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Start where you are. Use what you have. I'm trying to let this lesson sink in, but it's taking its time. I'm impatient by nature, and can be a bit of a perfectionist about certain things (photos, magazines layouts - yes. hoovered floors, tidy
Finds
Well, we've almost made it though January! I've stumbled across some pretty nice internet recently, so thought I'd share.... "Good journalism about good things": Eager to check out Positive News magazine. A couple of new (-ish or new to me) podcasts to
Lisbon
Ben and I have been slowly, but surely, settling into life here in Lisbon. Just before Christmas, we signed a short lease on a nice, bright apartment near the pretty and historic Graça area and Ben signed up to a great nearby coworking space. It's very exciting, but
Personal
Here's to the end of the beginning and the start of everything else. I'm really excited to share that Ben and I are moving to Lisbon at the end of the year. We'll be kicking off 2018 married – and in a brand new city!
Finds
A few months ago, my friend El and I went on a gorgeous yoga retreat with Liz in a cabin in Wicklow. There were hikes in nature, chats by the fire, nutritious, delicious food and, sitting on the mantlepiece, a deck of tarot cards. We giggled like teenagers as we
Finds
The irony of working for yourself is that with the incredible amount of flexibility you get comes a very real need for a lot of structure and organisation. There is no pre-built system or process for you to slot into, you have to build it yourself and find smart ways
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In the rush of giddiness that followed getting engaged, and the excitement of pinning ideas to wedding boards on Pinterest, it's easy to forget that what all this is gearing Ben and I up for is a marriage. It's one of those things you can'
Personal
"Use this platform as a catalyst to create a more beautiful, inspiring life" The above words are at the top of a list I have called 'Blog' that I fill with blog post ideas. Ideas that, for the last few months, have been left untouched. The
Dublin
I'm excited to share a tour of my new workspace, The Tara Building. If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you'll have seen pics of this gorgeous, colourful space. Based on Tara Street, just across the road from The Irish Times offices, The Tara Building is
Dublin
It took me far too long to check Eatyard out, but I'm glad I finally did. A few weeks ago, after a short Saturday shoot, Ben and I popped in for lunch and a look. Located next door to the Bernard Shaw, it's also across the
Finds
Hands up if you've fallen head over heels for the second season of Master of None? Aziz Ansari's funny, charming and offbeat exploration of life and love is back, and it's also beautifully cinematic. I could go on and on about the framing, the
Personal
It’s hard to admit when things aren’t working out. When they don’t go the way you had planned and hoped. You set sail on your new adventure. Friends and family waved you off and wished you well. You were excited and full of optimism, heading off into