Saturday Brunch at Fenns Quay

by Evin // July 21, 2012 // 2 Comments

Some mornings my son likes to wake up early, other mornings he sleeps until a decent hour. This morning, he must have remembered Fenns Quay had a special brunch menu for Cork Food Festival because he was up early and... Continue reading →

Firsts

by Evin // July 19, 2012 // 2 Comments

Today, LB and I went to lunch at Fenns Quay. Not a first by any means as we go there regularly but today we were meeting Laureen (a friend of a friend and traveling the world) for the first time and... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – July 2012 List

by Evin // June 26, 2012 // No Comments

My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May). Right now, I’m admiring these items: I’m so obsessed with pink and orange lately (I even acquired an orange/white desk!) so Sock Yarn / Fingering Weight – Hand Dyed Merino in Pink and Orange from WeelambCreations is calling... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – June 2012 List

by Evin // May 30, 2012 // No Comments

So, you may have seen my wishful posts in January, March, April, May and here’s June! As always, some of these are carried over from April and some may be carried over to July because everything I wish for doesn’t magically materialize. Orla Kiely... Continue reading →

Books to Inspire You to… Renew! Recycle! Create!

by Evin // May 29, 2012 // 1 Comment

Taking something that already exists and creating something new with it has such poetry – or at least that’s how I see it. It can also be described as resourcefulness, flexibility, thrift, or upcycling. You’ve read about my adventures making... Continue reading →

Every Button You Could Need at The Cork Button Company

by Evin // May 29, 2012 // No Comments

Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior, the Cork Button Company has as many buttons as you may ever need. We’ve mentioned this shop before in our Where To Buy Yarn in Cork City post, but this time it is featured all... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Chocolate Pudding Hat

by Evin // May 16, 2012 // 14 Comments

In two years of knitting, my husband has watched on as I’ve made baby blankets for other people’s children, scarves for other family members, and even things for myself, but finally last week it was his turn. Even the biggest... Continue reading →

Upcycled Cardigan Turned Felted Cropped Jacket

by Evin // May 9, 2012 // 5 Comments

I found the softest oversized cardigan at the second-hand shop last year. Its soft gray fibers begged to come home with me in spite of the fact that it resembled a coat more than a sweater. But it’s amazing what... Continue reading →

Homemade Quick Pickles for Summer Sandwiches & Salads

by Evin // May 7, 2012 // 6 Comments

I adore pairing delicate circles of gently pickled cucumber. They are flavourful, crispy, but pair well with so many things. They’re well suited for picnic food and sandwiches. The beauty of homemade quick pickles for summer sandwiches & salads is that... Continue reading →

A Trivet Made of Upcycled Wine Corks

by Evin // May 2, 2012 // No Comments

Creating something new and useful from something already created is almost always appealing to me so the classic design of a wine cork just had to find a way to be enjoyed beyond the bottle. Considering what I needed most, I... Continue reading →

Our first wedding gift, we use Everyday

by Evin // May 1, 2012 // 1 Comment

It was the summer before we got married, several years ago when the delivery man arrived on our doorstep with a box. It was our very first wedding gift. I opened it with enthusiasm and curiosity. A gentle shiver creeping... Continue reading →

Art is in the Heart of the Creator

by Evin // April 25, 2012 // No Comments

Art is what you make of it, but I’ll admit that I do not think of my knitting or sewing or cooking or crafts as works of art. My drawings and paintings are art, perhaps even my graphics, but somewhere... Continue reading →

A Snapshot at Retro Businesses and Products

by Evin // April 24, 2012 // No Comments

I love my parents’ old cameras. The click, the texture, the everything! Having the pebble leather grips on the side and the movement from click to winding the shutter. Poetry. But when you’re on the go in a modern world... Continue reading →

Manners 2.0: Where Social Media and Social Respect Meet

by Evin // April 20, 2012 // No Comments

This post is trying to focus on the upcoming new year with a focus on self-improvement through kinder and more polite communications online. With more and more friendships having the bulk of their communications through Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace, there... Continue reading →

Create a Soak to Deodorize Smokey Knits

by Evin // April 18, 2012 // 2 Comments

A couple of years ago, I was handed a big bag of acrylic hand knits that wreaked of cigarette smoke. Stunning stitch work and amazing dedication to her craft, but I needed to neutralize the odor without making it all... Continue reading →

Indulge in Fun & Games

by Evin // April 17, 2012 // No Comments

If you’ve not heard of Bananagrams and if you like word games, you may have just found your new favorite game! We discovered our love of the game over a Thanksgiving visit to Mendocino, California. Wandering into a fun toy... Continue reading →

Where to Buy Knitting Yarn in Cork City

by Evin // April 17, 2012 // 4 Comments

A list of where to buy knitting yarn in Cork City. Some will even ship to your home if you’re visiting so you don’t have overweight luggage. I also recommend you check out a wonderful list I compiled of all... Continue reading →

Yarn Shopping at Knit + Stitch = Bliss in Bethesda, MD

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

I recently had a little mini shopping spree at a yarn shop in Bethesda, Maryland. The yarn selection felt rather exotic compared to what the yarn shops in Cork City carry and boy do they have a wide selection of... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts with Couscous

by Evin // April 16, 2012 // 1 Comment

I’ve been loving couscous lately! For a nice light lunch, I tried and fell for Brussels Sprouts with Couscous. This could work well with other vegetables, like green beans. The recipe makes enough for a side dish for four people, but I put the individual amounts in parenthesis after each ingredient since it’s such a quick thing to prepare for yourself, an intimate dinner, or a big family meal. It is served hot/warm. Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – April 2012 List

by Evin // April 1, 2012 // 1 Comment

Did it in January & March too.   Books for Baby Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen Tickle Time!: A Boynton on Board Board Book (Boynton Board Books) Noodle’s Knitting – UPDATE: Got it! Boys Don’t Knit! Knitting Nell The Knitting... Continue reading →