 2018 // No Comments

Just a hello to thank you all for your patience lately as I’ve slowed down on blogging. I will be back to my usual Tuesday and Thursday posts soon with fresh recipes, new craft projects, and some patterns. Also, a... Continue reading →

Gold Award for Best Personal Arts & Crafts Blog in Ireland 2017 | EvinOK

What 2017 Means To Me

by Evin // January 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

I like resolutions, but they can happen any time, but I do love the start of a new year to make a plan or set some goals, but also reflect on the previous year. And though I’ve not posted this... Continue reading →

All I Want for Christmas…

by Evin // December 20, 2017 // No Comments

There are so many gifts I enjoy year-round, like my children and my health, but come Christmas there is something that needs to be put in wrapping paper. It shows my boys that everyone receives gifts, not just them, and... Continue reading →

Blog Awards Ireland 2017 Finalist | EvinOK

What It Means to Me to be a Blog Awards Ireland Finalist

by Evin // September 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

Awards are funny things. They validate our work, yet they do not make us necessarily better by their presence. I wanted to write a post about what it means to me to be a Blog Awards Ireland Finalist this year... Continue reading →

Longest – 2017 V by Very Blog Awards Ireland | EvinOK

Longlisted for V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017

by Evin // August 23, 2017 // 2 Comments

It’s official, EvinOK is in the running for the V by Very Blog Awards Ireland 2017. And I could not have done it without you! To earn a place on the longlist, EvinOK was vetted by the Awards Blog Team to make... Continue reading →

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Bling, Sparkle & Shine on Instagram

by Evin // June 29, 2017 // No Comments

I just have to write a special post about how my friend Nohemee has the most beautiful Instagram account showcasing diamonds, gold, and gemstones. She curates inspiring bling, sparkle & shine on Instagram regularly and just reached 20,000 followers (click... Continue reading →

Summer 2017 Capsule Wardrobe

by Evin // June 1, 2017 // No Comments

I want to see if a capsule wardrobe is viable year-round. So, I chose my most comfortable items to live with as my summer 2017 capsule wardrobe. Of course, there are also a couple odds and ends included, like PJs,... Continue reading →

EvinOK is a Finalist in the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards 2016

EvinOK.com is an Arts & Crafts / Interior Finalist in #LWIBloggies2016

by Evin // August 31, 2016 // No Comments

I’m celebrating today. EvinOK is a Finalist in the 2016 Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards thanks to a strong public vote and the admiration of the judges. So, the only thing I can say now is… thank you. I’m so touched to have... Continue reading →

Pokémon Go: Origin, Basics, and Strategy

by Evin // August 18, 2016 // No Comments

Pokémon Go isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and macaron, but it can be a fun excuse to get out and take a walk. We’ve read some inspiring stories about how it has bridged social gaps and helped people make new... Continue reading →

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Cork Blogger Goody Bags are Epic

by Evin // April 15, 2016 // No Comments

I recently attended a Cork Blogger Afternoon Tea event and the goody bags were astounding! Now, this is a strange post because I have to admit I don’t know how to use most of the things in the goody bags... Continue reading →

A Few Minutes with Coloring Books to Destress Your Day

by Evin // January 13, 2016 // No Comments

The trend of adult coloring books was on the rise this past year, but unlike some trends that disappear as quickly as they appear, this stress management approach seems to be here to stay because it is backed by science.... Continue reading →

My 2015 Year in Review Blog Performance | EvinOK.com

EvinOK.com’s 2015 Year In Review WordPress Report

by Evin // January 11, 2016 // No Comments

A picture says 1,000 words so here are some images of my 2015 blog performance. It’s cool. You can skim them and pretend you read them, I won’t know. But wanted to share this official EvinOK.com’s 2015 Year In Review... 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 →

Mash Ups in My Mind

by Evin // February 20, 2015 // No Comments

Sometimes, I’m listening to a song and I am hit with the memory of another song tickling my synapses like wind through tree leaves. It might be a similar chord progression, base beat, or sound. I then momentarily wish to... Continue reading →

Back to Reality – Deactivating Your Facebook Account

by Evin // February 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

If you’re like me, you have a lot on your plate at any given moment. Whether it is work, family, and blogging (like me) or work, sports, and world domination, setting boundaries is important. Recently, I found my boundaries were... Continue reading →

A Love-filled Knitting Care Package

by Evin // February 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

I received a fabulous care package in the mail this week from my friend Marseille (you remember her from my stitch marker, birthday care package, hand knit socks, and Fibre Space posts, right?) so this post is detailing its fabulous contents. Oh, where... Continue reading →

Send a Valentine to St. Louis Children’s Hospital

by Evin // February 4, 2015 // No Comments

I’m a long-time fan of the artist Mary Englebreit who posted on her Facebook page yesterday the idea that her fans send cards to her without a name specified and she’ll deliver them to St. Louis Children’s Hospital so the... Continue reading →

Reflection on Being the Best Craft Blog in Ireland

by Evin // January 19, 2015 // 7 Comments

Here I am walking around town, doing my grocery shopping, changing my kid’s diaper, and stubbing my toe on the bed in the middle of the night – all the while existing as the author/creator Best Craft Blog in Ireland.... Continue reading →