Porridge .. Not just for breakfast!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We have heard this said for years, and years. But, I do firmly believe that a substantial breakfast really does set you up for the day ahead. It sends you off about your day on the right path. Perhaps you’re not a cereal person, like myself….

Cute Kitsch…

I am a girl who just loves her quirky, cute bits, and a good D.I.Y project! There is nothing more satisfying than settling into a little crafting, and seeing something you have created yourself come together! My house is full of beautiful, quirky items that I have gathered over the years. When it comes to…

Happiness .. Is there anything more important ?

This past week has been so exciting, and fulfilling . Blogging is something that has been niggling away at the back of my mind for a few months now . I adore writing, and have done for many years . From a young age, I have been a bookworm . I was the child who…

Chocolate fix ..

A lot of my Instagram, and Facebook followers have asked me for the recipe for my chocolate caramel slices that  I baked last week ! So here goes ..   disclaimer : they won’t last long around the house , they’re absolutely yummy ! I adore Donal Skehan, and his website is packed full of…

Light up your wedding day ..

The summer wedding season is looming, and I’m sure there are many brides and grooms to be busy tying up loose ends ahead of their big day! I adore weddings! Having sung at well over 200 weddings over the past few years, you could say I know one or two things about them! Although, I…

Competition time !

I am having an absolute blast blogging about my favourite things , and reviewing items that I love, and hearing all of your feedback ! So, to celebrate  the launch of my fabulous new blog , I have decided to give away two hampers of my favourite goodies from dr. Oetker , Cadbury, stork, and…

Making a house a home… on a budget!

  Shopping for home-ware can be a nightmare, and a task that some dread, but fear not people …We have some fabulous stores on our doorstep ready to assist our every home-ware need . Yesterday , i did a quick sweep of some stores in Athlone , County Westmeath for some household items ! Whilst…

Spring, spring , Spring ..

  Spring has finally shown its beautiful face and Mother Nature appears to have given us all a welcome breather from the ferocious battle of the elements that we fondly refer to as the “Irish winter “. Daffodils are blooming , the evenings are getting longer , the winter chill has left the air and the Irish…