Personal
"The magic of mindfulness is not somehow converting ourselves into a perfect saintly being; it is simply being honest with what is happening and being interested in making it better." It can get hectic up in here at this time of year. The things I plan on doing
Finds
Anything techie can sometimes feel a bit, well, cold to give as a Christmas gift, but I hope these five stylish finds prove otherwise. Tech accessories have come a seriously long way, often incorporating natural, tactile materials like leather and wood, as well becoming beautifully designed things in their own
Personal
A few months ago, two cute little kittens turned up in our back garden. We nicknamed them Burt and Macklin (after this guy – shout out to all Parks & Rec fans) and I took these pics back then in an attempt to help find them a home. Burt is the
Travel
At the start of the month, two friends and I headed to Berlin for a wintery weekend of Christmas market wandering, eating, and glühwein drinking. Some pics (and gifs!) after the jump. I had never been to Berlin before – it has such a different look and feel than any other
Personal
That pic up there, that's me right now. Every day is a roller coaster of learning, of thinking I totally get something, of realising there are a gazillion more things to learn. But I'm loving it. Change is a living, breathing, shifting thing. And the impact
Dublin
Ben and I popped along to Xico on Tuesday for a tequila tasting, which was running as part of the Taste of Mexico festival, and picked up lots of lessons on how it's really meant to be drunk (hint: not with salt and lime). I don't
Photos
I'm super excited to share some pics from work I did for About Face: The Smart Woman's Guide to Beauty. Written by Irish Times beauty writers Aisling McDermott and Laura Kennedy, we did the shoots back in July and I have been itching to share more
Personal
Emotional, tipsy goodbyes. A long, rainy, podcast-filled drive to Kerry. A cosy afternoon tea as dusk closes in and a fire crackles. Big picture chats over dinner, filled with angsty concerns (me) and reassuring murmurs (him). Falling asleep to the sound of the falls. Fluffy robes and breakfast with a
Personal
big breath I have some pretty exciting personal news to share. If you've bumped into me at any stage over the past few weeks, you probably already know. Tomorrow is my last day as editor of Image Interiors & Living. In a week, I start a new job
Finds
Killer podcasts, noise-cancelling headphones and French lip balm – just some of the things brightening up my daily commute. Truth be told, I look forward to my daily trips in and out (admittedly, it helps that I'm traveling against traffic), especially in these crisp, bright autumn mornings. I fire
Aunty Life
Hola! How was your weekend? We threw a mini Halloween party for my nephews and niece, complete with apple bobbing, fake spider web and sparklers. I'd forgotten how magical sparklers were! I made a little gif from my shots, above, to celebrate their awesomeness. Click though for a
Dublin
I just love the new collection by Irish Design Shop gals Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey. Names is is a range of beautifully designed, simple statement pieces. As the brains behind one of the loveliest shops in town (which has been championing Irish craft since 2008), the girls know the