St. Finbarr's Oratory in Gougane Barra, West Cork, Ireland | EvinOK

Inspired by the Irish Landscape

March 15, 2018 // No Comments

As you know if you’re a regular reader or friend of mine, I live in Ireland. As an American here, it is exotic and different than where I grew up. I am a city girl at-heart, but when I am... Continue reading →

Benchspace: Woodworking for Social Stress Relief and Creative Expression

November 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

This past Saturday, I participated in a fun woodworking session at Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city’s Marina center. It was luck that I was contacted by David Scannell who invited me to be part of it. After being sick... Continue reading →

Doors of County Cork

December 5, 2014 // No Comments

There is so much brightness and a variety of hues on the doors of County Cork. Having been in love with color from an early age, I am loving the rich colors surrounding my new home. I couldn’t resist taking... Continue reading →

Vintage & Second-hand Shopping in Cork City

May 28, 2014 // 3 Comments

Leesiders love their style, fashion, and individuality, so it makes sense that we have many options for Second-hand Shopping in Cork City. Though most shops focus on clothing, a few carry books, accessories, curios, and household items as well. By last... Continue reading →

12 Lessons Learned from Living Through Cork Floods

February 5, 2014 // No Comments

Last night, the city I live in flooded…again (photos). This has happened a few times recently but also in November 2009. In four years since that horrible devastating flood, very little has changed in the city’s flood prevention infrastructure but... Continue reading →

Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

July 6, 2013 // 4 Comments

Here are the restaurants and cafes in Cork offering special weekend brunch menus. Yes, some are even open early mornings or on Sundays! You can also contact me on Twitter @BrunchCork if you’re on the go and can’t read this... Continue reading →

Cork Button Company, Cork City, Ireland | EvinOK.com

Every Button You Could Need at The Cork Button Company

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 →

Where to Buy Knitting Yarn in Cork City

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. Vibes & Scribes Craft and Wool Shop 3 Bridge Street, Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland... Continue reading →

What it's like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland

March 17, 2012 // 3 Comments

There is a tingle of something in the air. It makes your toes feel like wiggling and the corners of your mouth turn up involuntarily. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland. As you can imagine, March 17th is an exciting time... Continue reading →

Cork Gourmet Trail

August 5, 2011 // 5 Comments

One of my favorite indulgences is to explore new things – and that includes food. Trying something different can be intimidating, but when it is in the setting of Ireland’s food capital the result can only be sweet reward. This... Continue reading →