Happy 2017

Well as you can see we celebrated New Year's Eve with much merriment. You can just feel the party vibe going on here. This is the first year in quite a while that Lucy has joined us, she saw how much fun we've had previously! Laurence, her boyfriend, also came along to join the festivities.... Continue Reading →

Car Insurance

Yes I know it's St. Stephen's Day/Boxing Day depending on whichever side of the pond you live on but I'm off on a rant. I had to pay my monthly car insurance instalment last week and thought I'd better tell the company of my new address. I was gobsmacked when I was charged an extra... Continue Reading →

Braving the shops

Yesterday I had to do a mad dash around the shops as due to the move there wasn't a thing in the house. I am usually very organised - but this year that went out the window. I got up early, thinking I was being so sensible, only to realise everyone else had the same... Continue Reading →

This weekend in Sligo

You might be wondering what's on in Sligo this weekend. Here are a few ideas: There’s a  Christmas Craft and Tree Festival in Drumcliffe Parish Church running until Sunday 11th. The festival will comprise of approximately 30 craft stalls located in a marquee, while in Drumcliffe Church over 45 themed Christmas trees which will have been... Continue Reading →

A Room with a View

Thank you so much to all of you who offered help or got in touch and left lovely messages about our forthcoming move. We really appreciate it. The photo above is the view from what will be my new bedroom - pretty special isn't it? Even though there is nothing in the house at the... Continue Reading →

Fashion in Sligo

The first ever Sligo Fashion Trail happened on Thursday and I went along as one of the bloggers. Yes I know I'm not a fashionista but I still have to wear clothes and was hoping for some inspiration. There were indeed some beautiful outfits but I will never have a model sized figure and I never... Continue Reading →

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