No More Plumber’s Smile with this Low Rise Jeans Fix

by Evin // August 12, 2015 // 14 Comments

I love jeans or pants that fit me nicely…but then when I bend over or crouch down they shift and they appear ill-fitting and unkempt. I bought two pairs of soft stretch corduroy jeans at Gap last year and was in... Continue reading →

Peipponen Shawl by Heidi Alander

by Evin // August 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Aine Ní Cheallacháin from my regular knitting group just finished the most beautiful and soft crescent-shaped shawl so I asked if she’d be willing to share it with you and she agreed, so here is a post about her... 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 →

Vegan Beet & Orange Salad

by Evin // August 7, 2015 // No Comments

Tomorrow, I’m going to the fabulous Fibre Feis in West Cork so time to whip up some pot luck yumminess. I invented this simple salad with some of my favourite flavours. It is easy to make ahead of time and... Continue reading →

DIY Terrarium made with Upcycled Materials

by Evin // August 5, 2015 // No Comments

Winter is coming and I am going to miss my terrace garden, so I decided to bring a bit of the outdoors in by creating my own little garden in a jar. After reading a few Pinterest tutorials, I decided to... Continue reading →

Choosing a Super Bulky Yarn for Knitting

by Evin // August 3, 2015 // No Comments

So, I have the Cozy Bolero pattern by Jane Richmond and am trying to decide which Super Bulky yarn to use for the project. If I can’t decide, I’ll just have to make more than one! Of these, I only own the last option,... Continue reading →

DIY Felt Elephant Clothespin Craft

by Evin // July 31, 2015 // No Comments

LB and I love to do crafts a few times a week. I often forget to take step-by-step photos as we’re hard at work, but sometimes I do and today’s post is focused on one of the projects when I... Continue reading →

How to Decide If It’s Time to Finish or Frog a Stalled Project.

by Evin // July 29, 2015 // 3 Comments

Not all knitting projects work out and some just stall or hibernate. Like a broken down car, I kick the tires and wonder if it’s worth sticking with it or perhaps it’s time to move on to something new, maybe... 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 →

Favorite Pattern to Knit or Crochet Again and Again

by Evin // July 22, 2015 // 2 Comments

You know we all have our tried and true favourites that we turn to again and again, whether it is a reliable recipe, well-worn shoes, or even a route to work. Of course, there are other recipes, shoes, and routes we... Continue reading →

Broken Necklace Clasp Repair

by Evin // July 20, 2015 // 4 Comments

I popped into Accessorize by Monsoon this past weekend and admired their many lovely sale items until the broken jewellery box caught my attention. Having always been a lover of a fixer-upper project, I carefully looked at every single broken... Continue reading →

Sew Very Summery

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

Some of the most delicious blooming flower hues are stitched together this season, so today I am admiring summer sewing patterns that are sew very summery! After all, doesn’t it feel more like summer when you’re wearing those cheery colors? Square Deal™... Continue reading →

Julie’s Dijon Vegan Potato Salad

by Evin // July 13, 2015 // No Comments

This is one of my favourite dishes to make and bring to a pot luck BBQ or party. It is easy to prepare ahead of time, suitable for a broad range of diets, and pairs well with all kinds of... Continue reading →

Fat-free Cupcakes? Knitted, Crocheted, or Embroidered, That Is.

by Evin // July 6, 2015 // No Comments

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy all the cupcakes you want without the calories with these knitted, crocheted, or embroidered treats. My very own One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy Lion Brand Yarns has a deliciously darling free... Continue reading →

Grilled Fruit

by Evin // June 22, 2015 // No Comments

This is a different take on fruit salad, but instead of raw fruit in a bowl, it is grilled fruit on a stick. This is a nice light dessert or side dish for a BBQ or backyard party. It is... 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 →

Grilled Marinated Eggplant & Bell Peppers

by Evin // June 15, 2015 // No Comments

Summer has a way of making me crave more vegetables and fruit. I thought what better excuse to eat healthier than to eat my five-a-day in more delicious ways than just steamed or baked. And with grilling season firming in... Continue reading →

Simple DIY Beachy Beaded Necklace

by Evin // June 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

On Saturday, my son LB decided he wanted to make mommy a necklace. We were out of penne and macaroni so I asked him where we should get more supplies at the grocery store or the craft store and he... Continue reading →

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Mix Hack

by Evin // June 8, 2015 // No Comments

Sometimes I want cake more than I want to bake. We’ve all been there and in those instances I do something crazy…I buy a cake mix. I know, I know, your jaw just dropped. But seriously, mixes are good and... Continue reading →

Grilled Peaches & Vanilla Ice Cream

by Evin // June 1, 2015 // 1 Comment

You can keep the kitchen cool and the dinner hot with an endless combination of foods to marinate, skewer, and grill. But all too often, delicious side dishes and grilled desserts (yes, desserts) are forgotten in favor of the traditional fare of burgers and hot dogs. If you feel like adding something sweet or savory to your next backyard gathering (or any dinner for that matter), consider trying one of this week’s recipes. Continue reading →