“Painters have presented to us with some horrour the skeleton… but the state of a body, in the dissolution of the grave, no pencil can present to us. Between that excremental jelly that thy body is m...
Front view, Titanic Belfast. CivicArts / Eric R. Kuhne & Associates & London Todd Architects, BelfastDue to the large volumes of visitors they only let in groups of people every 20 minutes. You wait ...
Its Irish National Volunteering Week, May 14th - 20th. Reading the press coverage and hearing people talk about it prompted me to reflect on my own volunteering past. 1. The Charity ShopAs much as Id...
Last month I blogged about Jack B. Yeats Communicating with Prisoners and why it was significant to me (social history, feminism, etc). Yours truly admiring the painting in question (this was definit...
Shot by David Bailey, 1965Vidal Sassoon, 1928 – 2012 I had only been thinking of Vidal Sassoon the day previous to his passing, I was well in need of a haircut and I was daydreaming that one day I wo...
With the encouragement of a couple of blogging friends, Ive decided to focus more on the things that I am passionate about, such as day tripping to museums/galleries/heritage sites. I am particularly...
When Film Fatale updates its facebook page with the next months upcoming classic film, a number of thoughts flash through my mind - my chronically empty purse, the distance (a 4 - 4.5 hour stuffy bus...
Yes, so Ive been playing around with instagram since they released it for android! L-R, from top:1. Tintin character (all of them!) chandelier, Hergé Museum, Belgium 2. A First Class Crisp - Tayto do...
One of the perks of my internship is being able to sneak into the store every now and then at take a peek at the wonderful works on the racks.I am particularly excited as Communicating with Prisoners...
I havent forgotten about the blog, just been doing a lot thinking about blogging and my place in Irish blogging, etc. But heres some real food for thought! My pal Donna asked for the recipe and I tho...
Hullo ladies! Whilst I am in the midst of brainstorming for the blog - I listed some new and vintage items on my ebay and etsy during the week, please have a look. Im not earning any money at the mom...
Five days of interning outfits. Havent made an ~outfit post in a while. The gallery I intern at is pretty relaxed, theres a certain amount of physical labour involved so comfort and movability takes ...
By virtue of my culture, Im a fan of the humble cup of tea, and the sociability that putting on the kettle prompts.On that note Ive recently discovered that theres a lot more pictures of The Beatles ...
The ball finally dropped recently (what an unfortunate phrase, but its 1am as I type and itll do). I am a shopoholic. Even though I am mostly just spending the loose change I find at the bottom of my...
For the past five years, Ive only been home once for St. Patricks Day, and on that occasion I declined making the trip into town to see the usual parade of local car dealerships and tractors with a f...
Ive been meaning to blog about this film for the longest time. As is the case with many of my favourite films, I caught this on TV one night about 3 years ago, as the late late movie. I switched the ...
Well, things have changed.A few weeks ago while I was still semi-regularly blogging, I was based in Glasgow, working as a waitress, doing some voluntary work in the arts sector whenever I could. Now,...
So whilst I job hunt I am strapped for cash, Im selling some of my vintage clothes on my etsy. Will be adding to the shop as the weeks go on!1970s floral dress1960s maxi dress1970s cord a-line skirtI...
Theres been some big changes happening on my side, and Im hoping therell be some changes in store for the blog as well. Im going to get back to updating and reading once again when Ive figured out wh...
The blog is a little neglected of late, due to my move (more on that later). For the interim, I have written a short piece about the Dun Emer/Cuala Press press mark, iconic to those, like me, whose r...
On Sunday night I was faced with a what to wear dilemma. Not uncommon, but this time it was for Curryoke. Curry and karaoke is a Glaswegian institution. I was still hungover from a party the night be...
"ATELIER PUBLIC is an exhibition that takes the form of a working artist studio – one that everyone is invited to come into, to make artworks there that will become part of the installation. The ...
Im trying out the cropped/tied shirt thing. I think I like it. I wore this at the end of December for a birthday lunch at my favourite eatery in Glasgow, Heavenly.Dress, Topshop (2009). Shirt, Salvat...
Over the Christmas, as a present to myself, I treated myself to Magnum Ireland, a beautiful compilation of photographs of Ireland, rural and urban, north and south, east and west, from the 1950s to t...
Happy Friday everyone!! Look what arrived for me today, a gift from my friend Aurélie!Im going to have many happy sleeps with this little fella!
Im working this Hogmanay/New Years Eve so nae chance of me dressing up to ring in the new year. So heres what I wore on Christmas day instead.Dress, vintage (1960s). T-bars, Clarks. Belt, ASOS.Happy ...
The view from my bedroom window at the start of the month, when it snowed.My wee tree!Snowflake and Nutcracker decorations I picked up at the Edinburgh German Christmas market with my friend Kerstin....
This was me in 2001 -Ten years on -(Still leaning against things)I turned 23 today. Still taking life one step at a time, but its moving too fast for my liking. Hopefully by the time this post is pub...
... and Ive been a busy wee lass, preparing some of my vegetarian Christmas feast for tomorrow. Im working tonight and the rain is pouring down outside but im full of festive cheer (considering my bi...
Well folks, I am sorry to leave the blog so lacklustre during this festive season! Ive mostly been working, eating a lot of delicious food, decorating my tree, writing xmas cards, been frequently rai...
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