Brownies are always a winner in my opinion. Birthday party? Brownies. Movie night? Brownies. Car broke down? Brownies! Pronto! This recipe came about when preparing an end-of-summer get together with friends. 10 adults and 14 kids to be precise. There would be plenty of food to go around between homemade pizza's (in the new pizza … Continue reading White Chocolate and Raspberry Brownies
Stripes... Every time I open my wardrobe I am faced with two things. An almighty mess. And stripes. Stripes have long been a staple in our wardrobes. This classic style has associations with sailors and the pioneers of style.. the French. Ooh-la-la! And this pattern does not fall victim to seasonal changes. They look just … Continue reading All about Stripes.
The Brown Thomas January Sale is drawing to a close. Yep, that's right - January is nearly over, hurrah! The most awaited sale of the year will be wrapping up on the 1st February and although the magic of the Brown Thomas sale is somewhat subdued this year, (no stroll around Stephen's Green with a … Continue reading My Top Items in the Brown Thomas Sale
I searched around and found some downright Duchess-inspired bargains! Love Meghan or loathe her, there's no denying the girl has got style. Whether her hair is long and flowing, or tied up in a messy bun Meghan just oozes a certain je-ne-sais-quoi (except nous savons quoi...) Her laid back American boho chic teamed with the demure elegance expected of the British Royal Family is truly a sight to behold indeed.
This is actually not really my recipe at all. It's my mother's. But I was so impressed with it that I simply had to try it myself. "What recipe did you use?" "I just made it up! I thought to myself hmmm what can I do with this Salmon? - Didn't I?!" She gestured toward … Continue reading Easy Peasy Lemon & Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Re-watching Breaking Bad Yeah Bitch! Re-living the misadventures of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman is quite literally giving me life, and getting the kids up to bed in the evening faster than you can say Heisenberg. And although melting bodies in bathtubs isn't exactly my thing, I just cannot get enough of the drama, the … Continue reading January: This month I’m…
Image: Angela Compagnon, Unsplash Recently, I reached out to my former colleagues in the hopes of gaining inspiration for a recent blog post - 10 Things Cabin Crew Hate to be Asked. And, typical of cabin crew - they generously provided me with more than enough information, and then some. But what also happened was … Continue reading Tales from 36,000ft
Image: Rachel Coyne, Unsplash.Looking back at my time flying, I tend to get rather emotional. I miss the camaraderie between crew, the weekly flights to the States, my yoga class in New York and walk around Central Park afterward. I miss the sales in Macy's and my morning stroll after brekkie along The Magnificent … Continue reading 10 Questions Cabin Crew Hate
Any mom with young kids can relate to lack of sleep and things that go bump in the night. This is an actual summary of last night's sleep.
Winter is coming... Or rather, it's here already. Thankfully the weather still reminiscent of autumn, has so far been kind. But it won't be long before the cold and frosty mornings arrive. Level 5 restrictions or not, keeping warm will be top priority. And what better way to warm the cockles of your heart than … Continue reading Comfort Food: Winterberry and Chocolate Oats
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