An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

September 20, 2018 // No Comments

It’s no secret, I love bees. Like, really love them. As a child, there was a hive in my dresser and we lived in harmony until my parents heard about my roommates. It is also one of the few things... Continue reading →

Children's Books with Knitting Themes | EvinOK.com

Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids

August 30, 2018 // No Comments

Back to school time for us and we are shifting from trying to maintain momentum and knowledge during the summer to balancing schoolwork with hobbies and fun at home. This extends especially to bedtime stories. We love reading together as a... Continue reading →

Visiting Máíre Ní Thaidhg’s Shop in Spiddal Craft Village

August 14, 2018 // No Comments

As I mentioned last week when I wrote about Lunch at Builín Blasta Café, around Easter, we visited Galway and Connemara for a family getaway and encountered the charming Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe. We fell head over heels for... Continue reading →

loving these tassel earrings and other recent shopping finds | EvinOK

Brilliant Things

July 31, 2018 // No Comments

It has been such a long time since I’ve done one of these post. It’s not crafty, but if you share my interests in creating and motherhood and travel and music and so on, you may also like what I’ve... Continue reading →

All the Brilliant Things We Rely on as Parents

January 9, 2018 // No Comments

I’m back with craft posts in a couple days, but wanted to share this long overdue post. Now that baby AH is 16 months old, I wanted to share a list of the books, toys, and items we’ve referred to... Continue reading →

All I Want for Christmas…

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 →

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

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 →

Apple Cake from The Baker’s Daughter Cookbook

September 22, 2017 // No Comments

It’s Friday! I think we could use a little treat, so a baking post is in order. This summer, we traveled around the United States visiting our family and friends so they can all meet our latest addition to the family, baby AH. Of... Continue reading →

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Bling, Sparkle & Shine on Instagram

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 →

Homemade Coffee Coconut Sugar Scrub

June 27, 2017 // No Comments

There is nothing quite like the allure of a spa day. Peace, tranquility, nicely scented things on our skin, and pampering ourselves to feel rejuvenated and relaxed. As a mom of two, all those things are rare on a daily... Continue reading →

Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Episode 235 | EvinOK.com

‘Bake Knit Sew’ Review by Geeky Girls Knit

March 31, 2017 // No Comments

I had the joy of meeting Ceci and Dami from Geeky Girls Knit Podcast at Edinburgh Yarn Festival. Ceci and Dami’s book caught my eye as did their American accents and we got to talking. I had a spare copy of... 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 // 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

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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Cork Blogger Goody Bags are Epic

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 →

Treating Myself to Golden Leaf Earrings from J.K.W. Outlet on Etsy

March 30, 2016 // No Comments

I was looking for something to treat myself (see this post on the background of this Etsy shopping spree), and noticed J.K.W. Outlet, a charming Etsy shop right here in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of a few sister... Continue reading →

Sacred Cake bespoke Anna Wintour style necklaces on Etsy | EvinOK.com

From Sacred Cake on Etsy, Elegance like Anna Wintour’s necklaces

March 29, 2016 // 2 Comments

For three years now, I’ve been admiring the jewellery handcrafted by Sacred Cake on Etsy. Sacred Cake takes vintage components to create bespoke necklaces in the traditional style, much like true vintage necklaces, like Anna Wintour’s necklaces. This is classic without being... Continue reading →

A Few Minutes with Coloring Books to Destress Your Day

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 →

Brilliant Things and Gift Ideas

January 8, 2016 // No Comments

Christmas was fun this year. It was different than recent years since we were with both our families over the holiday at some point. There is a comfort in that which I didn’t realize I longed for. Such is the... Continue reading →

Last-minute Gift Ideas

December 10, 2015 // No Comments

With precious few days before the holidays, here are a few things you can order today and then spend the next week sitting by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate. For Children Quercetti Fascia Georello Toolbox Set Harry... Continue reading →

Admiring the Knitting Patterns in Short Row Knits by Carol Feller

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 →