European Robin Redbreast

Our new Neighbours

Our planned fairy garden move has been put on hold for the moment. We have robins nesting in our diy motorbike nestbox in the garden.

They have been very very busy the last few days filling the nest and we have spotted them with leaves, grass, dog hair from our Lily and feathers.

For anyone concerned we may disturb them. I've taken all the pictures from inside our kitchen I am lucky to have a great camera. the picture below shows how far away I am from the nest.

I will try keep you all updated with pictures and video clips

Mountmellick has been "Bombed" once again

What a great weekend to wake up to or is it all a dream. If your traveling through Mountmellick you would be forgiven for thinking so with all the dream-catchers and colour about the place.

Once again a great group has come together in Mountmellick to brighten up the town. It really is worth a visit and there is something for all ages. My daughter Isobel's favourite area this year is the picnic area out the Rosenallis Road. It really brings out her imagination and her special teddy came along to enjoy a picnic.

I love the whole town its hard to pick out one particular area, but at a push I have to say I LOVE the wishing wells. There are three (I stand to be corrected on this!!) One at Derrycloney picnic area, which is on the main Mountmellick to Portlaoise Road.

One at the picnic area on the Rosenallis Road.

And a third at the picnic area at The Commons, this is on the road from Mountmellick to Emo.

The truck is a great idea and the kids are queuing up in force to have their photos taken.

This year has seen the addition of some larger pieces which really feed the imagination. One seaside piece is at the entrance to Ashgrove

and another beautiful piece is on the wall of the Old Bank House. What great works of art.

Please check out the groups page at: https://www.facebook.com/yarnbombingmountmellick

And they are always looking for people to get involved, so get in touch if your interested !!

My Little Doll

While i was pregnant my only misfortune thank god was my low blood pressure which lead to severe boredom and watching the clock to see was another day over. But i thought ahead of all those nice walks in the crisp weather and then a baby blanket was born. Not happy with that of course there had to be a scarf and hat made to match.

As every girl knows you can never have enough clothes, so Isobel’s collection of hats is a work in progress and definitely a labour of love. Isobel loves her fashion (even back at 21 months old) and if the hat and outfit aren’t working I get the words “no like” and its back to the drawing board. I can’t wait till she is big enough to come up with her own ideas and designs, could be quite the little partnership I reckon. 

For the littlest Hurling Champion

I work with a few local Photographers producing props for their photoshoots and I love when they call. Its always going to be a special creation for someone who is just about to make their mark on this world.

For one particular photoshoot I was told that daddy played hurling and could a hat be made with a hurley on it and all hush hush as the photo was going to be part of a gift for his birthday.

I admit I was a bit puzzled as to how I was going to put a hurley on a hat, I could have crocheted one but the thing about wood that makes it beautiful is the natural pattern of the wood. After must research I decided to buy some wood patterned fabric and literraly make the hurley. So I drew out the pattern and added the bonding paper by ironing. Once cooled I cut it out and placed onto the hat to add again by ironing.

I have to admit I was quite chuffed with the finished design as I hope the family were with my creation.

I welcome custom orders and its no problem to change the colour or design of a hat to meet the customers particular needs. Being verastile when you are a crafter is simply a way of life, you always have to think outside the box and be able to see the finished product in your head.