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As part of promoting my jewellery business and my blog, I am part of several business networks. For about 18 months I have been part of the Women In Business NI network, and regularily attend their monthly workshops and networking lunches. Last week I attended their large annual conference for the first time, and I…

An April Evening on White Rocks Strand, N Ireland
We are having a relatively quiet week at the cottage, and for the last few evenings the highlight of the day has been a trip to the beach in the evening. We have chosen White Rocks Strand which is just a few miles along the coast from the cottage. For some (me) that means lots…

An Ikea Christmas on the Second Day of December – cookie cutters!
Yesterday was my appointed “Ikea” day. Just like Beach Cottage I love to go for a wander around (by myself!) near Christmas, and perhaps be inspired, or pick up a few bits and pieces. I also had a couple of gifts to buy, so that was an added justification! My favourite purchase? Cookie cutters! These…

On the 5th day of December – sparkles and sliding cars!
Today did not quite go as planned ……ever had one of those days? First a festive photo to share! I love my sparkly words! Now, on to my dramatic and eventful morning… At 5 am this morning I woke to that bright light behind the curtain that told me even though it was still pitch…

Mum’s Taxi Service & a spring layout.
Well, today my 2 daughters went back to school – and with such warm sunny weather continuing they both chose to wear their school summer dresses (light bue checked gingham). They looked really cute, but I’m not allowed to say that out loud any more – cool or nice, maybe even lovely, but not cute!…

Lessons Learned…everything but the kitchen sink!
Another week has flown by, and here are a few lessons I learned along the way. It is wonderful to wave good bye to my old appliances – the oven with the wonky door, the dishwasher with the wonky door (notice a theme here), the hob, the extractor fan…. Our local council collected them yesterday,…