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  • Annual Visitors

    Last week my parents made their annual visit to Dublin and we had such a fun time chatting, eating and travelling. Here are a few highlights from their visit! A Stroll in Howth We…

    April 5, 2012
  • An Easy Easter Basket Cake

    My family never had a big celebration for Easter growing up, but it was always a good excuse to get together with our extended family for a springy meal. Since moving to Dublin, I’ve…

    March 27, 2012
  • A Sweet Gift

    Every week, I get emails from readers who are planning trips to Dublin. They’re often looking for suggestions for what to do, where to eat, where to stay. I also get a lot of…

    March 27, 2012
  • A Sunny Weekend

    Happy Monday! I’m home sick from work today, but I wanted to share a few bits of my weekend. It was busy, productive and sunny! Sun in Dublin is amazing, but I also find…

    March 26, 2012
  • Happy Friday!

    {Volker Kraft and his family hang 10,000 painted Easter eggs on this tree in Germany every year. It takes two weeks! Possibly the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Via here and…

    March 23, 2012
  • A DIY Jewellery Organizer

    In a fit of productivity a few weeks ago, I came up with this solution to the tangled mess of necklaces in my sock drawer. I didn’t photograph the play by play, but it…

    March 20, 2012
  • DIY Magnolias for Spring!

    Magnolias are just starting to bloom here in Dublin. There’s one big magnolia tree I pass on my way to and from work and it’s just about to pop. When it does, I think…

    March 13, 2012
  • A Paddy’s Day Postcard

    Every year I mean to send Christmas cards. And every year I miss the boat. This year I got a little clever and sent an e-card. It was fun, but not nearly as satisfying…

    March 8, 2012
  • How to Blend in at the Pub

    Now, let’s get one thing straight from the very start of this post. I really don’t mind if you look like a tourist in a pub here in my adopted country. I’ve travelled a…

    March 7, 2012
  • Travel Tip: Check for Deals

    At least once a week, I notice a City Deal or Groupon for something in Ireland I think visitors would just love. So here’s my tip for this sunny (at least in Dublin, sorry…

    March 1, 2012