Brilliant Things – April 2013 List

by Evin // March 18, 2013 // No Comments

I’m building up quite a wish list collection now! My past lists: January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December 2012; February 2013; Now time for April. Safety 1st Adjustable Multi-Purpose Strap Pack of 12 Straps Prince Lionheart Corner Guards (Chocolate) WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0... Continue reading →

Irish Recipe Round-up

by Evin // March 17, 2013 // No Comments

I have quite a few real Irish recipes and Irish-American recipes to share with you today so in the interest of space, I’m using links. I’ll include a few yummy photos too, of course! Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch Irish... Continue reading →

Indulge in Saint Patrick’s Day

by Evin // March 17, 2013 // 3 Comments

A few of my favorite things from and honoring the Emerald Isle and the 40 shades of green (my blog about life in Ireland is 40 Shades of Life, by the way) that make this island legendarily beautiful with the... Continue reading →

Irish White Soda Bread

by Evin // March 15, 2013 // No Comments

To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, what better thing than to share some delicious foods from the Republic itself. Today, I’m telling you how Clare showed up on my doorstep a few weeks ago with a fresh-baked loaf of homemade Irish... Continue reading →

A Peek at LB’s Little Boy Bedroom

by Evin // March 13, 2013 // No Comments

My recent articles in The Cork Independent about crafty decorating for the home have me in the mood for writing more about stress-free decorating – because making your house a home shouldn’t be a source of angst. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

Dairy-free Cranberry-Carrot Muffins

by Evin // March 12, 2013 // No Comments

I love carrot cake though the guilt of the icing not so much which is why I came up with this recipe. Well, that and because I hate waste and my juicer left a big container of lovely carrot pulp... Continue reading →

I Want to Knit…

by Evin // March 11, 2013 // No Comments

It’s time for my annual I Want To Knit list! Here is the 2010 list, the 2011 list, and the 2012 list. Continue reading →

Previously Loved Finds Friday: Everything AND the Kitchen Sink

by Evin // March 8, 2013 // 2 Comments

After my last very popular post about my finds while second-hand shopping in Cork, I thought this should be a regular feature. It may not materialize every Friday but I’ll be sure you won’t miss a find. Since my last... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy – Knitmas 2011

by Evin // February 25, 2013 // 3 Comments

When I was looking for a handmade Knitmas gift for a friend who desired a tea cosy, I only encountered sized patterns for specific-shaped teapots. This was to be a surprise present though so I couldn’t ask her, “Could you... Continue reading →

Interweave Knits Magazine Profile on Designer Carol Feller

by Evin // February 22, 2013 // No Comments

The Spring 2013 issue of Interweave Knits was released last week and my profile of knitwear designer Carol Feller is featured in it! Here is a sneak peek: Very exciting!!! I feel fortunate to have been able to work with... Continue reading →

Catex 2013 in Dublin

by Evin // February 21, 2013 // No Comments

There is nothing like a building filled with food, catering and restaurant inspiration to make waking up early a joy. Tuesday, I joined Kate on a day trip up to Dublin for Catex 2013 so such a treat awaited us!... Continue reading →

Dutch Pancake with Apple and Gouda Cheese

by Evin // February 12, 2013 // No Comments

Amsterdam is the home of picturesque canals, epic historic ships, breathtaking gables, and pancakes! Ok, so the pancakes may not be in the same timeless vein as the others but they are memorable. The first bite I ever had of... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras or Pancake Day)

by Evin // February 11, 2013 // No Comments

Growing up, Mardi Gras was the night to have pancakes for dinner. Sometimes sausages or bacon too. It was just what we did. As I grew older, it became clear this was not the norm in every American household (but... Continue reading →

The Wind Up – What is a Hank, Skein, Ball or Cake of Yarn?

by Evin // February 6, 2013 // 6 Comments

Yarn comes in many colors, thicknesses, shapes, and yardages. Most commonly, when you purchase yarn it will either be in the form of a skein, cone or hank. So, what do those mean? Skein Skeins are common for commercial yarn... Continue reading →

Very Easy Chili for the Crockpot

by Evin // February 5, 2013 // 2 Comments

Mosey over to your slow cooker and ask if you feel lucky because this will help you enjoy a hearty chili with minimal stirring and slaving over a hot stove. Best served with corn bread. Continue reading →

Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition

by Evin // February 4, 2013 // 1 Comment

As you probably read, I entered the Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition with THIS POST last week. Well, the exciting news is that I won. I’ll admit, I’m surprised. The other entries were amazing and some of the photos were like catalogue images or works... Continue reading →

Recipe for My Homemade Cherry Pie

by Evin // February 4, 2013 // No Comments

Sometimes it’s time for pie, like my Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie or something fruity like this post’s Very Cherry Pie. Whether a chilly winter night with whipped cream and hot port or a warm sunny summer afternoon with a scoop of... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Patterns for Premature Babies

by Evin // February 4, 2013 // 44 Comments

There is nothing like showing up in this world tinier than your parents anticipated and being left wearing baggy baby clothes as a result. Let’s face it, when a baby is early or low birth weight, very often it is... Continue reading →

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 →