Brilliant Things for September 2014

by Evin // August 31, 2014 // No Comments

Another month, another list. Read the others here. Fujifilm X30 12 MP Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver) Smudge Yarns “Phosphorus” Hand-dyed Sock Yarn Smudge Yarns “Clementine” Hand-dyed Sock Yarn Knitter’s Pride Box of Joy Limited Edition Set –... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – August 2014 List

by Evin // August 1, 2014 // No Comments

Brilliant, shiny, pretty things. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens (also available from Amazon.com) Quirky PPVP1-WGUK Reclaim Outlets with Pivot Power Sugru Multi-Colour (Pack of 8) Faringdon 25 X 34cm Stackable Cooling Racks – Set of 3 Green Decore... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – July 2014 List

by Evin // July 6, 2014 // No Comments

More cool things I can live without but still love admiring. Navy Herringbone Toddler Bow-tie from PlumLovelies on Etsy Gold Chevron Dum Lampshade Wall Stencil French Bee Trellis Allover Fox Bookends Bicycle Rubber Stamp Skyline Skirt Honeycomb Ring School... Continue reading →

Testing Out a Capsule Wardrobe

by Evin // June 19, 2014 // No Comments

So, next week, LB and I are off for eight days in Paris with my Dad. It will be fun, but knowing I have enough to keep track of with a toddler in the City of Lights, packing must be kept... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – June 2014 List

by Evin // June 12, 2014 // No Comments

And another month and another list of cool things. Joie Silver Dollar Pancake Pan, Black Con-Tact Brand Self-Adhesive Chalkboard Liner, 18-Inch by 6-Feet Rayware Brights Teapot, Orange 6 Cup Andrew James 1500 Watt Electric Food Stand Mixer In Stunning Red,... Continue reading →

Coastal Style All Year Long

by Evin // June 11, 2014 // No Comments

I heard somewhere that one should always keep a bit of summer alive all year. I couldn’t agree more! When we are missing winter, we pull out photos from building snowmen so when we’re missing summer, why not pull out... Continue reading →

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Brilliant Things – May 2014 List

by Evin // April 29, 2014 // No Comments

It is a big wish list this time because my Dad is coming to visit from the States so he will be bringing some goodies for us. This is a long list which I need to narrow down for sure.... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – April 2014 List

by Evin // March 29, 2014 // 1 Comment

If you’re new to my monthly wish list, I’ll tell you this isn’t me telling you or the world what I want. It’s more my personal list of what I’m obsessed with, in love with, and totally dreaming of at... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – February 2014 List

by Evin // January 31, 2014 // No Comments

Another month’s wishes. These items are mostly on my Amazon.co.uk wish list and Amazon.com and Etsy. And now the latest… Air Purifier and Ioniser Plug In – Maxim Vax W90-RU-P Rapide Ultra 2 Pre-Treatment Upright Carpet and Upholstery Washer Tomy AquaDoodle Magic Water Pens Twin Pack –... 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 →

Brilliant Things – January 2014 List

by Evin // January 1, 2014 // No Comments

In keeping with my tradition for the past two (!) years, here’s my latest monthly wish list. Keep in mind when you read these, this is what’s on my mind and what I am probably going to buy myself at... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – December 2013 Wish List for Christmas & My Birthday

by Evin // December 16, 2013 // 1 Comment

I mostly am wishing that my Kickstarter project is successful. But here are a few other items I wouldn’t mind finding under the tree. Since my birthday was last week and Christmas is next week, these items are all things... 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 →

Goodall’s A Modern Irish Cookbook On Tour

by Evin // October 10, 2013 // 1 Comment

We at EvinOK.com 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 →

Same Jeans, Different Day

by Evin // August 19, 2013 // No Comments

With Autumn creeping up on the heels of our flip-flops, I find myself looking to my jeans more and more. We may think jeans are just what we wear when the nice stuff isn’t clean or we’re feeling lazy, but... Continue reading →

There Is Such Thing As A Free…Smile

by Evin // August 14, 2013 // No Comments

There is such thing as a free…smile. Yep, it’s true there are things out there online that are completely free, no strings attached, and thoroughly entertaining. In this post, I am sharing three of our favorites right now: The Bannen... Continue reading →

Toothbrush a Go-Go

by Evin // August 6, 2013 // No Comments

I am IN LOVE with the Flipper Animal World Toothbrush Holder. For small bathrooms, counter space is rare if available at all. Where do you put your toothbrush in a bathroom with no counter? Until recently, I had mine on... Continue reading →

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Brilliant Things – August 2013 List

by Evin // August 1, 2013 // No Comments

Let’s add another to the list, shall we? January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December 2012; February, April, July, 2013 are already posted so how about August 2013… No Bath Tonight by Jane Yolen These things clean everything! Use dry to gently restore your MacBook or iBook keyboard to its original... Continue reading →

Silver Dollar Pancakes

by Evin // July 29, 2013 // No Comments

I’m back in the States visiting family right now so this post if brief as will be those over the next three weeks, but I wanted to share my current obsession. Silver Dollar Pancakes! My Dad and I brought LB... 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 →