February 2014
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Another Bloggy Meet-up | Chats, Cocktails and Coppa
These just keep getting better and better. I vividly remember the first lifestyle bloggers meet-up, in Avoca, Malahide. At that point, I barely knew Emily, and had met Julie on and off at photo walks over the years. It was the first time I had met Ciara, and we have gone on to collaborate on Continue reading
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Moroccan Made Easy
The new issue of Image Interiors & Living hits shelves today. Above is one of my fave shots from the shoot, which features some tasty Moroccan-themed recipes, including beetroot hummus, jewelled couscous and insanely tasty (and easy) home-made pittas. Recipes: Lesley Tumulty | Styling: Marlene Wessels | Photography: Nathalie Marquez Courtney Continue reading
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Photography ABCs
I love this pretty and simple guide to camera settings from Milk and Crown. When I first started learning photography a friend recommended Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Exposure, which was a brilliant, simple, grounded guide. But I still didn’t get it. I had to learn about exposure a dozen different ways before it sunk in. It was Continue reading
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Say hello to Lesley.ie
As I may have mentioned once or twice before, Ben’s mum Lesley is an incredible cook. Not only did she train at Ballymaloe, but she’s someone who just loves cooking and creating, whether it’s for a food shoot in Image Interiors & Living, catering an event, or just having Ben and I around for a comforting Continue reading
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For the day that’s in it…

We shot this cute spiced hot choc recipe for Image Daily, especially for Valentine’s Day! Get it over here, and hope you keep cosy tonight. Styling: Marlene Wessels | Hot choc and hand-made marshmallows: Lesley Tumulty | Photography: Nathalie Marquez Courtney Continue reading