How to make bike storage a design statement

by Evin // March 18, 2021 // No Comments

Guest Post By Catherine Bedford, Dashel Helmets  Cyclists have a reputation for not being the most fashionable people in the world. Function is valued over appearance ─ and for good reason. Cycling is a technical sport and an energetic way... Continue reading →

Irish Cream Baked Cheesecake from Scratch

by Evin // March 16, 2021 // No Comments

My grandmother taught me to bake the family cheesecake recipe when I was about 11 years old and within a decade I had adapted it to include Irish cream. I baked several for special occasions, for simple gatherings, for school... Continue reading →

Getting Those Eyebrows Under Control

by Evin // March 9, 2021 // No Comments

Guest Post By Lucy Zender, creator and founder of Tweezerfile There’s no question that eyebrows have become an obsession over recent years. Indeed, it seems beauty-conscious women cannot be seen out without the perfect brow.   With the various changes in... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Pattern: Taffy Twist Cowl

by Evin // March 4, 2021 // 12 Comments

Living in Ireland with the weather changing by the minute year-round, it is always the season to celebrate and wear transitional pieces and layers. For me, my Taffy Twist Cowl is just such a piece since it stays in place, adds... Continue reading →

Interview with de Maquis

by Evin // March 2, 2021 // No Comments

As a fan of de Maquis Designs, I was delighted when Jennica Vincent agreed to let me interview her for my blog and show some of the designs I love most from her shop. I bet you will fall for her... Continue reading →

Knitting Patterns from Designers in Ireland

by Evin // February 23, 2021 // 1 Comment

I am sharing two lists in this post, one is a list of Patterns from Designers in Ireland and the other is a list of Patterns from Beyond Ireland [but related to Ireland or Irish themes]. This post focuses on my fellow designers. I... Continue reading →

Remembering My Father, An Extraordinary Gentleman, Computer Scientist, and Best Friend

by Evin // February 20, 2021 // 4 Comments

This is a post I wasn’t sure I would ever be ready to write, but ultimately my father is too great a part of me and my life to not write this. I’ve shared some memories and reflections on my Instagram and Facebook pages (even... Continue reading →

The five things you should know about winter cycling

by Evin // February 16, 2021 // No Comments

My husband and sons love going out for bike rides. They have learned a lot as they go, sometimes the hard way. So, when Catherine Ellis of Hill & Ellis offered to write a guest post for EvinOK about the... Continue reading →

Make Your Own Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game

by Evin // February 13, 2021 // No Comments

My sons and I decided to create a little tic-tac-toe game using three pieces of paper we had handy. It was fun to create and a nice change from usual crafts we’ve been doing because it was so quick we... Continue reading →

Brunch Trifecta! Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

by Evin // February 11, 2021 // No Comments

I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

Making Heart Bunting From Drawing Paper

by Evin // February 9, 2021 // No Comments

We have a lot of drawings sitting around, some of which are keepers while others I scan then look for upcycling projects to reuse the paper. One approach I loved before was to cut paper snowflakes from old scrap paper... Continue reading →

How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot?

by Evin // February 4, 2021 // No Comments

I’m thrilled to share a guest post today from Emeka Ikechi who will detail how you can make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot. How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot? By Emeka Ikechi,... Continue reading →

Cassiopeia KAL Update: How it started & how it’s going

by Evin // February 2, 2021 // No Comments

It’s 14 days in and the Cassiopeia KAL is going swimmingly. We had our Cast On Zoom Party on January 20th hosted by Python Charms and then met again the next week on the 27th. It is a casual way... Continue reading →

How Friendship and Hope Inspired Colorways. Eve Chambers Textiles 12 Mini Skein Set

by Evin // January 28, 2021 // No Comments

This Autumn, I had the honour of collaborating with Eve of Eve Chambers Textiles and Frankie of Python Charms on our Planetary Sisters countdown calendar. The calendar included stitch markers from PythonCharms, 12 mini skeins and an enamel pin from Eve... Continue reading →

Made In Ireland – Makers and Artisans Based in Ireland

by Evin // January 26, 2021 // 1 Comment

If you read my blog regularly, you know I’ve posted quite a few times before about Irish crafts, hand-dyed yarn, and more, so it won’t be a surprise to read this post. I spent many MANY hours combing Instagram and the internet looking... Continue reading →

Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich is the Perfect Comfort Food

by Evin // January 21, 2021 // No Comments

All this winter weather has me remembering a snow day when I was a kid and a sublime lunch. So, let’s get in the flashback machine and away we go… It was a snow day and I was a kid,... Continue reading →

Let’s Make Paper Snowflakes

by Evin // January 7, 2021 // No Comments

It’s a beautiful snow day here in Cork, so I wanted to share a classic tutorial for making paper snowflakes. This is one of my favorite quick crafts and a good way for younger children to practice scissor skills. Quick crafts... Continue reading →

Cassiopeia Mini Skein Shawl KAL

by Evin // January 5, 2021 // No Comments

Knitting has helped us get through a lot of stress over the last 12 months, especially for me over the last month. Knowing that not just the craft of knitting, but also the community of fellow knitters gives us strength... Continue reading →

A Brief Intermission for Bereavement

by Evin // December 26, 2020 // 3 Comments

As many of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook know, my father died earlier this month. He was my best friend. I was his mini-me. Our final conversation was much the same as all our daily talks, filled with... Continue reading →

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

by Evin // December 23, 2020 // No Comments

I previously wrote about the beautiful and fun gifts sent to me by In The Book, so today I want to go over what I’ve been sharing on my Instagram about creative gift wrapping. How I Do It I love... Continue reading →