Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

April 19, 2017 // No Comments

Every May, there is a call felt for knitters, crocheters, spinners, and wool aficionados everywhere to visit Maryland. Like a beacon, they come from near and far to Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. I grew up near there, so on a visit... Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017: Every Last Detail

March 29, 2017 // 1 Comment

Just like last year, I am sharing a post about my Edinburgh Yarn Festival (EYF) 2017 experience. EYF is not just about the marketplace and yarn, but also the people/friends, classes, and the city itself. The nitty gritty of the weekend... Continue reading →

Travel Unravelled: Where I Went and Yarn I Bought

September 14, 2016 // No Comments

When I travel, I bring back three kinds of souvenirs: Christmas tree ornaments, iron-on patches, and yarn. Each Christmas, we are reminded of our adventures as we trim and admire the tree, Eventually, the patch collection will be handed down... Continue reading →

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

August 27, 2016 // No 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 →

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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016: Every Last Detail

April 1, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is one of those posts that is a bit of a tell-all. I’m sharing photos of everything I did, ate, and bought at Edinburgh Yarn Festival (minus the items destined to be gifts). So, be prepared because this long... Continue reading →

The REAL Irish Souvenirs to Buy

March 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a... Continue reading →

The Knit of the Irish – Patterns for St. Patrick’s Day

February 17, 2015 // 1 Comment

No sooner are the heart-shaped scones devoured and the roses haven’t even started to wilt and I’m going to dive in and start talking about Saint Patrick’s Day. Yes, St. Patrick’s Day. No, not St. Paddy’s Day or Pat’s Day... Continue reading →

Merry and Bright: Views of Christmas

December 18, 2014 // No Comments

With Christmas glistening out of the corner of my eye and approaching with the speed of reindeer in flight, I wanted to share some of my favourite Christmas time photos that I’ve taken over the years. Christmas at Seattle Center.... Continue reading →

Peace on Earth: Remembering the Military at Christmas

December 17, 2014 // No Comments

There may be specific days to remember our active, retired, and lost military, but that doesn’t mean it should only be on those days. Two years ago, just before Christmas Eve, my husband, son, and I made a visit to... Continue reading →

Doors of County Cork

December 5, 2014 // No Comments

There is so much brightness and a variety of hues on the doors of County Cork. Having been in love with color from an early age, I am loving the rich colors surrounding my new home. I couldn’t resist taking... Continue reading →

Bake Knit Sew over at FQ and Then Some

November 19, 2014 // No Comments

Today’s blog tour post is over with Kate at Fenn’s Quay and Then Some. She is a chefess and restaurant owner who blogs about food and all the mouth-watering dishes she makes along the way. Literally, along the way since she... Continue reading →

A Visit to Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA

October 1, 2014 // No Comments

I just arrived in Washington, D.C. so to celebrate what better thing than a visit to Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. In one of the area’s historic downtown row houses, Fibre Space offers knitters and crocheters a plethora... Continue reading →

39 Hours in Amsterdam and Adopting a [Knitted] Puppy at Tesselschade-Arbeid Adelt

September 21, 2014 // 4 Comments

We are visiting The Netherlands this week, so I am sharing this post about our last visit there back in 2012. This isn’t a play on the NY Times series titled 36 Hours in… but the actual time we spent on a stopover in... Continue reading →

2014 Lee Swim Photos

July 12, 2014 // 2 Comments

Every so often I forget how wonderful my city is and then it nudges me with some special event to say, “Pssst, don’t forget how lucky you are to live here.” Today, it did just that. Several hundred brave and... Continue reading →

Remembering D-Day: Bienvenue à Nos Libérateurs

June 6, 2014 // No Comments

Twenty years ago in 1994, I had a severe allergic reaction in a small village outside Saint-Lo in Normandy, France. The village doctor saw me and treated the head-to-toe hives and stomach pain cheerfully. And entirely in French. When we... Continue reading →

Explore Las Vegas & the Best Guacamole

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 →

Fred’s Last Hoorah

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 →

Goodall's A Modern Irish Cookbook On Tour

October 10, 2013 // 1 Comment

We at EvinOK.net 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 →

Beautiful Hostel Overnight in Parede, Portugal

October 9, 2013 // 1 Comment

While in Portugal, we were fortunate to visit the Aloha Beach House Hostel in Parede, which is about 20 minutes by train from Lisbon along the coast. The hostel itself is in a rather posh residential area two blocks from... Continue reading →

Our Private Getaway to Carcavelos, Portugal

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 →