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Send in the Clowns
Today on IMAGE Daily, I've written about what it was like to grow up on a circus (that's me on the left, quite a few moons ago!). It's not something I talk about much, though I am immensely proud of it. It has shaped
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Gorgeous Free Printable 2014 Calendars
If, like me, you still haven't got around to getting a 2014 calendar yet (I had my heart set on this one, but it's sold out absolutely everywhere), these beauties might interest you. From top: Coco and Mingo has a gorgeous January one. Love the patterns
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Sunday strolls
Recipe for a very chilled Sunday: Tea, lemon cake and cat cuddles at Sorcha's, followed by a dusky stroll around IMMA, followed by Sherlock.
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Link Love
Arriving back to work to a wonderful surprise from Abigail Ryan. Their hand-illustrated cushions are something else. The lovely blue tones in this family home in the Netherlands. Trying out some new morning routines to get the day off to a good start. I'm giving morning pages a
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A Dublin Sign Painting Film
Check out this lovely little film from Colin Brady about the art of sign painting in Dublin. It features the gorgeous Don't Be Afraid piece by Maser (inspired by Seamus Heaney's last words) which is right across the road from my apartment and brightens my day
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Can I Live Here Please? Modern minimalism in Minneapolis
I'm loving so much about this space – the tones, the textures, and those gorgeous, giant windows. Tour the whole place and meet its very cool owner on TheEveryGirl.com. Photography by Wing Ta.
Music
Listening to: Alt J
I'm pretty late to the Alt J party, but Ben has been listening to them a lot and it feels like every time he plays something I like and I ask what it is, it's these guys. Here are three things the internet told me about
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Cosy Suppers
For the Jan/Feb issue of Image Interiors & Living, I got to shoot a delicious food story all about how to create three tasty meals from one chicken. Kinda perfect for January, right? Ben's mum, Lesley Tumulty (a super talented and passionate cook who trained at Ballymaole)
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Link Love
Taking a first look at lots of first issues . Celebrating the engagement of two lovely loved-up friends (pictured above at last year's EP). The story behind this restored vintage photo booth on Craigslist. Oh, if only I had $9,800 to spare (and lived in San Francisco)... Browsing
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Snaps from Belfast
A couple of X100s pics taken on a very speedy trip to Belfast a few days ago. More of a micro break than a mini break, it was fun to hop on a train and explore somewhere different. Thanks to the lovely Abigail of Abigail Ryan for top notch recommendations!
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Back + Forth
I keep saying this, but how is it the end of the year already? It just whizzed by, didn't it? I want to take a quick post to look back before heading headlong into 2014, and all the adventures and challenges it will bring. It feels like just
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May Your Days Be Merry
Just a quick little post to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and lovely New Year. I'm about to make my way to my sister's house, where a very excited five and a half year old is waiting (along with a slightly bemused two and a