Entries Tagged as ‘Across the Pond’

April 9, 2008

In Honor of Bree’s Vacation!

Tomorrow Bree leaves for Shannon, Ireland with Noah! I wish I could go with them! Bon Voyage!
Who can resist the sweet sound of an Irish accordion? There are so many styles of Irish music and I’ve heard the good and the bad. Some have a jazzy sound, others are influenced by 90’s world beat, [...]

April 5, 2008

Sweater Vest

Katie and I are like twins most days at work - even down to our shoes. We enjoy sporting our preppy J.Crew collared shirts and sweater vests. My wool black sweater vest has become somewhat my home. I practically live in it these days. I’m not quite sure how I became so preppy! I don’t [...]

February 24, 2008

In Like a Lion

I’m getting a head start on spring by cleaning the house. As you know the rabbits are shedding pounds of winter fur, so they are getting a good cleaning too Our flat is very open and airy, with all natural light and is heated by the sun and cooled off by simply opening the [...]

January 12, 2008

Size 3.5

In two weeks I’ll be dancing in Winter Feis, an Irish dance competition just outside the city. I missed the entire month of December so needless to say I’m a little rusty. My first week back to the studio I could barely remember my steps! And on top of that my gillies of many years [...]

December 31, 2007

Only In Ireland

This is the splendour of Irish television RTÉ! Enjoy Celebrity Jigs ‘n’ Reels!

December 30, 2007

So Spoiled, Really

sleepy afternoon, originally uploaded by Hearth & Salamander.

At last it is Sunday, the day of cleaning, grocery shopping, football, cooking, and most of all lounging. As you can see our little lapins take this seriously. They sleep and dream all day long, with an occasional carrot or brussel sprout to satisfy their snacking.
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November 11, 2007

Domestic Goddess, Express

I’m absolutely in love with Nigella’s newest show on BBC America, Nigella Express - for those of us who are on a busy schedule. Vienn likes to watch her stylish show with me on Sunday afternoons. Check out the preview video!