June 2014
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The Liffey Cuts the City
Above: Some of Maser‘s fine work at North Wall Quay. Below: I spotted this around Grand Canal Dock and gave a squee of delight. Both taken with my new toy, the Fuji X100s. Continue reading
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A Fond Farewell
Six months ago, I didn’t know Ajda, food stylist extraordinaire and a funny, genuine, tells-it-like-it-is kinda gal, who is also a total sweetheart. She’s off to pastures new, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. Ajda is a wonderful example of how brilliant blogging has been as a way of meeting likeminded souls, Continue reading
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Insta update
Not every pic makes it to Instagram – usually because I forget. Here are some things that have made me smile this month. First row: Selfies with Isabel, tapas and dancing (here) with BFFs, cheesy photo booth messing with these two talented gals. Second row: Working on features that mean I get to explore tasty new places, Continue reading
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Go Your Own Way
“The last of human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances—to choose one’s own way…. It is this spiritual freedom—which cannot be taken away—that makes life meaningful and purposeful.” I’m reading Frank Kofman’s Conscious Business, as recommended by Sheryl Sandberg in Lean In. It includes such gems as the one above. Personal responsibility (or, Continue reading
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Polkadot Party
As yesterday’s post showed, Isabel’s party was definitely not short on cake. The baby fiesta featured lots of sweet treats and DIY touches, thanks to the talents of craft queen Nikki and brilliant caterer Katy. Nikki created all the giant hundreds and thousands on the wall, as well as the polka dot cups, number one Continue reading