Brilliant Things – February 2013 List

by Evin // February 2, 2013 // No Comments

My wish list series continues. In 2012, I wrote one nearly every month (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December). The habit continues in 2013! For my son My First Gruffalo Little Library Charlie and Lola: My Especially Busy Box of Books: Little Library Prince Lionheart... Continue reading →

Previously Loved Finds Friday: Mini Boden, Vintage Ireland and Leon

by Evin // February 1, 2013 // 1 Comment

Charity shops here in Ireland have such a wonderful variety of clothing, books, DVDs, and tableware. It is what inspired #PlateWatch on Twitter and Instagram. Since moving to Cork nearly five years ago, I’ve acquired some real treasures in my... Continue reading →

How to Capture Memorable Photographs of Babies and Children

by Evin // January 31, 2013 // No Comments

Disclosure: This post was inspired by the Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition 2013 UPDATE: I won. The photos on their site for their product events inspire me to be a better photographer with my own son, LB. Here are my top three... Continue reading →

Baby Gifts and Items I Couldn’t Live Without

by Evin // January 30, 2013 // No Comments

With LB approaching 15 months of age and other friends welcoming their babies, I wanted to compile a list of all my favorite essentials that have helped get us through the last 15 months. The items in bold are things... Continue reading →

Birthday Wishes and Memories

by Evin // December 14, 2012 // No Comments

My birthday was this past week so I wanted to share a couple photos from this birthday and others I’ve enjoyed:   If you also have a December birthday, I wish you a very happy day and may the coming... Continue reading →

I’ve Joined Instagram

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

I finally joined Instagram, a web-based photo filtering and sharing vehicle. You can see my shared photos on Instagram, Twitter or Flickr. What kinds of photos do I share? You’ll see images of food I’m eating, what I’m cooking, views... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – December 2012 List

by Evin // November 28, 2012 // No Comments

My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November). For me Lacis Swift Yarn Winder Bond America The Ultimate Sweater Machine Deluxe Colours of Shetland by Kate Davies For my son Ahoy tights, Fun Guy tights or Hampton tights for the little man to wear under his... Continue reading →

A Few Delicious Holiday Recipes

by Evin // November 21, 2012 // No Comments

I am sharing a few recipes that would suit for Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dinner menus. These are just links to the sources, sometimes within this blog. I’ve tried to avoid the usual recipes for some that are a little more... Continue reading →

Personal Stylist Shopping Experience

by Evin // November 2, 2012 // 2 Comments

If you know me, you know I am far from a hopeless style case. My fashionable friends (I’m looking at you, Michael, Cian and Maire) approve of my outfits most of the time so I know I’m on the right... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – November 2012 List

by Evin // October 27, 2012 // No Comments

My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Must have for LB’s birthday cake: Swift Faringdon Collection Bakers Pride, Non-Stick Angel Cake Pan Carbon Steel 24 cm x 10 cm. Young House Love: 251 Ways to... Continue reading →

Knitted by Granny… Grannies Inc, that is

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

I’m in full Christmas elf mode here thanks to the Christmas lights going up in town and the annual gift exchange with my knitter friends being well underway so there will be quite a few posts about gift ideas coming.... Continue reading →

My Zulily Wishlist at the Moment

by Evin // October 16, 2012 // No Comments

Disclosure: In accordance with the FTC guidelines for bloggers, I disclose that I received £50 store credit from Zulily.co.uk to spend on whatever I wanted but that was in no way payment or compensation for this blog post (just a great way... Continue reading →

Indulging in OrhiS Skin Care

by Evin // October 11, 2012 // No Comments

Disclosure: In accordance with the FTC guidelines for bloggers, I disclose that I received a sample of each of these skin creams from Zulily.co.uk but they were in no way payment or compensation for this blog post. The words written... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – October 2012 List

by Evin // September 27, 2012 // No Comments

My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July, September). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Tala Icing Bag Set, 8 Nozzles, 4/48 Fox Run Nantucket Cookie Cutter Set Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths – foil pouch Beach-themed cookie cutter set Young House Love:... Continue reading →

Quick Pickled Lemons for Your G&T or Chicken Tagine

by Evin // September 14, 2012 // 2 Comments

For some, preserved lemons are available at the corner gourmet market, but other regions will find it harder to locate the delectable treat. In such cases, making your own is a reasonable option and not necessarily as difficult as you’d... Continue reading →

Brilliant Things – September 2012 List

by Evin // September 5, 2012 // No Comments

My wish list series continues (January, March, April, May, June, July). Right now, I’m admiring these items: Icy Box – Ib-3221stu-b – Aluminium Case For 2 X 3.5″ Sata Hdd, Jbod System With Usb 2.0 Interface – Easyswap Technology – got it! Set of 3 Mini... Continue reading →

Fibre Feis 2012

by Evin // August 29, 2012 // 4 Comments

Community. It’s one of those things you don’t miss until you have a really amazing, supportive one then you reflect on how you didn’t always have that richness. It’s part social life, part therapy – especially for knitters. We spin,... Continue reading →

Creamy Roast Veg and Rasher 'Stew'

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

I was making a batch of honey-roasted pumpkin and parsnips for the little man so I thought I might as well enjoy some myself so he sees me eating the same thing (kinda) that he’s eating. That’s when and how... Continue reading →

Two Free Blogging Workshops at Fenns Quay for Cork Food Week

by Evin // July 26, 2012 // 1 Comment

I was honored when Kate Lawlor of Fenn’s Quay asked me to co-lead two workshops as part of Cork Food Week. She has something planned every evening next week! I’ll be there on Tuesday and Thursday with Kate. We will... Continue reading →

Embroidery Beauty

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

Embroidery is one of my favorite textile arts because it can be added to just about anything for a personal touch. Some other reasons to love a little embroidery in your life and textiles is that it gives it a... Continue reading →