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Author Archives: Purls

An ode to…

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Purls

Friendship   (Click on the image for more information) Recently I met up with old friends, people who know me for over…well, a very long time! We had such a laugh reminiscing over old times, and wondering where the years [...]

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How does your garden…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Purls

Grow?   (Click on the image for more information) Gardens all around us are blossoming now and the air is saturated with flowery scents. For someone with no green fingers (and who can’t distinguish weeds from plants), I love gardens [...]

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Spring Decorating

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Purls

The longer days and brighter weather often inspire a desire for change in one’s home decor. Let some light and lightness into your home with some…   Art   (Click on the image for more information) Even when you are [...]

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Knitting in Trains

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Purls

Nothing beats the creative rut like getting away. I love travelling by train, which for me means sitting around, drinking coffee and knitting. Recently I went on a long train journey, and enjoyed plenty of quality knitting time, while the [...]

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Easter Time

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Purls

This weekend is Easter weekend. Apart from the religious (and in Ireland the political) connotations, Easter also means visiting family, egg colouring, egg rolling, egg hunt, chocolate bunnies and eggs, more eggs, the end of fasting and the indulgence in [...]

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Do it yourself!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Purls

Sunny weather always puts me in the mood for crafting. Maybe it’s just a good excuse to get the table outside and sit in the sun while still doing something useful. However, the colours in the garden inspire me to [...]

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When the sun is out in Ireland

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Purls

The last few days were simply glorious in Ireland (and the UK)! We had blue sky, sunshine all day and temperatures between 17 and 22 degrees. It was as if the country threw off their winter woollies and came alive! [...]

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Spring

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Purls

It finally happened! Spring has sprung. Although this winter hasn’t been a cold one, it’s great to finally see it leaving! I love spring, the buds and new leaves, the brighter colours, the longer evenings, the lambs  – all signs [...]

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Observation and Inspiration

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Purls

Inspiration is the basis for your craft. And a lot of inspiration comes from observation. But do we always see what is right in front of us? A friend and I planned to meet in the cinema foyer last night [...]

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Mothering

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Purls

This weekend, we celebrate both St Patrick’s Day and Mothering Sunday. So, if you are out drowning the Shamrock on Saturday with your Mum, you can make her a big fry the next day! Mothering Sunday in the UK and [...]

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