My All-Time Favorite Gifts Given & Received

by Evin // December 13, 2019 // No Comments

It’s my birthday, so I’m sharing a list of all my favourite gifts that I’ve ever received or given. As always, Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. I made £26 in 2019 from this and I used that money to buy... Continue reading →

Updating a Conference Backpack with a Monogram | EvinOK

Personalizing a Thrift Shop Conference Swag Bag

by Evin // August 15, 2019 // No Comments

I have been looking for a basic backpack to use for when I need to carry a bit extra for myself and the kids, but don’t want my purse to feel like I borrowed it from Hermione Granger. I usually... Continue reading →

Quilted Bag by House of Nanoo of West Cork, Ireland | EvinOK

My Quilted Bag from House of Nanoo

by Evin // June 20, 2019 // No Comments

I recently went to West Cork Yarn Festival and fell for the beautiful quilted bags made by Caroline of House of Nanoo. There wasn’t one bag that just spoke to me, but I saw two fabrics that made me so... Continue reading →

Embracing the 80s with Upcycled Legwarmers

by Evin // January 15, 2019 // No Comments

For Halloween 2018, I made a kind of fun 80s Rainbow Brite inspired costume. I didn’t stay completely true to her original style and worked with what I already owned. Yep, I own these things. The leggings are LulaRoe. The... Continue reading →

2019 Calendar, designed by Carol Feller and made by Badly Made Books

Carol Feller’s 2019 Calendar by Badly Made Books

by Evin // December 20, 2018 // No Comments

In this day and age of digital and social, with our lives mapped out in 1s and 0s, it is nice to return to tactility. I was thrilled when I won a copy (in a Knitmas game) of Carol Feller‘s 2019... Continue reading →

What Will Be Under Our Tree This Christmas

by Evin // December 12, 2018 // No Comments

I am following up on my Dear Santa… post from a few weeks ago with an update on what is wrapped and ready to go under our Christmas tree. It may give you some last-minute gift ideas. This is just... Continue reading →

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Dear Santa,…

by Evin // November 5, 2018 // No Comments

We like to write our Christmas letters to Santa early here so he can plan accordingly. After all, it takes time to do what he does. This weekend, LB and I sat down to decide what we each want for... Continue reading →

An Caitín Beag Bee Stitch Marker Bracelet | EvinOK

Patterns & Stitch Markers that are the Bees’ Knees

by Evin // 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 →

Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top

by Evin // September 6, 2018 // No Comments

I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →

Children's Books with Knitting Themes | EvinOK.com

Knitting-related Storybooks for Kids

by Evin // August 30, 2018 // No Comments

Disclosure: I use Amazon.co.uk Affiliate links this blog post. These are items I would recommend otherwise. Only the Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. Though the Amazon.com links appear to be affiliate links, I closed that account and receive no credit... Continue reading →

Visiting Máíre Ní Thaidhg’s Shop in Spiddal Craft Village

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // January 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

Taking Wish List Ideas to a Real Life Budget – Knitmas 2017

by Evin // December 21, 2017 // No Comments

In this post, I’m hoping to explain how to take wish list concepts and ideas to a budget-minded reality with some handcrafting and strategic shopping. Because sometimes our generous spirits do not always match our bank accounts, but with ingenuity... 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 →

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 →

How I Sewed My Homemade Elsa Halloween Costume

by Evin // October 28, 2017 // No Comments

In 2015, I made myself an Elsa costume for Halloween. It all started two or three years earlier when I made myself a mermaid costume, using a second-hand formal dress as the base. Mermaids are all sequins and shells and... Continue reading →

Apple Cake from The Baker’s Daughter Cookbook

by Evin // 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

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 →

Homemade Coffee Coconut Sugar Scrub

by Evin // 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 →