The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


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  • A Mayan Feast

    On the eve of the end of the world, Ben and I got the opportunity to tuck into a delicious Mayan pop-up supper, courtesy of Theresa and Gustavo, the couple behind the great Mero Mero Mexican food stand in Temple Bar’s Saturday food market (don’t walk by without trying their chorizo tacos).   These snaps Continue reading

  • From my home to yours: Happy Christmas

    The last few days have been a very lovely blur of meeting friends, shopping for pressies and doing the final prep ahead of tomorrow. This is my first Christmas in my own apartment, and I’ve really enjoyed decorating the place, white Christmas tree, quirky decorations and all! I hope you have a lovely, relaxing couple Continue reading

  • That Friday Feeling /01

    It’s press week Friday, which means it’s been a long week of sub-editing and cover tweaking. When I’m still in the office at 8pm trying to decide whether the D in Christmas Day should be capitalised  (it should, fyi), this song really energises me. {Print by Letterhappy on Etsy} Continue reading

  • Play date

    I took a fun day trip last Saturday to Bray with my nephew Ethan, who’s almost four, and Ben (who’s quite a bit older than that). We said whatevs to the weather, and headed to Sealife to find Nemo, before tucking into some chips and ice cream and throwing some rocks at the sea (very Continue reading

  • Hangin' with my nephews

    A fun, chillaxed bank holiday weekend was bookened with visits from two of my favourite people. On Thursday my nephew Noah, who turns one next month, called over so that his mum and I could have catch up chats. Then on Sunday I had a babysitting date with his big brother Ethan, while his mum Continue reading