Dublin is obviously a major tourist destination and with that comes tourist traps. While a lot of travelers don't mind going to the popular tourist attractions, Scott and I have generally tried to avoid them. It's almost a point of pride to try to find the off the beaten track locals only spots. I don't tend to like the feel of the super touristy places, either, so it took some back and forth between us to decide to visit the Jameson Distillery in town. It's always on the "Top Ten Things to do ... Read More
Visiting the Clava Cairns
Scotland is full of archaeological sites of interest and the area around Inverness has a number of accessible destinations. Visiting the Clava Cairns is an easy day trip from Inverness, although it may be more fair to say it's an easy twenty minute drive. While everyone knows that Scotland is full of history, the Clava Cairns are truly ancient history. This post contains affiliate links. The Clava Cairns date back to the Bronze Age (about 4000 years!) and were originally built as a ... Read More
DIY Ombre Salt Dough Bunny Frame
If you've been looking for easy Easter crafts for kids, this salt dough recipe and bunny frame is for you! Kids will love making the salt dough and while I used pink for the bunnies, you can obviously choose any colour paint. If your kids are too young to use a hot glue gun, regular craft glue will do the trick. This DIY Ombre Salt Dough Bunny Frame is a fun Easter craft to make together and one that will provide happy memories every time you get it out to decorate. This post contains ... Read More
Where to Feed Reindeer in Scotland
When we decided to visit Inverness, we were interested to see where we could go in the Highlands. Our time in the area was short and we wanted to make the most of it. We were rather spontaneous with our day trips from Inverness and let brochures at each place give us ideas on where to go next (I love those stands of travel flyers!). There was a brochure on a Scottish reindeer park and it seemed like the perfect place for the girls. After all, who can pass up seeing reindeer in ... Read More
20 Sweet DIY Easter Wreaths
Decorating for Easter and spring is such a treat because the colors of the season range from sweet pastels to bright and cheerful. One fun and crafty way to bring your favorite palette into your home is to make a wreath (and you know how much I love making wreaths!). Traditionally, wreaths are hung on outside doors to add a welcoming touch, but they are just as beautiful when displayed inside. Wreaths can be hung just about anywhere: above your fireplace, on a wall that needs some color, or even ... Read More
Get Back into the Crafting Groove with Decoupage
I haven't spoken much about the emotional side of two international moves in two years. It sounds amazing, but the reality is that these moves have taken a lot out of me. Before we left the States, my blog was doing really well. I was working with brands and people I loved, I was getting regular job offers, and, dare I say it, was earning actual money. I packed up my craft room knowing that I would see my supplies again in a few months and had the reassurances that nothing would change. Life ... Read More