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 →

Old Bay Cornbread

by Evin // May 14, 2015 // No Comments

I’m from Maryland so if I am a little obsessed with Old Bay Seasoning, it’s ok. You probably picked up on my reverence for the spice if you’re a regular reader of EvinOK since I’ve posted such items as Old... Continue reading →

Beet-dyed Pasta with Grilled Brussels Sprouts

by Evin // May 11, 2015 // No Comments

We’ve established my love of crafting and creativity, but I also adore Brussels sprouts and beetroot (aka beets), so it should come as no surprise that I wanted to try them together. One day, I decided to make a pink and green dish... Continue reading →

Popsicle Stick Shapemakers

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

I recently was looking for an inexpensive portable and expendable creative play project for my son. Something that could fit in my purse for playing at restaurants or when we were waiting someplace. Naturally, Pinterest had plenty of ideas, but... Continue reading →

Seven Years of Blogging: 30 Random Things

by Evin // May 4, 2015 // 3 Comments

To celebrate my the seventh anniversary of my first public blog post, I am posting some facts here because though I am a chatterbox, I’m very private and don’t share a lot about myself. Sure, you know I own way too... 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 →

The Most Expensive Fabric Buttons Ever

by Evin // April 23, 2015 // No Comments

For Christmas 2010, I went to Morocco for a week. For Saint Stephen’s Day, we went through the markets and Souk in Marrakesh. My eyes caught sight of lovely buttons and I though they’d be a reasonable souvenir. Not too... Continue reading →

Knitting a Cheeky Pistachio Shell Wrap

by Evin // April 20, 2015 // 3 Comments

Four years ago, I was in the States for a visit and started knitting a wrap to go with the dress. It reminds me of a vintage Hable Construction design (Chocolate Straws). Since at the time, I had never knitted... Continue reading →

Playing Around with Stitch Designs

by Evin // April 9, 2015 // 4 Comments

Sometimes I have no idea what I want to make with a yarn or even how a certain colorway will knit up, so I just dive in and see what happens. This is just such an attempt. It has been... 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 →

Mom’s Garden Fresh Vegan Potato Salad

by Evin // April 7, 2015 // 2 Comments

For me, a summer tradition growing up was my Mom’s potato salad. To this day, I’ve never seen her have a strong relationship with mayonnaise. It may not seem important to some but I’ve seen the woman use just about... Continue reading →

Creating Your Own Beach Retreat with Surf Café Living

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

A beautiful book which brings you the best of cooking, eating, surfing and living life by the coast. Surfers Jane and Myles Lamberth are living their dream, running a bustling seaside café, creating a gorgeous home and enjoying the coastal... Continue reading →

Gnomes Sweet Gnomes

by Evin // April 6, 2015 // 4 Comments

They’re not just for your garden anymore, gnomes are making their way into homes everywhere with their effigy-like appearance and innocent looks. I know I am not alone when I admit that I love garden gnomes. It all started when... Continue reading →

Embracing the Humble Yarn Over: Good Vibes Scarf

by Evin // April 2, 2015 // No Comments

Six months after I learned to knit, I was given one skein of Noro by Vibes & Scribes as part of a challenge to see what members of their in-shop knitting group could knit with one skein of the wools... Continue reading →

Blocking Makes The Difference – Honeycomb Tea Cosy

by Evin // March 30, 2015 // No Comments

Last night, I bound off my latest knitting project, a purple and grey Honeycomb Tea Cosy and immediately blocked it. To me, blocking seems like a special ace up the sleeve before the final bow a finished object takes to the... Continue reading →

Vegan Chickpea & Olive Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing

by Evin // March 27, 2015 // No Comments

Spring is all about fresh ingredients and for meat-free options for Friday meals in Lent, so this recipe is a perfect mix of the two with fresh flavours to boot! It works equally well as a side dish. But as... Continue reading →

Sometimes a Girl Just Needs a Tea Party

by Evin // March 26, 2015 // No Comments

You know how some people are with occasionally just needing a good stiff drink? Well, I’m that way about a tea party. Occasionally, I just need one. For whatever reason, the festivities revive my spirit, especially when I’m the only... Continue reading →

Knitting a Foldover Baby Sweater

by Evin // March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s amazing what goes into a hand-knit baby pullover. Several years ago, my nephew received his belated Christmas gift and to this day I still marvel at it because it was the first knitting project I made with seams! But it is also... Continue reading →

Why Buy Bake Knit Sew?

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

It has been three months since my first book was published and I’m still in awe that I made that dream come true. Of course, it took a bit of help from my Kickstarter backers, volunteer stylists/photographers/models/proofreaders, recipe/pattern testers, supportive... Continue reading →