Interview with Green Elephant yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Green Elephant, Hand-dyer

by Evin // August 6, 2019 // No Comments

You know those colorways that make you want to spin around with your arms in the air? Yeah, that’s how I feel about how Fiona of Green Elephant Yarn uses pinks and greens. It’s downright delicious. Check out her Instagram... Continue reading →

Interview with Bear In Sheep's Clothing yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Bear In Sheep’s Clothing, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 30, 2019 // No Comments

As part of my series of interviews with hand-dyers, I’m sharing the words of Bernie of Bear In Sheep’s Clothing today. After an online friendship and sharing many real-life friends, I finally met Bernie at Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017. We talked... Continue reading →

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

When Eve Chambers and I started coordinating a year ago on yarn for my upcoming book, I didn’t realise the extent of her talents or the friendship we’d develop in the process. I’m delighted to be sharing my interview with Eve on... Continue reading →

Interview with My Mama Knits yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with My Mama Knits, Hand-dyer

by Evin // July 16, 2019 // No Comments

Over two years ago, I reached out to Sunshine Stewart of My Mama Knits because I was embarking on my Ultraviolet Knits book and her UV-reactive yarns were one of the few available at the time. We have corresponded ever... Continue reading →

Accessibility in Videos, Including Live Videos for Instagram Users by Rebecca Wilova

by Evin // June 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

Today’s guest post is from my friend Rebecca Wilova. I’m honoured to give her a platform to share tips on how Instagrammers and YouTubers can make their videos accessible to the deaf population. Note: I have interspersed still photo examples... Continue reading →

An Interview with Independent Knitwear Designer City Stitchette on EvinOK

Interview with City Stitchette, Independent Knitwear Designer

by Evin // July 3, 2018 // No Comments

The focus of today’s interview is Patricia Shaw aka City Stitchette. She’s a New York-based independent knitwear designer who is fortunate enough to bundle up in her own designs while strolling Central Park. She actually has beautiful moments of NYC in... Continue reading →

An Interview with Gene Kelly, Woodworker

by Evin // February 6, 2018 // 1 Comment

We’ve all seen a majestic Redwood or spritely Aspen tree and admired the bark or wood, but it is rare to be able to work with wood to create something of everyday use. Gene Kelly does just that. In his... Continue reading →

5 Creative Gift Ideas, Tips & a Bunny with a Moustache

by Evin // December 5, 2017 // No Comments

Today, I am sharing a guest post from my friend Natina Norton, who happens to be a talented artist and creator. Need a pressie for him, for her, or just want something a little out of the ordinary? Here’s a... Continue reading →

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Tips for A Successful Disneyland Vacation with Your Family

by Evin // November 7, 2017 // No Comments

Today, we have a guest post from my friend Christy in Honolulu. She and I have been friends since way back in Autumn 2006 and now we’re both moms and she is doing amazing things, including planning and writing this guest... 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 →

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Create Your Own Harry Potter Potions Kit

by Evin // February 12, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is a guest post by Katie, author of Curdled Like Cheese. She and I have known each all our lives (and our parents before us), so I’m so excited to share her post with you. Seriously, this is SO inspiring.... 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 →

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 →

Guest Post by Jeni Pim: Perseverance

by Evin // April 8, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m a big fan of Jeni Pim for her cooking but mostly because she is a very kind, intelligent person who I feel lucky to call my friend. When I asked if she’d like to write a guest post for my... Continue reading →