Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Episode 235 | EvinOK.com

‘Bake Knit Sew’ Review by Geeky Girls Knit

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

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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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 →

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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

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 →

Brilliant Things and Gift Ideas

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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 →

What Will Be Under My Tree This Year

by Evin // November 10, 2015 // No Comments

My Dad has been asking what we want for Christmas this year and I keep telling him we just want the usual comforts of the holiday, like bagels, cream cheese, and bacon. But since children like to open presents, we... Continue reading →

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Brilliant Things to Treat Yourself this Autumn

by Evin // September 9, 2015 // No Comments

Christmas is more than three months away and summer is over. It’s a natural cycle of life and the calendar, yet it can also be a hard time to adapt the loss of sunshine. This list is a selection to treat... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things for Robot Birthday Gifts

by Evin // September 7, 2015 // 1 Comment

We’re back with more craft and recipe posts next week. But this week, thought I’d break up all the making and doing and baking with a bit of shopping! My son turns four soon-ish and I like to plan ahead.... 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 →

Summer Reading List

by Evin // July 24, 2015 // No Comments

I’m not at a desk in a large corporation with an entire marketing team or editing team to help me with my EvinOK.com research and blog posts – it’s just me at a desk in a dedicated home office corner... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things for Summer

by Evin // June 18, 2015 // No Comments

Here are some things that would be brilliant for ushering in the bright blooms of Spring and shrugging off the winter chill. Tissot Classic Dream Stainless Steel Ladies Watch T0332101101300 Wrist Watch (Wristwatch) Fantastic Cities Coloring Book Knitting Mill Maxi... Continue reading →

Reading about Sustainable Energy

by Evin // May 18, 2015 // No Comments

We all know that sustainable is an important word as we face global warming and oil prices, but is really being done? Is it all solar panels and windmills? Not quite. And that’s just the tip of the crest. Here are interesting articles,... Continue reading →

Hot Dog, It’s a Knit Dachshund

by Evin // April 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

Need to find just the right gift for a dog-lover? Oh, a Dachshund you say? Even better. Certain breeds are so iconic and translate well to art and design, the Dachshund is one such breed. I knew a lovely one in... Continue reading →

Matryoshka: Dolls With A Nesting Instinct

by Evin // April 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

Russian nesting dolls, also known as a Matryoshka, have an iconic design and history. I won’t even try to describe it when Wikipedia has done such a nice job already. But I will share some links if you want your own. First, I’ve... Continue reading →

These Islands book launch tonight

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

These Islands: Knits from Ireland, Scotland, and Britain book launch will be held at Knit Midleton TONIGHT, Thursday, April 9th at 7:30pm: 4 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. Space is limited, so please call ahead at 085 157 8969 to reserve your... Continue reading →