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href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eXPAb8lyGtE\/Vt4K0autnYI\/AAAAAAAAKBA\/FKxi_AKbJtc\/s1600\/fuschia%2Bmakeup%2Bglenroyal%2Bmaynooth%2Bkildare%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eXPAb8lyGtE\/Vt4K0autnYI\/AAAAAAAAKBA\/FKxi_AKbJtc\/s640\/fuschia%2Bmakeup%2Bglenroyal%2Bmaynooth%2Bkildare%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast week I headed to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/THEFUSCHIAEFFECT\/?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFuschia Makeup\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Beauty event at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GlenroyalHotel\/?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Glenroyal Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Maynooth for an evening packed with makeup know how and Prosecco. Fuschia Makeup is an award winning Irish makeup company that opened it's first store in 2005 in Drogheda. Today it boosts another store in Swords and the brand can be purchased directly from their online shop\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fuschia.ie\/shop\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. There contour palette is just gorgeous\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;and is firmly on my wishlist. The makeup demonstration on the night was done by Fuschia Makeup's incredibly talented \u0026nbsp;makeup artist Ann Marie. She talked us through a smoky eye and bright lip look while sharing plenty of gems from her experience that everyone was busy scribbling down to make use off when applying their own makeup. It was a brilliant night, very informative and fun, with a little shopping at the end too. Both Fuschia Makeup and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GlenroyalBeautySalon\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlenroyal Beauty Salon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;did a great job and hopefully there will be more events to look forward to in the future! Give\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GlenroyalHotel\/?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Glenroyal Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;a like on Facebook to keep up to date with their events, offers and giveaways.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1092149216174506199\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/fuschia-makeup-beauty-event-at.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1092149216174506199"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1092149216174506199"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/03\/fuschia-makeup-beauty-event-at.html","title":"Fuschia Makeup Beauty Event At The Glenroyal Hotel "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GL3ajdzJ-5g\/Vt4GhzYHBDI\/AAAAAAAAKAg\/hVzCJynYQOM\/s72-c\/fuschia%2Bmakeup%2BIreland%2Bevent.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7487610630021416223"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-27T10:39:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-27T11:16:10.979-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vlog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekly catch up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"youtube"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekly Vlog #5: Stellar \u0026 No7, MiMind2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--bj3jEmX57Y\/VtHabWeC9MI\/AAAAAAAAJ-I\/yCjK7Rzv63s\/s1600\/dolls%2Bhouse%2Blexlip.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--bj3jEmX57Y\/VtHabWeC9MI\/AAAAAAAAJ-I\/yCjK7Rzv63s\/s640\/dolls%2Bhouse%2Blexlip.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RqPX-1A91o\/VtHeWPnnFXI\/AAAAAAAAJ-g\/Yxiv4WRpjYA\/s1600\/%2523mimind2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RqPX-1A91o\/VtHeWPnnFXI\/AAAAAAAAJ-g\/Yxiv4WRpjYA\/s640\/%2523mimind2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dboK2ICIL88\/VtHet_F2JDI\/AAAAAAAAJ-k\/zGiM7G56xsQ\/s1600\/covet%2Bmimi%2B%2523mimind2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dboK2ICIL88\/VtHet_F2JDI\/AAAAAAAAJ-k\/zGiM7G56xsQ\/s640\/covet%2Bmimi%2B%2523mimind2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vcg1sXOO19o\/VtHe_U4-7bI\/AAAAAAAAJ-k\/AgC0N2GCjMk\/s1600\/covet%2Bmimi%2Bmimind%2Bhouse%2Bdublin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vcg1sXOO19o\/VtHe_U4-7bI\/AAAAAAAAJ-k\/AgC0N2GCjMk\/s640\/covet%2Bmimi%2Bmimind%2Bhouse%2Bdublin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sXK1TuLFpSc\/VtHi0DcD_nI\/AAAAAAAAJ-w\/SqXWSg-lO8w\/s1600\/cliff%2Btownhouse%2Bdublin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sXK1TuLFpSc\/VtHi0DcD_nI\/AAAAAAAAJ-w\/SqXWSg-lO8w\/s640\/cliff%2Btownhouse%2Bdublin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o4dC1Y59tR0\/VtHi-EzQXJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-0\/_llwlt__R_4\/s1600\/stellar%2Bno7%2Breader%2Bevent%2Bcliff%2Btownhouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o4dC1Y59tR0\/VtHi-EzQXJI\/AAAAAAAAJ-0\/_llwlt__R_4\/s640\/stellar%2Bno7%2Breader%2Bevent%2Bcliff%2Btownhouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0dMkQSZU2XI\/VtHiggVm0vI\/AAAAAAAAJ-s\/lnUeBMHw_X4\/s1600\/stellar%2Bno7%2Breaders%2Bskincare%2Bevent%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0dMkQSZU2XI\/VtHiggVm0vI\/AAAAAAAAJ-s\/lnUeBMHw_X4\/s640\/stellar%2Bno7%2Breaders%2Bskincare%2Bevent%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/oen42oNnVfY\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oen42oNnVfY?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn #5 of my weekly vlogs I went to my first ever blogger event! I attended \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/covetmimi\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECovet Mimi's\u003C\/a\u003E party #MiMind2016 for mental health awareness in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/housedublin.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHouse Dublin \u003C\/a\u003Ewhich was an amazing night. There was inspiring talks from Megan Scully, Jenni Murphy, Alan Quinlan and Rosemary MacCabe about their mental health journeys. For the party I wore a floral dress from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dollhouseboutique.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDollshouse\u003C\/a\u003E in Lexlip, a leather jacket from Zara and a pair of Dune heels, picked up in TKMaxx for €22. I also got to attend Stellar magazine's No7 reader lunch in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theclifftownhouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Cliff Townhouse\u003C\/a\u003E restaurant in Dublin to learn about how to protect my skin from ageing. Not only were the two events amazing but I also was lucky enough to leave both with very generous goody bags. So a pretty amazing week!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you want to check out more of my vlogs subscribe to my YouTube channel \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/thriftylilpixie\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7487610630021416223\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/weekly-vlog-5-stellar-no7-mimind2016.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7487610630021416223"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7487610630021416223"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/weekly-vlog-5-stellar-no7-mimind2016.html","title":"Weekly Vlog #5: Stellar \u0026 No7, MiMind2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--bj3jEmX57Y\/VtHabWeC9MI\/AAAAAAAAJ-I\/yCjK7Rzv63s\/s72-c\/dolls%2Bhouse%2Blexlip.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1806500895712919385"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-25T06:31:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-25T06:47:29.200-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"africa"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mozambique"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Discover Mozambique - The Road Less Travelled "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qkXamXXsvWs\/Vsh4cebTFaI\/AAAAAAAAJ7Y\/2A4Z5g58Uag\/s1600\/6de45702aa5686d01ac12e21b1fd44b9-top-things-to-do-in-mozambique.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qkXamXXsvWs\/Vsh4cebTFaI\/AAAAAAAAJ7Y\/2A4Z5g58Uag\/s640\/6de45702aa5686d01ac12e21b1fd44b9-top-things-to-do-in-mozambique.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EToday's guest post is by Amy Goldsmith, a Melbourne based travel writer, is sharing one of her favorite travel destinations ever; Mozambique. So if you're on the hunt for travel inspiration read on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMozambique never was an item on my travel bucket list, but fortunately, by chance I got to visit this amazing country and it has not disappointed me. On the contrary, it has become one of my favorite destinations so far and the last year one of the best in my life. Not only I have had an amazing time, but also, I still feel the incurable nostalgia for the country’s vast coastline, dune-fringed beaches, fascinating surf spots, delicious food and incredibly kind people. If you decide to visit, you will see that the wonderful Mozambique has plenty to offer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDreamy Beaches \u0026amp; Secluded Islands\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QKI6hxrJ84\/Vsh5NyLqNWI\/AAAAAAAAJ7g\/Zrgq1zxsc9E\/s1600\/bazaruto-archipelago-2-940-529-80-s-c1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QKI6hxrJ84\/Vsh5NyLqNWI\/AAAAAAAAJ7g\/Zrgq1zxsc9E\/s640\/bazaruto-archipelago-2-940-529-80-s-c1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/venturesafrica.com\/\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMozambique has the most picturesque beaches and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scubatravel.co.uk\/africa\/mozambique.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emost pristine dive sites\u003C\/a\u003E in the world. With its 2470 km (1500 miles) of coastline, it can match some of the most famous world destinations. Both giants of Mozambican tourism: Bazaruto Archipelago and Quirimbas Archipelago are equally astonishing in terms of natural beauty and marine life. Sparkly white sand, swaying palms, turquoise and azure waters, corals, great climate, even better waves… The nature is practically untouched by urban development, except for a few resorts, so we could rightfully say that Mozambique is a true escapist paradise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnique African Culture\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4_gY1UoiEc\/Vsh4y5MvBlI\/AAAAAAAAJ7c\/DyAj_DxTpVU\/s1600\/ab9a4f5da155a0936ca5021039caa05a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b4_gY1UoiEc\/Vsh4y5MvBlI\/AAAAAAAAJ7c\/DyAj_DxTpVU\/s640\/ab9a4f5da155a0936ca5021039caa05a.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/explore\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMozambique has rich history and culture. It is a unique country in African continent, because of different cultural influences. Namely, Mozambique is the home to a number of ethnic groups, speaking more than 40 different languages. Its culture developed by the influence of Swahili, Arab and Portugal. This is still especially visible in vibrant and diverse local cuisine and in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/clairemurraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk\/2016\/01\/african-inspired-interiors-by-guest.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einterior design\u003C\/a\u003E. Just look at Maputo, for instance. Its contrast between beautiful colonial Mediterranean architecture and harsh brutalist buildings is astounding. Most of the population practice naïve beliefs, and that is really interesting to see.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENational Parks \u0026amp; The Unforgettable Safari\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OyFfQ24jaSo\/Vsh65kA6wLI\/AAAAAAAAJ70\/sPb1UwIUGYU\/s1600\/waterbuck-will-whitford.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OyFfQ24jaSo\/Vsh65kA6wLI\/AAAAAAAAJ70\/sPb1UwIUGYU\/s640\/waterbuck-will-whitford.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMozambique is not your regular African safari destination, but it sure does have plenty to see, especially when it comes to underwater world. Combine the exploration of marine life with vast game parks such as Gorongosa and you will have yourself a perfect African holiday. G\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/africa\/on-safari-in-mozambiques-gorongosa-national-park-the-most-diverse-park-in-the-world-10347639.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorongosa National Park\u003C\/a\u003E is an amazing site to observe elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and hippos. Though animal numbers are pale compared to the years before the civil war, it is still a notable wildlife sanctuary. At Gorongosa I took some amazing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eyeem.com\/en\/pictures\/sunrise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esunrise pictures\u003C\/a\u003E. Those are moments I will never forget!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAfrican Music \u0026amp; Crafts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--JX5H1RVtCg\/Vsh6jOsU4nI\/AAAAAAAAJ7w\/DHtRCchD9uk\/s1600\/Leimert-Park-Festival-Diana-Shannon-Young-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--JX5H1RVtCg\/Vsh6jOsU4nI\/AAAAAAAAJ7w\/DHtRCchD9uk\/s640\/Leimert-Park-Festival-Diana-Shannon-Young-2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blacksyrupmedia.com\/\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe northern regions of the country are famous for their fantastic artwork and crafts. Their work is mostly focused on traditional religious beliefs, struggle for independence from colonial rule and the civil war. Makondo sculptures are some of the finest I have ever seen. Mozambicans are also pretty talented for music, both traditional (marimba) and modern. The contemporary Mozambican music is somewhat alike to Calypso and Reggae.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Rising Star of Africa\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AgCWof2Yc7U\/Vsh7PHweP4I\/AAAAAAAAJ74\/-YnVZdT7QjM\/s1600\/tumblr_lx4ovxusDm1r51pxoo1_400.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AgCWof2Yc7U\/Vsh7PHweP4I\/AAAAAAAAJ74\/-YnVZdT7QjM\/s640\/tumblr_lx4ovxusDm1r51pxoo1_400.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/aneletshabalala.blogspot.com\/\"\u003Eimage credits\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EDespite its war-torn past, Mozambique is slowly but steadily getting on its feet and starting to attract many visitors. Although in its relative infancy, the tourism sector is developing rapidly and there is a clear effort to improve even more. Because it is equally as beautiful, but less developed and popular than its Indian Ocean counterparts, Mauritius and Seychelles, Mozambique is a true hidden gem of Africa, just waiting to be discovered.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI am so glad I had the chance to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.touristdeck.com\/5-reasons-why-southern-africa-should-be-on-your-bucket-list\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evisit Mozambique\u003C\/a\u003E while it is still undeveloped, unspoiled and untamed. I just cannot imagine its staggering nature covered in luxurious resorts. It is clear, however, that this outcome is very probable, so pack your bags and visit Mozambique now, while the prices are not hiked and the nature is not corrupt. I leave you with the words of the famous author Henning Mankell: “Go to Mozambique! As long as you don't expect to find flawless infrastructure, just go. Because this is a country where people have not quite grown accustomed to tourists. You still feel a genuineness that no longer exists in countries where tourism has been industrially developed.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E----------------------------------------------------\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout the author\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAmy Goldsmith is a business assistant from Melbourne. Her job allows her to travel a lot, which also happens to be one of her greatest passions. Find out more about her travels on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoldsmithMia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1806500895712919385\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/discover-mozambique-road-less-travelled.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1806500895712919385"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1806500895712919385"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/discover-mozambique-road-less-travelled.html","title":"Discover Mozambique - The Road Less Travelled "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qkXamXXsvWs\/Vsh4cebTFaI\/AAAAAAAAJ7Y\/2A4Z5g58Uag\/s72-c\/6de45702aa5686d01ac12e21b1fd44b9-top-things-to-do-in-mozambique.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-179168132344967434"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-21T05:16:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-21T05:16:12.703-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fotd"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"smashbox"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Face Of The Day (FOTD): Smashbox, No7, Benefit, Essence, Mac, Makeup Revolution"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcmF4dwRJ6E\/VsjQC-ogToI\/AAAAAAAAJ8o\/ulQt7UYV760\/s1600\/lovesmashbox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcmF4dwRJ6E\/VsjQC-ogToI\/AAAAAAAAJ8o\/ulQt7UYV760\/s640\/lovesmashbox.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8CyxcFr1jfk\/Vsjxi0POh5I\/AAAAAAAAJ9s\/K8BL4XYcze0\/s1600\/face%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bday%2Bproduct%2Blist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8CyxcFr1jfk\/Vsjxi0POh5I\/AAAAAAAAJ9s\/K8BL4XYcze0\/s640\/face%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bday%2Bproduct%2Blist.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UGC45QmIqOY\/VsjQC-aHj2I\/AAAAAAAAJ8g\/wxKYronttnM\/s1600\/smashbox%2Bcontour%2Bpalette%2Blook.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UGC45QmIqOY\/VsjQC-aHj2I\/AAAAAAAAJ8g\/wxKYronttnM\/s640\/smashbox%2Bcontour%2Bpalette%2Blook.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8mOWnEbOt58\/VsjxiCU0KOI\/AAAAAAAAJ9o\/9sz6U-8LAVw\/s1600\/face%2Boff%2Bthe%2Bday%2Bflatlay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8mOWnEbOt58\/VsjxiCU0KOI\/AAAAAAAAJ9o\/9sz6U-8LAVw\/s640\/face%2Boff%2Bthe%2Bday%2Bflatlay.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hUemDN40RPE\/VsjQC1c96zI\/AAAAAAAAJ8k\/4fuTG0DytdQ\/s1600\/smashbox%2Bcontour%2Bpalette%2Btutorial.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hUemDN40RPE\/VsjQC1c96zI\/AAAAAAAAJ8k\/4fuTG0DytdQ\/s640\/smashbox%2Bcontour%2Bpalette%2Btutorial.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xqp264LVCYs\/VsjxfI8dM6I\/AAAAAAAAJ9k\/Sx9liUEsT-w\/s1600\/fotd%2Bflatlay%2Bbblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xqp264LVCYs\/VsjxfI8dM6I\/AAAAAAAAJ9k\/Sx9liUEsT-w\/s640\/fotd%2Bflatlay%2Bbblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BfMqqgKXPSs\/VsjSZug1ILI\/AAAAAAAAJ80\/t2sdatfObi0\/s1600\/FOTD.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BfMqqgKXPSs\/VsjSZug1ILI\/AAAAAAAAJ80\/t2sdatfObi0\/s640\/FOTD.gif\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EApologies for the major overload of selfies I can explain! I did this makeup look for a party, hopped into my car all ready to go and then my car decided not to cooperate. I'm extremely lazy when it comes to makeup, so getting done up and then having no where to go is very annoying. Naturally I decided to make hay while the sun was shining...or something like that...take a ridiculous number of selfies and get a blog post out of it. TaaDaa!! Here's a list of the products I used, with links to where you can get them;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Benefit-Theyre-Real-Mascara_1231677\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBenefit They're Real Mascara\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Stay-Perfect-Foundation_1376459\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo7 Stay Perfect Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Shade Cool Vanilla\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Foundation-Primer-Light_1271636\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brownthomas.com\/concealer\/pro-longwear-concealer-9ml\/invt\/77x1832xmgt9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Pro Longwear Concealer\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Shade nc20\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.superdrug.com\/Makeup-Revolution\/Makeup-Revolution-Ultra-Blush-Palette-Hot-Spice\/p\/246717\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMakeup Revolution London Ultra Blush palette in Hot Spice\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Halo-Hydrating-Perfecting-Powder_1465307\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;shade Fair\/Light\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smashbox.com\/product\/12059\/35669\/Sets\/Palettes\/SHAPEMATTERS-PALETTE\/New\/index.tmpl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EEssence Lip Liner No.12 Wish Me A Rose (Primark)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EEssence XXXL shine lipgloss No.4 Rising Star (Primark)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo first up I started with No7 \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Early-Defence-Day-Cream_1584652\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEarly Defence Day Cream\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Early-Defence-Eye-Cream_1585556\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEye Cream\u003C\/a\u003E. They're both designed\u0026nbsp;for preventive treatment for early ageing so are perfect if you're looking for skincare in your 20s. They have SPF 15, are hydrating, light weight, easily absorbed, leaving no greasy residue that sits on your skin. No 7 skincare is always on 3 for 2 so it's perfect for stocking up on good quality, good priced skincare. Next up is primer, then I use No7 Stay Perfect Foundation in Cool Vanilla. It is a lightweight buildable medium coverage foundation with a natural satin finish. I get approximately 7 hours wear. It is medium consistency and thankfully the pump bottle doesn't clog. It retails for €20 but with those coupons that they constantly hand out you can get it for €16. Another plus is you can get the No7 match made service done in Boots in just a few minutes from one of their No7 advisers. I apply my foundation with a beauty blender from Primark, next up is concealer which I apply with the smaller end of the sponge. As I have oily combination skin I use powder afterwards. My contour, bronze, highlight, strobing, brows AND eyeshadow all come from the Smashbox #Shapematters palette I reviewed \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2016\/02\/smashbox-shapematters-palette-review.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;It is literally the best palette to have in your collection I can't sing it's praises enough. For lips I coloured in my lips with an Essence lip liner and finished with Essence lipgloss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you'd like a review of any of these products just let me know!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/179168132344967434\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/face-of-day-fotd-smashbox-no7-benefit.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/179168132344967434"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/179168132344967434"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/face-of-day-fotd-smashbox-no7-benefit.html","title":"Face Of The Day (FOTD): Smashbox, No7, Benefit, Essence, Mac, Makeup Revolution"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcmF4dwRJ6E\/VsjQC-ogToI\/AAAAAAAAJ8o\/ulQt7UYV760\/s72-c\/lovesmashbox.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1545234579561861671"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-20T06:12:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-20T06:12:41.714-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vlog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekly catch up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"youtube"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekly Vlogging #4: Kildare Village, Deliciously Ella \u0026 Dun Laoghaire"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hkObZsWaahg\/VshwZdeNzKI\/AAAAAAAAJ60\/riYCHjuxAGA\/s1600\/Capture.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hkObZsWaahg\/VshwZdeNzKI\/AAAAAAAAJ60\/riYCHjuxAGA\/s640\/Capture.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4FSnsk9ugm0\/VshxoCNA9lI\/AAAAAAAAJ7E\/-Roft1bARrg\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdun%2Blaoghire.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4FSnsk9ugm0\/VshxoCNA9lI\/AAAAAAAAJ7E\/-Roft1bARrg\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdun%2Blaoghire.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGwfLc9AoHI\/VshxpqoAa-I\/AAAAAAAAJ7I\/1U9kqBk66IY\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland%2B2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGwfLc9AoHI\/VshxpqoAa-I\/AAAAAAAAJ7I\/1U9kqBk66IY\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland%2B2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qM98EWHMvL4\/Vshvx4O9zWI\/AAAAAAAAJ6o\/n9g2FpfrxAU\/s1600\/IMG_5214.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qM98EWHMvL4\/Vshvx4O9zWI\/AAAAAAAAJ6o\/n9g2FpfrxAU\/s640\/IMG_5214.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffYIom3TfBs\/Vshv6hjl84I\/AAAAAAAAJ6s\/3gLI8n6-2xo\/s1600\/IMG_5288.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffYIom3TfBs\/Vshv6hjl84I\/AAAAAAAAJ6s\/3gLI8n6-2xo\/s640\/IMG_5288.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/M_TIDFlOhz0\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M_TIDFlOhz0?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWeek four of vlogging was definitely a fun one and that's the primary reason I decided to start vlogging; at the end of the year I'll be able to look back on all the amazing things I've experienced. Week four was heavily food focused as all my vlogs naturally seem to end up. I picked up Deliciously Ella Everyday so I basically I binge tested the recipes. Also there's plenty of glimpses into the food that fuels my thesis writing too! The weekend meant a lovely stay in the gorgeous\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.royalmarine.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoyal Marine Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Dun Laoghaire. Getting to spend Saturday morning on a very blustery walk by the water is the most amazing relaxing feeling. I'm currently up to week 6 in my weekly vlogging so if you want to check them out and subscribe my channel is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCVXrixhbTiZbCubdoRhmtg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got a Youtube channel link it down below I love finding new channels to watch!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1545234579561861671\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/weekly-vlogging-4-kildare-village.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1545234579561861671"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1545234579561861671"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/weekly-vlogging-4-kildare-village.html","title":"Weekly Vlogging #4: Kildare Village, Deliciously Ella \u0026 Dun Laoghaire"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hkObZsWaahg\/VshwZdeNzKI\/AAAAAAAAJ60\/riYCHjuxAGA\/s72-c\/Capture.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2506780994936139360"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-14T10:41:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-14T10:41:25.723-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"smashbox"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette: Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cfIR94-1ako\/VsDDrEByfaI\/AAAAAAAAJ5k\/f_iXZ5kqqbY\/s1600\/smashbox%2B%2523SHAPEMATTERS%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cfIR94-1ako\/VsDDrEByfaI\/AAAAAAAAJ5k\/f_iXZ5kqqbY\/s640\/smashbox%2B%2523SHAPEMATTERS%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TCxRJSDjI34\/VsDDrNg4L_I\/AAAAAAAAJ5o\/T4_Bqofe8oc\/s1600\/smasbox%2Bcontour%2Bkit%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TCxRJSDjI34\/VsDDrNg4L_I\/AAAAAAAAJ5o\/T4_Bqofe8oc\/s640\/smasbox%2Bcontour%2Bkit%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9d_RlF6KMBU\/VsDDqphJ0sI\/AAAAAAAAJ5g\/WWn0Rt-tJNI\/s1600\/smasbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9d_RlF6KMBU\/VsDDqphJ0sI\/AAAAAAAAJ5g\/WWn0Rt-tJNI\/s640\/smasbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ROnLSrdZIcM\/VsDDz3OxgUI\/AAAAAAAAJ5s\/VNgvfYaN9nk\/s1600\/smashbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette%2Breview%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ROnLSrdZIcM\/VsDDz3OxgUI\/AAAAAAAAJ5s\/VNgvfYaN9nk\/s640\/smashbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette%2Breview%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADq-ZHfiJ9w\/VsDD71dsHsI\/AAAAAAAAJ54\/OwB3ORGIqBU\/s1600\/smashbox%2Bshapematters%2Bpalette.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADq-ZHfiJ9w\/VsDD71dsHsI\/AAAAAAAAJ54\/OwB3ORGIqBU\/s640\/smashbox%2Bshapematters%2Bpalette.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nT8lJFp6nbI\/VsDD0ZL_cfI\/AAAAAAAAJ5w\/Fp05357nZEU\/s1600\/smashbox%2Bbrow%2Bkit%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nT8lJFp6nbI\/VsDD0ZL_cfI\/AAAAAAAAJ5w\/Fp05357nZEU\/s640\/smashbox%2Bbrow%2Bkit%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfs8Yw7zT0s\/VsDEeiyibAI\/AAAAAAAAJ6M\/96QARj4VwoI\/s1600\/smasbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette%2Birish%2Bblogger%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jfs8Yw7zT0s\/VsDEeiyibAI\/AAAAAAAAJ6M\/96QARj4VwoI\/s640\/smasbox%2B%2523shapematters%2Bpalette%2Birish%2Bblogger%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nf7VkzCZgZ4\/VsDEcF7gJBI\/AAAAAAAAJ6I\/cMxJbKYSV9A\/s1600\/smashbox%2Beyeshadows%2Bphotoop%2Bpictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nf7VkzCZgZ4\/VsDEcF7gJBI\/AAAAAAAAJ6I\/cMxJbKYSV9A\/s640\/smashbox%2Beyeshadows%2Bphotoop%2Bpictures.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S56C4HpPOWg\/VsDEgEy11oI\/AAAAAAAAJ6Q\/BhnZ6JQ4VIA\/s1600\/smashbox%2Breview%2Birish%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S56C4HpPOWg\/VsDEgEy11oI\/AAAAAAAAJ6Q\/BhnZ6JQ4VIA\/s640\/smashbox%2Breview%2Birish%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smashbox.com\/product\/12059\/35669\/Sets\/Palettes\/SHAPEMATTERS-PALETTE\/New\/index.tmpl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmashbox\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sephora.com\/shapematters-palette-P397423\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESephora\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EToday's post is very over due and is simply me singing the praises of hands down the greatest item in my makeup collection. My sister gave this to me as a Christmas present but I had tried out this product already as she had picked herself up one also when they were the star gift in Boots. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smashbox.com\/product\/12059\/35669\/Sets\/Palettes\/SHAPEMATTERS-PALETTE\/New\/index.tmpl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#SHAPEMATTERS palette\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Econtains:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp;9 award-winning Photo Op Eye Shadows (Vanilla, Totally Nude, Champagne, Stripped, Posh, Platinum, Sumatra, Aubergine, Blackout)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 3 Contour Powders \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 1 Highlighter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 2 best-selling Brow Tech Powders\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 1 Brow Tech Wax\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 1 double-ended Shadow\/Brow Brush\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 1 full-size mirror\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; 3 Interactive Get The Look Cards (Brow, Face, Eye)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u0026nbsp; #SHAPEMATTERS inserts with how-to's\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEssentially this is the go to palette for your complete makeup look. I'm not one to binge buy makeup or just horde it because it's pretty, so when I say something is a makeup must have for me I mean it. Quite frankly if I don't absolutely love a product I would much rather spend my money on food! Not only is the palette gorgeous looking, the products included are also amazing quality. I already own the contour palette itself which retails at €44, so considering it's included in this palette which was sold for €38 in Boots as a star gift the value is insane. I like a very subtle contour and highlight but the contour equally suits those who like a much stronger makeup look as it is buildable and easily blended. The eye shadows are a perfect mixture of matte neutrals with a few shimmery options. Vanilla is a matte light beige, Totally Nude is a matte medium pink, Champagne is a metallic gold, Stripped is a sheeny orange, Posh is a rosy pink, Platinum is a light metallic gold, Sumatra is a matte dark brown, Aubergine is a matte plum purple and lastly Blackout is a matte black. The brow powders and wax give a lovely natural finish with no waxy appearance. I'm a huge fan of Smashbox thanks to my sister introducing me to their products, if you haven't tried the brand yet you really must. I generally find that Smashbox products leave a gorgeous finish and have great longevity, the only product I've tried that I wouldn't shout about is their mascara which is fine but nothing special. Other standout Smashbox products for me include their\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Step-by-Step-Contour-Kit_1271622\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStep by Step Contour Kit\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Photo-Finish-Primer-Water-116ml_1637280\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhotofinish Primer Water\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.com\/en\/Smashbox-Full-Exposure-Palette_1697250\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFull Exposure Palette\u003C\/a\u003E. If you'd like a review on any of these products just let me know. For anyone that's wondering that biker jacket of my dreams is €49.95 from Zara \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zara.com\/lv\/en\/woman\/outerwear\/jackets\/faux-leather-jacket-c798508p3275514.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2506780994936139360\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/smashbox-shapematters-palette-review.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2506780994936139360"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2506780994936139360"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/smashbox-shapematters-palette-review.html","title":"Smashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette: Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cfIR94-1ako\/VsDDrEByfaI\/AAAAAAAAJ5k\/f_iXZ5kqqbY\/s72-c\/smashbox%2B%2523SHAPEMATTERS%2Breview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-735203669623640634"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-06T15:05:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-06T15:11:48.618-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotel review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to stay in Ireland"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gMfCUOd4eI\/VrZyAMaNAzI\/AAAAAAAAJ4Q\/CRnF4FYHBt4\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland%2B2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gMfCUOd4eI\/VrZyAMaNAzI\/AAAAAAAAJ4Q\/CRnF4FYHBt4\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland%2B2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.royalmarine.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoyal Marine Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMarine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast week my boyfriend treated me to a night in the 4 star\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.royalmarine.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoyal Marine Hote\u003C\/a\u003El in Dun Laoghaire, overlooking Dublin Bay. Starting the weekend with a night in a gorgeous hotel followed by a very blustery walk alongside sparkling water is the most amazing way to clear the head and destress. Dun Laoghaire is so beautiful making it the perfect place for a night away; you can jump out of bed in the morning and in a few short minutes you're standing on the pier. Not to mention it's very accessible from Dublin city; just a short Dart journey away. For two people, including breakfast, it cost us €99. If you feel like a little extra treat, there's also an incredible spa with waterbed relaxation, a mud chamber and tropical experience showers\u0026nbsp;. To see some more of our stay have a peak at my vlog over on my YouTube channel \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M_TIDFlOhz0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELet me know your hotel suggestions for 2016, any excuse for a trip is always welcome!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/735203669623640634\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/royal-marine-hotel-dun-laoghaire.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/735203669623640634"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/735203669623640634"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/02\/royal-marine-hotel-dun-laoghaire.html","title":"Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2ha0GDCXSwI\/VrZvVYjrJBI\/AAAAAAAAJ30\/pXQgWOInrFA\/s72-c\/dun%2Blaoghaire%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-969263811793548534"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-31T05:03:00.004-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-31T05:08:21.976-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kildare village"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"uggs"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Boots Of My Dreams, UGG Australia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SicImv_04Ug\/Vq39taEjMmI\/AAAAAAAAJ2g\/NnkAPi6S0-o\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bstyle%2Buggs%2Birish%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SicImv_04Ug\/Vq39taEjMmI\/AAAAAAAAJ2g\/NnkAPi6S0-o\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Bstyle%2Buggs%2Birish%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c1ZSiCCkgjM\/Vq4G1yeIBXI\/AAAAAAAAJ3Q\/IzhXWuulJtQ\/s1600\/irish%2Bblogger%2Boutfit%2Bkildare%2Bvillage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c1ZSiCCkgjM\/Vq4G1yeIBXI\/AAAAAAAAJ3Q\/IzhXWuulJtQ\/s640\/irish%2Bblogger%2Boutfit%2Bkildare%2Bvillage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJumper- Only\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/only.com\/only\/l-s-knit\/jdypatty-l-s-pullover-knt-rpt1\/15119848,en_IE,pd.html?dwvar_15119848_colorPattern=15119848_HarvestGold#lcgid=on-knit-new\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJeans- H\u0026amp;M\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots- UGGs \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schuh.ie\/womens\/ugg-australia-classic-mini-chestnut-boots\/1482186250\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBag- Ted Baker\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EScarf-Zara\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI've always always wanted a pair of UGG;, they are easy, comfortable and the coziest footwear you will find. It's essentially wearing slippers all day and getting away with it. My boyfriend generously treated me to a pair for my birthday and I have been living in them ever since. I picked out the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schuh.ie\/womens\/ugg-australia-classic-mini-chestnut-boots\/1482186250\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClassic Mini UGG in Chestnut\u003C\/a\u003E, I prefer the shorter style as I think they will go with more outfits and can be worn throughout the year. If you're getting yourself a pair it's handy to remember that Schuh does a student discount, when you're buying pricey shoes a discount always comes in handy. \u0026nbsp;A trip to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kildarevillage.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKildare Village\u003C\/a\u003E was the perfect opportunity to take them for their first test drive. I love Kildare Village when it's quiet for a lazy stroll around the shops and a cup of tea. The bonus of \u0026nbsp;when it's quiet is I can take all the outfit shoots I want without looking absolutely crazy. Their new extension is so pretty, with loads more food options, it's the perfect place to go treat yourself. In fact I treated myself to the Ted Baker bag I'm carrying from Kildare Village two years ago in the sales for €20. It's the perfect bag for chucking everything I need into for work. To help myself eat healthy I like to bring my lunch and snacks to work with me, so my bag is packed with a water bottle, tea flask, lunch box (if not two) and fruit to snack on, not to mention my wallet, phone, keys, the list just keeps going. If you want to bring a literal canteen around with you this bag is perfect.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/969263811793548534\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/boots-of-my-dreams-ugg-australia.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/969263811793548534"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/969263811793548534"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/boots-of-my-dreams-ugg-australia.html","title":"Boots Of My Dreams, UGG Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SrEr__3m2XQ\/Vq38nTyZMkI\/AAAAAAAAJ2Q\/etb9gBfHZFA\/s72-c\/kildare%2Bvillage%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-478300166383246721"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-29T03:49:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-29T03:58:22.743-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vlog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekly catch up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"youtube"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekly Vlogging #3: Baking \u0026 birthday celebrations"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RXL6HptQIZs\/VqtTGfZDjuI\/AAAAAAAAJ1o\/ypjVLCjXrao\/s1600\/deliciously%2Bella%2Beveryday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RXL6HptQIZs\/VqtTGfZDjuI\/AAAAAAAAJ1o\/ypjVLCjXrao\/s640\/deliciously%2Bella%2Beveryday.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ytWyPU_BCA\/VqtTtYdPHDI\/AAAAAAAAJ14\/mimF0AO0tLY\/s1600\/weekly%2Bvlogging%2Bfood%2Bvlogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ytWyPU_BCA\/VqtTtYdPHDI\/AAAAAAAAJ14\/mimF0AO0tLY\/s640\/weekly%2Bvlogging%2Bfood%2Bvlogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vpWR1-DR7do\/VqtTbwGVrQI\/AAAAAAAAJ1w\/ZZqKK69-jLQ\/s1600\/weekly%2Bvlogging%2Birish%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vpWR1-DR7do\/VqtTbwGVrQI\/AAAAAAAAJ1w\/ZZqKK69-jLQ\/s640\/weekly%2Bvlogging%2Birish%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/BPnsQqXvnT4\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPnsQqXvnT4?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's already the third week of vlogging and I have to admit it's tricky to get used it, I'm constantly forgetting to bring my camera with me to video my day. After 52 weeks of vlogging though I'm bound to learn alot and that's one of the reasons I wanted to give vlogging ago;, to challenge myself and learn something new. This week was a very fun one as it was my birthday week; that means presents, baking, cinema trips and just celebrating with all my favorite people. I also share a banana bread recipe and how to so if you like baking why not give the video a thumbs up and subscribe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BPnsQqXvnT4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got a Youtube channel link it down below I love finding new channels to watch!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/478300166383246721\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-3-baking-birthday.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/478300166383246721"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/478300166383246721"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-3-baking-birthday.html","title":"Weekly Vlogging #3: Baking \u0026 birthday celebrations"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RXL6HptQIZs\/VqtTGfZDjuI\/AAAAAAAAJ1o\/ypjVLCjXrao\/s72-c\/deliciously%2Bella%2Beveryday.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1886320357455102213"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-26T02:43:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-28T14:01:53.694-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Banana Bread Recipe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SiiwpozAMc0\/VqUlf90FF1I\/AAAAAAAAJ0w\/a0jNS7drJzU\/s1600\/gluten%2Bfree%2Bbanana%2Bbread%2Brecipe%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SiiwpozAMc0\/VqUlf90FF1I\/AAAAAAAAJ0w\/a0jNS7drJzU\/s640\/gluten%2Bfree%2Bbanana%2Bbread%2Brecipe%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BBiMQcG33s0\/VqUbGt92AnI\/AAAAAAAAJ0E\/q6wncI-vh1w\/s1600\/banana%2Bbread%2Bgluten%2Bfree.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BBiMQcG33s0\/VqUbGt92AnI\/AAAAAAAAJ0E\/q6wncI-vh1w\/s640\/banana%2Bbread%2Bgluten%2Bfree.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVdtQiXoUAY\/VqUl9Xkl1nI\/AAAAAAAAJ04\/9bUZnoRWgbU\/s1600\/recipe%2Bbanana%2Bbread%2Bgluten%2Bfree%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVdtQiXoUAY\/VqUl9Xkl1nI\/AAAAAAAAJ04\/9bUZnoRWgbU\/s640\/recipe%2Bbanana%2Bbread%2Bgluten%2Bfree%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BBiMQcG33s0\/VqUbGt92AnI\/AAAAAAAAJ0E\/q6wncI-vh1w\/s1600\/banana%2Bbread%2Bgluten%2Bfree.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBaking and cooking have never been natural talents of mine but after needing to clean up my diet last November I've since learnt to embrace both. I've started to collect cookbooks and buy new ingredients just to try them out, I barely recognize myself or my diet! With cooking firmly under control it was time to branch out with some more baking. First up was banana bread, so my friend and I set out on a Thursday evening to bake up a storm. The recipe I'm going to share is for one loaf but we tripled the recipe and made one medium and one large loaf because who really can have too much banana bread. It's the perfect way to use up all those bananas you bought with great intentions to snack on them and before you knew it they were already brown. If you'd like to make one medium loaf you'll need the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E200g self raising flour (we used Aldi gluten free flour )\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (optional)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E50g margarine\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E100g caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1 egg\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E2 ripe bananas\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo start preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a loaf tin and line with baking paper. Sieve the flour into a large bowl and then rub the margarine into the flour. Beat an egg and mash the bananas. Next add the sugar, egg and banana to the flour and margarine and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin and bake for 40-45 minutes until brown. Cool on a wire wrack, boil the kettle, make a cup of tea and enjoy! The entire process is in my January week 3 vlog on my YouTube channel\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BPnsQqXvnT4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1886320357455102213\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/banana-bread-recipe.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1886320357455102213"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1886320357455102213"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/banana-bread-recipe.html","title":"Banana Bread Recipe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SiiwpozAMc0\/VqUlf90FF1I\/AAAAAAAAJ0w\/a0jNS7drJzU\/s72-c\/gluten%2Bfree%2Bbanana%2Bbread%2Brecipe%2Bblog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6959316177725675460"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-22T08:59:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-22T08:59:14.838-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"australia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"guest post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why Visit Wonderful Queensland, Australia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-235rVj4pg_U\/VqJZ6qMcfOI\/AAAAAAAAJyw\/s-5uiV7HiXs\/s1600\/WHY%2BVISIT%2BWONDERFUL.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-235rVj4pg_U\/VqJZ6qMcfOI\/AAAAAAAAJyw\/s-5uiV7HiXs\/s640\/WHY%2BVISIT%2BWONDERFUL.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EToday, Roxana, a Sydney based travel writer, is sharing some of the countless reasons to visit Queensland Australia. So if you're looking for travel inspiration for the holiday of a lifetime or you're relocating to Australia keep reading.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EQueensland, the state located on north-east of Australia should definitely find its place on your travel bucket list. Rich with glorious landscapes, cities bursting with life and 300 sunny days a year, this state is a true Aussie’s treasure. Deservedly called, The Sunshine State, it can please any traveler, from the one searching for a spiritual retreat, to the one looking for wild parties. Now, we could just tell you to type “Queensland, Australia” in your browser, look at the images, and that would probably be enough to convince you to visit. Still, there is much more beauty beyond photos of this astonishing destination, so we will tell you the story, instead.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Out-of-This-World Islands\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere else in the world could you see islands inhabited with more than 400 species of coral reef? Whitsunday Islands (74 continental islands), discovered by Captain James Cook, offer everything from luxury resorts to a true desert island experience. On the other hand, Lady Elliot Island, is a tiny territory you can walk through in 45 minutes, but you will be amazed every single one of those minutes. And do not forget about the must-see-before you die – \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/video.nationalgeographic.com\/video\/oceans-narrated-by-sylvia-earle\/oceans-barrier-reef\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o04wE3Fp5mY\/VqJa5c-o4XI\/AAAAAAAAJy4\/I4WzbWuNnho\/s1600\/8030811530_f5d83b422d_k.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o04wE3Fp5mY\/VqJa5c-o4XI\/AAAAAAAAJy4\/I4WzbWuNnho\/s640\/8030811530_f5d83b422d_k.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFlickr - FarbenfroheWunderwelt\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Unnaturally Amazing Nature\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENot just the islands, practically everything you can see in The Sunshine State is photo-worthy (no-filters-needed). \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.visitgoldcoast.com\/places-to-see\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Golden Beaches of the Sunshine Coast\u003C\/a\u003E are luring you to spend your entire life there, while Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is admirable with its ancient rainforests. Untouched by human influence, Cobbold Gorge and Mossman Gorge, are the perfect outback regions for adventurists. Green pastures of Atherton Tablelands are the perfect place to experience Aussie’s rural spirit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GrlbClokqzU\/VqJb9KltvjI\/AAAAAAAAJzE\/oC-vg05Ghlk\/s1600\/19544472940_8026639cb2_k.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GrlbClokqzU\/VqJb9KltvjI\/AAAAAAAAJzE\/oC-vg05Ghlk\/s640\/19544472940_8026639cb2_k.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFlickr - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/13983694@N06\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDaniel Ryan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Friendliness, Tolerance and Love\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe people of Queensland are kind, helpful and friendly. That significantly reflects to the entire atmosphere in the state. The varieties we can see there are simply sublime. In Brisbane, for instance, you can buy Vietnamese food from immigrants who came in Australia in the 1970’s and made it their home. You can familiarize with cultures of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Oh, not to mention the phenomenal time you can have if you visit some of the great gay bars and clubs in Brisbane or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkflamingo.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eperhaps a gay friendly resort\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JyDloH0WC7M\/VqJcY0kZDdI\/AAAAAAAAJzM\/-oQYmFchNtw\/s1600\/1473462038_43bde5c8c0_b.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JyDloH0WC7M\/VqJcY0kZDdI\/AAAAAAAAJzM\/-oQYmFchNtw\/s640\/1473462038_43bde5c8c0_b.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFlickr - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cwilso\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChris Wilson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Vivid Cities\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe capital and the biggest city of Queensland, Brisbane, has got everything you need for a great vacation – ideal climate, friendly locals, variety of places for going out in the night (pubs, clubs, restaurants, cocktail bars, etc.), \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.koala.net\/index.php?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekoala sanctuary\u003C\/a\u003E, beaches and great view from Mount Coot-tha. If you want to travel back in time, make sure you visit Cairns, former miners’ settlement, and today’s tropical getaway. Gold Coast, Warwick and all the other cities also have so much to offer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GFEPHJyGl0k\/VqJcpZpFa8I\/AAAAAAAAJzU\/I6ONjBKlBoM\/s1600\/7573753898_89c7645a3d_k.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GFEPHJyGl0k\/VqJcpZpFa8I\/AAAAAAAAJzU\/I6ONjBKlBoM\/s640\/7573753898_89c7645a3d_k.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EFlickr - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/indigoskies\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIndigo Skies Photography\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHeaven for Your Taste Buds\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EQueensland is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.couriermail.com.au\/news\/queensland\/queensland8217s-top-100-food-experiences\/story-fnihsrf2-1226718711970\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eheaven for a foodista\u003C\/a\u003E. Not only because everything you can try is delicious, but because there is so much varieties in local cuisine which would impress everyone. Seafood is, of course, somewhat a signature food, but you can find everything from Vietnamese to Thai dishes. Native macadamia nuts can be found in almost every dish, from ice-cream to salads. As for the drinks, wine is sublime, but you must also try local beer and rum.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HBv7epMfpmM\/VqJc8WSqv7I\/AAAAAAAAJzc\/QuPEC22RPjI\/s1600\/28VMIPXPQ4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HBv7epMfpmM\/VqJc8WSqv7I\/AAAAAAAAJzc\/QuPEC22RPjI\/s640\/28VMIPXPQ4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQueensland Is Adventureland\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EThere is no need going as far to Africa to have an adventure of a lifetime; Queensland will be sufficient. You can experience the fascinating Aboriginal culture \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tourismcapeyork.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eby visiting Cape York\u003C\/a\u003E and seeing indigenous rock art paintings. The Kuranda scenic rail journey will blow you away with its forested mountains, stunning waterfalls and death-defying bridges. The turtle swimming, diving, snorkelling and surfing and visiting (or participating in) Audi Hamilton Island Regatta are just some of the available activities.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EHopefully, we have answered all of your “whys”. There is no more need for questions, it is time for packing your bags.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-----------------------------------------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kTP0TSu6kEE\/VqJd-Og4MZI\/AAAAAAAAJzo\/-DbuNqB7ITw\/s1600\/67247b57-d8d0-429a-8867-a4f583019548.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kTP0TSu6kEE\/VqJd-Og4MZI\/AAAAAAAAJzo\/-DbuNqB7ITw\/s200\/67247b57-d8d0-429a-8867-a4f583019548.jpg\" width=\"199\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Roxana is a Sydney based travel enthusiast with a passion for \u0026nbsp;writing. She loves fashion and has an eye for anything visually \u0026nbsp;appealing and aesthetical. She is all about the healthy lifestyle, \u0026nbsp;loves to run with her husband and dogs and has fun cooking exotic meals for her family. You can find her articles \u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/highstylife.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHighStyleLife\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylebyasia.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStyleByAsia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6959316177725675460\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/why-visit-wonderful-queensland-australia.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6959316177725675460"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6959316177725675460"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/why-visit-wonderful-queensland-australia.html","title":"Why Visit Wonderful Queensland, Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-235rVj4pg_U\/VqJZ6qMcfOI\/AAAAAAAAJyw\/s-5uiV7HiXs\/s72-c\/WHY%2BVISIT%2BWONDERFUL.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5269433883842640247"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-21T06:15:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-21T06:15:57.243-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vlog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekly catch up"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"youtube"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekly Vlogging #2: New clothes \u0026 healthy recipes  "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-57kyY3AQpdA\/VqDnbmAE-jI\/AAAAAAAAJyY\/wSKbx-S7OLk\/s1600\/jan%2B2016%2B136.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-57kyY3AQpdA\/VqDnbmAE-jI\/AAAAAAAAJyY\/wSKbx-S7OLk\/s640\/jan%2B2016%2B136.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FG4A6fp7K_I\/VqDnV3xWLRI\/AAAAAAAAJyM\/KT4kAZlpkFA\/s1600\/jan%2B2016%2B146.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FG4A6fp7K_I\/VqDnV3xWLRI\/AAAAAAAAJyM\/KT4kAZlpkFA\/s640\/jan%2B2016%2B146.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkjzI3Xs3U4\/VqDnbfLKuXI\/AAAAAAAAJyU\/uhwAlw9A6h8\/s1600\/jan%2B2016%2B143.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkjzI3Xs3U4\/VqDnbfLKuXI\/AAAAAAAAJyU\/uhwAlw9A6h8\/s640\/jan%2B2016%2B143.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/cc_u5DKmDVU\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cc_u5DKmDVU?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWeek 2 of my weekly vlogging has gone live and I must admit it's a bit of a food fest. I love food and have gotten really into cooking and trying new recipes in the last few months so naturally it's a big part of my week. I also managed to sneak in a little shopping haul too, you got to treat yourself! If you like the video give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCVXrixhbTiZbCubdoRhmtg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E I would be over the moon. There will be a new vlog up every week and soon other videos like hauls and monthly favorites too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got a Youtube channel link it down below I love finding new channels to watch!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5269433883842640247\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-2-new-clothes-healthy.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5269433883842640247"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5269433883842640247"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-2-new-clothes-healthy.html","title":"Weekly Vlogging #2: New clothes \u0026 healthy recipes  "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-57kyY3AQpdA\/VqDnbmAE-jI\/AAAAAAAAJyY\/wSKbx-S7OLk\/s72-c\/jan%2B2016%2B136.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2323198852381198176"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-16T16:18:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-16T16:18:43.441-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vlog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"youtube"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekly Vlogging #1: Food haul \u0026 recipes "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFEwya7U710\/VprdPkdn44I\/AAAAAAAAJx0\/X0SQxIlykbk\/s1600\/healthy%2Beating%2Brecipe%2Bvlog.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFEwya7U710\/VprdPkdn44I\/AAAAAAAAJx0\/X0SQxIlykbk\/s640\/healthy%2Beating%2Brecipe%2Bvlog.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1a4pR7GmsQ0\/VprdPOitxMI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/BH1IdRCBH5U\/s1600\/food%2Bprep%2Bvlog.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"638\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1a4pR7GmsQ0\/VprdPOitxMI\/AAAAAAAAJxw\/BH1IdRCBH5U\/s640\/food%2Bprep%2Bvlog.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/AmkqP7G_c_Y\/0.jpg\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AmkqP7G_c_Y?feature=player_embedded\" width=\"320\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI've replaced TV with Netflix and watching my favorite Youtube channels, watching vlogs is strangely addictive. If you're looking for some vlogs to watch my absolute favorites are \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/etcllymlrs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELily Melrose\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/helenmelonworld\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHelen Anderson\u003C\/a\u003E. For 2016 I've decided to jump on the vlogging bandwagon myself for two reasons; to compile a visual scrapbook of memories and also to push myself to learn new skills like editing. Starting this month I'll be doing weekly vlogging and my first vlog is live over on my channel\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/thriftylilpixie\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethriftylilpixie\u003C\/a\u003E, with a new one up every Monday. If you like healthy recipes, food hauls and cute animals give it a thumbs and subscribe because there's plenty more to come!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got a Youtube channel link it down below I love finding new channels to watch!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2323198852381198176\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-1-food-haul-recipes.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2323198852381198176"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2323198852381198176"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/weekly-vlogging-1-food-haul-recipes.html","title":"Weekly Vlogging #1: Food haul \u0026 recipes "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XFEwya7U710\/VprdPkdn44I\/AAAAAAAAJx0\/X0SQxIlykbk\/s72-c\/healthy%2Beating%2Brecipe%2Bvlog.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4047419672138623541"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-12T14:18:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-12T14:18:17.651-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"documentaries"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"netflix"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"netflix guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Netflix Documentaries to Entertain, Educate \u0026 Inspire - Part 1 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GA891cQVoI\/VpV3pksP2yI\/AAAAAAAAJxE\/sAtt0-NCNrA\/s1600\/best%2Bnetflix%2Bdocumentaries.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GA891cQVoI\/VpV3pksP2yI\/AAAAAAAAJxE\/sAtt0-NCNrA\/s640\/best%2Bnetflix%2Bdocumentaries.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEea9-egabE\/VpV3qhXLuzI\/AAAAAAAAJxM\/67deFF3xuzs\/s1600\/best%2Bnetflix%2Bdocumentaries%2B2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEea9-egabE\/VpV3qhXLuzI\/AAAAAAAAJxM\/67deFF3xuzs\/s640\/best%2Bnetflix%2Bdocumentaries%2B2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter getting hooked on the Making a Murder, the documentary of the moment, I decided to share some of my favorite documentaries on Netflix. Step away from the fictional series binges for the night and try out one of these 10 fascinating real stories. Nothing is scarier, more fascinating, entertaining or intriguing than real life. The best stories couldn't be made up. Plus you're technically getting smarter while watching television.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaking A Murder (2015)\u003C\/b\u003E- An obvious place to start, as it is \u003Ci\u003Eall\u003C\/i\u003E anyone is taking about right now. \u0026nbsp;It is a ten-part documentary, written and directed by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. The controversial documentary was filmed over 10 years and details the story of Steven Avery, from \u0026nbsp;Manitowoc County, Wisconsin who was wrongly convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen, for which he served 18 years in prison. It seems like a victorious story about a man who is exonerated after an unimaginable length of time in prison for something he didn't do, that is until he is arrested again 2 years later for murder... It's a must watch, even if just so you don't have to spend all your time online dodging spoilers. Prepare to be confused, angered, shocked but mainly confused.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlackfish (2013)\u003C\/b\u003E- Watching this broke my heart, I cried more times than I could count. This documentary directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite follows an orca named Tilikum kept captive by Seaworld. It sheds light on the unnecessarily cruel captivity of killer whales, that endangers both the lives of the whales and the humans involved with them. Tilikum whom the documentary focuses on was involved in the death of 3 people. Watching this will change the way you view animals kept captive for entertainment, the lives of these majestic creatures matter so much more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrizzly Man (2005)\u003C\/b\u003E- This heartbreaking documentary by Werner Herzog,\u0026nbsp;chronicles the life and death of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell, 'The Grizzly Man'.\u0026nbsp;Treadwell tracked and lived with grizzly bears for thirteen summers \u0026nbsp;in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The documentary includes Treadwell's own video footage of him interacting with the grizzly bears he loved. Treadwell believed he had gained their trust and was safe among them but this ultimately was found to be untrue when he and his girlfriend\u0026nbsp;Amie Huguenard, were attacked and killed by one of the bears he so closely followed. The documentary is a striking account of a courageous, passionate man that spent an incredible 35,000 hours, over 13 years, living with wild dangerous bears, before his death.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)\u003C\/b\u003E- Produced and directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, with a new cut executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, that premiered on Netflix in September 2015. This environmental documentary follows filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry to the earth; agriculture and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations refuse to acknowledge this truth. After watching this you will question how necessary our huge meat consumption and if you can change, it caused me to massively reduce my animal product intake.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBeltracchi The Art Of Forgery (2014)-\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Wolfgang Beltracchi is a German art forger and artist, who admitted to producing hundreds of fake paintings after managing to trick the international art world for nearly 40 years by forging and selling paintings of early 20th-century masters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe True Cost (2015)\u003C\/b\u003E- This documentary is directed by Andrew Morgan\u0026nbsp;is shocking, honest and terrifying. It literally exposes the true cost of your bargain fast fashion purchases to other human lives. \u0026nbsp;It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. After watching this I literally did not go shopping for 3 months. It's so important that everyone watches this so we are better informed an can make better choices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELiving On A Dollar A Day (2013)\u003C\/b\u003E- Living on One Dollar follows four university students as they set out to live on $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala.\u0026nbsp;They dealt with intense hunger and parasites, \u0026nbsp;but the strong sense of community helped them through. \u0026nbsp;The challenges they faced are real and affect over 1.1 billion people around the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBill Cunningham New York (2010)\u003C\/b\u003E- A fascinating insight into eccentric veteran New York city fashion photographer Bill Cunningham who literally lives and breathes his work. \"We all get dressed for Bill\", says Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Directed by Richard Press.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011)\u003C\/b\u003E- This documentary by filmmaker Marshall Curry is a strange and interesting story\u0026nbsp;exploring the origins and motives of the Earth Liberation Front and Eco-terrorism. The Earth Liberation Front was described by the FBI as America's \"number one domestic terrorism threat.\"\u0026nbsp;For years, ELF launched arsons against businesses they accused of destroying the environment: timber companies, SUV dealerships and wild horse slaughterhouses.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got any great documentary recommendations leave them below, part 2 is on the way!\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4047419672138623541\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/10-netflix-documentaries-to-entertain.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4047419672138623541"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4047419672138623541"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/10-netflix-documentaries-to-entertain.html","title":"10 Netflix Documentaries to Entertain, Educate \u0026 Inspire - Part 1 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GA891cQVoI\/VpV3pksP2yI\/AAAAAAAAJxE\/sAtt0-NCNrA\/s72-c\/best%2Bnetflix%2Bdocumentaries.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-8089714482729452522"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-08T03:44:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-08T03:44:19.393-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"january sales"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outdoors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Mountains Are Calling "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iu8An6bx_Fs\/VoQL2wlZQ7I\/AAAAAAAAJjM\/zLg3zN1QTRU\/s1600\/january%2Bsales%2Bhaul%2Bfblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iu8An6bx_Fs\/VoQL2wlZQ7I\/AAAAAAAAJjM\/zLg3zN1QTRU\/s640\/january%2Bsales%2Bhaul%2Bfblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ML9xpkavO74\/VoQKWhneiuI\/AAAAAAAAJio\/BsA90NDWiGw\/s1600\/Hand%2BM%2Bmountain%2Bjumper%2Bootd.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ML9xpkavO74\/VoQKWhneiuI\/AAAAAAAAJio\/BsA90NDWiGw\/s640\/Hand%2BM%2Bmountain%2Bjumper%2Bootd.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1pqYNe82dYA\/VoQL0hR8GmI\/AAAAAAAAJjE\/wrLBqXbhCFg\/s1600\/ripped%2Bjeans%2Bbershka%2Bootd.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1pqYNe82dYA\/VoQL0hR8GmI\/AAAAAAAAJjE\/wrLBqXbhCFg\/s640\/ripped%2Bjeans%2Bbershka%2Bootd.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJumper- H\u0026amp;M men's\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJeans-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHat-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI ventured out to the January sales on Bank Holiday Monday and it was in a word: Manic. There was without a doubt way more people than bargains. While I was a little underwhelmed with what was on offer, I'm sure my future self will be pleased that I left the sales having spent just €10. Also more importantly I had the most epic chicken, bacon and avocado salad with rosemary fries while out shopping. Anyway I spent the tenner on this incredibly hipster mountain print jumper, it's from the men's section in H\u0026amp;M and was reduced from €40. At first I wasn't sure if I really liked it but it's really grown on me. It's very slouchy and cozy with a vintage vibe that goes perfectly with ripped jeans for casual days. I already know it's going to become one of those pieces of clothing I live in and gets worn to absolute comfort perfection. It'll also probably be oddly satisfying to wear a mountain print jumper while visiting mountains, like some kind of mountain themed clothing inception. That alone will be worth ever cent of my tenner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDid you manage to get any gems in the January sales or did you opt to stay at home and just eat leftovers instead?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8089714482729452522\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/the-mountains-are-calling.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8089714482729452522"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8089714482729452522"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/the-mountains-are-calling.html","title":"The Mountains Are Calling "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iu8An6bx_Fs\/VoQL2wlZQ7I\/AAAAAAAAJjM\/zLg3zN1QTRU\/s72-c\/january%2Bsales%2Bhaul%2Bfblogger.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-555853032440964244"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-06T12:40:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-07T11:38:46.730-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Happy New Year"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recap of 2015"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"2015: Highlights, Lessons \u0026 Goals for 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the very best elements of blogging is that it acts as a kind of journal or scrapbook of adventures so it makes looking back on the highlights of the year so much easier. When you're capturing life in photographs the special moments are less fleeting, they are forever saved for you to look back on. While 2015 wasn't perfect, as nothing is, it had amazing parts that far outweighed any personal struggles. The highlights are what I will choose to focus on and instead take lessons from the tough parts not memories to hold on to. In 2015 I traveled with both my sister and boyfriend. With my sister we visited \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/07\/a-guide-to-krakow.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKrakow\u003C\/a\u003E for the first time and we also fitted in a relaxing sister spa and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/07\/spa-day-and-afternoon-tea-at-mount.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eafternoon tea \u003C\/a\u003Eday. Both were new experiences and I'm so glad I got to share them with her. Together my boyfriend and I embarked on a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/search\/label\/roadtrip\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWild Atlantic roadtrip\u003C\/a\u003E that was probably my favorite part of the year, we still have the second half to do so hopefully that will be a part of 2016. An important part of the year and something I'm glad to take into the New Year with me is an amazing family and friends, I've shared countless memories with them this year and always hope to continue doing so. In terms of smaller personal highlights I happily paid of my car loan (no more early Saturday morning trips to the Credit Union for me) and totally changed my diet. While changing my diet was for health\/allergy reasons and I really \u003Ci\u003Eresented\u003C\/i\u003E it, it has made me far healthier and finally thought me to cook properly. There was several little bundles that arrived in 2015: one of my oldest friends had her first baby that I love getting to visit, my sister added a Chihuahua to our family who smells like marshmellows and we all love so much and I brought home a kitten as a gift for my boyfriend. I was never really a cat person but Tilly changed that, she's completely crazy but I wouldn't want her any other way\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELessons I learnt in 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo be unapologetically yourself. It’s too tiring to be false to impress others, speak from your heart, have integrity, stand by your views but don’t shove them down other people’s throats. Don’t spend all your energy concerning yourself with what people are thinking about you because most of the time they simply aren’t. Remember that other people’s opinions about you are none of your business, act in a way that you can be proud of and that is what matters. Family and the people you love are the most important thing, you don’t owe everyone else all your time and energy. Say no when you want to, there are no prizes for being a martyr. It’s okay to change, life changes you, the people in your life will come and go, accept that and keep moving on. Remember to keep a check on your priorities, it’s easily forgotten but how we spend each day is how we spend our lives. Learn to enjoy your own company. I like to talk a lot so naturally I like to have someone around to talk to most of the time, but I’m learning to embrace just being by myself, reading, writing, binging on Netflix. Look after yourself and love yourself, this may sound cliché, but in time if the people you love need you, it’s important that you took care of yourself and are healthy and strong to take on whatever life throws at you all. At the end of the day your health and the love you give to yourself and surround yourself with is the true wealth you will gather.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGoals for 2016\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI'm excited for what 2016 has in store as it will be a year of great change for me. My primary goals for 2016 are to complete my PhD and find my next job. And thirdly to travel somewhere new; this is a yearly goal for me that I love ticking off and I always make time to do it. I don't like to make a huge list of resolutions to start the year off with, I'll stick to ensuring that these three things are made a reality and I will embrace whatever else comes my way.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHappy New Year \u0026amp; thanks for reading!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/555853032440964244\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/2015-highlights-lessons-goals-for-2016.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/555853032440964244"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/555853032440964244"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/2015-highlights-lessons-goals-for-2016.html","title":"2015: Highlights, Lessons \u0026 Goals for 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Azfayz9C0iA\/Vo6-fBxb0YI\/AAAAAAAAJuU\/nSZ-bMUr4As\/s72-c\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3326934419964013177"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-03T12:30:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-03T12:30:33.361-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"buy irish"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mary Grant"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Winter Essentials from Mary Grant "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PYWI24u6fmw\/Vol9xH4XD6I\/AAAAAAAAJtA\/axwID6eO8VM\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bireland%2Bwinter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PYWI24u6fmw\/Vol9xH4XD6I\/AAAAAAAAJtA\/axwID6eO8VM\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bireland%2Bwinter.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oAiPrREFGso\/Vol93kggAFI\/AAAAAAAAJto\/dOnXwbqmCNg\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bstyling%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oAiPrREFGso\/Vol93kggAFI\/AAAAAAAAJto\/dOnXwbqmCNg\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bstyling%2Bideas.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O-39c5_RtDc\/Vol9w-ilJPI\/AAAAAAAAJs4\/WUY_Bg-LphA\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O-39c5_RtDc\/Vol9w-ilJPI\/AAAAAAAAJs4\/WUY_Bg-LphA\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ew7Uf-G_1B8\/Vol9w4XxXdI\/AAAAAAAAJs8\/atieibqXrpo\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ew7Uf-G_1B8\/Vol9w4XxXdI\/AAAAAAAAJs8\/atieibqXrpo\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QnN8G0oF6F8\/Vol91Pwp0fI\/AAAAAAAAJtM\/6vUm1qziEaA\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QnN8G0oF6F8\/Vol91Pwp0fI\/AAAAAAAAJtM\/6vUm1qziEaA\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WQ3OEM97ilk\/Vol91DYj7_I\/AAAAAAAAJtQ\/yBr1AhHqFRs\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Birish%2Bdesigner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WQ3OEM97ilk\/Vol91DYj7_I\/AAAAAAAAJtQ\/yBr1AhHqFRs\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Birish%2Bdesigner.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_BEao2RWLY\/Vol91ZjR1bI\/AAAAAAAAJtU\/TR7XHrK8060\/s1600\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bknitwear.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C_BEao2RWLY\/Vol91ZjR1bI\/AAAAAAAAJtU\/TR7XHrK8060\/s640\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bknitwear.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJumper-\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marygrant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMary Grant\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELeggings-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots-Bank\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EConfession time; I have been living in this boyfriend jumper from Irish designer Mary Grant's winter range for the last two months. There's nothing better than being able to throw on your favorite jumper without out having to worry about if it will go with your outfit because classic styles like this go with virtually everything. Warm jumpers, skinny jeans and boots are the pieces that work hardest in my wardrobe in the winter months. I love fashion but I love being warm and comfortable most, so naturally I prefer to invest in good quality wardrobe essentials like this jumper rather than buying endless sparkly Christmas party dresses in the January sales. If you're planning on treating yourself in the sales then check out Mary Grant's \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marygrant.com\/sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonline shop\u003C\/a\u003E, where you can pick up a boyfriend jumper reduced from €180 to €126, or cozy snoods and pompom hats reduced to €25. It's so important to support Irish designers and business people and what I love about Mary's business is that they in turn support Irish charity work. Currently when you purchase one of the pompom hats from her range \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marygrant.com\/product\/pom-pom-hat\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E 100% of the proceeds goes to\u0026nbsp;Barretstown a specially-designed camp that provides therapeutic recreation programmes for children with serious illnesses and their families.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3326934419964013177\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/winter-essentials-from-mary-grant.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3326934419964013177"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3326934419964013177"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2016\/01\/winter-essentials-from-mary-grant.html","title":"Winter Essentials from Mary Grant "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PYWI24u6fmw\/Vol9xH4XD6I\/AAAAAAAAJtA\/axwID6eO8VM\/s72-c\/mary%2Bgrant%2Bireland%2Bwinter.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-8430047667181269120"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-31T04:07:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-31T04:07:54.333-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"what I got for christmas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Soap \u0026 Glory Soaprise"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l2GF24CqLP0\/VoR5zWGZUwI\/AAAAAAAAJks\/bSVBbL5ZdJ0\/s1600\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bsoaprise.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l2GF24CqLP0\/VoR5zWGZUwI\/AAAAAAAAJks\/bSVBbL5ZdJ0\/s640\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bsoaprise.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IauxDMkHGqM\/VoR7uD_3hmI\/AAAAAAAAJlQ\/9vWmN45RMgE\/s1600\/what%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfor%2BChristmas%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IauxDMkHGqM\/VoR7uD_3hmI\/AAAAAAAAJlQ\/9vWmN45RMgE\/s640\/what%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfor%2BChristmas%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDs69GXMXvU\/VoR6G7wYXpI\/AAAAAAAAJk0\/N8zoGszl1SI\/s1600\/soap%2Bglory%2Bsoaprise.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDs69GXMXvU\/VoR6G7wYXpI\/AAAAAAAAJk0\/N8zoGszl1SI\/s640\/soap%2Bglory%2Bsoaprise.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G6foVCUKpes\/VoR6adaN1qI\/AAAAAAAAJk8\/Qwirk5OEgHs\/s1600\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bjanuary%2Bsales%2Bhaul.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-G6foVCUKpes\/VoR6adaN1qI\/AAAAAAAAJk8\/Qwirk5OEgHs\/s640\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bjanuary%2Bsales%2Bhaul.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X0DxjBnNkLU\/VoR7M3ztg8I\/AAAAAAAAJlI\/Ojr9cSR-K_c\/s1600\/what%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfor%2BChristmas%2Bbblogger%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X0DxjBnNkLU\/VoR7M3ztg8I\/AAAAAAAAJlI\/Ojr9cSR-K_c\/s640\/what%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfor%2BChristmas%2Bbblogger%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bXLd5k76J0A\/VoR5mgHsQoI\/AAAAAAAAJkk\/pXGp77nXgBk\/s1600\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bsets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bXLd5k76J0A\/VoR5mgHsQoI\/AAAAAAAAJkk\/pXGp77nXgBk\/s640\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bsets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile I decided not to do a 'What I got for Christmas post' this year, all of my Christmas presents will no doubt pop up all over the blog whether as product reviews, in monthly favorites or outfit posts. I wanted to share this super cute gift set I got off my boyfriend's mammy straight away though, as it's too seasonal to wait to share!\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/SOAP-GLORY-SOAPRISE%C2%99_1688853\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoap and Glory Soaprise\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is the perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler; packaging a selection of their body washes in ridiculously girly Christmas crackers was such a Christmassy novelty. While the packaging is no doubt seasonal, the contents are ideal for throughout the year and their handy travel size (75 ml) means you can throw them in your bag for any adventure. The body washes inside include: Clean On Me (the fragrance is rose and bergamot), Sugar Crush (brown sugar and sweet lime), Rich and Foamous (almond and sweet vanilla), Foam Call (yuzu fruit and wild fig), Clean Girls (freesia, cassis and vanilla) and Orangeasm (green orange and bergamot). I definitely recommend if you're battling the sales anyway you pick up a set as it is reduced to €11.50 (from €23). You could buy it just for the travel minis or stock up on gifts for next year if you're an extremely, extremely organised bargain hunter. If you were to buy the travel minis themselves they are €3.49 each, but if you buy this set at the reduced price they work out at €1.92 each. Even when the minis are on a 3 for 2 offer they would still cost €2.33 each... okay I'm going to stop with the maths now you get the idea it's a bargain. According to the website the gift sets are in stock in plenty of stores in Dublin and throughout Ireland. They are out of stock online though, obviously I'm not the only one who loves the bubblegum cuteness of this set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnother lovely Christmas present I received is this candy floss pink stripped pjs my brother got me from Primark. They remind me of one huge sweet, I honestly love them and nothing says Christmas quite\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Elike living in new pajamas and eating endless leftovers. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've shared what treats you got for Christmas leave the link below so I can have a nose!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8430047667181269120\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/soap-glory-soaprise.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8430047667181269120"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8430047667181269120"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/soap-glory-soaprise.html","title":"Soap \u0026 Glory Soaprise"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l2GF24CqLP0\/VoR5zWGZUwI\/AAAAAAAAJks\/bSVBbL5ZdJ0\/s72-c\/soap%2Band%2Bglory%2Bsoaprise.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5504970847366265393"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-29T10:10:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-29T10:10:30.831-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"aussie shampoo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bumble\u0026bumble"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Taking Care Of Outdoor Hair "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RSQ_mMt4T8\/VoK4iREkJ1I\/AAAAAAAAJgs\/EUkFAzDP15o\/s1600\/products%2Bfor%2Bdamaged%2Bhair%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RSQ_mMt4T8\/VoK4iREkJ1I\/AAAAAAAAJgs\/EUkFAzDP15o\/s640\/products%2Bfor%2Bdamaged%2Bhair%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-97lWzskv_ZQ\/VoKxzH9O3XI\/AAAAAAAAJfk\/jbcDC-KZ0s4\/s1600\/bumble%2B%2Bbumble%2Bsurf%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-97lWzskv_ZQ\/VoKxzH9O3XI\/AAAAAAAAJfk\/jbcDC-KZ0s4\/s640\/bumble%2B%2Bbumble%2Bsurf%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzW5FNTeKvY\/VoK3KjNjb4I\/AAAAAAAAJgU\/tvqcE4NLq08\/s1600\/favorite%2Bbeauty%2Bproducts%2B2015%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzW5FNTeKvY\/VoK3KjNjb4I\/AAAAAAAAJgU\/tvqcE4NLq08\/s640\/favorite%2Bbeauty%2Bproducts%2B2015%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kPAVZeVQK4c\/VoK4F19PGxI\/AAAAAAAAJgc\/u5JABXbNkLE\/s1600\/favorite%2Bhair%2Bproducts%2B2015%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kPAVZeVQK4c\/VoK4F19PGxI\/AAAAAAAAJgc\/u5JABXbNkLE\/s640\/favorite%2Bhair%2Bproducts%2B2015%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4eli_QTcvpA\/VoKz22HtYzI\/AAAAAAAAJfw\/sEQEipVH04g\/s1600\/taking%2Bcare%2Bof%2Boutdoor%2Bhair%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4eli_QTcvpA\/VoKz22HtYzI\/AAAAAAAAJfw\/sEQEipVH04g\/s640\/taking%2Bcare%2Bof%2Boutdoor%2Bhair%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4GmBYylm0QY\/VoK4NYooVwI\/AAAAAAAAJgk\/zM6twlhDKF0\/s1600\/products%2Bfor%2Boutdoor%2Bhair%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4GmBYylm0QY\/VoK4NYooVwI\/AAAAAAAAJgk\/zM6twlhDKF0\/s640\/products%2Bfor%2Boutdoor%2Bhair%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bY2L4cqRTaI\/VoKxp6OvhnI\/AAAAAAAAJfU\/WUePopXllHg\/s1600\/bumble%2Bbumble%2Bsurf%2Bproducts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bY2L4cqRTaI\/VoKxp6OvhnI\/AAAAAAAAJfU\/WUePopXllHg\/s640\/bumble%2Bbumble%2Bsurf%2Bproducts.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFull disclosure, 90% of the time my hair is a literal bird's nest. At any given time it can be knotted, matted and even have a few random twigs thrown in for good measure. I work outdoors quite often as way of explanation for the twigs. Throughout the year I visit bogs and forests for my work and in my free time too. When I'm working outdoors my hair needs to be out of my face, so it's normally thrown into a top knot or covered in a woolly hat and scarf. Between the top knots, wind and rain I end up with a head of hair in serious need of some taming. Over time I've found a few wonder products for restoring my hair to a presentable state so I wanted to share them with anyone who's hair is in need of some love. Everything I currently use can be picked up in Boots or Tesco. First up is my favorite hair tamer of all time; the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Tangle-Teezer-Pink_1000439\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETangle Teezer\u003C\/a\u003E. I bought one after the initial hype it received in the blogging world and haven't looked back. I actually own two, one for home and one for my handbag as it's the only thing I'll brush my hair with. If you're prone to knotty hair it makes dealing with it painless, rejoice! When my hair is being particularly stubborn I use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tesco.ie\/groceries\/Product\/Details\/?id=262549284\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EL'oreal Kids Tangel Tamer\u003C\/a\u003E, fine so it is technically for kids, but why should they be the only ones with pain free hair detangling that smells like pears?\u0026nbsp;It's my secret weapon so invest in a bottle, it's only €2.95 in Tesco and did I mention it smells like pears!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;When it comes to washing my hair I always use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Aussie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAussie products\u003C\/a\u003E, I won't highlight a particular Aussie product that's best, as I love any I've tried so far. After using them exclusively over a number of months, I've noticed a huge difference in the appearance and manageability of my hair. I swear by their 3 Minute Miracle conditioner, it makes my hair feel silky soft, it's honestly the best brand of conditioner I've ever used. Keep an eye out in Boots as Aussie products are regularly 3 for €15, so you can stock up on shampoo, conditioner and dry shampoo to your hearts content. Lastly, on to a little styling, admittedly my go to hair styles are up, down and backcombed. When I feel like making a little extra effort or I want more volume, I love texturiser sprays to take wavy messy hairstyles to the next level. \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Bumble-and-bumble-Surf-Spray-125ml_1276101\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBumble \u0026amp; Bumble Surf Spray\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is perfect for my hair as it makes my fine hair way more voluminous with just a couple of spritzes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThose are my favorite hair care \u0026amp; styling products for the outdoorsy girl, let me know if you've any recommendations for messy hair \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5504970847366265393\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/taking-care-of-outdoor-hair.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5504970847366265393"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5504970847366265393"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/taking-care-of-outdoor-hair.html","title":"Taking Care Of Outdoor Hair "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6RSQ_mMt4T8\/VoK4iREkJ1I\/AAAAAAAAJgs\/EUkFAzDP15o\/s72-c\/products%2Bfor%2Bdamaged%2Bhair%2B2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1681005554427430795"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-27T11:18:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-27T11:18:47.775-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotel review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurant review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to stay in Ireland"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lough Rea Hotel \u0026 Spa, Galway "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loughreahotelandspa.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELough Rea Hotel \u0026amp; Spa\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen looking for somewhere to stay on our way home from our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/search\/label\/the%20wild%20atlantic%20way\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWild Atlantic Way roadtrip\u003C\/a\u003E we found the Lough Rea Hotel \u0026amp; Spa. After all that driving we wanted an evening of relaxation, no adventuring; just plenty of food and a marshmallow bed. For €75 for 2 people including breakfast, our stay in Lough Rea was just what we needed. The hotel was one of RSVP magazines top 3 Irish wedding venues of 2015. It overlooks Lough Rea lake and is just 20 minutes from Galway, so it's the ideal place for a staycation. As you can probably see we went all out trying the food, as in we ate until we were barely able to move! If you visit the hotel make sure to have a cocktail (or a few) in the beautiful roof top bar after your dinner. So if a romantic staycation is on the cards for 2016, or maybe a girly weekend (they have a spa too) you know where to look.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELet me know you're hotel suggestions for 2016, any excuse for a trip is always welcome\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1681005554427430795\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/lough-rea-hotel-spa-galway.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1681005554427430795"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1681005554427430795"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/lough-rea-hotel-spa-galway.html","title":"Lough Rea Hotel \u0026 Spa, Galway "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2mWFARtblwc\/VoAvB78K1OI\/AAAAAAAAJds\/XGy-s-aztpU\/s72-c\/lough%2Brea%2Bhotel%2Breview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5074889181600387276"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-20T15:07:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-20T15:08:24.402-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in carlow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Burren, Clare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-13xbqy5BLMc\/Vncpv3iQ8gI\/AAAAAAAAJbA\/GAsta3kY1uk\/s1600\/the%2Bburren%2Bcounty%2Bclare%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-13xbqy5BLMc\/Vncpv3iQ8gI\/AAAAAAAAJbA\/GAsta3kY1uk\/s640\/the%2Bburren%2Bcounty%2Bclare%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpGLC8SmgpA\/VncnCn1FqhI\/AAAAAAAAJac\/YZ93A_onHBA\/s1600\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpGLC8SmgpA\/VncnCn1FqhI\/AAAAAAAAJac\/YZ93A_onHBA\/s640\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cMCOvj22epw\/VncnJqOCECI\/AAAAAAAAJak\/-jb_NE2xddI\/s1600\/free%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BIreland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cMCOvj22epw\/VncnJqOCECI\/AAAAAAAAJak\/-jb_NE2xddI\/s640\/free%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BIreland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sj4IwnZBJfE\/VncpitF1AAI\/AAAAAAAAJa4\/9N9JH1dzr58\/s1600\/the%2Bburren%2Bnational%2Bpark%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sj4IwnZBJfE\/VncpitF1AAI\/AAAAAAAAJa4\/9N9JH1dzr58\/s640\/the%2Bburren%2Bnational%2Bpark%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NueEqrooa8c\/VncnmqBLzMI\/AAAAAAAAJas\/4qIheeUuEns\/s1600\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NueEqrooa8c\/VncnmqBLzMI\/AAAAAAAAJas\/4qIheeUuEns\/s640\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mwruJmF3cg4\/Vncsayad3WI\/AAAAAAAAJbc\/HlYqffqQgOM\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BClare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mwruJmF3cg4\/Vncsayad3WI\/AAAAAAAAJbc\/HlYqffqQgOM\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BClare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Aq_OvEUWg9g\/Vncr54WJoaI\/AAAAAAAAJbU\/jOgIjgs2BPQ\/s1600\/the%2Bburren.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Aq_OvEUWg9g\/Vncr54WJoaI\/AAAAAAAAJbU\/jOgIjgs2BPQ\/s640\/the%2Bburren.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRL-_vzzZcQ\/VnctL-MkJUI\/AAAAAAAAJbs\/yZ0QV2k_OZA\/s1600\/what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mRL-_vzzZcQ\/VnctL-MkJUI\/AAAAAAAAJbs\/yZ0QV2k_OZA\/s640\/what%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TbZYzTkmC-A\/Vncskmm9YPI\/AAAAAAAAJbk\/ZMeIAGgsXLA\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BIreland%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Bdie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TbZYzTkmC-A\/Vncskmm9YPI\/AAAAAAAAJbk\/ZMeIAGgsXLA\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2BIreland%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Bdie.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pflHsANau64\/VncqfcxUNVI\/AAAAAAAAJbI\/ocwU-jvafFQ\/s1600\/the%2Bburren%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pflHsANau64\/VncqfcxUNVI\/AAAAAAAAJbI\/ocwU-jvafFQ\/s640\/the%2Bburren%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJumper-Victoria Secret Pink\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJeans-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScarf-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe word \"Burren\" comes from an Irish word \"Boíreann\" meaning a rocky place. This is obviously a very fitting name as you can probably tell from these pictures with the wide spans of exposed limestone pavement. The Burren is a karst landscape in County Clare that we drove through on our Wild Atlantic Way roadtrip. Our tour guide at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/12\/doolin-cave-clare.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDoolin Cave\u003C\/a\u003E recommended we visit the Burren by driving from Doolin to Ballyvaughan and his favorite beach in Fanore, so that's exactly what we did. The Burren covers around 250 square kilometres of limestone rock and while from a distance it seems extremely barren it is actually rich with different flowers; 600 different flowering plants have been recorded there. In fact three quarters of Ireland's species of flowers are found in the Burren. The crevices in the limestone provide moist shelter, supporting a wide range of plants. Some of the flowers found in the Burren include the spring gentian, the Irish orchid and bloody cranesbill. If entomology is more your vibe the Burren hosts a wide range of insects too; the pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly, wood white butterfly, the hoverfly Doros profuges and the water-beetle Ochthebius nilssoni which is known from just five sites in the world. The Burren is also one of the main breeding areas in Ireland of the European pine marten. If that's all getting far too nerdy for you, the Burren is simply a beautiful and peaceful place to visit (and photograph).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5074889181600387276\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/the-burren-clare.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5074889181600387276"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5074889181600387276"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/the-burren-clare.html","title":"The Burren, Clare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-13xbqy5BLMc\/Vncpv3iQ8gI\/AAAAAAAAJbA\/GAsta3kY1uk\/s72-c\/the%2Bburren%2Bcounty%2Bclare%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3959342999046539609"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-17T02:06:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-17T02:08:36.614-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"buy irish"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Buy Irish Christmas Gift Guide "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you're looking for a few last minute Christmas presents or maybe a little treat for yourself, here's a selection of Irish goodies that would make perfect gifts. I love supporting Irish and local businesses and Christmas is the perfect time of year to show some love to Irish business and crafts people.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E--------------------\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Interior Design Goddess\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaCI17xipuU\/VnG9neZnTYI\/AAAAAAAAJZM\/F1DUFzBLPRw\/s1600\/buy%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide%2Bdunnes%2Bstores.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaCI17xipuU\/VnG9neZnTYI\/AAAAAAAAJZM\/F1DUFzBLPRw\/s640\/buy%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide%2Bdunnes%2Bstores.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDunnes Stores is packed full of gorgeous homeware gems by Irish designer; like the Helen James \u003Ci\u003EConsidered\u003C\/i\u003E range that includes a huge range of food, kitchen and homeware that would suit plenty of budgets. Her candles smell amazing in scents like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dunnesstores.com\/helen-james-considered-tumbler-candle\/\/dunnesstores\/fcp-product\/3560100?colour=lemon\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELemon Balm\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and Root Ginger, pick them up in store for €12 or check out the full Considered range\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dunnesstores.com\/view-all\/considered-by-helen-james\/fcp-category\/list#page=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. For those who like a more colorful, vintage look Dunnes Stores stocks Carolyn Donnelly's Eclectic Range of houseware, her\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dunnesstores.com\/carolyn-donnelly-eclectic-super-soft-throw\/view-all\/dunnesstores\/fcp-product\/2042112?colour=mint\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuper soft throw\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E(€50) would make a lovely cozy present. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E--------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor the Foodie\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--gImHmsu9mY\/VnG9nf3WP3I\/AAAAAAAAJZU\/Y7ZDHV-z1uM\/s1600\/buy%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--gImHmsu9mY\/VnG9nf3WP3I\/AAAAAAAAJZU\/Y7ZDHV-z1uM\/s640\/buy%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.easons.com\/p-3006660-the-happy-pear.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Happy Pear Cookbook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is written by two brothers that run a natural food store, two wholefood cafes, a restaurant and a sprout farm, not to mention an amazing YouTube channel full of recipes. This book is the perfect gift for the health conscious foodie, it covers breakfast, soups, salads, mains and desert all with a healthy twist. Grab a copy in Easons for €22.99.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.easons.com\/p-3870751-fresh.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFresh by Donal Skehan\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is another excellent cook book for anyone who loves easy, delicious and healthy recipes. Donal is an Irish food writer, photographer and television presenter, who also has a hugely popular YouTube Channel packed with tasty recipes. Pick up this cookbook in Easons for €19.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Magpie\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ppQ-VgGzfxc\/VnG9o6yLLsI\/AAAAAAAAJZk\/J99kFYKpFpc\/s1600\/chupi%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ppQ-VgGzfxc\/VnG9o6yLLsI\/AAAAAAAAJZk\/J99kFYKpFpc\/s640\/chupi%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bguide.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EReceiving jewelry is a huge treat and anything from Chupi's range would make that treat even more special. I love this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chupi.ie\/rings\/279-wrap-your-laurels-around-me-in-18k-gold-vermeil.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWrap Your Laurels Around Me ring\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in 18k gold priced at €99. If you want to splash out a bit more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chupi.ie\/gold-and-silver-necklaces\/787-the-sweetest-thing-raspberry-leaf-necklace-in-gold.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Sweetest Thing Raspberry Leaf necklace\u003C\/a\u003E is really special. It costs €169 and the leaf is cast in solid sterling silver from a real raspberry leaf from West Wicklow, then plated in a thick layer of 18k gold. The jewelry is designed and individually hand crafted in their studio in Dublin and hallmarked in Ireland's historic Dublin Castle. There is some absolutely amazing pieces to choose from on her \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chupi.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esite\u003C\/a\u003E or you can pick them up in store in the Powerscourt Townhouse.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E--------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor the Stationary Addict\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CkbLI_pyXWs\/VnG-ofIkzfI\/AAAAAAAAJZs\/38hHKJjE6Fo\/s1600\/dusty%2Bboy%2Bdesigns%2BIrish%2Bgift%2Bguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CkbLI_pyXWs\/VnG-ofIkzfI\/AAAAAAAAJZs\/38hHKJjE6Fo\/s640\/dusty%2Bboy%2Bdesigns%2BIrish%2Bgift%2Bguide.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUsing pretty stationary makes mundane work much less painful so why not treat a hard working student to some gorgeous stationary from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dustyboydesigns.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDusty Boy Designs\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;an award winning Irish stationery company based in the heart of the countryside, founded and owned by husband and wife duo Justin Campbell and Kate Rose Crean. My favorite pick is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dustyboydesigns.ie\/index.php\/product\/golden-polka-notebook\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGolden Polka Notebook\u003C\/a\u003E for €12.95. They also sell cards and prints, my two favorites are \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dustyboydesigns.ie\/index.php\/product\/grand-aul-pair-print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Grand Aul Pair print\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dustyboydesigns.ie\/index.php\/product\/home-print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Is Where The Heart Is Print\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E----------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor the Pampered Princess\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-erLephUl2CY\/VnKIFJshiWI\/AAAAAAAAJaI\/eqecovrHLso\/s1600\/buy%2Birish%2Bgift%2Bguide%2B2015%2Bbeauty.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-erLephUl2CY\/VnKIFJshiWI\/AAAAAAAAJaI\/eqecovrHLso\/s640\/buy%2Birish%2Bgift%2Bguide%2B2015%2Bbeauty.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EToiletries or 'Smellies' as they're affectionately called are a very popular gift, why not pick an Irish one this year? For my mammy's birthday this year I got her a selection of incredible smelling soaps from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.baressential.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBaressential\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;a small family run business based in \u0026nbsp;South Kildare.\u0026nbsp;They use ingredients that are 100% natural, carefully selected for their luxurious and therapeutic qualities, plus all their soaps are suitable for vegetarians. They are stocked widely so you should be able to pick up a handmade treat in time time for Christmas. For their Irish, UK and online stockists check \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.baressential.ie\/stockists-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. Another brand where you can pick up gorgeous soaps and also candles made in Ireland is\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bogstandard.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBog Standard\u003C\/a\u003E. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bogstandard.ie\/scented-soap\/soap-sets\/linen-field-hedgerow-soap-set\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eset of three soups \u003C\/a\u003Ewith scents inspired by Ireland costs €10.95 and a\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bogstandard.ie\/fragranced-candles\/candle-sets\/winter-and-linen-mini-candle-duo\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E mini candle duo\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;costs €19,.95. Bog Standard is sold throughout Ireland, UK, Europe and the US as well as on their site. Pick them up in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kilkennyshop.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKilkenny Shop\u003C\/a\u003Es around Ireland.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E---------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003EFor the Travel Junkie\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xC_sYePgSSo\/VnG-6VYT6BI\/AAAAAAAAJZ0\/63pgTIwUP0Q\/s1600\/glamping%2Byurt%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xC_sYePgSSo\/VnG-6VYT6BI\/AAAAAAAAJZ0\/63pgTIwUP0Q\/s640\/glamping%2Byurt%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf the person you're shopping for is more into experiences than material things why not get them a gift voucher to go glamping in Ireland. I stayed at Grove Lane Glamping in Killarney\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Ein September and loved it (read about it\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/10\/sleeping-in-yurt-grove-lane-glamping.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E). You can find out more about their gift vouchers on their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KillarneyGlamping\/?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E---------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is obviously just a tiny example of some Irish brands and businesses you could support this Christmas. Please share your favorite Irish brands and craft people, if you've done an Irish themed gift guide even better, make sure to link it below\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3959342999046539609\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/buy-irish-christmas-gift-guide.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3959342999046539609"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3959342999046539609"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/buy-irish-christmas-gift-guide.html","title":"Buy Irish Christmas Gift Guide "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaCI17xipuU\/VnG9neZnTYI\/AAAAAAAAJZM\/F1DUFzBLPRw\/s72-c\/buy%2Birish%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide%2Bdunnes%2Bstores.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3522177861750828895"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-15T14:49:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-15T14:54:54.443-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Christmas Wreath"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-adbTi8Xobjw\/VnCRMK5XcTI\/AAAAAAAAJYc\/Sdr-gxQ0GA4\/s1600\/easy%2Bchristmas%2Bdiy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"504\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-adbTi8Xobjw\/VnCRMK5XcTI\/AAAAAAAAJYc\/Sdr-gxQ0GA4\/s640\/easy%2Bchristmas%2Bdiy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJJyrkwmSWk\/VnCQpqf2f2I\/AAAAAAAAJXQ\/wKxV5dyADe0\/s1600\/diy%2Bwreath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pJJyrkwmSWk\/VnCQpqf2f2I\/AAAAAAAAJXQ\/wKxV5dyADe0\/s640\/diy%2Bwreath.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qRGpT22yeXE\/VnCQuZfZB2I\/AAAAAAAAJXk\/uHKXEKq1BAU\/s1600\/homemade%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qRGpT22yeXE\/VnCQuZfZB2I\/AAAAAAAAJXk\/uHKXEKq1BAU\/s640\/homemade%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sQDsacs5Qng\/VnCQu9WcEdI\/AAAAAAAAJXo\/Y9yu1IVaGQA\/s1600\/handmade%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sQDsacs5Qng\/VnCQu9WcEdI\/AAAAAAAAJXo\/Y9yu1IVaGQA\/s640\/handmade%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NTlMo3CEQe0\/VnCQynLRJPI\/AAAAAAAAJYE\/IDngOec3NlI\/s1600\/natural%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NTlMo3CEQe0\/VnCQynLRJPI\/AAAAAAAAJYE\/IDngOec3NlI\/s640\/natural%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwX5iDPGJsU\/VnCQpv1J6sI\/AAAAAAAAJXU\/QwFR_UTRsTk\/s1600\/christmas%2Bwreath%2Bdiy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwX5iDPGJsU\/VnCQpv1J6sI\/AAAAAAAAJXU\/QwFR_UTRsTk\/s640\/christmas%2Bwreath%2Bdiy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kauIfJlE88w\/VnCQpeNg0HI\/AAAAAAAAJXM\/6Gph4btEeiI\/s1600\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bdecorations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kauIfJlE88w\/VnCQpeNg0HI\/AAAAAAAAJXM\/6Gph4btEeiI\/s640\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bdecorations.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NH1GEjq87qw\/VnCT5TJv85I\/AAAAAAAAJYo\/D1xB115oCe4\/s1600\/step%2Bby%2Bstep%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath%2Bdiy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NH1GEjq87qw\/VnCT5TJv85I\/AAAAAAAAJYo\/D1xB115oCe4\/s640\/step%2Bby%2Bstep%2Bchristmas%2Bwreath%2Bdiy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vmaxbuTOg0\/VnCQx4u36hI\/AAAAAAAAJX8\/QNpXE9KMuEo\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bwreath%2Binstructions.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vmaxbuTOg0\/VnCQx4u36hI\/AAAAAAAAJX8\/QNpXE9KMuEo\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bwreath%2Binstructions.jpg\" style=\"cursor: move;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-N3J3ncYEKiw\/VnCQzqNe25I\/AAAAAAAAJYU\/9fEVULsaP9A\/s1600\/wreath%2Bdiy%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-N3J3ncYEKiw\/VnCQzqNe25I\/AAAAAAAAJYU\/9fEVULsaP9A\/s640\/wreath%2Bdiy%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMy favorite Christmas decorations are always the natural ones. I love a real tree, imperfect in shape but with an amazing smell. This year however with a little cat in my house lots of indoor decorations would very quickly end in disaster. I decided instead to opt for a very seasonal wreath to hang on the door. With the help of my dad we whipped up a few different styles and I decided to share the simple instructions so you can make one for yourself or as a thoughtful Christmas gift. To make a natural looking wreath you will need the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWire\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA willow branch\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETrimmings of your choice\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ERibbon\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFirstly we started by making a round frame that our wreath would be built on. I wanted to do a half wreath so we used a willow branch tied in a circle with wire. If your doing a full wreath like the last two pictures you can make your circle totally out of wire. Next attach your base foliage by simply wrapping wire around it, we used Leylandi (Leyland Cyprus) as our first plant. Next by just attaching with wire wrapped around it and knotted at the back, we added Noble Fir cuttings as their blue tinge added a nice contrast. For the third trimming we used holly and attached it by slotting it into the wire around the other trimmings. Lastly the wreath was decorated with some red ribbon (€1) from Tiger. You can use whatever trimmings you wish and add as many or as few decorations as you like: try pine cones, baubles or even some white spray for a snow effect like we tried out in the last picture. Let me know if you give it a try or if you've any Christmas DIYs you'd recommend!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3522177861750828895\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/diy-christmas-wreath.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3522177861750828895"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3522177861750828895"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/diy-christmas-wreath.html","title":"DIY Christmas Wreath"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-adbTi8Xobjw\/VnCRMK5XcTI\/AAAAAAAAJYc\/Sdr-gxQ0GA4\/s72-c\/easy%2Bchristmas%2Bdiy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7383282956732026691"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-06T07:11:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-06T07:11:19.324-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s-sph_GxX4k\/VmNjblIbH-I\/AAAAAAAAJWo\/VSiJEYCdAQ4\/s1600\/Herbal-bath-teas-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s-sph_GxX4k\/VmNjblIbH-I\/AAAAAAAAJWo\/VSiJEYCdAQ4\/s640\/Herbal-bath-teas-5.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHerbal Bath Teas\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4raHr_rewoc\/VmNUHaPoRaI\/AAAAAAAAJVw\/Ho2fsgAa5yg\/s1600\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bidea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4raHr_rewoc\/VmNUHaPoRaI\/AAAAAAAAJVw\/Ho2fsgAa5yg\/s640\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bidea.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOatmeal Soap,\u0026nbsp;Homemade Masala Chai Concentrate and a Mason Jar Fresh Herb Garden\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-752_cMM9yxg\/VmNgXQ4fZiI\/AAAAAAAAJWU\/AA6sU727-EU\/s1600\/handmade%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-752_cMM9yxg\/VmNgXQ4fZiI\/AAAAAAAAJWU\/AA6sU727-EU\/s640\/handmade%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bguide.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETriangle Quilt, Quick Bread in a Bottle and His \u0026amp; Her Pillow Cases\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S94bSWsyUVo\/VmNfE1irvPI\/AAAAAAAAJV8\/1NGwawdddN4\/s1600\/Mason%2Bjar%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bdiys.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S94bSWsyUVo\/VmNfE1irvPI\/AAAAAAAAJV8\/1NGwawdddN4\/s640\/Mason%2Bjar%2Bchristmas%2Bgift%2Bdiys.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EInfused Sugar, Peppermint \u0026amp; Lemon Foot Scrub and Brownie\/Cookie Mixes in Jars\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Us6rmAivEVc\/VmNfIbfZ80I\/AAAAAAAAJWI\/8c5j0OwW8ac\/s1600\/handmade%2BChristmas%2Bgift%2Bideas%2Bblogs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Us6rmAivEVc\/VmNfIbfZ80I\/AAAAAAAAJWI\/8c5j0OwW8ac\/s640\/handmade%2BChristmas%2Bgift%2Bideas%2Bblogs.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPersonalized Mugs, Hot Chocolate Spoons and Marble Ring Dishes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI personally love things that are handmade, rustic and natural so I knew I wanted to do a few Christmas gift guides that are for people who like handmade or locally sourced gifts. I have searched Pinterest and my favorite crafty blogs to compile a selection of lovely Christmas gift ideas you could whip up in time for someone special or just as a little DIY project for yourself. I would be delighted to receive any of these gifts at anytime of the year; especially the food ones! For more DIY projects you can visit my ever growing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/thriftylilpixie\/diy-projects-to-try\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epinterest board.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor pampered princesses: Herbal bath teas:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2013\/12\/lastminute-gift-idea-herbal-bath-teas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHomemade oatmeal soap:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2015\/02\/homemade-oatmeal-soap\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Peppermint \u0026amp; lemon foot scrub\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2014\/09\/diy-peppermint-lemon-foot-scrub\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor food lovers:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHomemade Masala Chai concentrate\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2014\/11\/homemade-chai-concentrate\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Infused sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sugarandcharm.com\/2011\/06\/infusing-sugar.html\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Hot chocolate spoons\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2011\/12\/hot-chocolate-spoons-.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Chocolate chip and oatmeal bread in a bottle\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunset.com\/food-wine\/holidays-occasions\/quick-bread-in-a-bottle#\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Brownie and cookie mixes in a jar\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2013\/12\/three-last-minute-holiday-gift-ideas.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor interior design goddesses:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMason jar fresh herb garden\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2015\/04\/diy-mason-jar-fresh-herb-garden\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Personalized mugs\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2015\/12\/try-this-food-safe-and-dishwasher-safe-mug-tutorial.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Marbled ring dishes\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2014\/11\/marbled-clay-ring-dish.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, His \u0026amp; her pillow cases\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2012\/04\/his-and-her-pillow-cases-diy.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E, Triangle quilt\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/seekatesew.com\/modern-ombre-bw-triangle-quilt-tutorial-pattern\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eguide here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.freepeople.com\/2015\/04\/diy-mason-jar-fresh-herb-garden\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHopefully there is something in there that might inspire you to give making handmade gifts a try. If you've any other gift ideas or DIY projects I'd love to hear about them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: Buy Irish Christmas Gift Guide\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7383282956732026691\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/handmade-christmas-gift-ideas.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7383282956732026691"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7383282956732026691"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/handmade-christmas-gift-ideas.html","title":"Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s-sph_GxX4k\/VmNjblIbH-I\/AAAAAAAAJWo\/VSiJEYCdAQ4\/s72-c\/Herbal-bath-teas-5.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1090271278684759239"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-05T12:44:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-05T13:03:05.336-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Doolin Cave, Clare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJXx_vBSq_U\/VmNCpB-8JyI\/AAAAAAAAJUc\/oiSAllfNlBM\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bco%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJXx_vBSq_U\/VmNCpB-8JyI\/AAAAAAAAJUc\/oiSAllfNlBM\/s640\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bco%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgSoQ1FO-Ec\/VmNBuBFe6cI\/AAAAAAAAJUE\/1VWfeozE7qU\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bcafe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zgSoQ1FO-Ec\/VmNBuBFe6cI\/AAAAAAAAJUE\/1VWfeozE7qU\/s640\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bcafe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCrJcrGabjs\/VmNCHF-FGmI\/AAAAAAAAJUM\/QTh4iC2qC-Q\/s1600\/cafe%2Bdoolin%2Bcave.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XCrJcrGabjs\/VmNCHF-FGmI\/AAAAAAAAJUM\/QTh4iC2qC-Q\/s640\/cafe%2Bdoolin%2Bcave.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o7ZeGI0hw4Y\/VmNBpPK0vkI\/AAAAAAAAJT8\/-Ng1qkhYnd4\/s1600\/caves%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o7ZeGI0hw4Y\/VmNBpPK0vkI\/AAAAAAAAJT8\/-Ng1qkhYnd4\/s640\/caves%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8ZVhHepobA\/VmNCUlyVswI\/AAAAAAAAJUU\/lGDZ25j0Xd8\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8ZVhHepobA\/VmNCUlyVswI\/AAAAAAAAJUU\/lGDZ25j0Xd8\/s640\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOtssnkY59c\/VmNDoWZF-CI\/AAAAAAAAJUw\/kx8PhTurEtk\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOtssnkY59c\/VmNDoWZF-CI\/AAAAAAAAJUw\/kx8PhTurEtk\/s640\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HRZNMVNjZ_E\/VmNDICM6aZI\/AAAAAAAAJUk\/ANemewETRqw\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HRZNMVNjZ_E\/VmNDICM6aZI\/AAAAAAAAJUk\/ANemewETRqw\/s640\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bstalactite.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/video.g?token=AD6v5dx7khPAL11JBtPxoj8z8BcrkMCJ1-1RUrprYVXwAacoXf53ysjKRF6ELVCSM7nWnBbPqmDUPPzPAy0zt41mYA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doolincave.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDoolin Cave\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDoolin, Co. Clare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile glamping in Doolin we decided to visit Doolin Cave after hearing glowing recommendations. Doolin Cave is home to the Great Stalactite, measuring a massive 23 feet in length. It is recognized as being the longest stalactite in the Northern hemisphere. We started by descending over 80 feet down a stairwell with some serious Saw vibes into the first tunnel. With our hardhats on, we embarked on a fascinating guided tour following in the footsteps of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. Except they crawled on their stomachs for hours in the darkness before making their discovery. The tour guide brought us into the dark dome that is home to the stalactite before unveiling it suddenly in light. It is a magical sight, I have visited caves before and seen stalactites but nothing close to the sheer size of this. While other caves in Ireland are far more published, Doolin Cave is very special and is a must visit on the Wild Atlantic Way.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI still have a few more gems from the Wild Atlantic Way to share, but I'll also be sharing a few Christmas gift guides soon as time is ticking!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1090271278684759239\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/doolin-cave-clare.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1090271278684759239"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1090271278684759239"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/12\/doolin-cave-clare.html","title":"Doolin Cave, Clare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJXx_vBSq_U\/VmNCpB-8JyI\/AAAAAAAAJUc\/oiSAllfNlBM\/s72-c\/doolin%2Bcave%2Bco%2Bclare.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3002611299128832357"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-29T14:54:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-02T06:11:55.596-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cliffs of Moher, Clare "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iN6W22JVjXQ\/Vlt8SXqoWAI\/AAAAAAAAJTA\/JwoGzSIyCW0\/s1600\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iN6W22JVjXQ\/Vlt8SXqoWAI\/AAAAAAAAJTA\/JwoGzSIyCW0\/s640\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AdXkZwqHO9A\/Vlt4Fgw2r6I\/AAAAAAAAJSM\/FuaSQr1BsD0\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AdXkZwqHO9A\/Vlt4Fgw2r6I\/AAAAAAAAJSM\/FuaSQr1BsD0\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7AV3zmcRq_k\/Vlt4FnGVAqI\/AAAAAAAAJSI\/-7PoDcY7-1Q\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7AV3zmcRq_k\/Vlt4FnGVAqI\/AAAAAAAAJSI\/-7PoDcY7-1Q\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AdXkZwqHO9A\/Vlt4Fgw2r6I\/AAAAAAAAJSU\/vpOsM8shoyE\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AdXkZwqHO9A\/Vlt4Fgw2r6I\/AAAAAAAAJSU\/vpOsM8shoyE\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-av-jyRdFaPw\/Vlt6ao2T6wI\/AAAAAAAAJSs\/aWr6ESGAncY\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-av-jyRdFaPw\/Vlt6ao2T6wI\/AAAAAAAAJSs\/aWr6ESGAncY\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7AV3zmcRq_k\/Vlt4FnGVAqI\/AAAAAAAAJSQ\/7c_oOwxowQQ\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7AV3zmcRq_k\/Vlt4FnGVAqI\/AAAAAAAAJSQ\/7c_oOwxowQQ\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DtAuu1KY44k\/Vlt6aIvpXkI\/AAAAAAAAJSk\/bjNdEXyXXm4\/s1600\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bwifi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DtAuu1KY44k\/Vlt6aIvpXkI\/AAAAAAAAJSk\/bjNdEXyXXm4\/s640\/cliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bwifi.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Cliffs even have free WiFi!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8T7g6wYh-Wk\/Vlt8TF7EDGI\/AAAAAAAAJTI\/QkD2c10m5Uk\/s1600\/irish%2Bbucket%2Blist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8T7g6wYh-Wk\/Vlt8TF7EDGI\/AAAAAAAAJTI\/QkD2c10m5Uk\/s640\/irish%2Bbucket%2Blist.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RnjpNyFL5s\/Vlt8UF7KeDI\/AAAAAAAAJTU\/Ibs-OQNXtV4\/s1600\/scenery%2Bcliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RnjpNyFL5s\/Vlt8UF7KeDI\/AAAAAAAAJTU\/Ibs-OQNXtV4\/s640\/scenery%2Bcliffs%2Bof%2Bmoher%2Bclare%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-E0yq4JIQO4w\/Vlt8TUpY2VI\/AAAAAAAAJTM\/DC82Bj-M0Uk\/s1600\/places%2Bto%2Bsee%2Bin%2Bireland%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Bdie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-E0yq4JIQO4w\/Vlt8TUpY2VI\/AAAAAAAAJTM\/DC82Bj-M0Uk\/s640\/places%2Bto%2Bsee%2Bin%2Bireland%2Bbefore%2Byou%2Bdie.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aeFRFPiHZcM\/Vlt8UziLbDI\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/RAG2eWPFHyw\/s1600\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Broadtrip%2Bblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aeFRFPiHZcM\/Vlt8UziLbDI\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/RAG2eWPFHyw\/s640\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Broadtrip%2Bblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ELots of tourist attractions are overrated and over-hyped. The Cliffs of Moher are not, they are truly breathtaking and are must visit if you are visiting Ireland or doing the Wild Atlantic Way road trip. The Cliffs tower at 702 ft and stretch for 8 km along the Atlantic Coast of Ireland, in County Clare. If you visit on a clear day you can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head, the Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands in Kerry. O’Brien’s Tower standing near the highest point is an extra viewing spot.\u0026nbsp;The rocks that make up the Cliffs were formed over 300 million years ago during the Upper Carboniferous period. It's beautiful pattern and colouring is due to exposed bands of Namurian sandstone, siltstone and shale. Due to coastal erosion sea caves, stacks and stumps have formed along the foot of the cliffs, One of these sea caves features in Harry Potter \u0026amp; the Half Blood Prince. As well as the cliffs themselves there is an interactive video center blended subtly into the hillside alongside the cliffs, If it's sheer beauty isn't enough to draw you to one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions, there's free WiFi on the cliffs so there's always that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: Doolin Caves\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3002611299128832357\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/cliffs-of-moher-clare.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3002611299128832357"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3002611299128832357"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/cliffs-of-moher-clare.html","title":"Cliffs of Moher, Clare "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iN6W22JVjXQ\/Vlt8SXqoWAI\/AAAAAAAAJTA\/JwoGzSIyCW0\/s72-c\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5548253153796386770"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-23T09:05:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-23T09:05:59.133-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lahinch \u0026 Doolin, Clare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_T0MpPKrGV4\/Vj_RB4JzGyI\/AAAAAAAAJP8\/hdFT8Peg6X4\/s1600\/mullins%2Bire%2Bcream%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_T0MpPKrGV4\/Vj_RB4JzGyI\/AAAAAAAAJP8\/hdFT8Peg6X4\/s640\/mullins%2Bire%2Bcream%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fAnNTamUAl4\/Vj_PVSzbsLI\/AAAAAAAAJPo\/_3NzjcaMFLg\/s1600\/lahinch%2Bclare%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fAnNTamUAl4\/Vj_PVSzbsLI\/AAAAAAAAJPo\/_3NzjcaMFLg\/s640\/lahinch%2Bclare%2Bwild%2Batlantic%2Bway.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-j8F1M074p5g\/Vj_O0ECgCCI\/AAAAAAAAJPY\/hS7rmkWT4jI\/s1600\/lahinch%2Bbeach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-j8F1M074p5g\/Vj_O0ECgCCI\/AAAAAAAAJPY\/hS7rmkWT4jI\/s640\/lahinch%2Bbeach.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-32AoFb0G87s\/Vj_PIp2lRRI\/AAAAAAAAJPg\/LBAn24FnQlw\/s1600\/lahinch%2Bbeach%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-32AoFb0G87s\/Vj_PIp2lRRI\/AAAAAAAAJPg\/LBAn24FnQlw\/s640\/lahinch%2Bbeach%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5q58nY731v8\/Vj_QuaLQkQI\/AAAAAAAAJP0\/bWMHjK-A8EE\/s1600\/lahinch%2Bscenery%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5q58nY731v8\/Vj_QuaLQkQI\/AAAAAAAAJP0\/bWMHjK-A8EE\/s640\/lahinch%2Bscenery%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uDtQ_R1ikd0\/Vj_NO84nE4I\/AAAAAAAAJPM\/JRlP0PdXH50\/s1600\/Randaddy%2527s%2Bpizza%2Blahinch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uDtQ_R1ikd0\/Vj_NO84nE4I\/AAAAAAAAJPM\/JRlP0PdXH50\/s640\/Randaddy%2527s%2Bpizza%2Blahinch.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gG83kwXmmIA\/Vj_NJWtUmmI\/AAAAAAAAJO8\/_aqqG67F2W0\/s1600\/Randaddy%2527s%2Bpizza%2Blahinch%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gG83kwXmmIA\/Vj_NJWtUmmI\/AAAAAAAAJO8\/_aqqG67F2W0\/s640\/Randaddy%2527s%2Bpizza%2Blahinch%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DqtJgmqwgM\/Vj_NJl_BpdI\/AAAAAAAAJPA\/T_TTUfE_-ys\/s1600\/Randaddy%2527s%2Blahinch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DqtJgmqwgM\/Vj_NJl_BpdI\/AAAAAAAAJPA\/T_TTUfE_-ys\/s640\/Randaddy%2527s%2Blahinch.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.randaddys.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERandaddys\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELahinch Beach Front, Lahinch, Clare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5faJ1tu-oIg\/Vj_RLWrTZNI\/AAAAAAAAJQE\/GQQ4DVNx-Ck\/s1600\/outdoor%2Bblogger%2Bootd.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5faJ1tu-oIg\/Vj_RLWrTZNI\/AAAAAAAAJQE\/GQQ4DVNx-Ck\/s640\/outdoor%2Bblogger%2Bootd.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADWpz_GNz3c\/Vj_R8mHqJcI\/AAAAAAAAJQM\/Z45ectzz10E\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADWpz_GNz3c\/Vj_R8mHqJcI\/AAAAAAAAJQM\/Z45ectzz10E\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9rADCAbu2YY\/Vj_SM4Y2YJI\/AAAAAAAAJQU\/1r1KA61jORg\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Blahinch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9rADCAbu2YY\/Vj_SM4Y2YJI\/AAAAAAAAJQU\/1r1KA61jORg\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Blahinch.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NnPzSkrhXw0\/Vj_W_cuzTSI\/AAAAAAAAJRY\/rPLueWok-OE\/s1600\/ivy%2Bcafe%2Bdoolin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NnPzSkrhXw0\/Vj_W_cuzTSI\/AAAAAAAAJRY\/rPLueWok-OE\/s640\/ivy%2Bcafe%2Bdoolin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Restaurant_Review-g214506-d8114428-Reviews-Sea_Salt-Doolin_The_Burren_County_Clare.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESea Salt Cafe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDoolin, Clare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOmCpZKXlso\/Vj_UbIsp3-I\/AAAAAAAAJQw\/C-iuTHgu9lI\/s1600\/cakes%2Bdoolin%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOmCpZKXlso\/Vj_UbIsp3-I\/AAAAAAAAJQw\/C-iuTHgu9lI\/s640\/cakes%2Bdoolin%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXEH6rdPLXY\/Vj_T0FlAgLI\/AAAAAAAAJQg\/pxJxHqeosjY\/s1600\/doolin%2Bcafe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mXEH6rdPLXY\/Vj_T0FlAgLI\/AAAAAAAAJQg\/pxJxHqeosjY\/s640\/doolin%2Bcafe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kJ1katFzcR4\/Vj_XF3zWX6I\/AAAAAAAAJRg\/VYoAszV29CA\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Bdoolim%2Bfood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kJ1katFzcR4\/Vj_XF3zWX6I\/AAAAAAAAJRg\/VYoAszV29CA\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Bdoolim%2Bfood.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rDnlJdAgBZE\/Vj_UAeHHaqI\/AAAAAAAAJQo\/wmRGXWLRZJ8\/s1600\/doolin%2Bclare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rDnlJdAgBZE\/Vj_UAeHHaqI\/AAAAAAAAJQo\/wmRGXWLRZJ8\/s640\/doolin%2Bclare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SfHncRD9r1c\/Vj_VY6BvaiI\/AAAAAAAAJQ8\/WCgirXdX6ZU\/s1600\/doolin%2Bshops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SfHncRD9r1c\/Vj_VY6BvaiI\/AAAAAAAAJQ8\/WCgirXdX6ZU\/s640\/doolin%2Bshops.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdXbYPV2qSE\/Vj_WI8qJQ8I\/AAAAAAAAJRE\/-J19qDfvJpg\/s1600\/doolin%2Bsweater%2Bshop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdXbYPV2qSE\/Vj_WI8qJQ8I\/AAAAAAAAJRE\/-J19qDfvJpg\/s640\/doolin%2Bsweater%2Bshop.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq8JSB4WImA\/Vj_W6j0LDhI\/AAAAAAAAJRM\/uzd6nyD5FSo\/s1600\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Bdoolin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq8JSB4WImA\/Vj_W6j0LDhI\/AAAAAAAAJRM\/uzd6nyD5FSo\/s640\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Bdoolin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWalking on a windy beach followed by huge servings of warm food is the most amazing feeling. Doolin and Lahinch are perfect places for those kind of days. Both towns are located on the Clare coast, are popular surfing destinations and you can easily take them in in the same day. We drove from Tralee to Limerick to Clare, visited Bunratty castle and then drove on to Lahinch. So naturally after a walk along Lahinch promenade we were absolutely starving. Luckily\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.randaddys.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERandaddys\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is located right on the water front serving amazing pizzas. Obviously we followed pizza with a generous helping of iceream and then it was back in the car to explore the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin. Despite Doolin's small size there is plenty of amazing food to try. We dropped into \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Restaurant_Review-g214506-d8114428-Reviews-Sea_Salt-Doolin_The_Burren_County_Clare.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESea Salt cafe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for breakfast after staying the night in the cutest\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/11\/glamping-pods-nagles-camping-doolin.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eglamping pod\u003C\/a\u003E. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and the baked treats were perfect for gifts. I picked up handmade raspberry marshmallows and chocolate meringues for my mammy, the best presents are the ones you can eat.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: Visiting the Cliffs of Moher\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5548253153796386770\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/lahinch-doolin-clare.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5548253153796386770"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5548253153796386770"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/lahinch-doolin-clare.html","title":"Lahinch \u0026 Doolin, Clare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_T0MpPKrGV4\/Vj_RB4JzGyI\/AAAAAAAAJP8\/hdFT8Peg6X4\/s72-c\/mullins%2Bire%2Bcream%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-8395309854116789360"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-17T06:01:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-18T03:02:06.316-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"charity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas gift guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas of giving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hampers for homeless"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hampers for Homeless"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-isIwe8fyNRk\/VksuodFo0nI\/AAAAAAAAJR0\/1xvcHaiYoMU\/s1600\/hampers%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bhomeless.jpg-large.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-isIwe8fyNRk\/VksuodFo0nI\/AAAAAAAAJR0\/1xvcHaiYoMU\/s640\/hampers%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bhomeless.jpg-large.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI love Christmas; the decorations, the food and music, spending time with my family and eating endless turkey sandwiches. Obviously, Christmas isn't like this for countless people worldwide and this year while making your Christmas shopping list why not add a few small treats for someone who's really struggling right now. Therese Cullen has set up a 'Hampers for the Homeless' initiative and would love for people to get involved. For years she made Christmas Hampers for friends, families and relatives, filled with edible treats and small gifts. This year, with the rising homeless crisis across Ireland, she wanted to do something different and came up with 'Hampers for the Homeless'. Her plan is to make hampers for the homeless in Ireland and hand deliver them this December.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe hampers will contain edible treats like biscuit cake and truffles, a miniature Christmas tree and little treats like fluffy socks and nice toiletries. She will be making hampers specifically themed to suit men, women and children. To make these hampers really special would be very costly so Therese is reaching out for support. She is not asking for money as Christmas is a\u0026nbsp;demanding\u0026nbsp;time\u0026nbsp;financially for everyone. Instead she is asking for anyone who would like to be involved to put something small aside to donate to the cause: something as simple as handcream, clothing or chocolate. All these small donations will add up to make Christmas a little brighter for those going through a\u0026nbsp;truly\u0026nbsp;challenging time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you would like to help you can contact Therese on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hampersforhomeless\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HampersHomeless\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or by emailing her at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ehampersforthehomeless@gmail.com. Additionally there will be some drop off points organised around Ireland, which can be found on the initiatives Facebook page and I will also keep them updated below.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrop of points\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECarlow\u003C\/b\u003E: \u0026nbsp;Sam McCauley Chemist, Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Barrack St, Carlow\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDublin city centre:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Reception of Dublin Fire Brigade HQ, 165-169 Townsend st, Dublin 2. Mon-Fri only between 9am and 5pm. For security reasons, the fire brigade cannot except items which are gift wrapped or in enclosed boxes where you can't see what is inside so please ensure that the items dropped in are easy to see what they are.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDublin North\u003C\/b\u003E: Hot Yoga Dublin Studios, Northern Cross, Malahide Road. Please visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hotyogadublin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for opening times\/schedule - reception is open 30 mins before and 30 mins after each class.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMake this a Christmas of giving and compassion in any small way that you can.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8395309854116789360\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/hampers-for-homeless.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8395309854116789360"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8395309854116789360"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/hampers-for-homeless.html","title":"Hampers for Homeless"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-isIwe8fyNRk\/VksuodFo0nI\/AAAAAAAAJR0\/1xvcHaiYoMU\/s72-c\/hampers%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bhomeless.jpg-large.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7544523470275577707"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-16T02:23:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-16T02:23:27.631-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"scones"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simple Scone Recipe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q7cKAst2ha0\/Vj-ciMNDD3I\/AAAAAAAAJNY\/qvb-V1SxK3Y\/s1600\/baking%2Bdiy%2Bautumn%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q7cKAst2ha0\/Vj-ciMNDD3I\/AAAAAAAAJNY\/qvb-V1SxK3Y\/s640\/baking%2Bdiy%2Bautumn%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l_ArwNkCXSk\/Vj-ggjFZn6I\/AAAAAAAAJOI\/ZjXeG7DJDRA\/s1600\/irish%2Bfood%2Bbloggers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l_ArwNkCXSk\/Vj-ggjFZn6I\/AAAAAAAAJOI\/ZjXeG7DJDRA\/s640\/irish%2Bfood%2Bbloggers.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cu-svC4ehCs\/Vj-dSH1JBVI\/AAAAAAAAJNg\/lTAYAl0BrpU\/s1600\/food%2Bbloggers%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cu-svC4ehCs\/Vj-dSH1JBVI\/AAAAAAAAJNg\/lTAYAl0BrpU\/s640\/food%2Bbloggers%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M5vLaBIfdH0\/Vj-b2vYY-tI\/AAAAAAAAJNI\/DKv7mnsPAcY\/s1600\/currant%2Bscone%2Brecipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M5vLaBIfdH0\/Vj-b2vYY-tI\/AAAAAAAAJNI\/DKv7mnsPAcY\/s640\/currant%2Bscone%2Brecipe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wPdX0W4OEq8\/Vj-hfQsNCYI\/AAAAAAAAJOY\/WDdsM8Vfp9k\/s1600\/scone%2Brecipe%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YdTsM_ePVRA\/Vj-fVTjkwBI\/AAAAAAAAJN4\/cahIN1zQL24\/s640\/irish%2Bblogger%2Bbaking.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o_kbEIfpowk\/Vj-erc-rD4I\/AAAAAAAAJNw\/1HZ2O1z12nA\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bscones.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o_kbEIfpowk\/Vj-erc-rD4I\/AAAAAAAAJNw\/1HZ2O1z12nA\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bscones.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrUEMBLbeLI\/Vj-iWAUYmWI\/AAAAAAAAJOo\/19U10t7ROwI\/s1600\/scones%2Bwith%2Bhomemade%2Bjam.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrUEMBLbeLI\/Vj-iWAUYmWI\/AAAAAAAAJOo\/19U10t7ROwI\/s640\/scones%2Bwith%2Bhomemade%2Bjam.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N-U64iYhOyY\/Vj-gElXbz5I\/AAAAAAAAJOA\/IL56mok3PIQ\/s1600\/irish%2Bblogger%2Bfood%2Blifestyle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N-U64iYhOyY\/Vj-gElXbz5I\/AAAAAAAAJOA\/IL56mok3PIQ\/s640\/irish%2Bblogger%2Bfood%2Blifestyle.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you got a chance to make some of the jam from my previous posts you might like something tasty to serve it with. Well this scones are really easy and very tasty so they're perfect for the job. My mammy has been making these for use for years and they're a family favorite. The basic recipe is from a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Darina-Allen\/e\/B001HMTL0K\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDarina Allen\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;recipe book she received as a wedding presents, with some adjusments. If you'd like to make a batch you'll need the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E900g flour\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E170g butter\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E3 teaspoons of baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E425 ml milk\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E3 eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E60g castor sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOptional: raisins, currants and cherries\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo start set your oven to\u0026nbsp;250°C. Mix together the flour, sugar and baking powder. Rub in the butter with your fingers and fully mixed. Now we added raisins and currants but that's entirely optional, you could also add cherries if you like. Whisk the eggs and milk together, then add them to a well in the center of your mixture. Mix with your hands to make a soft dough. Scatter some flour onto your table and place the dough on top. Roll the dough out so you can scatter cutting out your scones. To make the scones you can use a scone cutter, a glass or just cut into squares with a knife. For a glaze, firstly dip your scones in egg, then milk and finally sugar. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes of until the scones are golden brown. Leave on a wire rack to cool. Then enjoy with butter or cream and plenty of your homemade jam.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHappy Baking!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7544523470275577707\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/simple-scone-recipe.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7544523470275577707"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7544523470275577707"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/simple-scone-recipe.html","title":"Simple Scone Recipe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q7cKAst2ha0\/Vj-ciMNDD3I\/AAAAAAAAJNY\/qvb-V1SxK3Y\/s72-c\/baking%2Bdiy%2Bautumn%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-456411766489224362"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-11T09:10:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-11T09:10:40.225-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"forage"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"handmade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"jam"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Homemade Blackberry \u0026 Apple Jam"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1--vkVHPS30\/Vj-AtvNo04I\/AAAAAAAAJLk\/_qoDTGaBtaI\/s1600\/irish%2Bfood%2Bbloggers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1--vkVHPS30\/Vj-AtvNo04I\/AAAAAAAAJLk\/_qoDTGaBtaI\/s640\/irish%2Bfood%2Bbloggers.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zX4wVGhRfKY\/Vj996d_LDUI\/AAAAAAAAJKw\/WPo3_OEL3XM\/s1600\/autumn%2Bforaging.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zX4wVGhRfKY\/Vj996d_LDUI\/AAAAAAAAJKw\/WPo3_OEL3XM\/s640\/autumn%2Bforaging.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1fQbyemGmMI\/Vj995u2Jy3I\/AAAAAAAAJKs\/hNePYSIVR9c\/s640\/cooking%2Bprojects%2Bautumn.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LLsuWK2NWw0\/Vj-C281vBtI\/AAAAAAAAJMI\/a7gW__liJ5E\/s1600\/jams%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bin%2Bautumn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LLsuWK2NWw0\/Vj-C281vBtI\/AAAAAAAAJMI\/a7gW__liJ5E\/s640\/jams%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bin%2Bautumn.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UTTglPFnyNY\/Vj-EYiIks_I\/AAAAAAAAJM4\/I8InGndmxbc\/s1600\/wild%2Bblackberry%2Buses.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cpTbRq0LIPU\/Vj-DRUL85yI\/AAAAAAAAJMg\/gFJRSKCqZqI\/s640\/outdoor%2Bdiys.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aBOQ2qZcRJA\/Vj94WtJY8fI\/AAAAAAAAJJY\/DyI30BWIfbw\/s1600\/blackberry%2Band%2Bapple%2Bjam.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aBOQ2qZcRJA\/Vj94WtJY8fI\/AAAAAAAAJJY\/DyI30BWIfbw\/s640\/blackberry%2Band%2Bapple%2Bjam.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xl4kdkzDBVs\/Vj96vrVMRyI\/AAAAAAAAJKQ\/sWqMp7A_KRY\/s1600\/jam%2Bdiy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xl4kdkzDBVs\/Vj96vrVMRyI\/AAAAAAAAJKQ\/sWqMp7A_KRY\/s640\/jam%2Bdiy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter the success of our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/11\/homemade-plum-apple-jam.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapple \u0026amp; plum jam\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;it was time to throw on our wheelies and go blackberry picking. Jam making aside blackberry picking is alot of fun and very rewarding when you come home with your bounty of free food. Blackberries are very low in pectin so it's important to combine them with a fruit high in pectin like cooking apples, as it's the pectin that makes your jam set. Again we referred to Darina Allen's bible on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Forgotten-Skills-Cooking-time-honoured-recipes\/dp\/1856267881\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Forgotten Skills of Cooking\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with some changes to suit our needs. It's also full of piles of other recipes for jams and preserves if you enjoy homemaking things.\u0026nbsp;If you want to make this autumnal recipe you will need the following: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1 lb of cooking apples\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E2.5 lb of blackberries\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E2 lb of granulated sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFirstly you should peel, core and slice the apples. Place them in a stainless steel pan with 110 ml of water and stew until soft. The blackberries should be checked to remove any over ripe or moldy ones (and any insect friends). At the same time the sugar is heated in a low oven for 15 minutes until hot to touch.\u0026nbsp;Add the blackberries to a stainless steel pan and cook until soft, stirring at intervals. Next add the stewed apples and the heated sugar. On a low heat dissolve the sugar into the mixture. Bring the mixture to the boil and cook for 15 minutes. To sterilize your jam jars place them in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes. Pour into hot sterilized jars and leave to set. This jam won't be as set as the apple \u0026amp; plum jam due to differences in pectin levels but it is still really delicious. It would be perfect over icecream, yogurt or desert rice as a berry sauce.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: A simple scone recipe to enjoy with all your new homemade jam\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/456411766489224362\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/homemade-blackberry-apple-jam.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/456411766489224362"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/456411766489224362"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/homemade-blackberry-apple-jam.html","title":"Homemade Blackberry \u0026 Apple Jam"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1--vkVHPS30\/Vj-AtvNo04I\/AAAAAAAAJLk\/_qoDTGaBtaI\/s72-c\/irish%2Bfood%2Bbloggers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2002542399687674287"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-08T09:43:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-08T10:34:27.772-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"forage"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"homemade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"jam"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Homemade Apple \u0026 Plum Jam"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rvqs5HUhKyc\/Vj9xw2nISgI\/AAAAAAAAJIM\/8wDIo1l-q4Y\/s640\/apple%2Band%2Bplum%2Bjam%2Brecipe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h1fy8Wb7rMY\/Vj90U0du16I\/AAAAAAAAJI0\/XWvPiod-juc\/s1600\/preserves%2Brecipes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-h1fy8Wb7rMY\/Vj90U0du16I\/AAAAAAAAJI0\/XWvPiod-juc\/s640\/preserves%2Brecipes.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen I was out walking the dog one weekend I noticed the amount of fruit growing where we live; bushes heaving with wild blackberries, trees laden with cooking apples and opal plums. I decided I wanted to make something with all this free food and so a weekend of jam and apple tart making with my mammy ensued. Jam seems like something that would be really tricky and stressful to make but it's actually really simple. We used Darina Allen's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Forgotten-Skills-Cooking-time-honoured-recipes\/dp\/1856267881\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EForgotten Skills of Cooking\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as our guide, with some adjustments to suit what we wanted. Her book is a wealth of information on traditional cooking, baking and preserving. When choosing the fruits you want to use for your jam, it's important to consider the amount of pectin in the fruit. It is the pectin that helps the jam set, you can use special jam making sugar that contains pectin but why add extra expense when you probably already have granulated sugar at home. Instead combine fruits low in pectin with those high in it. High pectin fruits include apples and plums while those low in pectin include raspberries. The first jam we made was a plum and apple jam, if you want to give it a whirl you will need the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E1 lb of plums\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E1 lb of cooking apples\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E1.5 lb of granulated sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFirstly we chopped and peeled our apples, then cut the plums in half and removed the stones. Next we combined the fruit in a large stainless steel saucepan and \u0026nbsp;added 150 ml of water. Then fruit was cooked over a medium heat for 25 minutes until the fruit is soft. At the same time the sugar is heated in a low oven for 15 minutes until hot to touch. The sugar is then added to the fruit and stirred until dissolved. The mixture is than boiled for 10 minutes until it begins to set. To sterilize your jam jars place them in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes. The jam is then poured into hot sterilized jars and left to finish setting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThat's really all there is to it, just keep them stored in a cool, dry place and enjoy eating them. This actually cost me nothing to make as I just picked the fruit, recycled old jam jars and we had some sugar in the press. Homemade jams like these make really cute gifts and can be decorated like mine with some material and ribbon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: Blackberry \u0026amp; Apple Jam\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2002542399687674287\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/homemade-plum-apple-jam.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2002542399687674287"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2002542399687674287"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/homemade-plum-apple-jam.html","title":"Homemade Apple \u0026 Plum Jam"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iK7y5cYVcvU\/Vj96qPla-dI\/AAAAAAAAJKI\/GHS40k7RL6A\/s72-c\/plum%2Bpicking.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6769030412536761544"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-04T10:08:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-04T10:23:21.528-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"camping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"clare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"doolin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"glamping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"glamping pods"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to stay on wold atlantic way"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Glamping Pods, Nagles Camping, Doolin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C4PCHG94co4\/VjpBY_KJAcI\/AAAAAAAAJGc\/S3aytKpVPcI\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Bglamping.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C4PCHG94co4\/VjpBY_KJAcI\/AAAAAAAAJGc\/S3aytKpVPcI\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Bglamping.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENagles Camping \u0026amp; Caravan Park\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDoolin, Co. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EForget expensive hotels on the Wild Atlantic Way, everybody needs to spend a night in a Glamping Pod. Seriously, they are amazing; they're warm, cozy, comfortable, fun and closer to nature than a hotel but with all the luxury. We spent a night at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doolincamping.com\/glamping-pods\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENagles Camping \u0026amp; Caravan Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Doolin and rented out one of their three pods for €50 (this was off peak season, so prices may vary, just email them to check availability and prices). The facilities at Nagles camping are spot on; there is a kitchen fully equipped with cookers, full shower \u0026amp; toilet facilities, a laundry room, childrens’ playground, fully serviced concrete level hard stands (each with electricity, water and waste), a campers service station, Wifi and on-site shop. The entire camp site is spotless and perfectly located next to the water for gorgeous views. The wooden pods themselves were built in Spring 2014, and sleep 3 adults comfortably. \u0026nbsp;There's a mini kitchenette with a fridge and kettle, so you can make tea and just sit back and relax. Doolin is my favorite place in Clare and it's an ideal location for exploring the Cliffs \u0026nbsp;of Moher and the Burren. This peaceful coastal village is also perfect for a holiday itself, with gorgeous places to eat tasty fresh food and pubs with traditional Irish music, it's the perfect Irish getaway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI will definitely be renting out one of these pods again next summer!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6769030412536761544\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/glamping-pods-nagles-camping-doolin.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6769030412536761544"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6769030412536761544"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/glamping-pods-nagles-camping-doolin.html","title":"Glamping Pods, Nagles Camping, Doolin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C4PCHG94co4\/VjpBY_KJAcI\/AAAAAAAAJGc\/S3aytKpVPcI\/s72-c\/wildatlanticway%2Bglamping.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4898327835111609646"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-02T10:45:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-02T10:45:25.388-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ring of kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dingle, Conor Pass \u0026 Castlegregory, Kerry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6v9Dtzmh7iY\/VjeiJjl5b5I\/AAAAAAAAJCc\/Kioey926JZc\/s640\/conor%2Bpass%2Bdingle.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lPPCyRkomC4\/VjeiMLtSbDI\/AAAAAAAAJCw\/-DGZZHQ-l9E\/s1600\/conor%2Bpass%2Bkerry%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lPPCyRkomC4\/VjeiMLtSbDI\/AAAAAAAAJCw\/-DGZZHQ-l9E\/s640\/conor%2Bpass%2Bkerry%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hPSCnKg2lnE\/VjeiMcTJjtI\/AAAAAAAAJC0\/DJahjgig0YE\/s1600\/conor%2Bpass%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hPSCnKg2lnE\/VjeiMcTJjtI\/AAAAAAAAJC0\/DJahjgig0YE\/s640\/conor%2Bpass%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NSDXSVXnoT4\/VjeiJtBmrEI\/AAAAAAAAJCg\/cExBlIkaIRI\/s1600\/Conor%2Bpass%2Bringle%2Bof%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NSDXSVXnoT4\/VjeiJtBmrEI\/AAAAAAAAJCg\/cExBlIkaIRI\/s640\/Conor%2Bpass%2Bringle%2Bof%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-V2xWCfPUeKg\/VjeiMcqi9nI\/AAAAAAAAJC4\/1beLx_5P-E0\/s1600\/conors%2Bpass%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-V2xWCfPUeKg\/VjeiMcqi9nI\/AAAAAAAAJC4\/1beLx_5P-E0\/s640\/conors%2Bpass%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWfkP_yLG_Q\/VjeiNnQgbXI\/AAAAAAAAJDA\/HTFTFyGp0lA\/s1600\/view%2Bof%2Bdingle%2Bfrom%2Bconor%2Bpass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gWfkP_yLG_Q\/VjeiNnQgbXI\/AAAAAAAAJDA\/HTFTFyGp0lA\/s640\/view%2Bof%2Bdingle%2Bfrom%2Bconor%2Bpass.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EViews from Conor Pass\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VdsyTnESQz0\/VjeuGYiozKI\/AAAAAAAAJEM\/gAbV2Wv0oVs\/s1600\/castlegregory%2Bbeach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VdsyTnESQz0\/VjeuGYiozKI\/AAAAAAAAJEM\/gAbV2Wv0oVs\/s640\/castlegregory%2Bbeach.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z30yF6kSQLU\/VjeuGrqXQhI\/AAAAAAAAJEQ\/qm-wKsF7Rno\/s1600\/castlegregory%2Bbecah%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z30yF6kSQLU\/VjeuGrqXQhI\/AAAAAAAAJEQ\/qm-wKsF7Rno\/s640\/castlegregory%2Bbecah%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRsXWf3st0c\/VjeuHByYF-I\/AAAAAAAAJEU\/C6BLuciMpqU\/s1600\/castlegregory%2Bkerry%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRsXWf3st0c\/VjeuHByYF-I\/AAAAAAAAJEU\/C6BLuciMpqU\/s640\/castlegregory%2Bkerry%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OEnaEyWNXpM\/VjeuIKXfm_I\/AAAAAAAAJEk\/0tiITuFlgFI\/s1600\/castlegregory.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OEnaEyWNXpM\/VjeuIKXfm_I\/AAAAAAAAJEk\/0tiITuFlgFI\/s640\/castlegregory.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ECastlegregory beach\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFrom Killarney we drove to our next stop on the Wild Atlantic Way; Dingle. The Dingle Peninsula stretches 30 miles \u0026nbsp;into the Atlantic Ocean from Ireland's south-west coast.\u0026nbsp;The peninsula is home to a range of mountains that makes for another adventurous (by adventurous I mean mildly scary) drive, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon, Ireland's second highest peak. There is loads to do in and around the town of Dingle, including my favorite: visiting Fungie the dolphin. As we've visited Dingle before we stuck to mainly lunch and several helpings of ice cream. One shop we made sure to visit was Fado antiques shop where I got my engagement ring over 7 years ago. Dingle is perfect for picking up gifts for your family and friends, or just yourself with loads of craft shops dotted around. After strolling around the town, we drove up to Conor Pass. Conor Pass is the highest mountain pass in Ireland, and is the most scenic way to drive to or from Dingle. This 1,496 ft high pass connects Dingle with Brandon Bay and Castlegregory. If you do decide to drive it though, drive slowly and carefully it's a very narrow, twisting road but it is worth the drive for the most incredible view of Dingle. However driving it should be avoided in bad weather. For a little break after driving through Conor Pass, we stopped at Castlegregory beach, another stop on the Wild Atlantic Way route. Kerry is the perfect place to find a deserted beach to relax, breath in the sea air and fill your car with sea shells!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Next Stop: Clare!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4898327835111609646\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/dingle-conor-pass-castlegregory-kerry.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4898327835111609646"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4898327835111609646"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/11\/dingle-conor-pass-castlegregory-kerry.html","title":"Dingle, Conor Pass \u0026 Castlegregory, Kerry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rReYg6FXgvA\/VjeksJ5e01I\/AAAAAAAAJDk\/ivYe4A0zb6A\/s72-c\/murphys%2Bicecream%2Bdingle.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7628786512651938765"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-29T11:12:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-29T11:12:09.275-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ring of kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Muckross House Traditional Farms, Kerry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KFhJ90QjcME\/VjJXz8TbjqI\/AAAAAAAAI_U\/QkMxIqeqY_4\/s1600\/muckross%2Bhouse%2Btraditional%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KFhJ90QjcME\/VjJXz8TbjqI\/AAAAAAAAI_U\/QkMxIqeqY_4\/s640\/muckross%2Bhouse%2Btraditional%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.muckross-house.ie\/traditional-farms.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMuckross House, Garden's \u0026amp; Traditional Farms\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EKillarney, Kerry\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KCQBxz_zCaI\/VjJV1qNXqZI\/AAAAAAAAI-o\/oCDfIBYKG3w\/s640\/traditional%2Bfarm%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHKV6mAxUJI\/VjJVz3ODgAI\/AAAAAAAAI-Q\/gcQz9wncbHg\/s1600\/old%2Bfarm%2Bhouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHKV6mAxUJI\/VjJVz3ODgAI\/AAAAAAAAI-Q\/gcQz9wncbHg\/s640\/old%2Bfarm%2Bhouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-unSakuNd4XE\/VjJVyaS3K-I\/AAAAAAAAI-E\/D3dox6HlkQc\/s1600\/muckross%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-unSakuNd4XE\/VjJVyaS3K-I\/AAAAAAAAI-E\/D3dox6HlkQc\/s640\/muckross%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZZBVIBormw\/VjJX3MFlv6I\/AAAAAAAAI_g\/e2olbt9H4Kk\/s1600\/traditional%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZZBVIBormw\/VjJX3MFlv6I\/AAAAAAAAI_g\/e2olbt9H4Kk\/s640\/traditional%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA labourer's cottage\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hNxnChtn-jc\/VjJX2zaT5mI\/AAAAAAAAI_c\/F5jWMn-XUGU\/s1600\/traditional%2Bdresser%2Bantique.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hNxnChtn-jc\/VjJX2zaT5mI\/AAAAAAAAI_c\/F5jWMn-XUGU\/s640\/traditional%2Bdresser%2Bantique.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kRVd2E0EmEY\/VjJa6iUGLPI\/AAAAAAAAJAE\/2Yj-q7XO0lM\/s640\/muckross%2Btraditional%2Bfarm%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rs6-udaGLBY\/VjJV12sCTpI\/AAAAAAAAI-s\/oNxtiw_LV1M\/s1600\/traditonal%2Bwooden%2Bbed%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rs6-udaGLBY\/VjJV12sCTpI\/AAAAAAAAI-s\/oNxtiw_LV1M\/s640\/traditonal%2Bwooden%2Bbed%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA settlebed; it doesn't look particularly comfy\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wYCCQ9o88UU\/VjJa7NX760I\/AAAAAAAAJAI\/fFP6pX3OhO8\/s1600\/religious%2Bstatue%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wYCCQ9o88UU\/VjJa7NX760I\/AAAAAAAAJAI\/fFP6pX3OhO8\/s640\/religious%2Bstatue%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UPPV6YCFFt4\/VjJa5m85kpI\/AAAAAAAAI_8\/cg_jW7gx2mU\/s1600\/cute%2Bbunny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UPPV6YCFFt4\/VjJa5m85kpI\/AAAAAAAAI_8\/cg_jW7gx2mU\/s640\/cute%2Bbunny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThere's a petting farm!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYQlJLD5NKY\/VjJa5pv89FI\/AAAAAAAAI_4\/_RdpQhVIDnY\/s1600\/cute%2Bpiglets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYQlJLD5NKY\/VjJa5pv89FI\/AAAAAAAAI_4\/_RdpQhVIDnY\/s640\/cute%2Bpiglets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YLqzpuQ1Ezo\/VjJa7w3vn-I\/AAAAAAAAJAU\/qR_D_zS-Ct0\/s1600\/traditional%2Bschool%2Bhouse%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YLqzpuQ1Ezo\/VjJa7w3vn-I\/AAAAAAAAJAU\/qR_D_zS-Ct0\/s640\/traditional%2Bschool%2Bhouse%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Schoolhouse\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter exploring Killarney National Gardens and Torc waterfall, it was on to Muckross House and Traditional Farms. The traditional farms are a reconstruction of rural Ireland in the 1930s and 1940s. I actually didn't realise at first that it is all purpose built, due to how authentic the buildings seem, it truly feels like stepping back in time to an Ireland before electricity had reached the countryside. Back then the workhorse was an integral part of farming and it was their job to pull all the farm machinery. Dotted around are three different sized working farms, each furnished in the traditional style complete with friendly animals and poultry wandering around. The rustic houses smell strongly of the open fire where actors bake bread that you get to try. There is also a labourer's cottage, a carpenter's workshop, a blacksmith's forge and a primary school. If you've got children with you or you're just a big child like we are, then you can visit the petting farm. There's sheep, pigs, rabbits, dogs and calves, all so cute and ready for a cuddle. It's a really fascinating place if your interesting in farming, history or just animals! You can also visit Muckross House and gardens, the house itself dates back to 1843. Or like me you could just visit all the animals and then head to the cafe for cake. Entry to the farm is €9 for adults, €7.50 for students and €6 for children.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHope everyone has fun plans for Halloween!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7628786512651938765\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/muckross-house-traditional-farms-kerry.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7628786512651938765"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7628786512651938765"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/muckross-house-traditional-farms-kerry.html","title":"Muckross House Traditional Farms, Kerry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KFhJ90QjcME\/VjJXz8TbjqI\/AAAAAAAAI_U\/QkMxIqeqY_4\/s72-c\/muckross%2Bhouse%2Btraditional%2Bfarm%2Bkerry.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3196540884015375314"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-26T14:30:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-26T14:30:21.495-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"killlarney"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ring of kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Killarney National Park, Kerry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eApadKbiQ_M\/Vi6L15lf1dI\/AAAAAAAAI80\/UIvzmDUHitU\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bkillarney.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j4sLxAfijCo\/Vi6MNnbS7YI\/AAAAAAAAI88\/uXyK9neY2cU\/s1600\/travel%2Bguide%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j4sLxAfijCo\/Vi6MNnbS7YI\/AAAAAAAAI88\/uXyK9neY2cU\/s640\/travel%2Bguide%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O4pUG3E8VMw\/Vi6QkVT27EI\/AAAAAAAAI9o\/h3jX1SjdvNw\/s1600\/torc%2Bwaterfall%2Bkillarney.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-azMo-XT9eHk\/Vi6PyUhRoHI\/AAAAAAAAI9g\/h6R1OaBVh_I\/s640\/torc%2Bwaterfall%2Bkillareny%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-91Eh6zh54WQ\/Vi6O6tpq5CI\/AAAAAAAAI9Y\/SMJbpmitAHs\/s1600\/torc%2Bwaterfall%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-91Eh6zh54WQ\/Vi6O6tpq5CI\/AAAAAAAAI9Y\/SMJbpmitAHs\/s640\/torc%2Bwaterfall%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EOn the third day off our roadtrip while on the way to our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/10\/sleeping-in-yurt-grove-lane-glamping.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyurt\u003C\/a\u003E for the night we explored the Killarney National Park.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EWe drove through the McGillycuddy's Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland which reaches a height of over 1000 metres. Nestled among the mountains are the lakes of Killarney. \u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EThe drive from Glengarriff to Killarney was a little nail biting at times, but it was so worth it. I'm not sure quite how slowly I drove through the mountains but it was definitely slow! Our soundtrack for the drive was Thin Lizzy, and we played Whiskey in The Jar on repeat as the line '\u003C\/span\u003EAs I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains' hugely entertained us with it's timing. The national park itself was the first in Ireland and spans over\u0026nbsp;25,425 acres. The unique mixture of mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls sitting beneath the every changing Irish sky makes for breathtaking views throughout the park. Killarney National Park was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1981 by UNESCO. It is home to Ireland's only native herd of red deer and is the most extensive area of natural oak woodland still remaining in Europe. A huge attraction amongst the park is Muckross House and Gardens, where we visited the traditional farm. As well as Muckross farm we also visited Torc waterfall which is at the base of Torc Mountain. It can get very busy here in summer months as the national park is a huge tourist attraction, the quiet that visiting off season allows you is a massive advantage. Other attractions here include Muckross Abbey, The Meeting of the Waters and Ross Castle. If you don't want to walk or drive around the park, there are plenty of Jaunting cars available. The amount of photographs I took in Killarney was verging on the ridicolous but when it's this picturesque you can hardly blame me! To be completely comfortable while out and about exploring I wore my Victoria Secret Pink leggings and tshirt with my ever trusty Converse. I had to buy this 'Is Butter A Carb? tshirt because it is the perfect homage to Mean Girls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENext up: Muckross Farm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3196540884015375314\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/killarney-national-park-kerry.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3196540884015375314"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3196540884015375314"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/killarney-national-park-kerry.html","title":"Killarney National Park, Kerry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AL1GQX4bPA4\/Vi6NZmrSxdI\/AAAAAAAAI9I\/vvjtjPpZnYo\/s72-c\/travel%2Bguide%2Bkillarney%2Bnational%2Bpark.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4620863363579707022"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-21T13:26:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-21T13:29:34.399-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"grove lane glamping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"killlarney"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ring of kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to stay in Ireland"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sleeping in a Yurt: Grove Lane Glamping, Kerry "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e9kf4KbfRYU\/VifosuARV0I\/AAAAAAAAI4g\/tOOdRy4QwXc\/s1600\/glamping%2Byurt%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e9kf4KbfRYU\/VifosuARV0I\/AAAAAAAAI4g\/tOOdRy4QwXc\/s640\/glamping%2Byurt%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.killarneyglamping.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrove Lane Glamping\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBallycasheen, Killarney, Co Kerry\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRDk7a7eb34\/VifoH8cbUWI\/AAAAAAAAI4U\/F0HjGAFoXqc\/s640\/grove%2Blane%2Bglamping%2Bfacilities.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zYLm-iI3EI\/VifsU7ccvhI\/AAAAAAAAI5U\/bJq4WuDtJD0\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Bglamp%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zYLm-iI3EI\/VifsU7ccvhI\/AAAAAAAAI5U\/bJq4WuDtJD0\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Bglamp%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y1tjvg_sxoQ\/VifsR_s5gCI\/AAAAAAAAI44\/bRppZVppFdk\/s1600\/glamping%2Bfacilities%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y1tjvg_sxoQ\/VifsR_s5gCI\/AAAAAAAAI44\/bRppZVppFdk\/s640\/glamping%2Bfacilities%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rTnUZaWEGaY\/VifotMF9AJI\/AAAAAAAAI4k\/-UcfQeS3UAg\/s1600\/glamping%2Bco.%2Bkerry%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rTnUZaWEGaY\/VifotMF9AJI\/AAAAAAAAI4k\/-UcfQeS3UAg\/s640\/glamping%2Bco.%2Bkerry%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K8vv_9PSmkw\/VifngPjJNVI\/AAAAAAAAI34\/kE5AF4DyJiI\/s1600\/grove%2Blane%2Bglamping.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-K8vv_9PSmkw\/VifngPjJNVI\/AAAAAAAAI34\/kE5AF4DyJiI\/s640\/grove%2Blane%2Bglamping.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8i-iRYSOjbc\/ViftAMD-5zI\/AAAAAAAAI5s\/i7AubooVazM\/s1600\/romantic%2Bbreak%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8i-iRYSOjbc\/ViftAMD-5zI\/AAAAAAAAI5s\/i7AubooVazM\/s640\/romantic%2Bbreak%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o70mf5mX73k\/VifsU0_FoHI\/AAAAAAAAI5Q\/sxtRvLeMfrM\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o70mf5mX73k\/VifsU0_FoHI\/AAAAAAAAI5Q\/sxtRvLeMfrM\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bwxOeq55bfg\/Vifttt7er1I\/AAAAAAAAI6A\/jBp8uYytWBw\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bring%2Bof%2Bkerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bwxOeq55bfg\/Vifttt7er1I\/AAAAAAAAI6A\/jBp8uYytWBw\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Bstay%2Bring%2Bof%2Bkerry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HX_Bsf0FLdo\/Viftt4G7TEI\/AAAAAAAAI6E\/BPP86CpIwp4\/s1600\/horses%2Bkerry%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HX_Bsf0FLdo\/Viftt4G7TEI\/AAAAAAAAI6E\/BPP86CpIwp4\/s640\/horses%2Bkerry%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI'd never been camping before, unless you can count camping in your own garden when your little, so I really wanted to include camping in our road trip. However Ireland in September can be very cold and wet so I decided to leave camping to the summer time and try out it's much fancier cousin; Glamping! Glamping, or glamorous camping, is basically having the camping experience of sleeping outdoors while still feeling like a princess. For our first ever glamping experience we picked\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.killarneyglamping.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrove Lane Glamping\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Killarney, Kerry. Grove Lane exceeded all my expectations and was just incredible, everything I would have picked for myself was already there. Linda meet us on arrival, checked if we needed fresh towels and then showed us around the site. There's \u0026nbsp;hot showers, spotlessly clean bathrooms, 5 yurts with their own private kitchen, a campfire for toasting marshmallows and horses down by the river. Linda and Mike have thought of genuinely everything; hot water bottles if you get cold, marshmallows and sticks for S'mores and barbeques all ready to go. Our yurt was so cozy with it's own solid fuel stove to keep you warm at night. \u0026nbsp;So don't worry about being cold or having to go for a grotty pee or shower, this is luxurious, incredibly relaxing and so much fun. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a girly weekend with friends, it's situated perfectly for exploring Killarney or just simply relaxing in bed reading, it's up to you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThere's plenty more road trip adventures on the way!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4620863363579707022\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/sleeping-in-yurt-grove-lane-glamping.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4620863363579707022"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4620863363579707022"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/sleeping-in-yurt-grove-lane-glamping.html","title":"Sleeping in a Yurt: Grove Lane Glamping, Kerry "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e9kf4KbfRYU\/VifosuARV0I\/AAAAAAAAI4g\/tOOdRy4QwXc\/s72-c\/glamping%2Byurt%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5010023681124428935"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-17T13:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-17T13:57:28.118-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Garnish Island, Cork"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eic_epraXww\/ViKViNbWP-I\/AAAAAAAAI1Q\/mbeqP1jKH5I\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Bgarnish%2Bislands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eic_epraXww\/ViKViNbWP-I\/AAAAAAAAI1Q\/mbeqP1jKH5I\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Bgarnish%2Bislands.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.garnishisland.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarnish Island\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EGlengarriff, West Cork\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9iSQfeXNwcM\/ViKW3rE1ESI\/AAAAAAAAI1o\/2Ay07Cbxj0s\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Blive%2Bauthentic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9iSQfeXNwcM\/ViKW3rE1ESI\/AAAAAAAAI1o\/2Ay07Cbxj0s\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Blive%2Bauthentic.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eU1CLujxFZ8\/ViKk_Fd1JyI\/AAAAAAAAI3k\/iYkJdTrto34\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Bboat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eU1CLujxFZ8\/ViKk_Fd1JyI\/AAAAAAAAI3k\/iYkJdTrto34\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Bboat.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d_AXPRbfOzQ\/ViKP_z4M8wI\/AAAAAAAAI0I\/UjCHTHAjHYM\/s1600\/seals%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d_AXPRbfOzQ\/ViKP_z4M8wI\/AAAAAAAAI0I\/UjCHTHAjHYM\/s640\/seals%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cPxma_jNhuo\/ViKSUmlMfYI\/AAAAAAAAI0Y\/dQWwpxFp3X8\/s1600\/boat%2Bto%2Bgarnish%2Bisland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cPxma_jNhuo\/ViKSUmlMfYI\/AAAAAAAAI0Y\/dQWwpxFp3X8\/s640\/boat%2Bto%2Bgarnish%2Bisland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rM081UTHc-0\/ViKTVspABII\/AAAAAAAAI0k\/9LbVfvgtMDA\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bseals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rM081UTHc-0\/ViKTVspABII\/AAAAAAAAI0k\/9LbVfvgtMDA\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bseals.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThis seals like 'paint me like one of your french girls'\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lxvSyGVJCP4\/ViKgqGw-BFI\/AAAAAAAAI3E\/W93hbPIgTUs\/s1600\/eagle%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lxvSyGVJCP4\/ViKgqGw-BFI\/AAAAAAAAI3E\/W93hbPIgTUs\/s640\/eagle%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EA sea eagle\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qwxNomZzb04\/ViKTVyUFp0I\/AAAAAAAAI0o\/jNdqE9nwtkk\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bcork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qwxNomZzb04\/ViKTVyUFp0I\/AAAAAAAAI0o\/jNdqE9nwtkk\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bcork.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4hwIR-BWwOQ\/ViKT64Khb1I\/AAAAAAAAI04\/uYWsoSvxGA8\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4hwIR-BWwOQ\/ViKT64Khb1I\/AAAAAAAAI04\/uYWsoSvxGA8\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V6cZTFCTgK8\/ViKVcWiVsTI\/AAAAAAAAI1I\/GWL6L4hRhUA\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bwildatlanticway%2B319.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-V6cZTFCTgK8\/ViKVcWiVsTI\/AAAAAAAAI1I\/GWL6L4hRhUA\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bwildatlanticway%2B319.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lCOa5vaOKfk\/ViKZxaop-4I\/AAAAAAAAI10\/_lF4EOc-QGk\/s1600\/flowers%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lCOa5vaOKfk\/ViKZxaop-4I\/AAAAAAAAI10\/_lF4EOc-QGk\/s640\/flowers%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FyjfYnTOyQw\/ViKbKtfxnbI\/AAAAAAAAI18\/5Cgs4iX6UIA\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FyjfYnTOyQw\/ViKbKtfxnbI\/AAAAAAAAI18\/5Cgs4iX6UIA\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bflowers.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XMKpNPvC3pM\/ViKbqJdxeSI\/AAAAAAAAI2E\/QXccxRwkiA8\/s1600\/the%2Bsecret%2Bgarden%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XMKpNPvC3pM\/ViKbqJdxeSI\/AAAAAAAAI2E\/QXccxRwkiA8\/s640\/the%2Bsecret%2Bgarden%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iGm_DJqZ708\/ViKkVCMryoI\/AAAAAAAAI3c\/COLEUliCZVQ\/s1600\/ootd%2Birish%2Blblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iGm_DJqZ708\/ViKkVCMryoI\/AAAAAAAAI3c\/COLEUliCZVQ\/s640\/ootd%2Birish%2Blblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XSPULRXx32w\/ViKcJISUUxI\/AAAAAAAAI2M\/Q9GrTn1tUTI\/s1600\/the%2Bsecret%2Bgarden%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XSPULRXx32w\/ViKcJISUUxI\/AAAAAAAAI2M\/Q9GrTn1tUTI\/s640\/the%2Bsecret%2Bgarden%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SU65Ebdg5Io\/ViKdYXAAXHI\/AAAAAAAAI2Y\/k83jijuswPA\/s1600\/wild%2Bflower%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SU65Ebdg5Io\/ViKdYXAAXHI\/AAAAAAAAI2Y\/k83jijuswPA\/s640\/wild%2Bflower%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Egm8pSuMKQ\/ViKdr1aqSXI\/AAAAAAAAI2g\/2JNiTFNnh7s\/s1600\/wild%2Bflowers%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Egm8pSuMKQ\/ViKdr1aqSXI\/AAAAAAAAI2g\/2JNiTFNnh7s\/s640\/wild%2Bflowers%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJlZrZH6Pkc\/ViKW1B8CpjI\/AAAAAAAAI1g\/Zl2FvUCHZno\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bbeach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LJlZrZH6Pkc\/ViKW1B8CpjI\/AAAAAAAAI1g\/Zl2FvUCHZno\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bbeach.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Q-3CJUTeGs\/ViKVDv3P6pI\/AAAAAAAAI1A\/6VebctR75Bw\/s1600\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bcork%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Q-3CJUTeGs\/ViKVDv3P6pI\/AAAAAAAAI1A\/6VebctR75Bw\/s640\/garnish%2Bisland%2Bcork%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_b1AjftnwME\/ViKftltUCCI\/AAAAAAAAI20\/j7p8ZmN3Obo\/s1600\/glenagarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_b1AjftnwME\/ViKftltUCCI\/AAAAAAAAI20\/j7p8ZmN3Obo\/s640\/glenagarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn the second day of our road trip we jumped on the boat from Glengarriff to Garnish Island. We were the only passengers on the boat which made it absolutely perfect for taking pictures and seeing everything along the way. We got to visit Seal Island on our way, where a large colony (up to 250) of harbor seals reside. They were relaxing on the rocks, having the time of their seal lives, check out the super cute seal posing for my camera. Amazingly, we also got to see a sea eagle or white tailed eagle which were extinct in Ireland but one pair have been reintroduced here. Garnish Island or Illaunacullin (island of holly) is in Glengarriff harbor in Bantry Bay, Cork.\u0026nbsp;The garden was designed by Harold Peto, for it's owners John Annan Bryce and his wife Violet, who purchased the island from the War Office in 1910 when it was little more than rock.\u0026nbsp;The island was bequeathed to the Irish people in 1953 and is a truly beautiful attraction. The Gardens are the star attraction and are nestled among woodlands planted 100 years ago. The walled gardens boost beautiful exotic plants in a design that reminds me of one of my favorite childhood films The Secret Garden. Throughout the gardens are numerous buildings including the Martello Tower which dates back to 1805, a Grecian Temple, a clock tower and the Italian Temple and Italian Tea House amongst the Italian Gardens.The boat we took cost €10 each and admission was €4 each, it was worth every cent. For €14 each we saw seals up close, an eagle and strolled around gorgeous peaceful gardens with countless Instagram moments. Visiting the island was one of the highlights of our road trip and visiting it off season was perfect as there was no crowds at all, it was like having this nature haven all to ourselves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAny recommendations for beautiful islands to visit is \u003Ci\u003Ealways\u003C\/i\u003E welcome!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5010023681124428935\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/garnish-island-cork.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5010023681124428935"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5010023681124428935"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/garnish-island-cork.html","title":"Garnish Island, Cork"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eic_epraXww\/ViKViNbWP-I\/AAAAAAAAI1Q\/mbeqP1jKH5I\/s72-c\/wildatlanticway%2Bgarnish%2Bislands.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2358917246920880794"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-15T13:51:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-15T13:51:06.566-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Ewe Experience, Cork"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bLX6zudWoHI\/Vh7IhhM2zjI\/AAAAAAAAIxE\/kMZxpRCqVLA\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bgalway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bLX6zudWoHI\/Vh7IhhM2zjI\/AAAAAAAAIxE\/kMZxpRCqVLA\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bgalway.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theewe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Ewe Experience\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGlengarriff, West Cork, Ireland\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcnCY34e_m8\/Vh7Ih3sXl3I\/AAAAAAAAIxI\/sV9qirmKscU\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gcnCY34e_m8\/Vh7Ih3sXl3I\/AAAAAAAAIxI\/sV9qirmKscU\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2TsGC1Q2tQ4\/Vh7OyPSaEdI\/AAAAAAAAIzA\/oxNggnFisT0\/s1600\/milk%2Bcarton%2Bart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2TsGC1Q2tQ4\/Vh7OyPSaEdI\/AAAAAAAAIzA\/oxNggnFisT0\/s640\/milk%2Bcarton%2Bart.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4kt91KbU6E\/Vh7JpqSsVHI\/AAAAAAAAIxY\/Ly3-s_nGzFU\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4kt91KbU6E\/Vh7JpqSsVHI\/AAAAAAAAIxY\/Ly3-s_nGzFU\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kYUnuDJaGe4\/Vh7OzAtt5eI\/AAAAAAAAIzQ\/-9Ko8y1MBDM\/s1600\/milk%2Bcarton%2Bchoir.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kYUnuDJaGe4\/Vh7OzAtt5eI\/AAAAAAAAIzQ\/-9Ko8y1MBDM\/s640\/milk%2Bcarton%2Bchoir.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-57GXOOxRKm4\/Vh7Jp9qQSjI\/AAAAAAAAIxc\/i17cdWHBxkU\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B250.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-57GXOOxRKm4\/Vh7Jp9qQSjI\/AAAAAAAAIxc\/i17cdWHBxkU\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B250.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9B5WB1HdjKc\/Vh7JpiEr40I\/AAAAAAAAIxU\/viXNugcEhcA\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9B5WB1HdjKc\/Vh7JpiEr40I\/AAAAAAAAIxU\/viXNugcEhcA\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2eX_epwZn3A\/Vh7MJ6tGdKI\/AAAAAAAAIxs\/Xey6HwIa-Jk\/s1600\/bucket%2Blist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2eX_epwZn3A\/Vh7MJ6tGdKI\/AAAAAAAAIxs\/Xey6HwIa-Jk\/s640\/bucket%2Blist.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-alfUO-aoX20\/Vh7OxmGSO6I\/AAAAAAAAIy8\/ibzLRTZG_RQ\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bforest%2Bsculptue.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-alfUO-aoX20\/Vh7OxmGSO6I\/AAAAAAAAIy8\/ibzLRTZG_RQ\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bforest%2Bsculptue.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TINhBAlnsVo\/Vh7OyYMt0pI\/AAAAAAAAIzE\/vp7rRu1wYmM\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bforest.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1B9UrOwwOi8\/Vh7MMSQFt0I\/AAAAAAAAIyI\/TJvp9ygpC1E\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bsculpture.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1B9UrOwwOi8\/Vh7MMSQFt0I\/AAAAAAAAIyI\/TJvp9ygpC1E\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bsculpture.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jpq8vwlcdA8\/Vh7O_yIVd5I\/AAAAAAAAIzk\/Sws9O8avkkk\/s1600\/mad%2Bhatter%2Btea%2Bparty%2Bsculpture.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jpq8vwlcdA8\/Vh7O_yIVd5I\/AAAAAAAAIzk\/Sws9O8avkkk\/s640\/mad%2Bhatter%2Btea%2Bparty%2Bsculpture.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OdmpoAFuu04\/Vh7MNGdeGsI\/AAAAAAAAIyU\/RiEv7F_HkLQ\/s1600\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bsculture%2Bpark.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OdmpoAFuu04\/Vh7MNGdeGsI\/AAAAAAAAIyU\/RiEv7F_HkLQ\/s640\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bsculture%2Bpark.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-claNah3HZJU\/Vh7MN9SeY4I\/AAAAAAAAIyk\/kB0TayxTUxk\/s1600\/waterfall%2Bcork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-claNah3HZJU\/Vh7MN9SeY4I\/AAAAAAAAIyk\/kB0TayxTUxk\/s640\/waterfall%2Bcork.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WSvcVmv359k\/Vh7OzknwGII\/AAAAAAAAIzY\/zAeCE5tPWko\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WSvcVmv359k\/Vh7OzknwGII\/AAAAAAAAIzY\/zAeCE5tPWko\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2Bthings%2Bto%2Bdo.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOnN0974Htw\/Vh7HTsKXz-I\/AAAAAAAAIwg\/7ASd4KQPr-A\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B237.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOnN0974Htw\/Vh7HTsKXz-I\/AAAAAAAAIwg\/7ASd4KQPr-A\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B237.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn the second day of our road trip we visited \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theewe.com\/about-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Ewe Experience\u003C\/a\u003E in Glengarriff, Cork. It was recommended to us as a must visit by my boyfriend's parents and I'm so glad they suggested it to us. It's a very unique art installation, completely different to anything I've seen before. It's Ireland's only interactive and interpretative sculpture park. Art blends seamlessly with nature, sculpture upon sculpture peaks out from among forest and flowing water. Each work of art carry it's own message be it cultural, political, environmental or personal. I was truly in awe of the sheer volume of mixed media work and how while all different it blended so perfectly together and into it's surroundings. This post shares just a sample of the beautiful work that is a testament to the talent of \u0026nbsp;the artist Sheena Woods. If your visiting Glengarriff \u0026nbsp;you have to add the Ewe Experience to your itinerary. According to their website it's open June-August from 10am-6pm, we visited in September so check out their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheEweExperience?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;if your interested in visiting. Entrance is €6.50 for adults and €5 for kids, 2 adults and 2 kids cost €20.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThere's plenty more adventures from The Wild Atlantic Way to come!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2358917246920880794\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/the-ewe-experience-cork.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2358917246920880794"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2358917246920880794"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/the-ewe-experience-cork.html","title":"The Ewe Experience, Cork"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bLX6zudWoHI\/Vh7IhhM2zjI\/AAAAAAAAIxE\/kMZxpRCqVLA\/s72-c\/ewe%2Bexperience%2Bgalway.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2075594682993791440"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-11T12:21:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-11T12:21:41.416-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotel review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurant review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Glengarriff Park Hotel, Cork"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g21GH2v4PJ4\/VgA8rebEgCI\/AAAAAAAAIj8\/vz0L3NfbX24\/s1600\/glengarriffpark%2Bbreakfast%2Bbuffet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g21GH2v4PJ4\/VgA8rebEgCI\/AAAAAAAAIj8\/vz0L3NfbX24\/s640\/glengarriffpark%2Bbreakfast%2Bbuffet.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Pm5l6yCJq0\/VgA7VP4UoiI\/AAAAAAAAIjY\/AKKqZDNXu_U\/s1600\/glengarriffpark%2Bhotel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Pm5l6yCJq0\/VgA7VP4UoiI\/AAAAAAAAIjY\/AKKqZDNXu_U\/s640\/glengarriffpark%2Bhotel.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQ_SgpHifgA\/VgA7Uhlm6kI\/AAAAAAAAIjU\/QIdms1IEHRQ\/s1600\/glengarriffpark.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQ_SgpHifgA\/VgA7Uhlm6kI\/AAAAAAAAIjU\/QIdms1IEHRQ\/s640\/glengarriffpark.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ILzUf4hNaIw\/VgA73RyYxUI\/AAAAAAAAIjs\/snZmo15wP4w\/s1600\/glengarriffpark%2Bbreakfast.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ILzUf4hNaIw\/VgA73RyYxUI\/AAAAAAAAIjs\/snZmo15wP4w\/s640\/glengarriffpark%2Bbreakfast.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jE9_7WG0zes\/VgA707_YYjI\/AAAAAAAAIjk\/DhkmlTvyfj8\/s1600\/glengarriffparkhotel%2Bbreakfast.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jE9_7WG0zes\/VgA707_YYjI\/AAAAAAAAIjk\/DhkmlTvyfj8\/s640\/glengarriffparkhotel%2Bbreakfast.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jF6vg-iZ0RA\/VgA8nu3i3UI\/AAAAAAAAIj0\/a-wdWG14Iuc\/s1600\/glengarriffpark%2Bfull%2Birish.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jF6vg-iZ0RA\/VgA8nu3i3UI\/AAAAAAAAIj0\/a-wdWG14Iuc\/s640\/glengarriffpark%2Bfull%2Birish.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_qIdfzxU6jM\/VgA9Y9WphvI\/AAAAAAAAIkE\/RDzJ1-LJ824\/s1600\/the%2Bpark%2Bbistro.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_qIdfzxU6jM\/VgA9Y9WphvI\/AAAAAAAAIkE\/RDzJ1-LJ824\/s640\/the%2Bpark%2Bbistro.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7UXVdbuiHKM\/VgA9ZX72shI\/AAAAAAAAIkI\/iFD_JMOzu_w\/s1600\/park%2Bbistro%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7UXVdbuiHKM\/VgA9ZX72shI\/AAAAAAAAIkI\/iFD_JMOzu_w\/s640\/park%2Bbistro%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7rVfL5TOSc\/VgBA7VDBQWI\/AAAAAAAAIkg\/33-nZCfMBmk\/s1600\/glengarriff%2Bpark%2Bhotel%2Brestaurant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7rVfL5TOSc\/VgBA7VDBQWI\/AAAAAAAAIkg\/33-nZCfMBmk\/s640\/glengarriff%2Bpark%2Bhotel%2Brestaurant.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNpZ1YfeAaU\/VgBBWlsCiWI\/AAAAAAAAIk0\/oPwiZ83sDRM\/s1600\/park%2Bbistro%2Bglengarriff%2Bcork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNpZ1YfeAaU\/VgBBWlsCiWI\/AAAAAAAAIk0\/oPwiZ83sDRM\/s640\/park%2Bbistro%2Bglengarriff%2Bcork.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g2jJGEzvctI\/VgBBWrZN5QI\/AAAAAAAAIkw\/1fP2Z7MI3BE\/s1600\/park%2Bbistro%2Brestaurant%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g2jJGEzvctI\/VgBBWrZN5QI\/AAAAAAAAIkw\/1fP2Z7MI3BE\/s640\/park%2Bbistro%2Brestaurant%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LCRwlTIC3_M\/VgBBsxsaAZI\/AAAAAAAAIlA\/k_nT9QUnbhE\/s1600\/park%2Bpistro%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LCRwlTIC3_M\/VgBBsxsaAZI\/AAAAAAAAIlA\/k_nT9QUnbhE\/s640\/park%2Bpistro%2Bglengarriff.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0DmXSd8Hl8\/VgBAzcHUNYI\/AAAAAAAAIkY\/JKaN8yjDDaY\/s1600\/glengarriff%2Bhotel%2Bdesert.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D0DmXSd8Hl8\/VgBAzcHUNYI\/AAAAAAAAIkY\/JKaN8yjDDaY\/s640\/glengarriff%2Bhotel%2Bdesert.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Glengarriff Park Hotel\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Village, Glengarriff,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWest Cork, Ireland\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EDay 1 of our Irish Road Trip brought our first hotel of the trip. After a few pit stops along the road and about 5 hours after we left home we made our final stop for the night in Glengarriff Cork. We had booked\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/glengarriffpark.com\/hotel\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlengarriff Park Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for 2 nights before we left so we could start our holiday relaxed and with a conveniently located base for starting our road trip along The Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel itself was modern, spotless, had loads of parking and the staff were helpful and welcoming. Our bed was amazing, like sleeping on a huge marshmallow, perfect for nodding off after a full day of exploring. The hotel is surrounded by gorgeous scenery and views of the sea. On our doorstep was boats to take you to the Garnish Islands, a seal sanctuary, botanical gardens, nature reserve and sculpture garden. For €218 we got 2 nights accommodation and a delicious breakfast both mornings for 2 people. When food is on the brain,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/glengarriffpark.com\/dining\/the-park-bistro\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Park Bistro\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is perfectly located downstairs with a mouthwatering menu with plenty of seafood options. I tried mussels for the first time here and while they were actually far tastier than I expected they definitely aren't up there with my favorite foods but you just have to try these things when you spending so much time by the sea. If your looking for somewhere to stay on The Wild Atlantic Way or for a weekend away in Cork, the Glengarriff Park Hotel is a relaxing and comfortable options in a beautiful, peaceful location.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELet me know your favorite hotels for a getaway, I love new places to visit!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2075594682993791440\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/glengarriff-park-hotel-cork.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2075594682993791440"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2075594682993791440"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/glengarriff-park-hotel-cork.html","title":"Glengarriff Park Hotel, Cork"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g21GH2v4PJ4\/VgA8rebEgCI\/AAAAAAAAIj8\/vz0L3NfbX24\/s72-c\/glengarriffpark%2Bbreakfast%2Bbuffet.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2896429305502938216"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-08T11:22:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-08T12:40:53.860-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ring of kerry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the wild atlantic way"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Irish Road Trip Route: The Wild Atlantic Way and Ring Of Kerry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpwEgUfch9s\/VhGSBHxhUnI\/AAAAAAAAIto\/MGeHMjJene4\/s1600\/roadtrip%2Broute.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpwEgUfch9s\/VhGSBHxhUnI\/AAAAAAAAIto\/MGeHMjJene4\/s640\/roadtrip%2Broute.JPG\" width=\"638\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMileage at beginning: 133107 km\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor our holiday this year we decided to opt for a staycation and do a roadtrip along the Wild Atlantic Way. As we were only going for a week we weren't able to do the whole route, so instead we adapted it a little and added some of the Ring of Kerry to suit our schedule and what we wanted to see. We had some idea of a couple of places we wanted to go but otherwise we just made it up as we went along and booked accommodation as we drove. So here is our personal Irish roadtrip route of the Wild Atlantic Way\/Ring of Kerry. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed travelling it!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJRZB43qeDA\/VhGnmuyrAvI\/AAAAAAAAIus\/sKZeGwA-x9k\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B483.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JJRZB43qeDA\/VhGnmuyrAvI\/AAAAAAAAIus\/sKZeGwA-x9k\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B483.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ED\u003Cb\u003Eay 1: \u003C\/b\u003EEnfield, Co. Meath to Glengarriff, Co. Cork\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFirst we dropped our little kitten off to be babysat in Enfield, put €50 petrol in the car and then it was on the road we went. Our first pitstop was \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hartesbar.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHartes Bar\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Kildare town for lunch, we didn't get far without food! Now that the car and it's passengers were properly fueled it was time for the long drive to Cork. Cue a boyfriend fast asleep while I sang along badly to Taylor Swift (obviously I was driving).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7aLYJe1vDoU\/VhGW-vj4MRI\/AAAAAAAAIt0\/TPRONbpCRRQ\/s1600\/hartes%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7aLYJe1vDoU\/VhGW-vj4MRI\/AAAAAAAAIt0\/TPRONbpCRRQ\/s640\/hartes%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y_6MAsYR4Ro\/VhGXXhd7StI\/AAAAAAAAIuA\/7TkhFupGJFQ\/s1600\/hartes%2Bbar%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-y_6MAsYR4Ro\/VhGXXhd7StI\/AAAAAAAAIuA\/7TkhFupGJFQ\/s640\/hartes%2Bbar%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hartesbar.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHartes of Kildare\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMarket Square\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EKildare Town\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter a long but easy drive it was time for the next stop on our road trip itinerary. One of my boyfriend's favorite actors of all time is Oliver Reed, who is buried in Bruhenny Graveyard in Cork. He was famous for his roles in films such as Oliver and Gladiator, as well as his reputation as a hell raiser. It was on the set of Gladiator that he died of a heart attack and was then buried in the quiet town in Cork where he had spent his final years. It is said that no wild things grow on his grave due to the tradition for so many fans to pour a drink on his grave. If you'd like to visit his grave you can just drop into his favorite pub O'Brien's Bar across the road and borrow the key. \u0026nbsp;After a chat in the pub it was on to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Every\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Etricky to find village of Glengarriff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mkRVxjJjIqg\/VhGfJGr4iwI\/AAAAAAAAIuQ\/VFCYTfXvtrI\/s1600\/oliver%2Breeds%2Bgrave%2Bcork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mkRVxjJjIqg\/VhGfJGr4iwI\/AAAAAAAAIuQ\/VFCYTfXvtrI\/s640\/oliver%2Breeds%2Bgrave%2Bcork.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOliver Reed's Grave\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E'\u003Ci\u003EHe made the air move\u003C\/i\u003E'\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 2\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Glengarriff, Garnish Islands and Bantry, Co. Cork\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EDriving was kept to a minimum on day 2 as we were staying in Glengarriff for 2 nights. So we explored some of the sights close to the village:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theewe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Ewe Experience\u003C\/a\u003E, Garnish Islands and Bantry Bay.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-beDDcsnzJlM\/VhGiVRsVUTI\/AAAAAAAAIuc\/a94Vz62-wMA\/s1600\/boat%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bgarnish%2Bislands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-beDDcsnzJlM\/VhGiVRsVUTI\/AAAAAAAAIuc\/a94Vz62-wMA\/s640\/boat%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bgarnish%2Bislands.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOn the boat to the Garnish Islands, Cork\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 3\u003C\/b\u003E: Glengarriff to Killarney, Co. Kerry. The Ring of Kerry\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn Day 3 it was off to Killarney with some nail biting driving but breathtakingly beautiful views along the way. We drove through Kenmare, on to Moll's Gap and Killarney National Park and then stopped at Torc Waterfall and Muckross House Garden's and Farm. After taking countless pictures in the gorgeous National Park, we drove to Killarney where we were staying for the night in the cutest yurt at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.killarneyglamping.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrove Lane Glamping\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBkHiJACLgI\/VhaoJ6Hh-bI\/AAAAAAAAIvE\/wd90qf1vyJQ\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B391.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBkHiJACLgI\/VhaoJ6Hh-bI\/AAAAAAAAIvE\/wd90qf1vyJQ\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B391.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EExploring Killarney National Park\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 4\u003C\/b\u003E: Killarney to Dingle to Tralee, Co. Kerry\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFrom Killarney we headed out to explore more of Kerry. Our next stop was Dingle where we filled up on icecream and visited the antique shop where we got my engagement ring 7 years ago. Then it was on to the terrifying drive through Conors Pass, which is definitely worth it for the view. After some more driving, we took a much needed beach detour to Castlegregory, where we filled the car with pretty seashells. Our last stop of the day was Tralee, where we stayed in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.traleetownhouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETraleetown House\u003C\/a\u003E, which was great value at €79 for 2 B\u0026amp;B considering the races were on. We had two main reasons for staying in Tralee, it broke up the drive from Kerry to Clare and it has the best kebabs in Ireland. I have this on good authority as I don't eat them at all but according to my boyfriend\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KaleliKebab\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKaleli Kebab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;make the best kebabs he's every eaten. I can say myself though that their curry chips are incredible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8hNlaQ-8dM\/VhatH3NSUhI\/AAAAAAAAIvQ\/-YkHLvnH89w\/s1600\/kaleli%2Bkebab%2Btralee.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"468\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8hNlaQ-8dM\/VhatH3NSUhI\/AAAAAAAAIvQ\/-YkHLvnH89w\/s640\/kaleli%2Bkebab%2Btralee.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EKaleli Kebab,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E33 Upper Castle Street Tralee\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 5\u003C\/b\u003E: Tralee to Limerick City, Lahinch to Doolin, Co. Clare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn day 5 it was on to my favorite county in Ireland, Clare! Firstly we dove to Adare and then to Limerick city, just to have a look as I'd never been there. Then we did a mini tour of Clare visiting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shannonheritage.com\/Craggaunowen\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECraggaunowen\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shannonheritage.com\/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBunratty Castle\u003C\/a\u003E, Ennis, Lahinch, the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin. We spent the night in amazing wooden glamping pods right beside the sea at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doolincamping.com\/glamping-pods\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENagles Camping and Caravan Park\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KIfyFy4_8Cc\/Vhatd-8yxJI\/AAAAAAAAIvc\/eBghRojTTFQ\/s1600\/wildatlanticway%2B465.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KIfyFy4_8Cc\/Vhatd-8yxJI\/AAAAAAAAIvc\/eBghRojTTFQ\/s640\/wildatlanticway%2B465.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOur super cozy glamping pod, Doolin\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 6\u003C\/b\u003E: Doolin to Lough Rea, Co. Galway\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor our last full day we packed loads in. Before leaving Doolin we visited\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doolincave.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDoolin Cave\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;home to the 23ft Great Stalactite, it is honestly a must visit. Our tour guide there recommended we visit the Burren by driving from Doolin to Ballyvaughan and his favorite beach in Fanore. After snapping more than a few pictures off the Burren we drove on to Kinvara and Gort, stopping lastly at Loughrea. We slept in an amazing marshmallow bed and ate to our hearts content at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loughreahotelandspa.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELoughrea Hotel and Spa\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-huwP9-HOLtw\/VhayaEe0ljI\/AAAAAAAAIvw\/Irn07vi-DMg\/s1600\/thriftylilpixie%2Bthe%2Bburren.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-huwP9-HOLtw\/VhayaEe0ljI\/AAAAAAAAIvw\/Irn07vi-DMg\/s640\/thriftylilpixie%2Bthe%2Bburren.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Burren, Clare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 7\u003C\/b\u003E: Home\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E1,127 km (and €90 petrol) later we were home with our crazy little kitten after an incredible holiday. We visiting countless Irish gems, I ate mussels for the first time, we slept in a yurt and a pod, saw seals and a 23ft stalactite, ate 5 full Irish fries..each. Basically it was amazing and I hope this might inspire you to give an Irish road trip a try!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMileage at end: 134234 km\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI'll be posting all about the places we visited and where we stayed so keep an eye out!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2896429305502938216\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/our-irish-road-trip-route-wild-atlantic.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2896429305502938216"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2896429305502938216"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/our-irish-road-trip-route-wild-atlantic.html","title":"Our Irish Road Trip Route: The Wild Atlantic Way and Ring Of Kerry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpwEgUfch9s\/VhGSBHxhUnI\/AAAAAAAAIto\/MGeHMjJene4\/s72-c\/roadtrip%2Broute.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5775926783788883655"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-04T13:29:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-04T13:29:47.381-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vintage"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Annual Threshing and Vintage Day, Kildare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3_i04QNtPI\/VhBRo_yz_xI\/AAAAAAAAIpo\/XUOIscqd4is\/s1600\/work%2Bhorses%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3_i04QNtPI\/VhBRo_yz_xI\/AAAAAAAAIpo\/XUOIscqd4is\/s640\/work%2Bhorses%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PfRiPxWjSH0\/VhBUpx2R7HI\/AAAAAAAAIp0\/vyi_T8Gxrro\/s1600\/steam%2Bengine%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PfRiPxWjSH0\/VhBUpx2R7HI\/AAAAAAAAIp0\/vyi_T8Gxrro\/s640\/steam%2Bengine%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fo_QiBSJShs\/VhBU3C_kbDI\/AAAAAAAAIp8\/ntKtDvfMfGQ\/s1600\/vintage%2Band%2Bthreshing%2Bday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fo_QiBSJShs\/VhBU3C_kbDI\/AAAAAAAAIp8\/ntKtDvfMfGQ\/s640\/vintage%2Band%2Bthreshing%2Bday.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1oPMgCI_Ha4\/VhBaSoyBnxI\/AAAAAAAAIrw\/zJHcDf7BAHs\/s1600\/vintage%2Bthresing%2Bday%2Bkildare%2Bireland%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1oPMgCI_Ha4\/VhBaSoyBnxI\/AAAAAAAAIrw\/zJHcDf7BAHs\/s640\/vintage%2Bthresing%2Bday%2Bkildare%2Bireland%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fw1do-BkBOM\/VhBVDHKkTOI\/AAAAAAAAIqE\/oPj2ayCDMCg\/s1600\/vintage%2Bcameras.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fw1do-BkBOM\/VhBVDHKkTOI\/AAAAAAAAIqE\/oPj2ayCDMCg\/s640\/vintage%2Bcameras.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jNI2DsmbHrs\/VhBcnVX8U9I\/AAAAAAAAIsc\/C9NYbF39MfM\/s1600\/9th%2Bannual%2Bthresing%2Bday%2Bcastledermot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jNI2DsmbHrs\/VhBcnVX8U9I\/AAAAAAAAIsc\/C9NYbF39MfM\/s640\/9th%2Bannual%2Bthresing%2Bday%2Bcastledermot.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3T9F0lAz1hU\/VhBWnZdz6sI\/AAAAAAAAIqc\/dryGAAq8jtg\/s1600\/vintage%2Bpram.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3T9F0lAz1hU\/VhBWnZdz6sI\/AAAAAAAAIqc\/dryGAAq8jtg\/s640\/vintage%2Bpram.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nf7m6mZ-_8o\/VhBdpEj745I\/AAAAAAAAIss\/uFaQbNARuJ8\/s1600\/irish%2Bblogger%2Bootd%2Bthriftylilpixie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nf7m6mZ-_8o\/VhBdpEj745I\/AAAAAAAAIss\/uFaQbNARuJ8\/s640\/irish%2Bblogger%2Bootd%2Bthriftylilpixie.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaVjXBcQ3-A\/VhBYeROj7xI\/AAAAAAAAIq8\/StU3VsEWh5A\/s1600\/vintage%2Bcar%2Bclub%2Bcarlow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HaVjXBcQ3-A\/VhBYeROj7xI\/AAAAAAAAIq8\/StU3VsEWh5A\/s640\/vintage%2Bcar%2Bclub%2Bcarlow.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Kca9WCpzYvk\/VhBXD_mQkuI\/AAAAAAAAIqk\/fO4duc-5nxU\/s1600\/vintage%2Bsteam%2Bengine%2Bcarlow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Kca9WCpzYvk\/VhBXD_mQkuI\/AAAAAAAAIqk\/fO4duc-5nxU\/s640\/vintage%2Bsteam%2Bengine%2Bcarlow.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yuuCu8k3mjY\/VhBcl2SQUtI\/AAAAAAAAIsU\/sPtWM5M8554\/s1600\/blackstairs%2Bvintage%2Bclub.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yuuCu8k3mjY\/VhBcl2SQUtI\/AAAAAAAAIsU\/sPtWM5M8554\/s640\/blackstairs%2Bvintage%2Bclub.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zawA9LHNw0s\/VhBcfy9kEHI\/AAAAAAAAIsM\/lC6oNO4usFI\/s1600\/castledermot%2Bvintage%2Bclub%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zawA9LHNw0s\/VhBcfy9kEHI\/AAAAAAAAIsM\/lC6oNO4usFI\/s640\/castledermot%2Bvintage%2Bclub%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jEYze_GYIc\/VhBdfQv4WWI\/AAAAAAAAIsk\/zLA_pKWY_uI\/s1600\/pink%2Bpurple%2Btractor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jEYze_GYIc\/VhBdfQv4WWI\/AAAAAAAAIsk\/zLA_pKWY_uI\/s640\/pink%2Bpurple%2Btractor.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FMQakV9OBY0\/VhBe3qIIm9I\/AAAAAAAAItE\/KkTxLdk1c08\/s1600\/vintage%2Bcars%2Bcastledermot%2Band%2Bcarlow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FMQakV9OBY0\/VhBe3qIIm9I\/AAAAAAAAItE\/KkTxLdk1c08\/s640\/vintage%2Bcars%2Bcastledermot%2Band%2Bcarlow.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPWbwWaPF8c\/VhBdqjqHIwI\/AAAAAAAAIs0\/P7tmgkODVCo\/s1600\/pink%2Bvintage%2Btractor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPWbwWaPF8c\/VhBdqjqHIwI\/AAAAAAAAIs0\/P7tmgkODVCo\/s640\/pink%2Bvintage%2Btractor.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TdbeyxQXkRE\/VhBZhqsSPZI\/AAAAAAAAIrY\/GG36xH9dx24\/s1600\/vintage%2Bfarm%2Btoys.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TdbeyxQXkRE\/VhBZhqsSPZI\/AAAAAAAAIrY\/GG36xH9dx24\/s640\/vintage%2Bfarm%2Btoys.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYgV5aBitv8\/VhBe4c7kmsI\/AAAAAAAAItM\/otiAavGbbMs\/s1600\/vintage%2Btractor%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WYgV5aBitv8\/VhBe4c7kmsI\/AAAAAAAAItM\/otiAavGbbMs\/s640\/vintage%2Btractor%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KDXvddAUft8\/VhBYfFHVinI\/AAAAAAAAIrA\/nCAKSpkglzg\/s1600\/carlow%2Bvintage%2Bclub.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KDXvddAUft8\/VhBYfFHVinI\/AAAAAAAAIrA\/nCAKSpkglzg\/s640\/carlow%2Bvintage%2Bclub.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8dJO8B3ZQ0Y\/VhBYmdMVIYI\/AAAAAAAAIrQ\/UrI1uuSbjtM\/s1600\/vintage%2Bcar%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8dJO8B3ZQ0Y\/VhBYmdMVIYI\/AAAAAAAAIrQ\/UrI1uuSbjtM\/s640\/vintage%2Bcar%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eTh5H18fUsA\/VhBZiUBXsTI\/AAAAAAAAIrc\/09kcf7-A6gA\/s1600\/vintage%2Bdresser.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eTh5H18fUsA\/VhBZiUBXsTI\/AAAAAAAAIrc\/09kcf7-A6gA\/s640\/vintage%2Bdresser.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rMiUcditzYg\/VhBaWkNSnQI\/AAAAAAAAIr4\/9IIJaV7At8A\/s1600\/vintage%2Btractors.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rMiUcditzYg\/VhBaWkNSnQI\/AAAAAAAAIr4\/9IIJaV7At8A\/s640\/vintage%2Btractors.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dSS5JP53nck\/VhBWAQ2IiaI\/AAAAAAAAIqM\/nF1sVHnan-g\/s1600\/vintage%2Bsawmill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dSS5JP53nck\/VhBWAQ2IiaI\/AAAAAAAAIqM\/nF1sVHnan-g\/s640\/vintage%2Bsawmill.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--qFBdFSHShg\/VhBXJdHvS8I\/AAAAAAAAIq0\/pKjgQSTMA0o\/s1600\/work%2Bhorse%2Bvintage%2Bday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--qFBdFSHShg\/VhBXJdHvS8I\/AAAAAAAAIq0\/pKjgQSTMA0o\/s640\/work%2Bhorse%2Bvintage%2Bday.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xn_bafqEJ0c\/VhBagq_-fpI\/AAAAAAAAIsA\/Bs6AGjz-1ns\/s1600\/vintage%2Bwork%2Bday%2Bcastledermot%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xn_bafqEJ0c\/VhBagq_-fpI\/AAAAAAAAIsA\/Bs6AGjz-1ns\/s640\/vintage%2Bwork%2Bday%2Bcastledermot%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Castledermot-Vintage-Club-119478584768144\/timeline\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECastledermot Vintage Club\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe headed to the 9th Annual Castledermot\u0026nbsp;Threshing and Vintage Day last weekend and it was so much fun. The weather was amazing especially after the bleak summer weather we had. With the sunshine came crowds of locals and lines of vintage cars. There was steam engines, tractor pulling, work horses, vintage cars and tractors, a dog show and barrel racing; it was a huge success. I love the smell and noise of steam engines so the whole day is a big novelty for me. In among all the machinery and vehicles were stalls of vintage tractor parts, bric-a-brac and collectors items. After all that walking around we had to tuck into big bags of chips covered in ketchup. Naturally that wasn't enough food for me so we sat back and relaxed on bales of hay in the autumn air and finished the day off with 99s (even thought they actually cost €2.50 now).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile last weekend was all about vintage, this weekend was all about baking and making homemade jam. I can't wait to share the recipes so keep an eye out for those!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5775926783788883655\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/annual-threshing-and-vintage-day-kildare.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5775926783788883655"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5775926783788883655"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/annual-threshing-and-vintage-day-kildare.html","title":"Annual Threshing and Vintage Day, Kildare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OfnllajKYY0\/VhBP_A1nOHI\/AAAAAAAAIpU\/g5mVGflcO4E\/s72-c\/99%2Bicecream.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5862813740260764624"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-28T10:39:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-28T10:39:16.866-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bershka"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"primark"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"river island"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Low Key"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FdnHI1peaPs\/VgW-VzAyuPI\/AAAAAAAAIpA\/CWNcVcFeczE\/s1600\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger%2Bprimark%2Bbershka.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FdnHI1peaPs\/VgW-VzAyuPI\/AAAAAAAAIpA\/CWNcVcFeczE\/s640\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger%2Bprimark%2Bbershka.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPV9hzBUmvI\/VgW-TelhxII\/AAAAAAAAIo4\/WvFR9EpW9uE\/s1600\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPV9hzBUmvI\/VgW-TelhxII\/AAAAAAAAIo4\/WvFR9EpW9uE\/s640\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jAAplRf9ZrI\/VgW-CAcDaEI\/AAAAAAAAIow\/U_GSiYz_Es8\/s1600\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger%2Bbackpack%2Bprimark.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jAAplRf9ZrI\/VgW-CAcDaEI\/AAAAAAAAIow\/U_GSiYz_Es8\/s640\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger%2Bbackpack%2Bprimark.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJacket-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ETshirt-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EJeans-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ESandals, Necklace \u0026amp; Backpack-Primak\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI thought I'd do a little outfit of the day because I haven't done one in ages as I've been really enjoying having more of a lifestyle focus on my blog right now. This is the outfit I wore out for our \u0026nbsp;8 year anniversary dinner. It's quite low key for a celebratory dinner but it's very my style. These ripped jeans from Bershka are the axis my entire wardrobe revolves around. I wear them far more than I should, the rest of my clothes have to wait until they're dirty to get their own day out. The amount of rips is just perfect, it looks just worn in which I love. This was probably my last chance to enjoy summery sandals for the year, I saw a hint of sunshine so I had to wear them one last time! I got these beauts in Primark for €10, I also got a gold pair because they're so comfortable. Also another everyday piece in my wardrobe is this Primark backpack. Backpacks are just way more convenient than handbags, they fit loads and stay the hell out of your way. This highly decorated backpack was €15 and is perfect for college and travelling. Actually this biker jacket is also something I wear everyday, I think I'm getting a little too predictable...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat are your everyday wardrobe pieces?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5862813740260764624\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/low-key.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5862813740260764624"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5862813740260764624"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/low-key.html","title":"Low Key"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FdnHI1peaPs\/VgW-VzAyuPI\/AAAAAAAAIpA\/CWNcVcFeczE\/s72-c\/ootd%2Bautumn%2Bblogger%2Bprimark%2Bbershka.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3988075998836241308"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-26T05:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-26T05:53:13.212-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"restaurant review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to eat in Dublin"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Il Caffe Di Napoli, Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EhLOyCbENWk\/VgWu_qYhuGI\/AAAAAAAAIn8\/3HOmZsxxuXQ\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EhLOyCbENWk\/VgWu_qYhuGI\/AAAAAAAAIn8\/3HOmZsxxuXQ\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8A0ir6lu07Q\/VgWwNR4XKaI\/AAAAAAAAIoE\/2ACqv08hhlA\/s1600\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdublin%2Bcity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8A0ir6lu07Q\/VgWwNR4XKaI\/AAAAAAAAIoE\/2ACqv08hhlA\/s640\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdublin%2Bcity.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ruBGHES_96I\/VgWuqHYjxtI\/AAAAAAAAInk\/QDNCiY6MIJo\/s1600\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ruBGHES_96I\/VgWuqHYjxtI\/AAAAAAAAInk\/QDNCiY6MIJo\/s640\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgwcO4z1STs\/VgWu2GkWsUI\/AAAAAAAAIn0\/mEd6Q35eo8s\/s1600\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Brestaurant%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgwcO4z1STs\/VgWu2GkWsUI\/AAAAAAAAIn0\/mEd6Q35eo8s\/s640\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Brestaurant%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4T6pw_04m3g\/VgWuwxDjhXI\/AAAAAAAAIns\/y-hVm-oeFXU\/s1600\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Bblog%2Breview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4T6pw_04m3g\/VgWuwxDjhXI\/AAAAAAAAIns\/y-hVm-oeFXU\/s640\/il%2Bcaffe%2Bdi%2Bnapoli%2Bblog%2Breview.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.12px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003EIl Caffe Di Napoli\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.12px; text-align: left;\"\u003E41 Westland Row, Dublin 2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe celebrated our 8 year anniversary by doing my absolute favorite thing-eating! My boyfriend very kindly treated me to a delicious dinner at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/napoli.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIl Caffe Di Napoli\u003C\/a\u003E. The traditional Italian restaurant is located downstairs below the Italian cafe. I'd never eaten here before but it was honestly amazing. Italy is my favorite place to visit and I can't eat enough of the food when I'm there so I loved how the food in Il Caffe Di Napoli felt like being on holiday all over again. For starter I chose Bruschetta, I'm truly a Bruschetta addict, I actually eat it everywhere I go that serves it. For mains we both opted for pizza (Piccante and Boscaiola) and it was an excellent decision, their dough is made in house using flour from the Campania region and are oven baked to deliciousness. For desert we both choose chocolate fondant and it was out of this world amazing, I mean seriously good and I eat a serious amount of desert so you can take my word for that. After all that food I was so full and so happy. For a real taste of Italy in rainy Dublin you have to give Il Caffe Di Napoli a try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got any great restaurant recommendations let me know I love eating out: far more than my bank account likes me too...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3988075998836241308\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/il-caffe-di-napoli-dublin.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3988075998836241308"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3988075998836241308"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/il-caffe-di-napoli-dublin.html","title":"Il Caffe Di Napoli, Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EhLOyCbENWk\/VgWu_qYhuGI\/AAAAAAAAIn8\/3HOmZsxxuXQ\/s72-c\/where%2Bto%2Beat%2Bin%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6814917090089454994"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-23T04:18:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-23T04:18:27.793-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Monthly favorites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no7"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skincare"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Current Skincare Favorites"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fQ4j1-6t5k\/VgGKjrmu2VI\/AAAAAAAAIl8\/SLUu7UirZIg\/s1600\/no%2B7%2Bskincare%2Broutine.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fQ4j1-6t5k\/VgGKjrmu2VI\/AAAAAAAAIl8\/SLUu7UirZIg\/s640\/no%2B7%2Bskincare%2Broutine.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4GceqMR3mA\/VgGKhpAlKFI\/AAAAAAAAIl0\/KzqaNzSjH8U\/s1600\/skin%2Bcare%2Bfavorites%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4GceqMR3mA\/VgGKhpAlKFI\/AAAAAAAAIl0\/KzqaNzSjH8U\/s640\/skin%2Bcare%2Bfavorites%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5RjVR-9jIGw\/VgGJ64tHaxI\/AAAAAAAAIlk\/GhBqLGyYr74\/s1600\/boots%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5RjVR-9jIGw\/VgGJ64tHaxI\/AAAAAAAAIlk\/GhBqLGyYr74\/s640\/boots%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s9ySWAa0dtc\/VgGJ4XbDB7I\/AAAAAAAAIlc\/VfU_d_t8z-s\/s1600\/blogger%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-s9ySWAa0dtc\/VgGJ4XbDB7I\/AAAAAAAAIlc\/VfU_d_t8z-s\/s640\/blogger%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XfMIk0bKbnw\/VgGJ8_FnJ-I\/AAAAAAAAIls\/kCQzBqa7luI\/s1600\/no%2B7%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XfMIk0bKbnw\/VgGJ8_FnJ-I\/AAAAAAAAIls\/kCQzBqa7luI\/s640\/no%2B7%2Bskincare%2Bfavorites.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the last number of months my skin has started to have much angrier outbreaks than normal and I've seen the appearance of the dreaded bacne (back acne). Spots are irritating for lots of reasons, physically they can make you feel less than confident and in my experience in the case of bacne they can be straight up painful. You'd think in your mid twenties you'd be past getting bacne for the first time but it seems not! Anyway complaining aside, my previous skincare routine was just not up to scratch for dealing with my unwelcome new friends, so it was time for a product overhaul. I've been using a number of products from Boots and the No 7 range since July and I'm loving them. First up I clean my face with the much blogged about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Garnier-Micellar-Cleansing-Water-400ml_1440752\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarnier Micellar Cleansing Water\u003C\/a\u003E. I used to use cleansing lotions but cleansing water leaves my face feeling much cleaner and fresher. Next I use the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Beautiful-Skin-Purifying-Mask-for-Normal-Oily-Skin-75ml_1245042\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo7 Beautiful Skin Purifying Mask Normal\/Oily\u003C\/a\u003E which I absolutely love. It's a gentle thermal mask that contains Zeolite Clay, which heats up on contact with water to open pores and draw out impurities. With rinsing the mask tightens pores and it leaves my skin feeling amazing. To really tackle spots I use the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Beautiful-Skin-Rapid-Spot-Rescue_1245052\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo 7 Beautiful Skin Rapid Spot Rescue\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.international.boots.com\/en\/No7-Beautiful-Skin-Blemish-Defence-Serum_1437078\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo7 Beautiful Skin Blemish Defence Serum daily\u003C\/a\u003E. The Rapid Spot rescue is one of my favorite products as it really reduces spot size and appearance quickly, which is what we all want. When it comes to moisturizes I regularly mix and match them because I own a few different ones for night and day but I do really like the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Early-Defence-Night-Cream_1584576\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo 7 Early Defense Night Cream\u003C\/a\u003E which is designed for those aged 20-35 so that's ideal for me. Lastly to tackle those pesky back and shoulder spots I've been using \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Boots-Tea-Tree-Witch-Hazel-Back-Spray-150ml_1349707\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoots Tea Tree and Witch-Hazel Back Spray\u003C\/a\u003E, it's antibacterial and reduces redness and inflammation. It's a really cheap product just €6.49 and it has been showing a visible difference not to mention it smells really good! I love all these products, they're all quite budget friendly especially the cleansing water and back spray, both less than €7. In terms of the No7 products, they don't break the bank and with the amount of No7 vouchers you get handed at the till in Boots you're sure to get a bargain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got any spot tackling products you love please share them!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6814917090089454994\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/my-current-skincare-favorites.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6814917090089454994"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6814917090089454994"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/my-current-skincare-favorites.html","title":"My Current Skincare Favorites"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fQ4j1-6t5k\/VgGKjrmu2VI\/AAAAAAAAIl8\/SLUu7UirZIg\/s72-c\/no%2B7%2Bskincare%2Broutine.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5007533567151378887"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-21T08:26:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-21T09:11:01.288-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"packing advice"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"what to pack for a roadtrip"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Packing For A Road Trip "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hxnens46BQo\/Vf8CkE6abQI\/AAAAAAAAIiw\/kHlFJBfx9lM\/s1600\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Bpacking%2Bguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hxnens46BQo\/Vf8CkE6abQI\/AAAAAAAAIiw\/kHlFJBfx9lM\/s640\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Bpacking%2Bguide.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0SceVwdAoDM\/Vf7-9Ik-GVI\/AAAAAAAAIiI\/0uPlIIxGMYs\/s1600\/what%2Bto%2Bpack%2Bfor%2Ba%2Broadtrip.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0SceVwdAoDM\/Vf7-9Ik-GVI\/AAAAAAAAIiI\/0uPlIIxGMYs\/s640\/what%2Bto%2Bpack%2Bfor%2Ba%2Broadtrip.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4xhz3_Nryyg\/Vf8BO6y5FBI\/AAAAAAAAIik\/4j0ESsbGUeU\/s1600\/blogger%2Bguide%2Birish%2Broad%2Btrip.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4xhz3_Nryyg\/Vf8BO6y5FBI\/AAAAAAAAIik\/4j0ESsbGUeU\/s640\/blogger%2Bguide%2Birish%2Broad%2Btrip.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqBSU9eJTA0\/Vf8AO8BeNMI\/AAAAAAAAIic\/U92GybVlL_o\/s1600\/road%2Btrip%2Bmakeup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqBSU9eJTA0\/Vf8AO8BeNMI\/AAAAAAAAIic\/U92GybVlL_o\/s640\/road%2Btrip%2Bmakeup.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EObviously packing for a trip varies a great deal depending on where your going, the weather and the time of the year. So naturally this is not a set in stone, one bag for all road trips, post. Our holiday plan this year was kind of an anti plan. Basically we booked our first 2 nights accommodation, packed our bags, got in the car and just drove. We picked accommodation, destinations and activities while on the road. It was honestly one of the most fun and relaxing holidays I've ever had, no plan is the best plan. Packing with no plan might sound hard but it's really not. All you need is a general idea of the weather forecast, which in Ireland essentially means expect any and all weather conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhat I packed:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn terms of bottoms I packed skinny jeans, ripped jeans, tracksuit, shorts and 2 pairs of leggings. As it's autumn the emphasis was on being warm, if it was summer I'd switch out some jeans and tops for dresses instead as they are a one piece outfit and easy to pack. For tops I packed 2 shirts, 2 t-shirts and several plain vest tops. If the need to look fancy arose I packed a pretty autumnal red dress from New Look. As we were going to be spending alot of time outdoors I needed cozy outwear so I packed 2 jumpers, 1 cardigan, a leather jacket and coat. I also added in the essentials: socks and underwear, Care Bear pjs, blanket scarf, woolly hat. For shoes I packed 1 pair each off Converse, Boots and Heels. I ended up driving over 1,000 km so I was very glad I only packed clothes and shoes that are comfortable. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EPacking Tips:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFirst up roll everything it fits so much more in. Be practical, we were going to be spending a large percentage of our trip either driving or outdoors by the sea so I needed to pack accordingly. I emphasized comfort in both the clothes and shoes I picked. Being uncomfortable will just ruin your trip so put your comfort ahead of packing all the fabulous pieces in your wardrobe. Pack clothing that are versatile; skinny jeans and shirts can be dressed up and down, fleecy leggings can be worn during the day or as warm pjs if your camping. As I was packing for a road trip it essentially means my whole car could be my suitcase, but don't let that mean you get carried away and just fill up your car because you won't use it all. Also when your travelling around in your car, you'll probably be leaving your belongings unattended in you car quite often so make sure to keep valuables hidden, you don't want a smashed car window ruining your holiday. Switch up your handbag for a backpack instead, they are just so much handier for travelling around. Backpacks allow you to carry what you need while leaving your hands free to take pictures and tackle tricky walks and climbs with greater ease. Throw a couple of plastic\/fabric bags in your car for separating your dirty laundry or wet toiletries from your clean clothes to keep them fresh. Cut down your makeup and toiletries bag to the basic kit. Bring the makeup you need for everyday makeup with your favorite palette to dress it up for night. Consider a great tangle hair spray and Tangle Teezer as they are life saviors for dealing with windswept hair and hat head.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've got some great packing tips please do share as anything to make packing less painful is always welcome!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5007533567151378887\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/packing-for-road-trip.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5007533567151378887"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5007533567151378887"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/packing-for-road-trip.html","title":"Packing For A Road Trip "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hxnens46BQo\/Vf8CkE6abQI\/AAAAAAAAIiw\/kHlFJBfx9lM\/s72-c\/wild%2Batlantic%2Bway%2Bpacking%2Bguide.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-290830491833957049"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-19T07:11:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-21T07:44:23.677-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Action Bronson, Mr. Wonderful Tour, Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jgdTPQJn4Z8\/Vf1mcK2rwBI\/AAAAAAAAIg0\/6jpt4XWUgtc\/s1600\/action%2Bbronson%2Bdublin%2Bacademy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jgdTPQJn4Z8\/Vf1mcK2rwBI\/AAAAAAAAIg0\/6jpt4XWUgtc\/s640\/action%2Bbronson%2Bdublin%2Bacademy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJWImmMdCZ0\/Vf1nSzxp-BI\/AAAAAAAAIhQ\/uRDFRP7Qo6c\/s1600\/mr%2Bwonderful%2Bacademy%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJWImmMdCZ0\/Vf1nSzxp-BI\/AAAAAAAAIhQ\/uRDFRP7Qo6c\/s640\/mr%2Bwonderful%2Bacademy%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cASNBnPz3ns\/Vf1mcRHMd8I\/AAAAAAAAIg4\/eBf7ejjKBwI\/s1600\/action%2Bbronson%2Bdublin%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cASNBnPz3ns\/Vf1mcRHMd8I\/AAAAAAAAIg4\/eBf7ejjKBwI\/s640\/action%2Bbronson%2Bdublin%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HKNugGGLc4\/Vf1mc48tYmI\/AAAAAAAAIg8\/BJSWY8_vF8w\/s1600\/mr%2Bwonderful%2Btour%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HKNugGGLc4\/Vf1mc48tYmI\/AAAAAAAAIg8\/BJSWY8_vF8w\/s640\/mr%2Bwonderful%2Btour%2B2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QLvXFL-06sc\/Vf1nTASMqnI\/AAAAAAAAIhY\/QkhTfnm5apY\/s1600\/action%2Bbronson%2Bacademy%2Bdublin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QLvXFL-06sc\/Vf1nTASMqnI\/AAAAAAAAIhY\/QkhTfnm5apY\/s640\/action%2Bbronson%2Bacademy%2Bdublin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgxfJcRKWZM\/Vf1nTF8lLqI\/AAAAAAAAIhU\/bSyzpFX4kOU\/s1600\/action%2Bbronson%2Bmr%2Bwonderful%2Btour%2Bdublin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgxfJcRKWZM\/Vf1nTF8lLqI\/AAAAAAAAIhU\/bSyzpFX4kOU\/s640\/action%2Bbronson%2Bmr%2Bwonderful%2Btour%2Bdublin.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NpiPq353Xng\/Vf1nT2LoC3I\/AAAAAAAAIhc\/20fQIeuLaWM\/s1600\/mr%2Bwonderful%2Btour%2Bdublin%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dRuyWgL6J8g\/Vf1mcHFQ2LI\/AAAAAAAAIgw\/nk_N6l9iB2o\/s640\/liffey%2Bat%2Bnight.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ciframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/video.g?token=AD6v5dzoKjvq4dYBP-0ZOnB6Llowzt8KFWCpoFnUOdHERX9Sk3sg98GbwH_xBrS46LZ5zCUtPX3hpyFQNuI7P5dfVw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen my boyfriend told me he had gotten tickets to Action Bronson's gig in the Academy as part of his Mr. Wonderful tour I was delighted. I have major love for Action Bronson and I've very vocal about it to anyone who will listen. Generally I go to see metal gigs so I wasn't really sure what to expect from a rap gig, in terms of crowd\/energy\/vibe, basically without moshing what does everyone do for the whole gig. The gig was totally sold out and crammed with alot of skinny jeans and glasses (but not alot of prescriptions), very different to your average metal fair. Turns out it was equally epic though and I absolutely loved it. The support act Meyhem Lauren got the crowd pumped and set the tone for the night, he's been collaborating with Action every since the Dr. Lector LP. Action opened with the freestyle that he famously performed on FunkMasterFlex's radio show. His collaborator The Alchemist was on the decks and the set list included Strictly 4 My Jeeps, Shiraz, Acting Crazy and Easy Rider. In contrast to a metal gig with all the instruments and equipment, it's phenomenal how just Action's powerful charisma and voice could fill the venue to perfection. The crowd clearly loved it passing him up presents of smoked salmon and sandwiches. He literally killed it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/290830491833957049\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/action-bronson-mr-wonderful-tour-dublin.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/290830491833957049"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/290830491833957049"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/action-bronson-mr-wonderful-tour-dublin.html","title":"Action Bronson, Mr. Wonderful Tour, Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jgdTPQJn4Z8\/Vf1mcK2rwBI\/AAAAAAAAIg0\/6jpt4XWUgtc\/s72-c\/action%2Bbronson%2Bdublin%2Bacademy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5378113022130374728"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-12T03:36:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-12T03:36:25.577-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"date ideas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Date Night: Base Bowling"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6aFldtwfag\/Ve3G8vwLuDI\/AAAAAAAAIek\/JgUi9dxC5c4\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6aFldtwfag\/Ve3G8vwLuDI\/AAAAAAAAIek\/JgUi9dxC5c4\/s640\/base%2Bbowling.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfBm-oUXfRA\/Ve3H11qQW0I\/AAAAAAAAIes\/9AqxGzKOKnM\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfBm-oUXfRA\/Ve3H11qQW0I\/AAAAAAAAIes\/9AqxGzKOKnM\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gd3DG2a9F_8\/Ve3H15eoHjI\/AAAAAAAAIew\/L1omIOgIHD0\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gd3DG2a9F_8\/Ve3H15eoHjI\/AAAAAAAAIew\/L1omIOgIHD0\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXddXLAKq74\/Ve3K6tViLWI\/AAAAAAAAIfc\/9fmFvJlbjEs\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXddXLAKq74\/Ve3K6tViLWI\/AAAAAAAAIfc\/9fmFvJlbjEs\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRaXXnDP6I8\/Ve3IbO0LpXI\/AAAAAAAAIfM\/4pjcRwuiJtY\/s1600\/date%2Bnight%2Bidea%2Bbowling.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MRaXXnDP6I8\/Ve3IbO0LpXI\/AAAAAAAAIfM\/4pjcRwuiJtY\/s640\/date%2Bnight%2Bidea%2Bbowling.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hj_Z81ZQtJk\/Ve3K643UD_I\/AAAAAAAAIf0\/gvSp_fcUzcE\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hj_Z81ZQtJk\/Ve3K643UD_I\/AAAAAAAAIf0\/gvSp_fcUzcE\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bcelbridge%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bD7qguu1e2k\/Ve3K6vt418I\/AAAAAAAAIfg\/Q_R_A8tSAG8\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bdate%2Bnight.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bD7qguu1e2k\/Ve3K6vt418I\/AAAAAAAAIfg\/Q_R_A8tSAG8\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bdate%2Bnight.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6xN5RXJZmKM\/Ve3K7duBw3I\/AAAAAAAAIfk\/4BeJHql9_Ag\/s1600\/base%2Bbowling%2Bslushie.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6xN5RXJZmKM\/Ve3K7duBw3I\/AAAAAAAAIfk\/4BeJHql9_Ag\/s640\/base%2Bbowling%2Bslushie.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XsJ9U03q1Pc\/Ve3K9ssOgQI\/AAAAAAAAIf8\/YUbJGGjnJTw\/s1600\/pizza%2Bdog%2Bmaynooth%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XsJ9U03q1Pc\/Ve3K9ssOgQI\/AAAAAAAAIf8\/YUbJGGjnJTw\/s640\/pizza%2Bdog%2Bmaynooth%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hxfnit1Z4zM\/Ve3K9_R8KcI\/AAAAAAAAIgA\/FGrTQ9hOO5w\/s1600\/pizzadog%2Bmaynooth.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hxfnit1Z4zM\/Ve3K9_R8KcI\/AAAAAAAAIgA\/FGrTQ9hOO5w\/s640\/pizzadog%2Bmaynooth.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EEven after going out for 8 years, it's still nice to go on a date every now and then. Since I'm activities obsessed I was very excited to go on a little bowling date. I hadn't been bowling in years and had never bowled with the barriers down, so to be perfectly honest I wasn't great. We went to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.basecelbridge.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBase Celbridge\u003C\/a\u003E, where they have bowling and laser tag. Per lane it's €19 for 30 minutes or €35 for 1 hour during off peak (10am – 2pm) or \u0026nbsp;€24.00 for 30 minutes\/€39.00 for 1 hour during peak times (2-10pm). Naturally I lost all our games but it was really fun anyway. After that we spent more than I'd like to admit on amusements, those 20 cents really add up and it's so addictive okay! Then like almost every day in my life it was time to pig out. Our treat of choice this time was \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pizzadog.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPizza Dog\u003C\/a\u003E, I hadn't been before but it was so so good. My pick was onion rings and the New Jersey dog: a Frankfurter served with onions and mustard coleslaw. I'm currently writing this with cold pasta for my dinner and all I want to do is order Pizza Dog but I will resist temptation...I hope!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat are you favorite date night ideas?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5378113022130374728\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/date-night-base-bowling.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5378113022130374728"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5378113022130374728"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/date-night-base-bowling.html","title":"Date Night: Base Bowling"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6aFldtwfag\/Ve3G8vwLuDI\/AAAAAAAAIek\/JgUi9dxC5c4\/s72-c\/base%2Bbowling.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6589417321375001627"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-08T03:06:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-08T03:06:42.516-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Road Trip: Kilkenny "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dnEvKeUgsdc\/VesuJWJNSOI\/AAAAAAAAIac\/x3xyFO5uq00\/s1600\/breakfast%2Bdesign%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dnEvKeUgsdc\/VesuJWJNSOI\/AAAAAAAAIac\/x3xyFO5uq00\/s640\/breakfast%2Bdesign%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FwuG4C9JxnM\/VesuBjcnhmI\/AAAAAAAAIaU\/tHucwFsnUkM\/s1600\/brownie%2Bdesign%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FwuG4C9JxnM\/VesuBjcnhmI\/AAAAAAAAIaU\/tHucwFsnUkM\/s640\/brownie%2Bdesign%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GU4eebqRXqE\/VeswPWKSynI\/AAAAAAAAIbE\/37O48dcFjEA\/s1600\/pottery%2Bkilkenny%2Bdesign%2Bcentre.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GU4eebqRXqE\/VeswPWKSynI\/AAAAAAAAIbE\/37O48dcFjEA\/s640\/pottery%2Bkilkenny%2Bdesign%2Bcentre.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UV4R1j_s_1k\/VdjATGTCh6I\/AAAAAAAAIU8\/ZMW7RJoL7go\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Bdesign%2Bcentre.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UV4R1j_s_1k\/VdjATGTCh6I\/AAAAAAAAIU8\/ZMW7RJoL7go\/s640\/kilkenny%2Bdesign%2Bcentre.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3yaMNHdobJs\/VdjBw4vboKI\/AAAAAAAAIVI\/Tg7gQ7Q0M_Q\/s1600\/appetite%2Bfor%2Bdesign.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3yaMNHdobJs\/VdjBw4vboKI\/AAAAAAAAIVI\/Tg7gQ7Q0M_Q\/s640\/appetite%2Bfor%2Bdesign.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKilkenny Design Centre\u003Cbr \/\u003ECastle Yard, Kilkenny\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--jEBZ9mwJfk\/VesuPMtzI9I\/AAAAAAAAIak\/NWrAEH5U82k\/s1600\/B%2B%2BB%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--jEBZ9mwJfk\/VesuPMtzI9I\/AAAAAAAAIak\/NWrAEH5U82k\/s640\/B%2B%2BB%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXQ9jQmxQOY\/VdjAKFtSbVI\/AAAAAAAAIU0\/b_csoP1k8kk\/s1600\/design%2Bcentre.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TXQ9jQmxQOY\/VdjAKFtSbVI\/AAAAAAAAIU0\/b_csoP1k8kk\/s640\/design%2Bcentre.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MV-cW2OIcxI\/VdjAHy8LJ7I\/AAAAAAAAIUs\/SyEPm2siJeg\/s1600\/design%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MV-cW2OIcxI\/VdjAHy8LJ7I\/AAAAAAAAIUs\/SyEPm2siJeg\/s640\/design%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.butler.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EButler House\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E16 Patrick Street\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O2tMNSmUsaY\/VdjDMHV73EI\/AAAAAAAAIVo\/9z8cPdrnxaQ\/s1600\/beautiful%2Bhouse%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O2tMNSmUsaY\/VdjDMHV73EI\/AAAAAAAAIVo\/9z8cPdrnxaQ\/s640\/beautiful%2Bhouse%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-akTp95TV8v8\/VdjDRmiYatI\/AAAAAAAAIVw\/C3nE_na5Zps\/s1600\/folkster%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-akTp95TV8v8\/VdjDRmiYatI\/AAAAAAAAIVw\/C3nE_na5Zps\/s640\/folkster%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aRRFtVKAjxY\/VdjKYaWyYdI\/AAAAAAAAIXc\/SMKyw2QsHlc\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bfrom%2Bwater.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aRRFtVKAjxY\/VdjKYaWyYdI\/AAAAAAAAIXc\/SMKyw2QsHlc\/s640\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bfrom%2Bwater.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-91ZFLqvRT4g\/VdjKru5LNPI\/AAAAAAAAIXk\/LoVSssm4ODc\/s1600\/ducks%2Bkilkenny%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-91ZFLqvRT4g\/VdjKru5LNPI\/AAAAAAAAIXk\/LoVSssm4ODc\/s640\/ducks%2Bkilkenny%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ssc1FxmtSNU\/VdjKNZSB2gI\/AAAAAAAAIXU\/dleMB25D3FM\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Briver.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ssc1FxmtSNU\/VdjKNZSB2gI\/AAAAAAAAIXU\/dleMB25D3FM\/s640\/kilkenny%2Briver.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GNzB26isKOQ\/VdjLDYvjyPI\/AAAAAAAAIXs\/nEoOfufzm64\/s1600\/river%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GNzB26isKOQ\/VdjLDYvjyPI\/AAAAAAAAIXs\/nEoOfufzm64\/s640\/river%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X06f-e99nb8\/VesvafJdDbI\/AAAAAAAAIaw\/QNW_5B5kDc0\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Btour.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X06f-e99nb8\/VesvafJdDbI\/AAAAAAAAIaw\/QNW_5B5kDc0\/s640\/kilkenny%2Btour.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T9Rfb20IQfU\/VdjCZoKR-kI\/AAAAAAAAIVY\/LHr26trcLvU\/s1600\/Saint%2BCanices%2BSteps.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T9Rfb20IQfU\/VdjCZoKR-kI\/AAAAAAAAIVY\/LHr26trcLvU\/s640\/Saint%2BCanices%2BSteps.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6aYlYlOadC0\/VdjDmRz20jI\/AAAAAAAAIV4\/y7beFjnSF6U\/s1600\/round%2Btower%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6aYlYlOadC0\/VdjDmRz20jI\/AAAAAAAAIV4\/y7beFjnSF6U\/s640\/round%2Btower%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOA05WrTS7Y\/VdjCD-lgWmI\/AAAAAAAAIVQ\/LF6TSndTitE\/s1600\/St_Canice_s_Cathedral_Round_Tower-Kilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOA05WrTS7Y\/VdjCD-lgWmI\/AAAAAAAAIVQ\/LF6TSndTitE\/s640\/St_Canice_s_Cathedral_Round_Tower-Kilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESt Canice's Cathedral\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mHN519sm8fU\/VdjHewnUaUI\/AAAAAAAAIWw\/fLqCfxKK_yg\/s1600\/butter%2Bslip%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mHN519sm8fU\/VdjHewnUaUI\/AAAAAAAAIWw\/fLqCfxKK_yg\/s640\/butter%2Bslip%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AtdURKxV9zs\/VdjH_8Wh8II\/AAAAAAAAIXI\/eX-DCm_kW78\/s1600\/kytelers%2Binn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AtdURKxV9zs\/VdjH_8Wh8II\/AAAAAAAAIXI\/eX-DCm_kW78\/s640\/kytelers%2Binn.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vzpg-pgaxV4\/VdjFtX4UEMI\/AAAAAAAAIWM\/NB1FReeKMcU\/s1600\/kytelers%2Binn%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vzpg-pgaxV4\/VdjFtX4UEMI\/AAAAAAAAIWM\/NB1FReeKMcU\/s640\/kytelers%2Binn%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bewvk9rDJwM\/VdjFtw1iS1I\/AAAAAAAAIWQ\/S8ddbfks1ss\/s1600\/buildings%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bewvk9rDJwM\/VdjFtw1iS1I\/AAAAAAAAIWQ\/S8ddbfks1ss\/s640\/buildings%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ERothe House\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EParliament Street\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hrmZxtbujBk\/VdjGL36zkSI\/AAAAAAAAIWk\/H5cKSjFTTgE\/s1600\/smithwicks%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hrmZxtbujBk\/VdjGL36zkSI\/AAAAAAAAIWk\/H5cKSjFTTgE\/s640\/smithwicks%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MVTv_-kYnkU\/VdjFuEQFkeI\/AAAAAAAAIWY\/UZAvXhhrNKg\/s1600\/pubs%2Bkilkenny%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MVTv_-kYnkU\/VdjFuEQFkeI\/AAAAAAAAIWY\/UZAvXhhrNKg\/s640\/pubs%2Bkilkenny%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vMh22ROGnVo\/VesvsPxSZQI\/AAAAAAAAIa8\/MqM-LgsFsCw\/s1600\/kittys%2Bcabin%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vMh22ROGnVo\/VesvsPxSZQI\/AAAAAAAAIa8\/MqM-LgsFsCw\/s640\/kittys%2Bcabin%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kittyscabinkilkenny.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKitty's Cabin\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E1 Rose Inn Street\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RjTkEztULtM\/VesvaBycsWI\/AAAAAAAAIas\/HV0nYkuYw5Y\/s1600\/langtons%2Bkilkenny%2Brestaurant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RjTkEztULtM\/VesvaBycsWI\/AAAAAAAAIas\/HV0nYkuYw5Y\/s640\/langtons%2Bkilkenny%2Brestaurant.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yrp-MhBHXfA\/VeswSbgGn1I\/AAAAAAAAIbM\/m39gMMCcVmc\/s1600\/langtons%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yrp-MhBHXfA\/VeswSbgGn1I\/AAAAAAAAIbM\/m39gMMCcVmc\/s640\/langtons%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.langtons.ie\/dining\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Langton Room\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELangton Hotel\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;69 John Street\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EContinuing in the spirit of staycations and unearthing Ireland’s gems I parked my car in MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre in Kilkenny and set about exploring the home of The Cats. While it's obviously famed for it's phenomenal hurling success, Kilkenny is also a beautiful medieval city with Kilkenny Castle the jewel it’s crown. I kicked off the day at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kilkennydesign.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKilkenny Design Centre\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;restaurant\u0026nbsp;with a hearty fry and a brownie, yes that's correct I had a brownie with my breakfast, it's never too early for desert in my books. With a full belly I \u0026nbsp;stepped out into the sun to see what the city has to offer. If you want to sit back and relax somewhere peaceful, visit Butler House's walled garden right behind the design centre. There's also the most relaxing walk along the rivers edge beside the castle, walking in the shades of the trees you feel like your in the middle of nowhere. To begin your historical trip around the city start with Kilkenny Castle and Butler Art Gallery (read more \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/08\/kilkenny-castle-butler-art-gallery.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E), then follow Saint Canice's steps to the Cathedral and round tower. Don't miss Kyteler's Inn, one of the oldest inns in Ireland, it's colourful first owner was accused of witchcraft and was sentenced to be burned. Kilkenny is also one of my favorite places to shop from the perfectly curated pieces in both \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.folkster.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFolkster\u003C\/a\u003E and their vintage kilo store, to the quirky gifts you can pick up in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thegifthorse.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Gift Horse\u003C\/a\u003E, The Design Centre\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bridiesbar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBridies Bar \u0026amp; General Store\u003C\/a\u003E, to the Smashbox stand in Boots\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/macdonaghjunction.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Donagh Junction\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBy the end of the day my camera was full and my feet were sore so I finished the day with a well earned feed in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.langtons.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELangtons\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Hotel. Kilkenny has everything you need for a staycation; history, nature, shopping, great food and an excellent nightlife. Where are your favorite spots for a staycation?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6589417321375001627\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/road-trip-kilkenny.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6589417321375001627"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6589417321375001627"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/road-trip-kilkenny.html","title":"Road Trip: Kilkenny "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dnEvKeUgsdc\/VesuJWJNSOI\/AAAAAAAAIac\/x3xyFO5uq00\/s72-c\/breakfast%2Bdesign%2Bcentre%2Bkilkenny%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1462745530260372006"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-05T14:27:00.005-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-05T14:30:08.321-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Japanese garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Japanese Gardens, Kildare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYSKo9vE74U\/Ves6CGJEJ8I\/AAAAAAAAIcE\/4mRIFpOV2gg\/s1600\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYSKo9vE74U\/Ves6CGJEJ8I\/AAAAAAAAIcE\/4mRIFpOV2gg\/s640\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/irishnationalstud.ie\/Visitors\/Japanese_Gardens\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJapanese Gardens\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIrish National Stud,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ETully, Kildare\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fES0MuUBheA\/Ves0hbWavcI\/AAAAAAAAIbg\/vYXXwoXRNt0\/s640\/rugged%2Bpath.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSvtKC9PVYc\/Ves6NTa343I\/AAAAAAAAIcM\/lxQVIovWjMw\/s1600\/japanese%2Bgarden%2Bplants.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSvtKC9PVYc\/Ves6NTa343I\/AAAAAAAAIcM\/lxQVIovWjMw\/s640\/japanese%2Bgarden%2Bplants.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HPEy18n6WqY\/Ves_exXva1I\/AAAAAAAAIc0\/yc_FhFCbiZY\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HPEy18n6WqY\/Ves_exXva1I\/AAAAAAAAIc0\/yc_FhFCbiZY\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tcU4mLb3auk\/VetFE9H7sKI\/AAAAAAAAIdU\/e23R2-yPCDI\/s640\/family%2Bday%2Bout%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DxrGQ8nfnAo\/VetLb-nowxI\/AAAAAAAAIeI\/pyCdYK0TdJc\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DxrGQ8nfnAo\/VetLb-nowxI\/AAAAAAAAIeI\/pyCdYK0TdJc\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dj2qNq6-rnI\/Ves0y7Ie6zI\/AAAAAAAAIbo\/G-tnfoV3jN8\/s1600\/japanese%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dj2qNq6-rnI\/Ves0y7Ie6zI\/AAAAAAAAIbo\/G-tnfoV3jN8\/s640\/japanese%2Bgarden.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YShYZm-uYpM\/VetL93KhSqI\/AAAAAAAAIeQ\/owvOBfaFh_0\/s1600\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YShYZm-uYpM\/VetL93KhSqI\/AAAAAAAAIeQ\/owvOBfaFh_0\/s640\/things%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bin%2Bkildare%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgSngMqewgA\/VetGhQmN5cI\/AAAAAAAAIdg\/us0mLD66POg\/s1600\/date%2Bidea%2Bkildare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgSngMqewgA\/VetGhQmN5cI\/AAAAAAAAIdg\/us0mLD66POg\/s640\/date%2Bidea%2Bkildare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile I truly love to pass hours reading travel blogs and scrolling through envy inducing travel themed Instagram accounts, it can leave you with just that… envy. I could compile literally endless lists of dream destinations and bucket list adventures I want to tick off and I often do. But when Monday comes around and your back in work with those pictures off Machu Picchu and cross continent road trips a distant memory it can be hard. So if your job and income doesn't permit a wander filled lifestyle, you need to find adventures when and where you can. If I get frustrated that I can't travel as regularly as I'd like, I remind myself that millions of people travel to the country where I live and it features on peoples bucket lists worldwide. Seeing your own country as the gem that other people see it can open up endless possibilities for travel. While I dream of far flung places I haven't ticked of half the destinations in Ireland that I could. So when you can't dedicate months to backpacking, dedicate a weekend or even a day to going somewhere new that you can just drive to or take the bus or train.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn the spirit of staycations, I joined my boyfriend and his parents for a sunny stroll around the Japanese Gardens in Kildare. The Irish National Stud's Japanese Gardens were created between 1906 and 1910. The gardens were designed by Japanese master horticulturist Tassa Eida and his son Minoru. Their vision was to utilize plants and water \u0026nbsp;to symbolize the 'Life of Man'. Eida's work illustrates the journey of a soul through the stages of life; as you move through the gardens you pass from birth, childhood, marriage, parenthood and old age to death and the afterlife. \u0026nbsp;It's a peaceful place to enjoy a quiet walk and take in the gorgeous nature surrounding you. If you want to visit the Japanese Gardens, it's located in the Irish National Stud, and a ticket to enter both is €12.50 for an adult and €9.50 for a student.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI have plenty more posts lined up of my adventures around Ireland and I would love any suggestions for places to visit, eat and stay so get sharing!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1462745530260372006\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/japanese-gardens-kildare.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1462745530260372006"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1462745530260372006"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/japanese-gardens-kildare.html","title":"Japanese Gardens, Kildare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYSKo9vE74U\/Ves6CGJEJ8I\/AAAAAAAAIcE\/4mRIFpOV2gg\/s72-c\/irish%2Btravel%2Bblogger.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-3976992624365659481"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-25T06:09:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-25T06:34:02.324-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sweet republic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to eat in Dublin"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sweet Republic, Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uA6GvYJ8LVY\/Vdxe8OTUTKI\/AAAAAAAAIZE\/-gCK8-NBH3s\/s640\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Bicecream%2Bsandwich.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cvPkTsYG9Q\/Vdxe6dCCGcI\/AAAAAAAAIY4\/xWRb3HIsVLc\/s1600\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Bdecobake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0cvPkTsYG9Q\/Vdxe6dCCGcI\/AAAAAAAAIY4\/xWRb3HIsVLc\/s640\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Bdecobake.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_pKcR7VgBB0\/Vdxe37WzGZI\/AAAAAAAAIYk\/fp8XF0GsBbo\/s1600\/oreo%2Bwaffles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_pKcR7VgBB0\/Vdxe37WzGZI\/AAAAAAAAIYk\/fp8XF0GsBbo\/s640\/oreo%2Bwaffles.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1g565t_v9c\/VdxhBYHAFyI\/AAAAAAAAIZg\/WXUG_Dscemw\/s1600\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M1g565t_v9c\/VdxhBYHAFyI\/AAAAAAAAIZg\/WXUG_Dscemw\/s640\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Bdublin%2Bireland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYyRvEL3o4Q\/Vdxe4J9X-aI\/AAAAAAAAIYo\/e7ggq6H0-JQ\/s1600\/smartie%2Bcookie%2Bicecream%2Bsandwich.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYyRvEL3o4Q\/Vdxe4J9X-aI\/AAAAAAAAIYo\/e7ggq6H0-JQ\/s640\/smartie%2Bcookie%2Bicecream%2Bsandwich.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlM3G_14_vQ\/Vdxe-ZLdF7I\/AAAAAAAAIZQ\/n_0Y3a_UBRo\/s1600\/sweet%2Brepublic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlM3G_14_vQ\/Vdxe-ZLdF7I\/AAAAAAAAIZQ\/n_0Y3a_UBRo\/s640\/sweet%2Brepublic.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E1HyXqd3d-s\/Vdxe8KmPPoI\/AAAAAAAAIZA\/LYLp1JnQboo\/s1600\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Boreo%2Bwaffle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E1HyXqd3d-s\/Vdxe8KmPPoI\/AAAAAAAAIZA\/LYLp1JnQboo\/s640\/sweet%2Brepublic%2Boreo%2Bwaffle.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you like sugar, and I mean really \u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E like sugar, I've got the place for you to pig out to your hearts content. We're talking extreme milkshakes, doughnut and giant cookie icecream sandwiches, Oreo, Crunchie or Reeses s'more waffle sandwiches, crepes... Basically death to your skinny jeans and diets but serious joy for your sweet tooth and Instagram account of course. Sweet Republic is from the founders of Decobake and is located just along the street from it on Bachelor's Walk, Dublin (it's right next to the Arlington hotel). This candy colored heaven is desert paradise. I recommend the giant cookie icecream sandwich (€5). First pick your choice of cookie, I went for Smartie, then pick from a mouthwatering selection of Irish icecream, my pick was cookies and cream, lastly choose your topping from jellies, chocolates and marshmallows. Be prepared for a queue as it can get very busy, luckily for us we avoided the wait as we went early on Sunday in the lashing rain, every cloud has a silver lining I guess!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've already been share you Instagram below so I can seen what mountain of sugar you choose!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3976992624365659481\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/sweet-republic-dublin.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3976992624365659481"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/3976992624365659481"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/sweet-republic-dublin.html","title":"Sweet Republic, Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-T8SD17wCOtI\/Vdxe3k6XBdI\/AAAAAAAAIYg\/vBPigT0XFsc\/s72-c\/oreo%2Bwaffles%2Bsweet%2Brepublic%2Bireland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4194374826529519154"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-20T10:58:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-20T10:58:46.124-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Kilkenny Castle \u0026 The Butler Art Gallery "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rb9-jbwRBo4\/VdYS4lBPLJI\/AAAAAAAAIT4\/thHWBpubAIs\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bfountain.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rb9-jbwRBo4\/VdYS4lBPLJI\/AAAAAAAAIT4\/thHWBpubAIs\/s640\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bfountain.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kilkennycastle.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKilkenny Castle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Parade, Kilkenny\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-34RkFHYSoNI\/VdYP5Nb6wjI\/AAAAAAAAISY\/PSvoX-g7X5o\/s1600\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Castle, Kilkenny\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFree admission\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wQXYeOs061g\/VdYRal4ERiI\/AAAAAAAAITM\/IOqFr2oRasA\/s1600\/cafe%2Bkilkenny%2Bcastle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wQXYeOs061g\/VdYRal4ERiI\/AAAAAAAAITM\/IOqFr2oRasA\/s640\/cafe%2Bkilkenny%2Bcastle.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kiTRTza8i4\/VdYSZArH-9I\/AAAAAAAAITU\/SCcelvG3KAM\/s1600\/cake%2Bcafe%2Bkilkenny%2Bcastle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kiTRTza8i4\/VdYSZArH-9I\/AAAAAAAAITU\/SCcelvG3KAM\/s640\/cake%2Bcafe%2Bkilkenny%2Bcastle.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Yf_KfAhdZs\/VdYUXJt3OyI\/AAAAAAAAIUQ\/8q4OBGbsAgE\/s640\/ripped%2Bjeans.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFHl3a6iRA8\/VdYP5LjP1DI\/AAAAAAAAISc\/nQOwuallVT0\/s1600\/strawberry%2Bcupcake.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFHl3a6iRA8\/VdYP5LjP1DI\/AAAAAAAAISc\/nQOwuallVT0\/s640\/strawberry%2Bcupcake.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EBack in my school days, more than a few years ago, I choose to do transition year. Basically it's a year of no exams or serious study, where you try out different things, to attempt to work out, at just 15\/16, who you want to be when you grow up. I took every opportunity transition year threw at me trying to find out what I wanted from college. I did science, debating and public speaking competitions. I did volunteering work, tidy towns and green schools. I did work experience in art, English and science fields to try and pin point which of my favorite subjects was meant to be my college degree. No small feet for a 15 year old. Anyway one of the work placements I did that year was in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.butlergallery.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EButler Art Gallery\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Kilkenny Castle. It's a small but beautifully curated contemporary art gallery, at the time the Irish artist Tony O' Malley was having an exhibition there. I loved my brief time there and while science ultimately became my subject of choice in college, I still have a great fondness for this gallery. Their current exhibition is a collaboration with\u0026nbsp;Oscar nominated Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, to celebrate the release of their new film, Song of the Sea. \u0026nbsp;It's an amazing exhibition, really interactive, you get to learn about the process of how the film was created from start to finish, it was honestly one of the most interesting exhibitions I've been to. The sun was beating down outside though, so it was not the kind of day you spend cooped up inside. After grabbing myself a huge cupcake in the Design Center across the road, I threw off my sandals and lay down in the grass. Of course everyone in Kilkenny had the same idea and the castle grounds was heaving with families and couples making the most of the weather and the gorgeous surroundings. The next day it's sunny, if that happens again this year, grab you friends and have a picnic with Kilkenny Castle as your backdrop. If the sun doesn't come, which is probably more likely, shelter inside and explore the castle itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAny Gallery recommendations? I'm always looking for new places to visit!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4194374826529519154\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/kilkenny-castle-butler-art-gallery.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4194374826529519154"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4194374826529519154"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/kilkenny-castle-butler-art-gallery.html","title":"Kilkenny Castle \u0026 The Butler Art Gallery "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rb9-jbwRBo4\/VdYS4lBPLJI\/AAAAAAAAIT4\/thHWBpubAIs\/s72-c\/kilkenny%2Bcastle%2Bfountain.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7406653054028753598"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-15T16:18:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-15T16:20:43.411-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Old Yard, Kildare"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yblm0NyaNGU\/Vc-tkGhV2-I\/AAAAAAAAIJo\/BJYcEDT7AYA\/s1600\/penguin%2Bbooks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yblm0NyaNGU\/Vc-tkGhV2-I\/AAAAAAAAIJo\/BJYcEDT7AYA\/s640\/penguin%2Bbooks.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewEyeUAMw3g\/Vc-1q28cfgI\/AAAAAAAAILg\/xgOfczR9O6s\/s1600\/homemade%2Blemonade.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ewEyeUAMw3g\/Vc-1q28cfgI\/AAAAAAAAILg\/xgOfczR9O6s\/s640\/homemade%2Blemonade.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheOldYard?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Old Yard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EGarterfarm, Castledermot, Co. 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-010BBwdtf5o\/Vc-8cJLqqhI\/AAAAAAAAINE\/8mywFjBWsWc\/s640\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B140.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EqLkjv7thI\/Vc-7KqgshLI\/AAAAAAAAIMw\/ZP_cbzifqow\/s1600\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B138.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EqLkjv7thI\/Vc-7KqgshLI\/AAAAAAAAIMw\/ZP_cbzifqow\/s640\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B138.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R74rYiil9_0\/Vc-84UG9DkI\/AAAAAAAAINU\/gH7j5thVfrA\/s1600\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B142.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R74rYiil9_0\/Vc-84UG9DkI\/AAAAAAAAINU\/gH7j5thVfrA\/s640\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B142.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2B9YO9A6dJg\/Vc-yGLXD1KI\/AAAAAAAAIK0\/ujqMVeOdR_4\/s640\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B184.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8w2iw7B9ko\/Vc-3d-fSqRI\/AAAAAAAAIL4\/ABAEU6JSFNM\/s1600\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B093.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B8w2iw7B9ko\/Vc-3d-fSqRI\/AAAAAAAAIL4\/ABAEU6JSFNM\/s640\/the%2Bold%2Byard%2B093.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you're looking for somewhere special to spend your Saturday I've got you covered. My friend suggested \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheOldYard?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Old Yard\u003C\/a\u003E for a catch up and some cake, I hadn't been before and I don't know how that's possible because it is truly a gem. You'll find this peaceful old farmyard on a quiet road in South Kildare, just outside Castledermot. Settle down at a table inside or out and get comfy. We picked inside which was lovely and cosy and set about getting our sugar overload. First up was a helping of homemade lemonade and roulade. The delicious cakes are made by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HallahoiseHouseBakery?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHallahoise House Bakery\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and there's plenty to choose from. The Old Yard is so relaxing, there's no rush and everyone is incredibly friendly. We sat and gossiped until all the cake was gone, so we ordered hot chocolates and gossiped some more. Once we had our sugar high it was time to hunt around the antiques housed in the converted sheds. There is an eclectic mix of vintage, antique and rustic finds, it's the ultimate interior design inspiration. You'll also find gorgeous floral displays from bespoke wedding florist\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Fleur-Weddings\/156672587696198?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFleur Weddings\u003C\/a\u003E, that left me dreaming of a boho wedding. The Old Yard is open Thurs-Sat: 10am-6pm for May-September. Make sure to drop by before it's closed for a little piece of escapism, a helping of cake and plenty of design inspiration.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's your favorite Saturday spot?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7406653054028753598\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/the-old-yard-kildare.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7406653054028753598"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7406653054028753598"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/the-old-yard-kildare.html","title":"The Old Yard, Kildare"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yblm0NyaNGU\/Vc-tkGhV2-I\/AAAAAAAAIJo\/BJYcEDT7AYA\/s72-c\/penguin%2Bbooks.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2540712524076484498"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-12T03:37:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-12T03:37:46.588-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"july favorites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Monthly favorites"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"July Favorites "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uu8TuM0tHEk\/Vcesve_K3OI\/AAAAAAAAIGI\/aF2Q4zvD7hU\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uu8TuM0tHEk\/Vcesve_K3OI\/AAAAAAAAIGI\/aF2Q4zvD7hU\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slXjigEUHSw\/VcesQWPwMAI\/AAAAAAAAIGA\/8rB2czyGKDQ\/s1600\/thriftylilpixie%2Bjuly%2Bfavs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slXjigEUHSw\/VcesQWPwMAI\/AAAAAAAAIGA\/8rB2czyGKDQ\/s640\/thriftylilpixie%2Bjuly%2Bfavs.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8QCIudXITv0\/VcetqecqO3I\/AAAAAAAAIGY\/EhFJ5_Gad8A\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bno7%2Bsmashbox.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8QCIudXITv0\/VcetqecqO3I\/AAAAAAAAIGY\/EhFJ5_Gad8A\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bno7%2Bsmashbox.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DCOcEjM_Wwk\/VcewLZ3ZP4I\/AAAAAAAAIHA\/10ZKpaAsRGw\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bmakeup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DCOcEjM_Wwk\/VcewLZ3ZP4I\/AAAAAAAAIHA\/10ZKpaAsRGw\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bmakeup.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADUSQMX2ln4\/Vcetpu6oFSI\/AAAAAAAAIGQ\/GNmQKa82_Nc\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bno%2B7%2Bcandles%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ADUSQMX2ln4\/Vcetpu6oFSI\/AAAAAAAAIGQ\/GNmQKa82_Nc\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bno%2B7%2Bcandles%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DzNuvXX1Ffk\/Vceu20S2oRI\/AAAAAAAAIGg\/B5VT56MqRdg\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bsmashbox%2Bcontour.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DzNuvXX1Ffk\/Vceu20S2oRI\/AAAAAAAAIGg\/B5VT56MqRdg\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bsmashbox%2Bcontour.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7UBbacsznfM\/VcevLKmqs0I\/AAAAAAAAIGw\/pEoe6i6B7p8\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bcontour%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7UBbacsznfM\/VcevLKmqs0I\/AAAAAAAAIGw\/pEoe6i6B7p8\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bcontour%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XGngfBRSPuo\/VcevG2aYwwI\/AAAAAAAAIGo\/lfVchJgc4eo\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bsmashbox%2Bbobbi%2Bbrown.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XGngfBRSPuo\/VcevG2aYwwI\/AAAAAAAAIGo\/lfVchJgc4eo\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bsmashbox%2Bbobbi%2Bbrown.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPfWmG_yfJ4\/VcewAl0yNnI\/AAAAAAAAIG4\/7Hy594tu9xk\/s1600\/july%2Bfavs%2Bmakeup%2Bskincare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPfWmG_yfJ4\/VcewAl0yNnI\/AAAAAAAAIG4\/7Hy594tu9xk\/s640\/july%2Bfavs%2Bmakeup%2Bskincare.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAugust is already well under way but I think I can still get away with a July favorites, after all it's never a bad time to share the things you love now is it? July has been about getting into skincare in a big way for the first time in my life. I've started to get quite a few more breakouts in the last number of months than would be normal for my skin. Normally I don't wear makeup on a day to day basis. However, it's hard to feel the confidence to go barefaced when you've got a scattering of angry spots on your face. My usual skin care products seemed to be doing nothing to help so I decided to change it up a little last month. From the No 7 range in Boots I've been using\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/No7-Beautiful-Skin-Rapid-Spot-Rescue_1245052\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo 7 Beautiful Skin Rapid Spot Rescue\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.com\/en\/No7-Beautiful-Skin-Blemish-Defence-Serum_1437078\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo7 Beautiful Skin Blemish Defence Serum\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;daily. Instead of cleansing lotions which didn't seem to leave my skin feeling clean enough anymore I've started using the much blogged about\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Garnier-Skin-Naturals-Micellar-Cleansing-Water-Combination-Sensitive-Skin-400ml_1656090\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGarnier Micellar Cleansing Water\u003C\/a\u003E. Mixing these new products in with stuff I already use seems to be making a difference, so fingers crossed my skin starts to calm down a bit soon. On to makeup , some new additions to my makeup bag are the gorgeous Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com\/product\/2343\/32757\/Makeup\/Lips\/Lip-Liner\/Lip-Pencil\/FH14#undefined2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epink mauve\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com\/product\/2328\/29905\/Makeup\/Eyes\/Eyeliner\/Perfectly-Defined-Gel-Eyeliner\/SS14\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChocolate Truffle\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;These are the first Bobbi Brown products I've used and I love them, price wise their definitely a treat yourself purchase but they are amazing quality. Now I know people have moved on from contouring to strobbing and baking or whatever, but I for one still like a little subtle contouring. I already have much love for Smashbox\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Step-By-Step-Contour-Stick-Trio_1680228\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EContour Sticks\u003C\/a\u003E, they're super fast and easy to use, you can chuck them in your bag with no spills and no mess. After listening to my sister praise their\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Step-by-Step-Contour-Kit_1271622\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EContour Kit\u003C\/a\u003E, I decided to give it a go too. My sister flies through these kits as that's what she does as a job so I was able to use a brand new kit of hers for the picture, so clean, so pretty! Smashbox focuses heavily on photography so the powders are lovely and matte. Also there's a handy little contouring guide beside the mirror if like me your not a contour pro yet. If you've got any great contouring product recommendations let me know as there is literally a sea of them on sale. Lastly and completely unrelated is candles, but who doesn't love candles. My mammy treated me to the most amazing smelling\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sourcelifestyle.com\/products\/temerity-jones-candles\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETemerity Jones Candle\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bridiesbar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBridies Bar \u0026amp; General Store\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Kilkenny. The scent is\u0026nbsp;Wild Rose and Cashmere and it's made from 100% natural soy wax. They're the most amazing smelling candle I think I've ever smelt for a €10, I'll definitely be back to pick up more.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat was your July favorites?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2540712524076484498\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/july-favorites.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2540712524076484498"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2540712524076484498"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/july-favorites.html","title":"July Favorites "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uu8TuM0tHEk\/Vcesve_K3OI\/AAAAAAAAIGI\/aF2Q4zvD7hU\/s72-c\/july%2Bfavs%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7518934130494076753"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-08T14:58:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T16:29:32.758-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Folkster"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"folkster kilo sale"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kilkenny"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Folkster Vintage Kilo Store, Kilkenny"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QY-O1JFRReY\/VcZ0Uojl4TI\/AAAAAAAAIFU\/yjVFb7TkcbQ\/s1600\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bvintage%2Bstore%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QY-O1JFRReY\/VcZ0Uojl4TI\/AAAAAAAAIFU\/yjVFb7TkcbQ\/s640\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bvintage%2Bstore%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-S0MNEajwHng\/VcZtj1IvNZI\/AAAAAAAAID8\/gFfl46oobQA\/s1600\/kilo%2Bstore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-S0MNEajwHng\/VcZtj1IvNZI\/AAAAAAAAID8\/gFfl46oobQA\/s640\/kilo%2Bstore.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Itck3ZZmkBI\/VcZ0jhaePXI\/AAAAAAAAIFc\/dUFVCaDSSBM\/s1600\/folkster%2Bvintage%2Bkilo%2Bstore%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Itck3ZZmkBI\/VcZ0jhaePXI\/AAAAAAAAIFc\/dUFVCaDSSBM\/s640\/folkster%2Bvintage%2Bkilo%2Bstore%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZSdPVp18dik\/VcZtiXY8lrI\/AAAAAAAAIDw\/h7viOaeAnn8\/s1600\/folkster%2Bvintage%2Bstore%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZSdPVp18dik\/VcZtiXY8lrI\/AAAAAAAAIDw\/h7viOaeAnn8\/s640\/folkster%2Bvintage%2Bstore%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FOW91mSu3EE\/VcZ1lJFZXGI\/AAAAAAAAIFs\/J0FPXOQepWg\/s1600\/vintage%2Bfloral%2Bdresses.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FOW91mSu3EE\/VcZ1lJFZXGI\/AAAAAAAAIFs\/J0FPXOQepWg\/s640\/vintage%2Bfloral%2Bdresses.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Wtq6HziAyo\/VcZ1eE3BkGI\/AAAAAAAAIFk\/TllMSSDLBsc\/s1600\/jeffory%2Bcampbells.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Wtq6HziAyo\/VcZ1eE3BkGI\/AAAAAAAAIFk\/TllMSSDLBsc\/s640\/jeffory%2Bcampbells.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m0JAvQ-N_M8\/VcZtjc76O3I\/AAAAAAAAID4\/82MG7iP_rIo\/s1600\/vintage%2Blevis.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m0JAvQ-N_M8\/VcZtjc76O3I\/AAAAAAAAID4\/82MG7iP_rIo\/s640\/vintage%2Blevis.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e8YeKj7ebAc\/VcZvrQyCE-I\/AAAAAAAAIEU\/NxZaSN3sP48\/s1600\/coloured%2Bvintage%2Bshirts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-e8YeKj7ebAc\/VcZvrQyCE-I\/AAAAAAAAIEU\/NxZaSN3sP48\/s640\/coloured%2Bvintage%2Bshirts.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ri7K4m7qOQk\/VcZvpUcfC8I\/AAAAAAAAIEM\/s-iiW1GGzj8\/s1600\/folkster%2Bjewelry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ri7K4m7qOQk\/VcZvpUcfC8I\/AAAAAAAAIEM\/s-iiW1GGzj8\/s640\/folkster%2Bjewelry.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4TU6DTyhVA\/VcZxc_1xZ9I\/AAAAAAAAIEw\/XTtr0Yc1EnY\/s1600\/folkster%2Bshoes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4TU6DTyhVA\/VcZxc_1xZ9I\/AAAAAAAAIEw\/XTtr0Yc1EnY\/s640\/folkster%2Bshoes.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S56TWasWVyE\/VcZv6ttDZvI\/AAAAAAAAIEc\/PAqkEs5Q5G4\/s1600\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bstore%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S56TWasWVyE\/VcZv6ttDZvI\/AAAAAAAAIEc\/PAqkEs5Q5G4\/s640\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bstore%2Bkilkenny.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wci9CopAww8\/VcZ0SPFxeVI\/AAAAAAAAIFM\/lSfbWitLYuA\/s1600\/folkster%2Bstore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wci9CopAww8\/VcZ0SPFxeVI\/AAAAAAAAIFM\/lSfbWitLYuA\/s640\/folkster%2Bstore.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3se4To3D9oc\/VcZyGG-zsiI\/AAAAAAAAIFA\/O5XLDU_C5Cc\/s1600\/vintage%2Bshirts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3se4To3D9oc\/VcZyGG-zsiI\/AAAAAAAAIFA\/O5XLDU_C5Cc\/s640\/vintage%2Bshirts.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xiYub-vJyWA\/VcZrne8aruI\/AAAAAAAAIDk\/xzESia0WpJI\/s1600\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bstore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xiYub-vJyWA\/VcZrne8aruI\/AAAAAAAAIDk\/xzESia0WpJI\/s640\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bstore.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ShopFolkster?fref=ts\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFolkster Kilo Store\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Basement, 27 Patrick Street, Kilkenny\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have made no secret of my love for Folkster and their vintage kilo sales on this blog. You can read all about the insanely good haul I picked up at their vintage kilo sale last year \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2014\/11\/folkster-kilo-sale-haul.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. So it's no surprise that I was very happy to hear they were opening a kilo store under their Kilkenny Folkster store (they also have a Dublin based Folkster store). I got the chance to drop into the new kilo store today and I was very impressed. Anyone who loves vintage and a bargain needs to get down there asap! So how does it work? In the kilo store they sell clothes by the weight rather than the price tag, with a kilo costing €20. You can buy whatever weigh you please, naturally heavy materials like sequin and beaded items are going to cost more compared to summer dresses, so bear that in mind if you're looking for big bargains. To give you an idea of what you can get, when I went to their kilo sale in Smithfield, I picked up 4 pairs of shorts, 1 skirt, 1 camouflage jacket, 1 jumper and 3 bandannas for €38.40. The store is crammed with vintage finds, plenty of pieces for festivals and also some sale stock from the Folkster store upstairs. There's plenty of reduced price shoes, included Jeffrey Campbell boots, to keep shoe lovers happy too. The kilo shop is open ever Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is restocked every week.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELet me know if you visit and if you pick up any gems!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's your favorite vintage stores, share your shopping secrets!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7518934130494076753\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/folkster-kilo-store-kilkenny.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7518934130494076753"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7518934130494076753"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/folkster-kilo-store-kilkenny.html","title":"Folkster Vintage Kilo Store, Kilkenny"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QY-O1JFRReY\/VcZ0Uojl4TI\/AAAAAAAAIFU\/yjVFb7TkcbQ\/s72-c\/folkster%2Bkilo%2Bvintage%2Bstore%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5918454684954059380"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-05T12:40:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-05T12:40:10.271-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in carlow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Road Trip: St.Mullins Carlow"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iRFTSyrITFs\/VcEfx1F9JJI\/AAAAAAAAH5A\/OSj8ztikrwg\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B019.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iRFTSyrITFs\/VcEfx1F9JJI\/AAAAAAAAH5A\/OSj8ztikrwg\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B019.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mkjRDLIZ42A\/VcEjD9rLuxI\/AAAAAAAAH60\/9Meje_UZgI4\/s1600\/DSC01119.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mkjRDLIZ42A\/VcEjD9rLuxI\/AAAAAAAAH60\/9Meje_UZgI4\/s640\/DSC01119.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BC4TErK-ZOA\/VcEjD2nSZwI\/AAAAAAAAH64\/Hd8KR-9XRdk\/s1600\/DSC01118.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BC4TErK-ZOA\/VcEjD2nSZwI\/AAAAAAAAH64\/Hd8KR-9XRdk\/s640\/DSC01118.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-beyBdMArg9s\/VcEjDmbWcfI\/AAAAAAAAH6w\/0ic8_pIyoUY\/s1600\/DSC01113.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-beyBdMArg9s\/VcEjDmbWcfI\/AAAAAAAAH6w\/0ic8_pIyoUY\/s640\/DSC01113.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBorris Viaduct, Co. Carlow\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mCSvv9kHI7w\/VcEjG5T_W9I\/AAAAAAAAH7I\/NaPATUubPJ0\/s1600\/DSC01120.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mCSvv9kHI7w\/VcEjG5T_W9I\/AAAAAAAAH7I\/NaPATUubPJ0\/s640\/DSC01120.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoqANcuAtYI\/VcEjIHWC9WI\/AAAAAAAAH7U\/9S5qe8bA6U4\/s1600\/DSC01121.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZoqANcuAtYI\/VcEjIHWC9WI\/AAAAAAAAH7U\/9S5qe8bA6U4\/s640\/DSC01121.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eWQipQb95EE\/VcEjILAJ6VI\/AAAAAAAAH7Q\/xn2P_qQQVCk\/s1600\/DSC01122.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eWQipQb95EE\/VcEjILAJ6VI\/AAAAAAAAH7Q\/xn2P_qQQVCk\/s640\/DSC01122.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGraiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Ss1f5nvrd4\/VcEiWx4mtYI\/AAAAAAAAH6Y\/dZAXC62rI9o\/s1600\/DSC01166.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Ss1f5nvrd4\/VcEiWx4mtYI\/AAAAAAAAH6Y\/dZAXC62rI9o\/s640\/DSC01166.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CtCrC0_wdvw\/VcEiWSnwhjI\/AAAAAAAAH6M\/uJu8eQ_lUlA\/s1600\/DSC01165.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CtCrC0_wdvw\/VcEiWSnwhjI\/AAAAAAAAH6M\/uJu8eQ_lUlA\/s640\/DSC01165.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VflPKVh9XmQ\/VcEiVz46SJI\/AAAAAAAAH6I\/EyVK61ISntw\/s1600\/DSC01164.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VflPKVh9XmQ\/VcEiVz46SJI\/AAAAAAAAH6I\/EyVK61ISntw\/s640\/DSC01164.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SCIvcKdtl2M\/VcEiZS-KjgI\/AAAAAAAAH6k\/jXrX0li-L9E\/s1600\/DSC01168.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SCIvcKdtl2M\/VcEiZS-KjgI\/AAAAAAAAH6k\/jXrX0li-L9E\/s640\/DSC01168.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_A6jvZYax6Y\/VcEfsaNWd6I\/AAAAAAAAH3s\/U8sYNsgCdFQ\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B005.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_A6jvZYax6Y\/VcEfsaNWd6I\/AAAAAAAAH3s\/U8sYNsgCdFQ\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B005.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uSBOPJL8x4M\/VcEftrbqo_I\/AAAAAAAAH4A\/juJNtAwRH8o\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B008.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uSBOPJL8x4M\/VcEftrbqo_I\/AAAAAAAAH4A\/juJNtAwRH8o\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B008.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENature Murals in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Restaurant_Review-g2077749-d2064932-Reviews-Mullichain_Cafe-St_Mullins_County_Carlow.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMullichain Cafe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6JX0o8yONX8\/VcEiQLg8wnI\/AAAAAAAAH5o\/igbzvG-7fFU\/s1600\/DSC01153.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6JX0o8yONX8\/VcEiQLg8wnI\/AAAAAAAAH5o\/igbzvG-7fFU\/s640\/DSC01153.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IHgb7HSZNXk\/VcEiRB_JvbI\/AAAAAAAAH5w\/y--PdZMwiVY\/s1600\/DSC01154.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IHgb7HSZNXk\/VcEiRB_JvbI\/AAAAAAAAH5w\/y--PdZMwiVY\/s640\/DSC01154.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2vaM0Odq2jU\/VcEiS3M8teI\/AAAAAAAAH6A\/YZ0OPHkbRpc\/s1600\/DSC01161.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2vaM0Odq2jU\/VcEiS3M8teI\/AAAAAAAAH6A\/YZ0OPHkbRpc\/s640\/DSC01161.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wo6XvRxDgZU\/VcEfvPflK1I\/AAAAAAAAH4Y\/pTMFQOiKlFo\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B012.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wo6XvRxDgZU\/VcEfvPflK1I\/AAAAAAAAH4Y\/pTMFQOiKlFo\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B012.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eao80vlI7dM\/VcEfwSfmcEI\/AAAAAAAAH4s\/RzIShENNFFU\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eao80vlI7dM\/VcEfwSfmcEI\/AAAAAAAAH4s\/RzIShENNFFU\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B014.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mar48b0CNwk\/VcEfwTN40zI\/AAAAAAAAH4o\/fCHFtogK-30\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mar48b0CNwk\/VcEfwTN40zI\/AAAAAAAAH4o\/fCHFtogK-30\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B015.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTfuPZy-5G0\/VcEfx_dmNzI\/AAAAAAAAH48\/X90-mLb8vKw\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B018.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTfuPZy-5G0\/VcEfx_dmNzI\/AAAAAAAAH48\/X90-mLb8vKw\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B018.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pRDB-qFsJBQ\/VcEiRQ8u9GI\/AAAAAAAAH50\/w2gfU84Asbs\/s1600\/DSC01159.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pRDB-qFsJBQ\/VcEiRQ8u9GI\/AAAAAAAAH50\/w2gfU84Asbs\/s640\/DSC01159.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uBRxGB52tuo\/VcEfzA5Hj5I\/AAAAAAAAH5U\/SICZ3_6bc4g\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B021.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uBRxGB52tuo\/VcEfzA5Hj5I\/AAAAAAAAH5U\/SICZ3_6bc4g\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B021.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESt. Mullins, Co. Carlow\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WVVFXgMM16s\/VcEfrRMx8SI\/AAAAAAAAH3U\/An-dltBaB2I\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B004.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WVVFXgMM16s\/VcEfrRMx8SI\/AAAAAAAAH3U\/An-dltBaB2I\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B004.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mzuuHhWmAzk\/VcEfrg9ucqI\/AAAAAAAAH3Y\/J-H_aZOYqJA\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B002.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mzuuHhWmAzk\/VcEfrg9ucqI\/AAAAAAAAH3Y\/J-H_aZOYqJA\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B002.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn a rare bright, rain free Irish Sunday, I headed off on a road trip with my parents around County Carlow. Ever since I was tiny I used to go on weekend drives with my parents, brother and sister. We'd fill the car with picnics and drive to mountains, forests, caves, museums, you name it for a day of adventure. These are my absolute favorite childhood memories and those days spent out in the Irish countryside instilled a love of nature in me that is still as strong today. In fact it was those adventures that lead me to pursue my PhD in forestry, so I could spend even more time outdoors. I grew up not far from Carlow, but my vision of Carlow has always been one of Carlow town where I spend countless teenage weekends shopping in Pennys. Naturally there is plenty more to Carlow than shopping and it's much loved for it's scenic walks in the Blackstairs Mountains, along the Barrow Valley and as a tranquil barge route. This was my first time properly exploring the county, so of course I was ridiculously happy. Our adventure began in Borris where I insisted we stop the car so I could stare at the towering Borris Viaduct. Dating back to 1860, it stands tall with sixteen granite arches, Mount Leinster it's breathtaking backdrop. Next we stopped in\u0026nbsp;Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, a favored boating spot on the River Barrow. After a stroll along the water it was back in the car to our final stop. St. Mullins is a small village named after Saint Moling, who founded a monastery there in the early 7th century. St. Mullins is both the beginning and ending point for the Barrow Way walk and is a popular stop-off \u0026nbsp;for barges along the River Barrow. By this point I was starving; handily there's a very cute cafe here,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Restaurant_Review-g2077749-d2064932-Reviews-Mullichain_Cafe-St_Mullins_County_Carlow.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMullichain Cafe\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;if your looking for somewhere to eat. We grabbed a couple of coffees from the cafe and then settled in the grass to wolf down our picnic. No road trip is ever a success in my eyes without cake, so I had two pieces just to be safe. St. Mullins is such a picturesque spot, we spent hours there walking around drinking in the quiet and peace, if you're looking to get away and relax it's a must visit. It may be more than 20 years since I started going on trips with my parents, but I still truly love it and plan to continue adventuring with them for much, much longer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's your favorite road trip destinations? Any recommendations?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5918454684954059380\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/road-trip-stmullins-carlow.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5918454684954059380"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5918454684954059380"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/road-trip-stmullins-carlow.html","title":"Road Trip: St.Mullins Carlow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iRFTSyrITFs\/VcEfx1F9JJI\/AAAAAAAAH5A\/OSj8ztikrwg\/s72-c\/galway%2Braces%2B019.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1588239171896768777"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-04T02:46:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T02:46:17.122-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"maxi dress"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"styling a maxi dress"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Summer Dress"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1glpJVxPIX0\/VXSsZgx2cBI\/AAAAAAAAHmM\/_D_TFYvLgp8\/s1600\/maxi%2Bdress%2Bfloral.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1glpJVxPIX0\/VXSsZgx2cBI\/AAAAAAAAHmM\/_D_TFYvLgp8\/s640\/maxi%2Bdress%2Bfloral.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ui8-v0P5sKQ\/VXSsS0I6vqI\/AAAAAAAAHmE\/tJoVDpQnmc4\/s1600\/maxidress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ui8-v0P5sKQ\/VXSsS0I6vqI\/AAAAAAAAHmE\/tJoVDpQnmc4\/s640\/maxidress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-g8VhVUOaXfk\/VXSsl3UPRTI\/AAAAAAAAHmU\/5Mf0ByL3eQY\/s1600\/summerdress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-g8VhVUOaXfk\/VXSsl3UPRTI\/AAAAAAAAHmU\/5Mf0ByL3eQY\/s640\/summerdress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fkVb_wQ8UMA\/VXStRCkbELI\/AAAAAAAAHmc\/mfS6HhP_LOc\/s1600\/perfect%2Bsummer%2Bdress.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fkVb_wQ8UMA\/VXStRCkbELI\/AAAAAAAAHmc\/mfS6HhP_LOc\/s640\/perfect%2Bsummer%2Bdress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuB9X2xJ9SA\/VXSt9pScpYI\/AAAAAAAAHmo\/vlPjT7V2Jws\/s1600\/primark%2Bbackpack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuB9X2xJ9SA\/VXSt9pScpYI\/AAAAAAAAHmo\/vlPjT7V2Jws\/s640\/primark%2Bbackpack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDress-Borrowed from my sister\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBackpack-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EShoes-Converse\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf the weather would stay summery I would live in this maxi dress. My sister actually picked it up in Liverpool last year on our sister trip there, but I 'borrowed' it. It's so light and comfortable, the ideal dress for hot summers, if we get one that is. I also picked up the prettiest backpack in Primark for €15, it's very colourful and detailed so a steal for that price. Backpacks are the perfect alternative to handbags for the summer, way more convenient for festivals and travelling. June has arrived and it's officially summertime which means time for road trips and adventures. Ireland is a beautiful country to explore, there's so many breathtaking wild spots that's just a car journey away. I plan to visit as many as I can over the next few months. Monday we visited \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loughboora.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELough Boora Parklands\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the lashing of rain and next on my list is the Blackstairs Mountains in Carlow. Summer weekends for me are all about hurling matches and long walks in forests, not to mention lie ins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1588239171896768777\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/the-summer-dress.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1588239171896768777"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1588239171896768777"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/the-summer-dress.html","title":"The Summer Dress"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1glpJVxPIX0\/VXSsZgx2cBI\/AAAAAAAAHmM\/_D_TFYvLgp8\/s72-c\/maxi%2Bdress%2Bfloral.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5629560909725349817"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-03T14:03:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-05T12:51:09.035-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"galway races"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Galway Races Weekend"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6DA8zLl-AM\/Vb-rZ5oz2mI\/AAAAAAAAHyg\/TJxrBY-amPM\/s1600\/races1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6DA8zLl-AM\/Vb-rZ5oz2mI\/AAAAAAAAHyg\/TJxrBY-amPM\/s640\/races1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOs_NG-uozY\/VcJpCrqVXGI\/AAAAAAAAH9E\/rvem4tVhHvE\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B248.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOs_NG-uozY\/VcJpCrqVXGI\/AAAAAAAAH9E\/rvem4tVhHvE\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B248.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c8ei5XE8gcE\/Vb-sE4EUonI\/AAAAAAAAH0Q\/vT8-oX6ZAVI\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B257.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c8ei5XE8gcE\/Vb-sE4EUonI\/AAAAAAAAH0Q\/vT8-oX6ZAVI\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B257.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yMK22pVpnv8\/Vb-sFXXVXrI\/AAAAAAAAH0U\/9aby6xZTU88\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B259.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yMK22pVpnv8\/Vb-sFXXVXrI\/AAAAAAAAH0U\/9aby6xZTU88\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B259.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wnxiRYuET1I\/Vb-sEISl7pI\/AAAAAAAAH00\/L75SDpJ2AXE\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B256.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wnxiRYuET1I\/Vb-sEISl7pI\/AAAAAAAAH00\/L75SDpJ2AXE\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B256.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LC86gWF9waw\/Vb-sEKSsPsI\/AAAAAAAAH0A\/2bQRGwphy_c\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B255.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LC86gWF9waw\/Vb-sEKSsPsI\/AAAAAAAAH0A\/2bQRGwphy_c\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B255.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.galwaycityhostel.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGalway City Hostel,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EFrenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPIb0zIDcIg\/Vb-sFuwv7HI\/AAAAAAAAH0k\/gPdjomb-IV4\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B260.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sPIb0zIDcIg\/Vb-sFuwv7HI\/AAAAAAAAH0k\/gPdjomb-IV4\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B260.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--Vbh3AWs1c0\/Vb-rZ9IgNEI\/AAAAAAAAHyc\/iuoanP68K9I\/s1600\/races2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--Vbh3AWs1c0\/Vb-rZ9IgNEI\/AAAAAAAAHyc\/iuoanP68K9I\/s640\/races2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VIGQW8XmOzU\/Vb-rZx4dskI\/AAAAAAAAHyk\/hRAZrxsmGys\/s1600\/races10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VIGQW8XmOzU\/Vb-rZx4dskI\/AAAAAAAAHyk\/hRAZrxsmGys\/s640\/races10.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WhmANz2gfdE\/Vb-rbuw864I\/AAAAAAAAHys\/9qWuRj6W7Mo\/s1600\/races5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WhmANz2gfdE\/Vb-rbuw864I\/AAAAAAAAHys\/9qWuRj6W7Mo\/s640\/races5.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ElC0n-K7Ans\/Vb-sG6_sK6I\/AAAAAAAAH04\/7_RgPIqKMKE\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B265.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ElC0n-K7Ans\/Vb-sG6_sK6I\/AAAAAAAAH04\/7_RgPIqKMKE\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B265.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GHNct_7Osf4\/Vb-sHEiKOFI\/AAAAAAAAH0o\/s2CFBv1-TNk\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B266.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GHNct_7Osf4\/Vb-sHEiKOFI\/AAAAAAAAH0o\/s2CFBv1-TNk\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B266.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJ6-Cwe3bp8\/Vb-rejILsLI\/AAAAAAAAHzU\/w_1ykwlJUjI\/s1600\/races9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fJ6-Cwe3bp8\/Vb-rejILsLI\/AAAAAAAAHzU\/w_1ykwlJUjI\/s640\/races9.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UP1TJ283Z7w\/Vb-sIPGbPfI\/AAAAAAAAH1E\/_HDvJNteIfU\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B268.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UP1TJ283Z7w\/Vb-sIPGbPfI\/AAAAAAAAH1E\/_HDvJNteIfU\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B268.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FlMm6Iow6gU\/Vb-rdKCDPbI\/AAAAAAAAHzY\/AIdQo6Q0Cto\/s1600\/races8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FlMm6Iow6gU\/Vb-rdKCDPbI\/AAAAAAAAHzY\/AIdQo6Q0Cto\/s640\/races8.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GlFF-aXkS9k\/Vb-sJa9go8I\/AAAAAAAAH1M\/n6eYrq3f6Rg\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B274.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GlFF-aXkS9k\/Vb-sJa9go8I\/AAAAAAAAH1M\/n6eYrq3f6Rg\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B274.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eRmg6jMs5C4\/Vb-sJ_Al1II\/AAAAAAAAH1c\/Sf5yD-uTa2A\/s1600\/galway%2Braces%2B275.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eRmg6jMs5C4\/Vb-sJ_Al1II\/AAAAAAAAH1c\/Sf5yD-uTa2A\/s640\/galway%2Braces%2B275.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOutfit Night One:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ERed dress - H\u0026amp;M\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHeels- Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENecklace \u0026amp; Bag-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ERaces Outfit:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBlue Dress -\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollHouseLeixlip\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDoll House Leixlip\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHeels - New Look\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHeadpiece - Zara\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe bank holiday weekend flew by in a flurry of Galway adventure. I'm afraid this is not a post of beautiful planned, shoot and edited pictures, it's just real life girly fun. We packed our bags on Friday, hopped on a train in Dublin and set out for a girls weekend. The train was jammed with friends, couples and stag parties all heading to the Galway races. When the train pulled up in Erye Square, we ran from the rain to our hostel which was perfectly placed right next to the train station. We stayed in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.galwaycityhostel.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGalway City Hostel\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;I've only stayed in hostels a couple of times before, but this one seemed very impressive. It was immaculate, had free wifi and the\u0026nbsp;location\u0026nbsp;was excellent, we did pay €50 a night which is pricey but races weekend is so expensive and books up ages in advance. Bags dropped off,\u0026nbsp;it was on to Primark to pick up last minute additions to our outfits and St. Moriz tan of course. Then it was time at last for some food and a welcome drink. A pub crawl was on the cards for night one, making it very difficult to get dolled up for the races on Saturday morning but we soldiered on. I'm not really a hat or fascinator type of girl so I opted for a gold headband from Zara with a touch of backcombed hair. None of us won big at the races, in fact our cumulative winnings amounted to €2, but we had fun regardless.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EDid you make it to the races, I'd love to see your outfits!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5629560909725349817\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/galway-races-weekend.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5629560909725349817"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5629560909725349817"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/galway-races-weekend.html","title":"Galway Races Weekend"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6DA8zLl-AM\/Vb-rZ5oz2mI\/AAAAAAAAHyg\/TJxrBY-amPM\/s72-c\/races1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1694530895442176985"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-23T00:23:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T05:39:30.744-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mount Wolseley"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in carlow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spa Day \u0026 Afternoon Tea at Mount Wolseley"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003EGolf and Spa Resort, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-s2U7Hwc4In4\/VawWMtGDagI\/AAAAAAAAHuo\/-MAIJ3-JK-Y\/s1600\/IMG_3217.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-s2U7Hwc4In4\/VawWMtGDagI\/AAAAAAAAHuo\/-MAIJ3-JK-Y\/s640\/IMG_3217.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivmCrXJtZ7k\/VawWFE5J4xI\/AAAAAAAAHug\/kD3YisJu1A0\/s1600\/IMG_3223.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivmCrXJtZ7k\/VawWFE5J4xI\/AAAAAAAAHug\/kD3YisJu1A0\/s640\/IMG_3223.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3FdsCk8bTc\/VawXWfnwPAI\/AAAAAAAAHvI\/AgpJrTa9GZM\/s1600\/IMG_3252.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3FdsCk8bTc\/VawXWfnwPAI\/AAAAAAAAHvI\/AgpJrTa9GZM\/s640\/IMG_3252.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELooking beauts in the spa\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mountwolseley.ie\/spa.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMount Wolseley Spa\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kgFAlEy64CQ\/VawX9bNUiEI\/AAAAAAAAHvY\/PGrLPOst2mI\/s1600\/IMG_3247.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-k79OmRMf3OQ\/VawbBaRUAUI\/AAAAAAAAHw0\/MLfgKFLjRrU\/s640\/IMG_3266.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-783rMDBIewQ\/VawbT0ifjHI\/AAAAAAAAHxA\/jAZznA1Dhyg\/s1600\/IMG_3269.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-783rMDBIewQ\/VawbT0ifjHI\/AAAAAAAAHxA\/jAZznA1Dhyg\/s640\/IMG_3269.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a0CP2nM9nMA\/VawbWM6OH1I\/AAAAAAAAHxI\/pi5wi7Ybph4\/s1600\/IMG_3272.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a0CP2nM9nMA\/VawbWM6OH1I\/AAAAAAAAHxI\/pi5wi7Ybph4\/s640\/IMG_3272.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXEJxX_ytEw\/VawbsqtFWnI\/AAAAAAAAHxg\/yLZA6lp4DJ4\/s1600\/IMG_3273.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXEJxX_ytEw\/VawbsqtFWnI\/AAAAAAAAHxg\/yLZA6lp4DJ4\/s640\/IMG_3273.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAfternoon tea €16\/person, to book call\u0026nbsp;059 918 0100\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy sister had an incredibly rare weekend off work, which meant we had to do something special to make the most of it. A trip to a spa, followed by afternoon tea seemed like the ultimate relaxing sister day. It was also my first experience of both a spa and afternoon tea, so I was naturally delighted to try out both. We picked Mount Wolseley, Golf and Spa Resort in Tullow, Co. Carlow, after hearing amazing things about it's spa. I picked a deep tissue massage (€70 for 45 minutes) to deal with those irritating shoulder pains from sitting in front of a laptop and my sister went from a hot stone massage (€65 for 45 minutes). Honestly this Spa is incredible, it's gorgeous, there just aren't words for how much I loved it. Firstly you change into a dressing gown and slippers and then your taken into a relaxation room to wait for your appointment. The relaxation room is dimly light, full of leather beds with blankets to get cosy, headphones playing relaxing music, tea\/coffee and fresh fruit. Then your collected for your treatment. My massage was done by Ciara, she was brilliant and so friendly. After a lovely back and scalp massage that definitely worked some knots out of my back, I was free to enjoy all the spa facilities for as long as I wanted. You have to go to this Spa just to try out all the facilities and then come back here and tell me all about it, it's that good! The spa is all dimly light with relaxing music, there's a hydrotherapy pool in the center with buttons to turn on different jets. There's a foot spa you are submerged in up to your chest, there's also a sauna, exotic rain showers, a Laconium room and one of only three Sabia Med rooms in Ireland. The Sabia Med room is basically an indoor beach full of warm, white sand and is heated to mimic an exotic beach, you bring in your towel lie down, while UV lights take you through a 30 minute dawn to dusk cycle and relax like your on holidays. If you want you can just use these 6 thermal suite experiences only for €15 for 90 minutes. After spending 3 hours in the spa, we definitely got our moneys worth, it was time to head back outside and fill our bellies with miniature sandwiches and cake.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfternoon tea is served in the library from 12-4 daily, and needs to be booked in advance. It's priced at €16 per person and is worth every penny. \u0026nbsp;You can add a Snipe of \u0026nbsp;Prosecco for €9.50 if you like but I was happy with my tea this time. The sandwich selection includes: baked ham \u0026amp; Meaux mustard on a wholemeal pitta, egg and cress on a mini brioche, cucumber and cream cheese on white batch bread and poached salmon and sapphire on wholemeal bread. The pastry selection includes scones with Chantilly cream and jam, Madeira cake, tea brack, lemon tart, raspberry tart, a raspberry macaroon, caramel filled cone and opera gateaux, There's a range of tea to choose from, I picked\u0026nbsp;Morgentau Mint Tea. They bring out the hugest tea pots for you I had 4 cups of tea and didn't even finish my pot. Afternoon tea is such a fun experience, it feels like such a treat and so classy, that is until I put the leftover cake in my bag for later, classiness ruined opps!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo if your looking for a girly day out, or a couple's treat as the spa was full of couples, definitely give one or both of these a try. Really fun and girly, great value for money and you'll leave feeling like a princess.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAny girly day out recommendations?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1694530895442176985\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/spa-day-and-afternoon-tea-at-mount.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1694530895442176985"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1694530895442176985"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/spa-day-and-afternoon-tea-at-mount.html","title":"Spa Day \u0026 Afternoon Tea at Mount Wolseley"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XE2PFw5V4l4\/VawbsrVKrHI\/AAAAAAAAHxk\/L0M990qn_dU\/s72-c\/IMG_3284.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4205083173685261406"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-15T10:30:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T05:39:41.500-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"krakow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"poland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in krakow"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Guide to Krakow"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RDSxeItBUTU\/VXSmkPniwpI\/AAAAAAAAHjY\/4e88YHqB4CM\/s1600\/cheescake%2B041.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RDSxeItBUTU\/VXSmkPniwpI\/AAAAAAAAHjY\/4e88YHqB4CM\/s640\/cheescake%2B041.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YayzU2Ftpl4\/VXSlvssZfZI\/AAAAAAAAHi4\/B06YHuhsfpI\/s1600\/cheescake%2B100.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YayzU2Ftpl4\/VXSlvssZfZI\/AAAAAAAAHi4\/B06YHuhsfpI\/s640\/cheescake%2B100.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vL1yQN2cndM\/VXSnN-u_k5I\/AAAAAAAAHj0\/Fcb9-gmIy7U\/s640\/cheescake%2B018.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SRN5SjuZ9iw\/VXSnA4oDmzI\/AAAAAAAAHjo\/BZtOx6gAHYo\/s1600\/cheescake%2B014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SRN5SjuZ9iw\/VXSnA4oDmzI\/AAAAAAAAHjo\/BZtOx6gAHYo\/s640\/cheescake%2B014.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.en.galiciajewishmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGalicia Jewish Museum\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eul. Dajwór 18, \u0026nbsp;31-052 Kraków\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLUfGy9GJOo\/VXSlyQGnIKI\/AAAAAAAAHjA\/XohzIgPfN8U\/s1600\/cheescake%2B068.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLUfGy9GJOo\/VXSlyQGnIKI\/AAAAAAAAHjA\/XohzIgPfN8U\/s640\/cheescake%2B068.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mq-BgNDwl4Q\/VaaP5zsKqjI\/AAAAAAAAHtc\/CR1MjOuIfVM\/s1600\/oskar-schindler-s-factory.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mq-BgNDwl4Q\/VaaP5zsKqjI\/AAAAAAAAHtc\/CR1MjOuIfVM\/s640\/oskar-schindler-s-factory.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3NAx0jylcZg\/VXSpv0PDieI\/AAAAAAAAHlQ\/PA4mVpV4aTk\/s1600\/cheescake%2B066.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3NAx0jylcZg\/VXSpv0PDieI\/AAAAAAAAHlQ\/PA4mVpV4aTk\/s640\/cheescake%2B066.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mhk.pl\/exhibitions\/krakow-under-nazi-occupation-1939-1945\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOskar Schindler's Factory\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 Lipowa Street, 30-702 Kraków\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mx0sC02qsWg\/VXSnh8fyGLI\/AAAAAAAAHkA\/rcRLwmbFgsA\/s1600\/cheescake%2B027.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mx0sC02qsWg\/VXSnh8fyGLI\/AAAAAAAAHkA\/rcRLwmbFgsA\/s640\/cheescake%2B027.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GBpzfkZgzwI\/VXSoaezoGgI\/AAAAAAAAHkg\/_cDBL09A9C0\/s1600\/cheescake%2B036.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GBpzfkZgzwI\/VXSoaezoGgI\/AAAAAAAAHkg\/_cDBL09A9C0\/s640\/cheescake%2B036.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WzMm7k1x1cI\/VXSo_pOM7jI\/AAAAAAAAHkw\/KtUWMj8Mah4\/s1600\/cheescake%2B047.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WzMm7k1x1cI\/VXSo_pOM7jI\/AAAAAAAAHkw\/KtUWMj8Mah4\/s640\/cheescake%2B047.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6JWQuxBNcHc\/VXSpdDPv5sI\/AAAAAAAAHlA\/rPy2zN8GVww\/s1600\/cheescake%2B054.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6JWQuxBNcHc\/VXSpdDPv5sI\/AAAAAAAAHlA\/rPy2zN8GVww\/s640\/cheescake%2B054.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d276740-Reviews-Main_Market_Square-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERynek Główny\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EMain Square, 30-062 Kraków\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w61MA8P-nGo\/VXSpGzaVrmI\/AAAAAAAAHk4\/J8e35xSUC9s\/s1600\/cheescake%2B050.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w61MA8P-nGo\/VXSpGzaVrmI\/AAAAAAAAHk4\/J8e35xSUC9s\/s640\/cheescake%2B050.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d276743-Reviews-Cloth_Hall_Sukiennice-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECloth Hall\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ERynek Główny 1-3, Kraków, Poland\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qK5XNUVcuJU\/VXSp9orzRUI\/AAAAAAAAHlk\/qF4XTSvWGxM\/s1600\/cheescake%2B076.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qK5XNUVcuJU\/VXSp9orzRUI\/AAAAAAAAHlk\/qF4XTSvWGxM\/s640\/cheescake%2B076.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xW-z74ExfIc\/VXSppNtG-zI\/AAAAAAAAHlI\/sYGuzx3bvZ8\/s1600\/guidetokrakow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xW-z74ExfIc\/VXSppNtG-zI\/AAAAAAAAHlI\/sYGuzx3bvZ8\/s640\/guidetokrakow.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d276748-Reviews-Wawel_Royal_Castle-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWawel Castle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6hsMK8yt4ss\/VXSp9aaPP4I\/AAAAAAAAHlg\/MsJodN7_B3Q\/s1600\/krakowguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6hsMK8yt4ss\/VXSp9aaPP4I\/AAAAAAAAHlg\/MsJodN7_B3Q\/s640\/krakowguide.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBvgeNB3JkU\/VXSqVKnQFUI\/AAAAAAAAHl4\/35Ve5zrdFHc\/s1600\/cheescake%2B098.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBvgeNB3JkU\/VXSqVKnQFUI\/AAAAAAAAHl4\/35Ve5zrdFHc\/s640\/cheescake%2B098.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-roLja87mH8s\/VXSqJR-y8LI\/AAAAAAAAHlw\/c7iGwyMVuQc\/s1600\/krakowhorse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-roLja87mH8s\/VXSqJR-y8LI\/AAAAAAAAHlw\/c7iGwyMVuQc\/s640\/krakowhorse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5d7IMx563c\/VXSmNvdWCiI\/AAAAAAAAHjI\/9K6Tq6V7Bqo\/s1600\/cheescake%2B062.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5d7IMx563c\/VXSmNvdWCiI\/AAAAAAAAHjI\/9K6Tq6V7Bqo\/s640\/cheescake%2B062.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HZTirPsWuE\/VXSmZ4Gj5VI\/AAAAAAAAHjQ\/6ZrjqmKN25s\/s1600\/cheescake%2B063.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HZTirPsWuE\/VXSmZ4Gj5VI\/AAAAAAAAHjQ\/6ZrjqmKN25s\/s640\/cheescake%2B063.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEMT-bqgGHI\/VXSlmhKR-HI\/AAAAAAAAHiw\/d_lEpG87nfM\/s1600\/cheescake%2B112.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEMT-bqgGHI\/VXSlmhKR-HI\/AAAAAAAAHiw\/d_lEpG87nfM\/s640\/cheescake%2B112.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHaving a sister your close to in age and life is a special thing. It's a best friend, a confidant, someone to rob clothes off and some one you can always trust. Spending time with my sister means the world to me and for the last couple of years we've carved time out in our schedule to take a trip together. Last year it was Liverpool (read about our adventures \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/\/search\/label\/Liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E), this year it was Krakow. It was actually my sister that suggested Poland and Krakow turned out to be a great choice, with loads of shopping at excellent prices and a truly moving history. As it was my first time visiting Poland I learnt alot of new things about the country and also travelling there so I thought I would compile both my travel memories and some trips for future visitors. The information given below was correct while I visited but obviously may change over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKrakow is the second largest city in Poland and also one of it's oldest. It has suffered a heartbreaking past, during World War II the Jewish population was sent to it's ghetto and then on to extermination camps, namely Auschwitz. Auschwitz is situated nearby and can be visited by bus whilst staying in Krakow, however we chose not to do so, instead learning about the time in both\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d647063-Reviews-Oskar_Schindler_s_Factory-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESchindler's Factory\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.en.galiciajewishmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGalicia Jewish Museum\u003C\/a\u003E. There is so much to see in and around Krakow from Wawel Castle, to the nearby Wieliczka salt mines, and Rynek Glowny Europe's largest market square.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E: Our visit begins with actually getting to Krakow, we flew from Dublin to Krakow airport with Ryanair. As the airport is currently undergoing extensive development (for 2015) there is no train service running from the airport to the city. Not to worry though as travelling by public bus is both easy and cheap. You can get the public buses \u003Cb\u003E292 \u003C\/b\u003E(every 20 mins) or \u003Cb\u003E208\u003C\/b\u003E (every hour). The bus stop is outside Terminal 1. You can take a shuttle bus between Terminal 2 and 1 but we just walked. There is also the night bus 902. As the airport is in Zone 11 you need to buy an 4zl ticket from the machine at the bus stop. The journey to the city bus station (Krakow Glowny)\u0026nbsp;takes around 40 minutes or longer depending on traffic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting home\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E: To get to the airport take the 208 or the 292 from the Krakow Bus Station at the stop 'Dworzec Główny Wschód' on the \u003Cb\u003Elower level\u003C\/b\u003E of the bus station. \u0026nbsp;You can buy your ticket in a ticket office beside the bus stop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EGetting around\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: While Krakow has a bus and tram system for getting around we choose to walk everywhere. In my experience it's a very manageable city to explore by foot and I really enjoyed seeing it that way because we chanced upon many interesting places trying to find our way around. If you are interested in using public transport read about it \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.inyourpocket.com\/krakow\/Getting-Around-Krakow\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. If you choose to walk bear in mind that unlike in Ireland and some other European countries in Poland it is common to avoid Jaywalking and actually wait for the correct light before crossing the road!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EMoney\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: The currency used is zloty (zl), notes come as 10-200zl and coins 1-50gr and 1, 2 and 5zl. Zloty are divided into 100 groszy (gr). Bring cash with you to Poland as it's much handier but you can of course use card and they have an unbelievable amount of currency exchanges in Krakow offering different rates. A helpful \u003Cb\u003Etip\u003C\/b\u003E is to have change or small notes when buying things as they often weren't keen to take large notes. Another \u003Cb\u003Etip\u003C\/b\u003E is that when paying if you say thank you it means that you are giving any change as a tip, if you don't want to do this, wait until you receive your change to say thanks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EWhere to stay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: There is a huge choice of hostels and hotels in Krakow to suit everyone's budget. After searching through \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/booking.com\/\"\u003EBooking.com\u003C\/a\u003E we choose the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pl\/ascotkrakow.en-gb.html?aid=357029;label=yho748jc-city-XX-pl-krakow-unspec-ie-com-L%3Aen-O%3Aunk-B%3Aunk-N%3Ayes-S%3Abo-U%3Asalo;sid=226f87e914a29c2d33a6d88c5ae4fd7d;dcid=4;dist=0;group_adults=2;srpos=6;type=total\u0026amp;\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAscot Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;€232.32 for 2 people, for 3 nights including breakfast. It was a great hotel, amazing location a short walk from the main bus station, friendly helpful staff, free wifi and the breakfast buffer had a phenomenal selection for the price.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EWhere to shop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: A visit to Krakow is not complete without visiting the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ie\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d276743-Reviews-Cloth_Hall_Sukiennice-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECloth Hall\u003C\/a\u003E, the world's oldest shopping mall, where you can buy traditional gifts like amber jewelry.\u0026nbsp;Krakow is also great for high street shopping as it boosts several large shopping malls in the city center. Two we visited were \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/galeriakazimierz.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGaleria Kazimierz\u003C\/a\u003E with over 130 stores including H\u0026amp;M, Zara, Sephora and Inglot, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.galeriakrakowska.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGaleria Krakowska\u003C\/a\u003E comprised of 3 floors and over 260 stores, which is located beside the bus and train station. There's plenty more places to shop just wander along the beautiful old streets, check out the Kazimerz district for more treasures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThings to see \u0026amp; do\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E: This is a very long list so I'll try to keep it shorter by mainly sticking to what we did in the short time we were there. Despite the impact of World War II on this city it managed to remain a beautiful and historic place, leaving a long list of sites to take in while your there. Start with the Europe's largest medieval square, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ie\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=8\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=0CEYQFjAH\u0026amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttraction_Review-g274772-d276740-Reviews-Main_Market_Square-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\u0026amp;ei=Vt-iVduhGNSS7AbcuIi4Cg\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGm4OrwWiQg5CyYfwYr4hh1NvMOXg\u0026amp;sig2=UEpMN4e_V0vc_0W5_tDo1Q\u0026amp;bvm=bv.97653015,d.ZGU\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERynek Glowny\u003C\/a\u003E, in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/29\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOld Town\u003C\/a\u003E. The square is a flurry of activity, it is lined with cafes and restaurants, huge crowds of people, street performers and ornately decorated horses and carriages. Here you will find the famous Cloth Hall,\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ealong with St. Mary's Basilica and\u0026nbsp;the Town Hall Tower. Next we strolled through the streets to visit the hilltop \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wawel.krakow.pl\/pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWawel Castle\u003C\/a\u003E. After your visit to Old Town why not head to the Kazimierz (the former Jewish Quarter) to immerse yourself in their history. It was once the center of the Jewish community until 90% were killed during the war. We visited the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.en.galiciajewishmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGalicia Jewish Museum \u003C\/a\u003Ehere, and it's permanent exhibition 'Traces of Memory: A Contemporary Look at the Jewish Past in Poland'. This exhibition is a must see, it's hugely educating and emotional to view. We then crossed the river to visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mhk.pl\/oddzialy\/fabryka-schindlera\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOskar Schindler's factory\u003C\/a\u003E. It is a little tricky to find, when you cross over the bridge go to your left past the railway line and it is in the middle of an industrial area. This interactive museum housed in the former enamel museum of Oskar Scindler, the industrialist who saved the lives of his Jewish workforce during the Holocaust. The museum is very somber viewing and there's something incredibly unnerving about walking across a floor tiled entirely in swastikas as one room is. If you don't have time to visit Auschwitz you should definitely try and visit this museum. If your in Krakow for longer then you might want to visit sites outside the city including Auschwitz and the incredible UNESCO World Heritage listed Salt Mines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EHelpful source\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: We only visited Krakow for 4 days so this guide is far from exhaustive. The In Your Pocket Krakow guide is amazing for just about everything to do with Krakow, read it before you visit here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI loved visiting Krakow, it's a beautiful city full of welcoming people. If you've already visited Krakow I'd love to know your recommendations and favorite parts of your trip. Now I'm off to plan my next adventure\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; display: table-cell; font-stretch: inherit; font-weight: 300; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4205083173685261406\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/a-guide-to-krakow.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4205083173685261406"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4205083173685261406"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/a-guide-to-krakow.html","title":"A Guide to Krakow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RDSxeItBUTU\/VXSmkPniwpI\/AAAAAAAAHjY\/4e88YHqB4CM\/s72-c\/cheescake%2B041.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5667078260024280618"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-12T12:13:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:04:48.100-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bucket list"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Entomophagy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"yolo"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bucket List: Eating Crickets"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I9AP0iG7LdU\/VZ19VZNKraI\/AAAAAAAAHsM\/3O4hfwr3t1c\/s1600\/edible%2Bcrickets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I9AP0iG7LdU\/VZ19VZNKraI\/AAAAAAAAHsM\/3O4hfwr3t1c\/s640\/edible%2Bcrickets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UEpx2fECN0\/VZ19WLmqraI\/AAAAAAAAHsU\/JqccF8EMqzE\/s1600\/entomophagy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"427\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UEpx2fECN0\/VZ19WLmqraI\/AAAAAAAAHsU\/JqccF8EMqzE\/s640\/entomophagy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3uVPU9tP0RQ\/VZ19VYyauCI\/AAAAAAAAHsQ\/qZWaFdI7RYo\/s1600\/edidble%2Binsects.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3uVPU9tP0RQ\/VZ19VYyauCI\/AAAAAAAAHsQ\/qZWaFdI7RYo\/s640\/edidble%2Binsects.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8srBRGb76o\/VZ19Vd6gXrI\/AAAAAAAAHsw\/BODrcv73xFk\/s1600\/bucket%2Blist%2Beating%2Binsects.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8srBRGb76o\/VZ19Vd6gXrI\/AAAAAAAAHsw\/BODrcv73xFk\/s640\/bucket%2Blist%2Beating%2Binsects.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--dFwqz3_798\/VZ19W4l_DJI\/AAAAAAAAHso\/nPs4OTLwPEE\/s1600\/yolo%2Bedidble%2Binsects.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--dFwqz3_798\/VZ19W4l_DJI\/AAAAAAAAHso\/nPs4OTLwPEE\/s640\/yolo%2Bedidble%2Binsects.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELet's be honest, when you stroll through your bloglovin feed, edible insects do not feature often. Not alot of bloggers would happily share pictures of themselves with no makeup, hair messy, casual clothes and a cricket shoved in their mouth. But I happily do this, all in the name of lifestyle blogging. Lately I've been embracing the YOLO spirit, even though I hate the term YOLO. In the last few weeks I've been to gay pride for the first time, rode a mechanical bull (I only lasted 17 seconds but somehow ended up with 4 bruises), eaten garlic cheese chips and a few crickets and mealsworms too! Entomophagy is the human consumption of insects and is a common around the world. However in many countries, including Ireland, it is rare and can seem a little bit strange. Entomophagy is beginning to appear on our radars more and more, with fans hailing it as eco-friendly and an alternative source of protein in our diet. You can currently buy insect flour and insect protein bars, not to mention candy and chocolate varieties. We however decided to go a little more radical than cricket flour, we went for the real thing. By real thing, I actually mean insects breed specifically for human consumption and spiced up with curry and Thai flavors. The worst part of eating insects, in my opinion anyway, is holding them in your hand, with their eyes and wings still there. Even covered in curry powder, crickets just look so...cricket like. Once you manage to eat it the taste isn't too bad. I'm not saying I'd be the first in line if they start selling them in Tesco, but the idea is much worse than the reality. Of course there's alot more to entomophagy than curry flavored mealworms, but it's a fun place to start and maybe finish too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you've tried snacking on insects I'd love to know what you thought!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5667078260024280618\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/bucket-list-eating-crickets.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5667078260024280618"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5667078260024280618"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/bucket-list-eating-crickets.html","title":"Bucket List: Eating Crickets"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I9AP0iG7LdU\/VZ19VZNKraI\/AAAAAAAAHsM\/3O4hfwr3t1c\/s72-c\/edible%2Bcrickets.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7103154501732889583"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-08T03:38:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:10:09.099-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"AbbeyField Farm: Air Rifle Shooting"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z060v1JufdM\/VZGAFz8Q12I\/AAAAAAAAHqo\/6CSWDQVtuXo\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B057.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z060v1JufdM\/VZGAFz8Q12I\/AAAAAAAAHqo\/6CSWDQVtuXo\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B057.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GTETkVGezJY\/VZGAGq2Ng0I\/AAAAAAAAHq0\/pY_Re_jXhmI\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B075.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GTETkVGezJY\/VZGAGq2Ng0I\/AAAAAAAAHq0\/pY_Re_jXhmI\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B075.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JEF_Zel6iTA\/VZGAFxyOEVI\/AAAAAAAAHqw\/iGPII6HKZBg\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B056.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JEF_Zel6iTA\/VZGAFxyOEVI\/AAAAAAAAHqw\/iGPII6HKZBg\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B056.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cV36Zf2pbYk\/VZGAHOmvRbI\/AAAAAAAAHq4\/M5oDboPo6_4\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B076.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cV36Zf2pbYk\/VZGAHOmvRbI\/AAAAAAAAHq4\/M5oDboPo6_4\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B076.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-20FaLewb0N0\/VZGAH91ROfI\/AAAAAAAAHrQ\/VaxkXofymAM\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B081.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-20FaLewb0N0\/VZGAH91ROfI\/AAAAAAAAHrQ\/VaxkXofymAM\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B081.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D3jQI4CV9u4\/VZGAIFiJZuI\/AAAAAAAAHrM\/_1VHXuORRaM\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B082.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D3jQI4CV9u4\/VZGAIFiJZuI\/AAAAAAAAHrM\/_1VHXuORRaM\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B082.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QfKdEhImRrU\/VZGAaES17gI\/AAAAAAAAHrc\/zpvAGiHVyik\/s1600\/folkster%2Bsale%2B053.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QfKdEhImRrU\/VZGAaES17gI\/AAAAAAAAHrc\/zpvAGiHVyik\/s640\/folkster%2Bsale%2B053.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAbbeyfield Country Pursuits, Celbridge Road, Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf outdoor pursuits are your thing, or shooting a gun is on your bucket list than \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abbeyfieldfarm.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAbbeyfield Farm\u003C\/a\u003E is a perfect Saturday outing. It's not just Air Rifle Shooting on offer though, you can try Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Horse Trekking too. We decided to give Air Rifle Shooting a try and after eventually getting the hang of it, we had so much fun. You get 50 shots (around 1 hour) for €30 pp, and it's for all levels. It is tricky to get the hang off at first, so maybe try this before Clay Pigeon Shooting if your a newbie like us as there's very little sound and recoil. You can combine different activities and there's great value group packages so it would be perfect for a stag\/hen party. Next up is Clay Pigeon shooting though I'm pretty sure I will be dreadful at it!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7103154501732889583\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/abbeyfield-farm-air-rifle-shooting.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7103154501732889583"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7103154501732889583"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/07\/abbeyfield-farm-air-rifle-shooting.html","title":"AbbeyField Farm: Air Rifle Shooting"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z060v1JufdM\/VZGAFz8Q12I\/AAAAAAAAHqo\/6CSWDQVtuXo\/s72-c\/folkster%2Bsale%2B057.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5169229035872664959"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-29T10:14:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:11:32.301-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to eat in Dublin"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Record Hunting, Om Diva \u0026 Pigging Out in Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuzCuET5mGs\/VWX_bDhff0I\/AAAAAAAAHbY\/tuoRFrMRppE\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B032.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuzCuET5mGs\/VWX_bDhff0I\/AAAAAAAAHbY\/tuoRFrMRppE\/s640\/april%2B15%2B032.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-U--B9xJRJBE\/VWX_a86q20I\/AAAAAAAAHbg\/c-TtAUTNA2M\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B033.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-U--B9xJRJBE\/VWX_a86q20I\/AAAAAAAAHbg\/c-TtAUTNA2M\/s640\/april%2B15%2B033.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HAJ6asWokFs\/VWX_a18wKwI\/AAAAAAAAHbc\/OBIO2dg86So\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B034.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HAJ6asWokFs\/VWX_a18wKwI\/AAAAAAAAHbc\/OBIO2dg86So\/s640\/april%2B15%2B034.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EEpicurean Food Hall, 1 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EDublin is the perfect place to spend a weekend, there is endless places to eat and shop, photograph and explore. This particular visit to Dublin was to hunt for some bargain records at Record Store Day. You can't properly bargain hunt without some fuel though so first on our agenda was lunch. The first stop on our food journey is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/epicureanfoodhall.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEpicurean Food Hall\u003C\/a\u003E, with kitchens from around the world at affordable prices, it's a must visit. We choose the Ugly Duckling and I had the Pittsburgh Sandwich. That mountain of pulled pork and coleslaw on top of a huge helping of chips, is actually a sandwich, a very tasty sandwich at that. Plus it only cost €6.95, such tasty tasty food for that price. With out belly's full it was time for some exploring.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FRlWMbf2esM\/VWX_ca7SpOI\/AAAAAAAAHbw\/8atnQ9opTtU\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B035.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FRlWMbf2esM\/VWX_ca7SpOI\/AAAAAAAAHbw\/8atnQ9opTtU\/s640\/april%2B15%2B035.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EwUez2hpK_k\/VWX_jiTakSI\/AAAAAAAAHcI\/ayII5v4341I\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B079.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EwUez2hpK_k\/VWX_jiTakSI\/AAAAAAAAHcI\/ayII5v4341I\/s640\/april%2B15%2B079.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rTDWGLO2PK4\/VWX_jl_nSvI\/AAAAAAAAHcE\/mTpIwFJozGM\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B080.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rTDWGLO2PK4\/VWX_jl_nSvI\/AAAAAAAAHcE\/mTpIwFJozGM\/s640\/april%2B15%2B080.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CTqXMcsoxs\/VWX_9CC4BcI\/AAAAAAAAHc0\/y9mcqChdQkI\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B008.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CTqXMcsoxs\/VWX_9CC4BcI\/AAAAAAAAHc0\/y9mcqChdQkI\/s640\/april%2B15%2B008.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hT_IbeYq14o\/VWX_9-yXYTI\/AAAAAAAAHc8\/yk75VzVsqDM\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B011.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hT_IbeYq14o\/VWX_9-yXYTI\/AAAAAAAAHc8\/yk75VzVsqDM\/s640\/april%2B15%2B011.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTkLPDx4S9k\/VWX_8_RPCzI\/AAAAAAAAHcw\/0KO_mGnfejw\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B010.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTkLPDx4S9k\/VWX_8_RPCzI\/AAAAAAAAHcw\/0KO_mGnfejw\/s640\/april%2B15%2B010.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eb97Mz0HMQg\/VWX_-NNx-lI\/AAAAAAAAHdY\/C7zVXG5IIqk\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B012.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eb97Mz0HMQg\/VWX_-NNx-lI\/AAAAAAAAHdY\/C7zVXG5IIqk\/s640\/april%2B15%2B012.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eky2pCP-0O4\/VWX_-0MC7nI\/AAAAAAAAHdQ\/V-7ELNUp0LA\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eky2pCP-0O4\/VWX_-0MC7nI\/AAAAAAAAHdQ\/V-7ELNUp0LA\/s640\/april%2B15%2B014.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KhdVajS8zXg\/VWYAACdIAHI\/AAAAAAAAHdk\/ZqSJpik7fSE\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KhdVajS8zXg\/VWYAACdIAHI\/AAAAAAAAHdk\/ZqSJpik7fSE\/s640\/april%2B15%2B015.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ooc2mIXSPFo\/VWYAAlw56nI\/AAAAAAAAHdw\/jtXrTqeZN1w\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B017.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ooc2mIXSPFo\/VWYAAlw56nI\/AAAAAAAAHdw\/jtXrTqeZN1w\/s640\/april%2B15%2B017.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UlgKJ7VR8uE\/VWYABJSEZVI\/AAAAAAAAHd0\/Kp0yZp8e8Gw\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B018.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UlgKJ7VR8uE\/VWYABJSEZVI\/AAAAAAAAHd0\/Kp0yZp8e8Gw\/s640\/april%2B15%2B018.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E27 Drury Street, Dublin 2\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile walking from one record store to the next, I stumbled across the prettiest boutique. Om Diva Boutique mixes vintage finds, contemporary collections, cutting edge Irish designs (Atelier 27) and design studios all under one roof. It is an amazing space filled with unique pieces and vibrant colours. One of Atelier 27's designers that caught my eye was Lisa McCormark's jewelry label Capulet \u0026amp; Montague. her pieces are sleek, modern, bold and beautiful. This place is a real gem, I could spent hours trawling through their collections. After that it was on to Tower Records with the crowds of vinyl lovers to see what was on offer. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EFf7Es7V_Y8\/VWYACiWsnQI\/AAAAAAAAHeY\/vnrBSxm63fg\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B021.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EFf7Es7V_Y8\/VWYACiWsnQI\/AAAAAAAAHeY\/vnrBSxm63fg\/s640\/april%2B15%2B021.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--uZN-bOtxBQ\/VWYAC7ukM-I\/AAAAAAAAHeU\/PdLWP3QKuSM\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B022.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--uZN-bOtxBQ\/VWYAC7ukM-I\/AAAAAAAAHeU\/PdLWP3QKuSM\/s640\/april%2B15%2B022.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GEVz0UsB9vo\/VWYADVbh-kI\/AAAAAAAAHeg\/-3NCtM953-k\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B023.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GEVz0UsB9vo\/VWYADVbh-kI\/AAAAAAAAHeg\/-3NCtM953-k\/s640\/april%2B15%2B023.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QgHmVWVr0YY\/VWYAECxhmHI\/AAAAAAAAHew\/QC7pPJsTkLg\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B026.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QgHmVWVr0YY\/VWYAECxhmHI\/AAAAAAAAHew\/QC7pPJsTkLg\/s640\/april%2B15%2B026.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAn unexpected bonus off the day was getting to meet one of my favorite bloggers ever,\u0026nbsp;Audrey Leighton, after I noticed on Instagram she was doing a meet and greet in the Clarence hotel. Her blog \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.befrassy.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrassy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a hotspot of style inspiration, travel envy and truly honest life advice and tales. If you don't already read her blog you must, she writes with humor and so genuinely, and she's just as nice in person.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hHerOObgyOY\/VWX_km13_zI\/AAAAAAAAHcY\/5V5DdNAmdx4\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B083.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hHerOObgyOY\/VWX_km13_zI\/AAAAAAAAHcY\/5V5DdNAmdx4\/s640\/april%2B15%2B083.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9lErqy8ZrhU\/VWX_jQ9kcsI\/AAAAAAAAHcA\/gb2OzXtQ6Yo\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B081.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9lErqy8ZrhU\/VWX_jQ9kcsI\/AAAAAAAAHcA\/gb2OzXtQ6Yo\/s640\/april%2B15%2B081.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iySXeJGy9YY\/VWX_kwptZZI\/AAAAAAAAHcc\/0gg_fDQYzrU\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B084.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iySXeJGy9YY\/VWX_kwptZZI\/AAAAAAAAHcc\/0gg_fDQYzrU\/s640\/april%2B15%2B084.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ECrackbird, 60 Dame Street, Dublin 2\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ELastly it was time to end the day with a huge helping of chicken at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joburger.ie\/crackbird\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrackbird\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(a sister of the Jo'Burger and Skinflint restaurants). We had dips, sticks\u0026nbsp;and dunks to start, followed by buttermilk chicken for mains, washed down with the tastiest drink (soda, mint and lime, their homemade lemonade is also really good). After all that food and shopping it's definitely time for sleep.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's your favorite Dublin spots? Any restaurant recommendations?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5169229035872664959\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/record-hunting-om-diva-pigging-out-in.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5169229035872664959"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5169229035872664959"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/record-hunting-om-diva-pigging-out-in.html","title":"Record Hunting, Om Diva \u0026 Pigging Out in Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuzCuET5mGs\/VWX_bDhff0I\/AAAAAAAAHbY\/tuoRFrMRppE\/s72-c\/april%2B15%2B032.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1522386725824903679"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-20T04:19:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:12:22.229-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"carton house"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"roadtrip"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"things to do in kildare"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Road trip: Carton House"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lDH-zDEKLvg\/VYVDwO8z63I\/AAAAAAAAHnU\/tTITUFFNPoI\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B047.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lDH-zDEKLvg\/VYVDwO8z63I\/AAAAAAAAHnU\/tTITUFFNPoI\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B047.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-epnq0SoRdb8\/VYVDx5plFAI\/AAAAAAAAHnw\/5tWuRAhUO2s\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B052.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-epnq0SoRdb8\/VYVDx5plFAI\/AAAAAAAAHnw\/5tWuRAhUO2s\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B052.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fE_WmFC5nhE\/VYVDyo3p_qI\/AAAAAAAAHn4\/w3-ahbSMZTk\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B054.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fE_WmFC5nhE\/VYVDyo3p_qI\/AAAAAAAAHn4\/w3-ahbSMZTk\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B054.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8ukZulytnM\/VYVDzudUAgI\/AAAAAAAAHoM\/S-p_7P3PlZY\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B056.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8ukZulytnM\/VYVDzudUAgI\/AAAAAAAAHoM\/S-p_7P3PlZY\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B056.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYWHA65VQ0U\/VYVD0OT0G6I\/AAAAAAAAHoY\/Uf-Kdc7QbiM\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B061.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hYWHA65VQ0U\/VYVD0OT0G6I\/AAAAAAAAHoY\/Uf-Kdc7QbiM\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B061.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ehJbdlXQWM\/VYVD1HHMtYI\/AAAAAAAAHok\/x2pKIpEyZm4\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B063.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ehJbdlXQWM\/VYVD1HHMtYI\/AAAAAAAAHok\/x2pKIpEyZm4\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B063.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ScsZrP_xsOo\/VYVD2FR6GEI\/AAAAAAAAHpI\/P_MxTRzQ-Mg\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B066.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ScsZrP_xsOo\/VYVD2FR6GEI\/AAAAAAAAHpI\/P_MxTRzQ-Mg\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B066.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8m8Dx_xO80\/VYVDwuRgmzI\/AAAAAAAAHnc\/HZhZCNppQyc\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B049.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d8m8Dx_xO80\/VYVDwuRgmzI\/AAAAAAAAHnc\/HZhZCNppQyc\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B049.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XJtwe_SBdYE\/VYVD5bfwB9I\/AAAAAAAAHpg\/4kQtMUx4L04\/s1600\/carton%2Bhouse%2B074.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XJtwe_SBdYE\/VYVD5bfwB9I\/AAAAAAAAHpg\/4kQtMUx4L04\/s640\/carton%2Bhouse%2B074.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETop-Zara\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJeans-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESandals-Primark\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI love to travel and explore, never tire of new adventures and experiences. On holidays I'm never the one my the pool all day, I want to see all that I can everywhere I go, I'm a complete tourist basically. In reality though there just isn't the time and the money for me to travel endlessly, so instead I look for adventures constantly, even if it doesn't involve a passport. There is so much to see a car drive, bus trip or train journey away. Just because you haven't left the country doesn't mean there isn't endless things to see and memories to make. When the sun is shining it's the perfect excuse to jump in a car and go for a road trip. This road trip took place in a convertible, my first time in one with the roof down. The feeling of driving along with your hair blowing in the wind is amazing, it makes the journey the best part of a trip. On this particular sunny day we decided to visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cartonhouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECarton House Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Kildare. Carton House is a 1,100 acre estate and historic mansion that was the ancestral seat of the Earls of Kildare and Duke of Leinster. It has since been developed into two golf courses and a hotel. We visited the estate for a picnic and a walk around the beautiful grounds. What is more perfect than a summers day eating salty chips in the grass.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAny road trip recommendations?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1522386725824903679\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/road-trip-carton-house.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1522386725824903679"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1522386725824903679"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/road-trip-carton-house.html","title":"Road trip: Carton House"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lDH-zDEKLvg\/VYVDwO8z63I\/AAAAAAAAHnU\/tTITUFFNPoI\/s72-c\/carton%2Bhouse%2B047.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-8104542812493166548"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-07T06:32:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:13:01.292-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cheesecake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"glenisk"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"milkybar"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Recipe: Milky Bar Cheesecake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouFlqwfwtE\/VXRDtseNApI\/AAAAAAAAHiI\/_l0NJ6z79mk\/s1600\/cheescake%2B176.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouFlqwfwtE\/VXRDtseNApI\/AAAAAAAAHiI\/_l0NJ6z79mk\/s640\/cheescake%2B176.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G98FYCl2hR4\/VXRClH9DfJI\/AAAAAAAAHhI\/8FyK7eXAwlo\/s1600\/cheescake%2B183.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-G98FYCl2hR4\/VXRClH9DfJI\/AAAAAAAAHhI\/8FyK7eXAwlo\/s640\/cheescake%2B183.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MjjqOTEpRh0\/VXRDZrs96iI\/AAAAAAAAHhw\/mWLbHf9w7HE\/s640\/cheescake%2B186.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zpwb2Elm2q0\/VXREXXEkS6I\/AAAAAAAAHiQ\/0n4LtUML0Fk\/s1600\/cheescake%2B175.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zpwb2Elm2q0\/VXREXXEkS6I\/AAAAAAAAHiQ\/0n4LtUML0Fk\/s640\/cheescake%2B175.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3GF9rEy1wTM\/VXREdVocckI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/P_Cgu4Kp5n0\/s1600\/cheescake%2B178.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3GF9rEy1wTM\/VXREdVocckI\/AAAAAAAAHiY\/P_Cgu4Kp5n0\/s640\/cheescake%2B178.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mNcyQLolIAc\/VXRDUKlmuRI\/AAAAAAAAHhg\/dhklkTvQmEI\/s1600\/cheescake%2B172.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mNcyQLolIAc\/VXRDUKlmuRI\/AAAAAAAAHhg\/dhklkTvQmEI\/s640\/cheescake%2B172.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qoNxLpY1KKw\/VXRCXqxwyLI\/AAAAAAAAHhA\/4HM6bQp23e0\/s1600\/cheescake%2B181.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qoNxLpY1KKw\/VXRCXqxwyLI\/AAAAAAAAHhA\/4HM6bQp23e0\/s640\/cheescake%2B181.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy boyfriend and I decided to make this amazing cheesecake when a nasty cold had hit our home and we needed a little pick me up. It's really easy to make, I love any recipe that doesn't involve actually turning on an oven. You can use any white chocolate you like but Milky Bars go very nicely with this recipe. The recipe itself is based on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.glenisk.com\/recipes\/cooks-academy-recipes\/white-chocolate-and-raspberry-cheesecake\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis glenisk one\u003C\/a\u003E, we made small cheesecakes so double the ingredients if your making a large one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E 90g of digestive biscuits, 25g butter, 200g of soft\/cream cheese, 30g of caster sugar, juice and zest of 1\/2 lemon, \u0026nbsp;150g of white chocolate (we used Milky Bars), 150ml of fresh cream, raspberries to decorate\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E1.\u003C\/span\u003E Place the biscuits in a sandwich bag and crush into crumbs\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E2.\u003C\/span\u003E Melt the butter and then mix with the crushed biscuits. Press mixture into a cheesecake tin (we did two small ones) and chill in the fridge.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E3.\u003C\/span\u003E Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon until smooth, do this with an electric whisk we didn't have one so my boyfriend got some exercise doing this by hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E4.\u003C\/span\u003E Whip the fresh cream.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E5.\u003C\/span\u003E Melt the white chocolate, once melted pour into the ingredients from step 3. Then fold in the whipped cream.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E6.\u003C\/span\u003E Pour the cheesecake mix onto the biscuit layer in the tin. Leave to chill in the fridge, it takes best if left overnight.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E7.\u003C\/span\u003E Before eating decorate with raspberries and enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you have some mixture left over try making tiny cheesecakes in shot glasses they are so cute!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8104542812493166548\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/recipe-milky-bar-cheesecake.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8104542812493166548"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/8104542812493166548"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/06\/recipe-milky-bar-cheesecake.html","title":"Recipe: Milky Bar Cheesecake"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KouFlqwfwtE\/VXRDtseNApI\/AAAAAAAAHiI\/_l0NJ6z79mk\/s72-c\/cheescake%2B176.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-2696131395299002672"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-27T11:47:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:13:51.826-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bleach london"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Folkster"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"folkster kilo sale"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mint Hair \u0026 Fringe Shorts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo much has happened since I last had the chance to blog; my sister and I visited Krakow, my friend had her first baby, Ireland voted Yes to Marriage Equality. A great and eventful few weeks since my last post. Despite the lack of writing I have accumulated a mountain of pictures to share, with posts planned that include a guide to Krakow, DIY dreamcatchers, a recipe for milkybar cheesecake and stacks of outfit posts. The blogging buzz is hitting me hard and I can't wait to share everything I've been up to. First things first, what better way to start than with one of my favorite outfits lately. I've harped on and on about the bargains I got at the Folkster kilo sale last Novermber (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2015\/01\/camouflage-and-leather.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/search\/label\/Folkster\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2014\/11\/folkster-kilo-sale-haul.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E) and these braided shorts are my favorite piece I picked up. For €38.50 I got 4 pairs of shorts, 1 skirt, 1 jacket, 1 jumper and 3 scarfs but I honestly would have paid €38 for just these shorts. The braid and fringe edging make them look so unique and special, that you can pair them with the simplest thing and your outfit will never be boring. Unfortunately, the mint dip dye has faded from my hair since taking these pictures (it was Bleach London Washed Up Mermaid), so my hair is currently just plain ombre. I think a nice light lilac will be perfect for my next hair experiment, it'll get my hair in the mood for summer and the beach.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2696131395299002672\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/jacket-zara-blouse-primark-shorts.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2696131395299002672"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/2696131395299002672"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/jacket-zara-blouse-primark-shorts.html","title":"Mint Hair \u0026 Fringe Shorts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TzjeJ0HbOq4\/VWYHiWo041I\/AAAAAAAAHfY\/9KAqQy64_nE\/s72-c\/mintootd.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6443363873594749065"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-30T10:54:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-15T16:36:17.857-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sophie's"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Dean"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"where to eat in Dublin"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sophie's Bar and Restaurant Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTt3LmdwRvE\/VTlojGfo62I\/AAAAAAAAHZQ\/fXEsFtoAUSs\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B070.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTt3LmdwRvE\/VTlojGfo62I\/AAAAAAAAHZQ\/fXEsFtoAUSs\/s640\/april%2B15%2B070.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8hH4x796N4\/VTlokB60NAI\/AAAAAAAAHZg\/Ke5Fm794y2U\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B072.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-W8hH4x796N4\/VTlokB60NAI\/AAAAAAAAHZg\/Ke5Fm794y2U\/s640\/april%2B15%2B072.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huB2W3ghZ68\/VTlutQ2b5_I\/AAAAAAAAHa4\/Po807dmvtB0\/s1600\/sophies%2Bbar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huB2W3ghZ68\/VTlutQ2b5_I\/AAAAAAAAHa4\/Po807dmvtB0\/s640\/sophies%2Bbar.jpg\" width=\"637\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FbBLyRzZDBY\/VTlopEe0g7I\/AAAAAAAAHZs\/uKXHk8Fj_ts\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B095.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FbBLyRzZDBY\/VTlopEe0g7I\/AAAAAAAAHZs\/uKXHk8Fj_ts\/s640\/april%2B15%2B095.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uT-U2nnFB6Q\/VTlopPAQ9oI\/AAAAAAAAHZ4\/5-rhayC4JMY\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B097.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uT-U2nnFB6Q\/VTlopPAQ9oI\/AAAAAAAAHZ4\/5-rhayC4JMY\/s640\/april%2B15%2B097.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VI90z3T5DjA\/VTloqAd5QSI\/AAAAAAAAHZ8\/3U5h_2u7h08\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B099.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VI90z3T5DjA\/VTloqAd5QSI\/AAAAAAAAHZ8\/3U5h_2u7h08\/s640\/april%2B15%2B099.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8GSzqTMKXI\/VTlorD-XPjI\/AAAAAAAAHaU\/SdLgXFca8Qk\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B100.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8GSzqTMKXI\/VTlorD-XPjI\/AAAAAAAAHaU\/SdLgXFca8Qk\/s640\/april%2B15%2B100.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A6DnST5VmZI\/VTlorTnbFiI\/AAAAAAAAHaQ\/Q_8riw2VmAg\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B101.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A6DnST5VmZI\/VTlorTnbFiI\/AAAAAAAAHaQ\/Q_8riw2VmAg\/s640\/april%2B15%2B101.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6poZjm5ojyQ\/VTlopNsWpoI\/AAAAAAAAHZo\/EzIIADZuU08\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B096.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6poZjm5ojyQ\/VTlopNsWpoI\/AAAAAAAAHZo\/EzIIADZuU08\/s640\/april%2B15%2B096.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESophie's, 33 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf your staying at The Dean Hotel and equally if you're not, you must try out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sophies.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESophie's\u003C\/a\u003E bar and restaurant. With a view of Dublin all around you whether you dine inside or out, you can drop in for a drink, for breakfast, lunch or dinner and for brunch on the weekends. After checking into our room and once I was finished taking countless photographs, we headed upstairs to Sophie's for a cocktail. They have a short but sweet cocktail menu with 8 delicious options. I tried out Thinking of You; Absolut Vodka, White Cacao, Raspberry, Lemon, Whites and Peychauds bitters. As the restaurant was booked up for the night we savored our cocktails and then headed out into the city for some adventure. We couldn't leave the hotel without trying some of the food they have on offer, so we dragged ourselves out of bed the next morning for breakfast. We were rewarded for our efforts with a mouthwatering breakfast menu. My boyfriend went with the classic and dependable Full Irish, while I choose a stack of buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and orange butter, not forgetting some bacon on top. I've never had orange butter but it was strangely delicious and the 100% pure Canadian maple syrup was so good I was tempted to grap the bottle and hid it in my bag. I couldn't come close to finishing my pancakes there was so much it just defeated me. I highly recommend dropping in for breakfast\/brunch, the views alone are worth it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat's your favorite breakfast spot?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6443363873594749065\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/sophies-bar-and-restaurant-dublin.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6443363873594749065"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6443363873594749065"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/sophies-bar-and-restaurant-dublin.html","title":"Sophie's Bar and Restaurant Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nTt3LmdwRvE\/VTlojGfo62I\/AAAAAAAAHZQ\/fXEsFtoAUSs\/s72-c\/april%2B15%2B070.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4392291680587915745"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-23T11:33:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-27T09:56:13.760-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotel review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Dean"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Dean Hotel Dublin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V21CteZWzt4\/VTkwHC47_gI\/AAAAAAAAHVs\/CtGEwCwkMg8\/s1600\/DSC00846.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V21CteZWzt4\/VTkwHC47_gI\/AAAAAAAAHVs\/CtGEwCwkMg8\/s640\/DSC00846.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dd-zbAJsyDw\/VTkwxZuznSI\/AAAAAAAAHWc\/3PVK_uGmuJA\/s1600\/april%2B15%2B062.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dd-zbAJsyDw\/VTkwxZuznSI\/AAAAAAAAHWc\/3PVK_uGmuJA\/s640\/april%2B15%2B062.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Dean Hotel, 33 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, my boyfriend and I spent the day trawling Dublin's record stores followed by a night in the gorgeous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/deanhoteldublin.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDean Hotel\u003C\/a\u003E. The flawlessly styled Dean Hotel offers a range of seriously cool rooms from Mod Pods and Punk Bunks right up to a jawdropping penthouse. We stayed in a HiFi room for the night, it's large (26sqm), with a view of Dublin city from your comfy bed. The roomy power shower boasts Grafton Barber products, there's a mountain of Irish snacks, a Nespresso machine and a packed SMEG fridge. For entertainment, you've got a record player equipped with a Marshall amp and a selection of vinyl. Not to mention a 50 inch TV with Netflix, that meant a night curled up in bed watching Good Will Hunting while eating macaroons. Honestly is there anything more they could offer with this room? This is such a unique, modern hotel, I've never stayed somewhere with such style and personality or meticulous attention to detail, I was blown away. I really love their emphasis on Irish products too from the snacks in the rooms, to the bath products, to the art by Irish artists that hangs on the walls. \u0026nbsp;A stay here comes with one word of caution, which the hotel itself is very honest about, it can be quite noisy late into the night due to it's location, it is next door to Copper's after all. To help with this noise disturbance there's earplugs right next to your bed. Luckily there's so much right with this hotel it more than makes up for the noise. Apologies for the huge amount of photos, but when a room is this pretty it deserves to be documented.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat is your favorite hotel ever?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4392291680587915745\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/the-dean-hotel-dublin.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4392291680587915745"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4392291680587915745"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/the-dean-hotel-dublin.html","title":"The Dean Hotel Dublin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pSpdrkpTw7w\/VTkuiYgA8mI\/AAAAAAAAHTU\/ro56jqIPkcA\/s72-c\/DSC00786.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5463214019817260907"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-17T13:23:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-05T12:51:46.347-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bleach london"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bleach London: Dip Dye Kit \u0026 Washed Up Mermaid"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qr90-nWXbRw\/VTFk7YCQ3wI\/AAAAAAAAHSY\/VlO2CRVnp38\/s1600\/minthair%2B188.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qr90-nWXbRw\/VTFk7YCQ3wI\/AAAAAAAAHSY\/VlO2CRVnp38\/s640\/minthair%2B188.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WV2NKGyiFe4\/VTFk2CXM3CI\/AAAAAAAAHSI\/xBXvksKvSsQ\/s1600\/bleachlondondipdye.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WV2NKGyiFe4\/VTFk2CXM3CI\/AAAAAAAAHSI\/xBXvksKvSsQ\/s640\/bleachlondondipdye.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T-XN2l6ygE0\/VTFmQByTAuI\/AAAAAAAAHSo\/gkCFQ7PJc8E\/s1600\/bleachlondondipdyekitreview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T-XN2l6ygE0\/VTFmQByTAuI\/AAAAAAAAHSo\/gkCFQ7PJc8E\/s1600\/bleachlondondipdyekitreview.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ir-zAw5Svfs\/VTFlrYMnZHI\/AAAAAAAAHSg\/KAa7rmGG2m8\/s1600\/washedupmermaid.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ir-zAw5Svfs\/VTFlrYMnZHI\/AAAAAAAAHSg\/KAa7rmGG2m8\/s1600\/washedupmermaid.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fND48uKv5Dg\/VTFm_W0kllI\/AAAAAAAAHSw\/78zNdC1JEZ0\/s1600\/minthair%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fND48uKv5Dg\/VTFm_W0kllI\/AAAAAAAAHSw\/78zNdC1JEZ0\/s1600\/minthair%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xFSvlqZngh8\/VTFqhPKYGWI\/AAAAAAAAHS8\/KDqLCarSZVI\/s1600\/minthai%2Brkylie%2Bjenner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xFSvlqZngh8\/VTFqhPKYGWI\/AAAAAAAAHS8\/KDqLCarSZVI\/s1600\/minthai%2Brkylie%2Bjenner.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter going to see The Duff on Wednesday night I spontaneously picked up\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bleachlondon.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBleach London\u003C\/a\u003E's\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Bleach-DIY-Dip-Dye-Kit_1401396\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edip dye kit\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(€9.49) and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Bleach-Super-Cool-Colours-Washed-Up-Mermaid_1401414\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWashed up Mermaid\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(€6.69) in Boots. With a belly full of Eddie Rocket's, half falling asleep, my sister and I set about bleaching my hair. It's probably as a result of my constant scrolling through Instagram or maybe I just couldn't resist having a hair color named after mermaids. The Dip Dye Kit was so easy to follow, so there's really nothing I can add that isn't well explained. I left my bleach on for 45 minutes (which is the maximum) as it's medium brown. My favorite thing about the kit was the blending lotion that makes the bleaching look much more natural by avoiding a straight line like you dipped your hair in a bucket of bleach. The ombre effect the kit gave was pretty enough by itself but my main reason for trying it was the color so after we washed out the bleach in went the hair color, The hair color is non-permanent and lasts 2-10 washes so don't hesitate and go for any color you like there's an amazing selection and it's ridiculously easy to do. The color just involves rubbing the cream into towel dried hair and then rinsing with water, that's it!! Next up I will be trying out the violet. If you want the Kylie Jenner vibe go for the green, if your after Hilary Duff's new look do your whole head in Washed Up Mermaid. If Chloe Norgaard is your girl try every color they sell\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E!. It's so much fun, easy to do and such a change for less than €20 I couldn't be happier with it. The perfect Wednesday night entertainment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHave you tried any of Bleach London's products?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5463214019817260907\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/bleach-london-dip-dye-kit-washed-up.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5463214019817260907"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5463214019817260907"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/bleach-london-dip-dye-kit-washed-up.html","title":"Bleach London: Dip Dye Kit \u0026 Washed Up Mermaid"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qr90-nWXbRw\/VTFk7YCQ3wI\/AAAAAAAAHSY\/VlO2CRVnp38\/s72-c\/minthair%2B188.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4595439901549455444"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-08T13:24:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T05:11:34.279-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Countryside"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"easter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nature"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easter Walk In The Woods"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OM2kj2wIfrY\/VSWHgT4NIiI\/AAAAAAAAHRA\/gFepLwhb2y0\/s1600\/IMG_2109.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OM2kj2wIfrY\/VSWHgT4NIiI\/AAAAAAAAHRA\/gFepLwhb2y0\/s640\/IMG_2109.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-veRIy8uHwuw\/VSWHLuGU_WI\/AAAAAAAAHQY\/PPXe8bMWh8c\/s1600\/IMG_2107.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-veRIy8uHwuw\/VSWHLuGU_WI\/AAAAAAAAHQY\/PPXe8bMWh8c\/s640\/IMG_2107.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9SdD8ulxNE\/VSWHwXvG5MI\/AAAAAAAAHRY\/0TTTcvrWtf0\/s1600\/IMG_2075.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3fawRW8LLlo\/VSWHs_RrvFI\/AAAAAAAAHRQ\/7jSu9wcjK6E\/s640\/IMG_2110.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bx7z7Kg3ClQ\/VSWHMDlNieI\/AAAAAAAAHQc\/8uucA1lNVLs\/s1600\/IMG_2103.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bx7z7Kg3ClQ\/VSWHMDlNieI\/AAAAAAAAHQc\/8uucA1lNVLs\/s640\/IMG_2103.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EObligatory cute puppy outfit picture\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFgF8fF8dk8\/VSWH236Z4QI\/AAAAAAAAHRg\/WqSjT1NpUWI\/s1600\/IMG_2070.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFgF8fF8dk8\/VSWH236Z4QI\/AAAAAAAAHRg\/WqSjT1NpUWI\/s640\/IMG_2070.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EHaving a four day weekend for Easter was amazing. I filled my days with lie ins and copious amounts of chocolate.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;I was spoiled with Easter eggs this year, white and milk chocolate, Lindt and Lily O'Briens, even my 90 year old Grandad gets me one every year despite me being in my 20s. It wasn't all laziness though, I also managed to built a picnic table and make a dream catcher, so productive! After wasting away hours on instagram I got the serious want for a dream catcher, so instead of splashing cash on one I just made my own, although it was surprisingly difficult I have to admit. My favorite part of visiting home at weekends is spending time with my family and with the extra two days off there was plenty of time to do just that. We ate ribs and drank tea outdoors in the sun, watched films while scoffing nachos and went on a long relaxing walk in the woods. No walk is complete without my sister's adorable chihuahua who was turning all the girl doggies heads naturally.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat did you get up to for Easter?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4595439901549455444\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/easter-walk-in-woods.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4595439901549455444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4595439901549455444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/easter-walk-in-woods.html","title":"Easter Walk In The Woods"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QQmqfM_ZcMY\/VSWHoxwhghI\/AAAAAAAAHRI\/_OcrGGMOBS4\/s72-c\/IMG_2108.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-7783915004821830087"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-03T11:43:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T05:12:09.830-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outdoors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the weekend"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lounge wear"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L0Ekabr7_OU\/VR7d0OlgKJI\/AAAAAAAAHQE\/xv85jOwCsLI\/s1600\/lounge%2Bwear.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L0Ekabr7_OU\/VR7d0OlgKJI\/AAAAAAAAHQE\/xv85jOwCsLI\/s640\/lounge%2Bwear.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5wJnXwDbmFk\/VR7Zg6FeR8I\/AAAAAAAAHPo\/IBZMqhub4VY\/s1600\/lounging%2B017.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5wJnXwDbmFk\/VR7Zg6FeR8I\/AAAAAAAAHPo\/IBZMqhub4VY\/s640\/lounging%2B017.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VhgqwzbR44s\/VR7Ze1l7JyI\/AAAAAAAAHPU\/KWsVEz9N4SA\/s1600\/lounging%2B019.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VhgqwzbR44s\/VR7Ze1l7JyI\/AAAAAAAAHPU\/KWsVEz9N4SA\/s640\/lounging%2B019.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5utj2JSckVw\/VR7ZjK6woEI\/AAAAAAAAHPw\/6mAg25Q2Z_4\/s1600\/lounging%2B015.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5utj2JSckVw\/VR7ZjK6woEI\/AAAAAAAAHPw\/6mAg25Q2Z_4\/s640\/lounging%2B015.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsApw-XYZeE\/VR7Zez9FwgI\/AAAAAAAAHPQ\/jq8de9AQp9w\/s1600\/lounging%2B018.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsApw-XYZeE\/VR7Zez9FwgI\/AAAAAAAAHPQ\/jq8de9AQp9w\/s640\/lounging%2B018.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m51kAIioCa8\/VR7aHeTF94I\/AAAAAAAAHP4\/o9enc6EwX14\/s1600\/kilkenny%2B028.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m51kAIioCa8\/VR7aHeTF94I\/AAAAAAAAHP4\/o9enc6EwX14\/s640\/kilkenny%2B028.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EShirt-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELeggings-Jack Wills\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EShoes-Converse\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's probably not the done thing to do blog posts of the kind of clothes you wear when you are at your laziest, chilling out at home. It's a bit more popular to post well styled, beautiful finds in exciting locations, but my favorite thing about blogs is how real they can be. It's a glimpse of someone else's life. Lately I've been spending hours on instagram looking at less glossy fashion pictures and instead being inspired by adventitious outdoorsy types, traveling the world and capturing the amazing things they see. My favorite instagram accounts are of people exploring forests, camping, hiking, authentic beautiful images. So while this post is not in some exciting location while I explore the wilderness, it is an authentic snapshot of my life when I'm at home with my family relaxing. I don't pick leather leggings and statement necklaces (though I do love them), I gravitate towards soft comfortable fabrics, throwing my hair out of my face to read a great book or go walking the dog. I've been thinking of finding my niche in blogging, something that I struggle with as I have such a diverse range of interests and tastes. There seems to be great emphasis on finding a niche or a theme to be successful in blogging, but I don't seem to be able to commit to just fashion, or beauty or travel. Maybe my niche is just documenting my life honestly, whatever kind of outfit I'm wearing or what I'm doing if I feel like blogging it then I will. Fashion is something I've always loved, but far more than that I love nature, the outdoors and exploring. This blog is to capture all of that.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7783915004821830087\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/lounge-wear.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7783915004821830087"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/7783915004821830087"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/04\/lounge-wear.html","title":"Lounge wear"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L0Ekabr7_OU\/VR7d0OlgKJI\/AAAAAAAAHQE\/xv85jOwCsLI\/s72-c\/lounge%2Bwear.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6634957743419449426"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-29T14:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T16:39:11.114-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"january sales"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sale finds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"zara"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sale Gem: Zara Blazer"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF7HFO_WjVc\/VRhjS1rtuYI\/AAAAAAAAHOg\/0Fqj8S9Wzvw\/s1600\/zarablazer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF7HFO_WjVc\/VRhjS1rtuYI\/AAAAAAAAHOg\/0Fqj8S9Wzvw\/s1600\/zarablazer.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNpsM8RD4oE\/VRhkU5H79bI\/AAAAAAAAHOw\/js0UvUL46qk\/s1600\/folksteralexandani.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNpsM8RD4oE\/VRhkU5H79bI\/AAAAAAAAHOw\/js0UvUL46qk\/s1600\/folksteralexandani.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rYxnhwNr5kk\/VRhia5rtmBI\/AAAAAAAAHOQ\/GR36iXPuu3M\/s1600\/zara%2Bblazer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rYxnhwNr5kk\/VRhia5rtmBI\/AAAAAAAAHOQ\/GR36iXPuu3M\/s1600\/zara%2Bblazer.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QIRbEKIcEpQ\/VRhjQobRp-I\/AAAAAAAAHOY\/rzf7HhPN5MM\/s1600\/kilkenny%2B017.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QIRbEKIcEpQ\/VRhjQobRp-I\/AAAAAAAAHOY\/rzf7HhPN5MM\/s1600\/kilkenny%2B017.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6t4_dXOMfGQ\/VRhlFp8yXmI\/AAAAAAAAHO8\/9XzjGIq34rg\/s1600\/zaranavyblazer.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6t4_dXOMfGQ\/VRhlFp8yXmI\/AAAAAAAAHO8\/9XzjGIq34rg\/s1600\/zaranavyblazer.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBlazer-Zara\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EShirt-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJeans-Bershka\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EConverse-Bank\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJewlery-Folkster, H\u0026amp;M and Alex\u0026amp;Ani\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis outfit is a mix of a couple of sale gems and new favorites. I picked up this Zara blazer back in the January sales for €60 marked down from €90. My love for Zara outerwear never seems to end, I have to actively resist from buying a new jacket whenever I drop in. I had wanted leather converse for ages, but didn't want to splurge on a €70 pair, so I was delighted when I found this pair for €45 in the Bank closing down sale. They're my everyday work shoes but are holding up so much better than the normal canvas pairs that I have destroyed in the past. I literally wore a white canvas pair so much that they're now brown. Everything else is from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bershka.com\/ie\/en\/?redirect=true\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBershka\u003C\/a\u003E, one of my favorite stores at the moment, full of gorgeous pieces with a summery vibe and a very reasonable price tag. Due to my current obsession with Instagram and the amazing selection of stylish boho accounts, I've been inspired to stack up my jewelry lately. My jewelry collection is a mishmash of high street pieces, thoughtful gifts and family pieces passed down to me. My gold bangles are gifts from my boyfriend from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.alexandani.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlex and Ani\u003C\/a\u003E, the large gold bangle was a birthday gift from my mammy from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.folkster.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFolkster\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the gold necklace (that looks like the golden snitch) I picked up in H\u0026amp;M in York. I like that wearing jewelry is like surrounding yourself with special gifts and memories and people. They can bring back thoughts of birthday celebrations or travels or be symbols that inspire and motivate. I have jewelry close to my heart that belonged to my late granny, others that belonged to my mammy, someday in the future maybe someone will cherish jewelry that belonged to me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDo you have jewelry that is special to you?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6634957743419449426\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/sale-gem-zara-blazer.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6634957743419449426"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6634957743419449426"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/sale-gem-zara-blazer.html","title":"Sale Gem: Zara Blazer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF7HFO_WjVc\/VRhjS1rtuYI\/AAAAAAAAHOg\/0Fqj8S9Wzvw\/s72-c\/zarablazer.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5157776856649398556"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-21T10:19:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:23:08.905-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"March favorites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Monthly favorites"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"March Favorites "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffbnwFIs-gc\/VQ2O-kDzQeI\/AAAAAAAAHNo\/mU4nT1WzItI\/s1600\/blazer%2B072.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffbnwFIs-gc\/VQ2O-kDzQeI\/AAAAAAAAHNo\/mU4nT1WzItI\/s640\/blazer%2B072.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z-4kQeGyspc\/VQ2GUDsJbWI\/AAAAAAAAHL4\/7VW-VR8_Xaw\/s1600\/blazer%2B047.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z-4kQeGyspc\/VQ2GUDsJbWI\/AAAAAAAAHL4\/7VW-VR8_Xaw\/s640\/blazer%2B047.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZR8PXrODaVQ\/VQ2GNl8B1yI\/AAAAAAAAHLw\/G3mDwJq2i24\/s1600\/blazer%2B044.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZR8PXrODaVQ\/VQ2GNl8B1yI\/AAAAAAAAHLw\/G3mDwJq2i24\/s640\/blazer%2B044.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BEF_sMnTWwE\/VQ2IbF6SC7I\/AAAAAAAAHMM\/t6Zja2A6iq4\/s1600\/blazer%2B049.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BEF_sMnTWwE\/VQ2IbF6SC7I\/AAAAAAAAHMM\/t6Zja2A6iq4\/s640\/blazer%2B049.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJG0CDzutz4\/VQ2IhkFRv6I\/AAAAAAAAHMU\/r8uTC5fg5QI\/s1600\/blazer%2B050.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJG0CDzutz4\/VQ2IhkFRv6I\/AAAAAAAAHMU\/r8uTC5fg5QI\/s640\/blazer%2B050.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LTr5xuLdDLE\/VQ2O9oBkPBI\/AAAAAAAAHNg\/KIZPVXupqjo\/s640\/blazer%2B074.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RdD5SBKds74\/VQ2PBR13T_I\/AAAAAAAAHNw\/V_emXaDO_Bk\/s1600\/blazer%2B075.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RdD5SBKds74\/VQ2PBR13T_I\/AAAAAAAAHNw\/V_emXaDO_Bk\/s640\/blazer%2B075.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy favorites post is a little early this month, but it's definitely an improvement on my forgetting to do it last month! The theme of my March favorites is very bright, pink and girly, a reflection of how much I'm loving the brighter, sunny weather we're starting to have. March has been a very busy, productive month. There's been lots of work and a return to fitting in regular workouts. Also come spring and summer I get to spend alot of my working week outdoors, which is always welcome when the sun is out even if it's still cold. So basically I'm feeling some love for March right now! Anyway on to my favorites for March; there's a mix of beauty and books this month. I've been spending alot less time looking at the Daily Mail side bar of shame and instead reading more books. My bf treated me to Tanya Burr's book \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Love-Tanya-Burr\/dp\/1405921404\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELove Tanya\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for Valentines, it's such a pretty coffee table book. The book chronicles Tanya's story and where her blog all started, mixed in with beauty and hair tips alongside recipes. A very different book I recently added to my bookshelf and am right in the middle of reading is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Trail\/dp\/0307476073\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Following the death of her beloved mother Cheryl Strayed spent three moths hiking the 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. It's a beautiful, heartbreaking, inspiring and emotional story. I will definitely review this must read once I completely finish it. When I'm getting all zen, reading a book in my PJs, I need to have a candle burning obviously. My mammy is obsessed with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/maxbenjamin.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMax Benjamin\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;candles and they scent practically every room in our home. The \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/maxbenjamin.ie\/best-sellers\/floral-favourite-set\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 Floral Favorites Candle Set\u003C\/a\u003E is gorgeous, my favorite being White Pomegranate. Max Benjamin candles are the perfect present, I buy my mammy different scents for every birthday\/Christmas\/Mother's day and she's always thrilled with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen it came to beauty products this month, my favorite products are distinctly springy. Despite the bright pastel shades of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;\"\u003ECiaté\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;minis I like to decorate my nails with, they're actually from\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;\"\u003ECiaté\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Advent Calender I blogged about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.ie\/2014\/11\/ciate-mini-mani-month-advent-calender.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. It was\u0026nbsp;such a bargain in TKMaxx, technically I bought it for my sister but she doesn't mind me borrowing a few!\u0026nbsp;When your nails are decked out in pretty shades the cheeks need to step up their game too. Smashbox is up there on my list of favorite makeup brands ever alongside Bareminerals, I would buy everything from these brands if I had the money (alot of money). Their Halo Long Wear Blush is no exception. I've used \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smashbox.com\/product\/6015\/24008\/Cheeks\/Blush\/HALO-LONG-WEAR-BLUSH\/index.tmpl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlissful \u003C\/a\u003Ewhich is a berry shade and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smashbox.com\/product\/6015\/24008\/Cheeks\/Blush\/HALO-LONG-WEAR-BLUSH\/index.tmpl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeachy Dream\u003C\/a\u003E which is coral. These blushes are stunning and really pigmented, you just turn the wheel and take a small amount of blush as you really don't need much. It's always great for the wallet when a little goes a long way.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat are you favorites this month?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5157776856649398556\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/march-favorites.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5157776856649398556"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5157776856649398556"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/march-favorites.html","title":"March Favorites "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ffbnwFIs-gc\/VQ2O-kDzQeI\/AAAAAAAAHNo\/mU4nT1WzItI\/s72-c\/blazer%2B072.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-1157297596710602076"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-15T12:28:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T16:40:19.640-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Countryside"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nature"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"outdoors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"the weekend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Weekend: Tree buying \u0026 Dog Walking  "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JL0XAql_VP0\/VQXQGotpeaI\/AAAAAAAAHJc\/6xLLjMYKWDo\/s640\/weekend%2B258.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jz_bUMi_cLo\/VQXRdz2C7GI\/AAAAAAAAHJo\/M1QW7BTWS0g\/s1600\/weekend%2B256.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jz_bUMi_cLo\/VQXRdz2C7GI\/AAAAAAAAHJo\/M1QW7BTWS0g\/s640\/weekend%2B256.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d1MCYZdOWNo\/VQXRiCuEUUI\/AAAAAAAAHJw\/jQW5COP1YOY\/s1600\/weekend%2B255.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d1MCYZdOWNo\/VQXRiCuEUUI\/AAAAAAAAHJw\/jQW5COP1YOY\/s640\/weekend%2B255.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2i6jgrWihkA\/VQXKqR5JkxI\/AAAAAAAAHHw\/UFUpisMT8W8\/s1600\/tree%2Bshopping%2B052.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2i6jgrWihkA\/VQXKqR5JkxI\/AAAAAAAAHHw\/UFUpisMT8W8\/s640\/tree%2Bshopping%2B052.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI constantly take pictures. All day everyday. I take pictures with my camera. I take pictures with my phone. I take pictures of my food, my outfit, my favorite things, my favorite people, my favorite places. I try to capture my memories, everything that makes me happy. Even though moments are fleeting, I try to capture their essence in a photo that I can look back on when I need a smile or a little inspiration. This blog is my visual scrapbook of memories, there's times when I've gone off blogging and taken long long breaks from it, but I always come back to it eventually, because I love that it gives me a free creative platform. This collection of pictures from my weekend definitely encapsulates some of my favorite things; nature, the outdoors and my home. This weekend I jumped in the car with my parents to go tree shopping at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vanderwel.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECappagh Nurseries\u003C\/a\u003E in Aughrim in Wicklow. Ever since I was little I've being going on excursions with my parents all over Ireland and further, it instilled in me my great love for nature and art. I've countless amazing memories of visiting forests, beeches, caves, art galleries and museums as a child. So even though I'm in my 20's I will still happily tag along with them wherever their going. After a weekend full of fresh air and running around, it's time for a Sunday night on the couch reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHope everyone had a great weekend and Mother's Day today.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1157297596710602076\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/the-weekend-tree-buying-dog-walking.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1157297596710602076"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/1157297596710602076"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/the-weekend-tree-buying-dog-walking.html","title":"The Weekend: Tree buying \u0026 Dog Walking  "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YpsnpL6yLOU\/VQXW4adGvOI\/AAAAAAAAHKk\/QbUN6qN1jP0\/s72-c\/Capture.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-282037278078837141"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-09T16:37:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:29:12.402-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit post"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Friday Dinner Date"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tstBTp36SLk\/VP4ep8KEvYI\/AAAAAAAAHGg\/FM-uikfAAs8\/s640\/ootd%2Bnewlook.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A72QM4fDP8Y\/VP4Z22gEJKI\/AAAAAAAAHFs\/34jlqA73X2M\/s1600\/satchel%2Bbag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A72QM4fDP8Y\/VP4Z22gEJKI\/AAAAAAAAHFs\/34jlqA73X2M\/s640\/satchel%2Bbag.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hEaOyxbS5B4\/VP4cm-xnfuI\/AAAAAAAAHGQ\/fJ_K4nOFcrU\/s1600\/new%2Blook%2Blace%2Bjumper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hEaOyxbS5B4\/VP4cm-xnfuI\/AAAAAAAAHGQ\/fJ_K4nOFcrU\/s640\/new%2Blook%2Blace%2Bjumper.jpg\" width=\"479\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d276C2ByXU\/VP4fZxl6pZI\/AAAAAAAAHGs\/ambuvqzcQ5I\/s640\/girls%2Bnight%2B022.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dXdV5MVoyAU\/VP4faE_nRJI\/AAAAAAAAHGw\/lTmqIG9-NN8\/s1600\/girls%2Bnight%2B024.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dXdV5MVoyAU\/VP4faE_nRJI\/AAAAAAAAHGw\/lTmqIG9-NN8\/s640\/girls%2Bnight%2B024.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKqluKDAsV4\/VP4fbPztmuI\/AAAAAAAAHHA\/k6xzkGlw3q8\/s1600\/girls%2Bnight%2B026.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kKqluKDAsV4\/VP4fbPztmuI\/AAAAAAAAHHA\/k6xzkGlw3q8\/s640\/girls%2Bnight%2B026.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJumper-Newlook\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlouse-Primark\u003Cbr \/\u003EJeans-H\u0026amp;M\u003Cbr \/\u003EShoes-Converse\u003Cbr \/\u003ESatchel-River Island\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI picked this simple black jumper up in the January New Look sale for €11, it's relatively basic, but the lace detail along the bottom makes it feel much more special. Paired with a light blouse underneath it makes a pretty little combo for work. I like how the white collar peaking out from under the black jumper reminds me somewhat of Wednesday Adams. Keeping with the monochrome look I threw on my go to leather Converse and my new River Island satchel. The only break in the palette is my seriously comfy H\u0026amp;M skinny jeans, the comfiest jeans I've ever owned. My work wear blended nicely into a relaxed Friday night dinner with my bf to start the weekend perfectly. We headed straight out for the early bird menu and I ate to my hearts content. For starter I had flat bread and hummus (so much love for hummus), followed by fish and chips which had amazing light batter and finished off with a helping of hot chocolate brownie. Food heaven.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/282037278078837141\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/friday-dinner-date.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/282037278078837141"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/282037278078837141"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/friday-dinner-date.html","title":"Friday Dinner Date"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ld9FtNra814\/VP4Z1766KuI\/AAAAAAAAHFk\/QYC8Q6A5S9k\/s72-c\/thriftylilpixie%2Bootd.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4815955976288060243"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-04T11:26:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:26:19.166-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"whats in my bag"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"whats in my handbag"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"whats in my handbag 2015"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What's In My Bag: New Handbag Edition"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--ATSRm1yIdc\/VPdKd22Hw8I\/AAAAAAAAHDo\/blIImMdDGnc\/s1600\/whatsinmybag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--ATSRm1yIdc\/VPdKd22Hw8I\/AAAAAAAAHDo\/blIImMdDGnc\/s640\/whatsinmybag.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkUrWEJsrzU\/VPdK9JwlB3I\/AAAAAAAAHDw\/yS2LdPUZR2U\/s1600\/whatsinmyhandbag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkUrWEJsrzU\/VPdK9JwlB3I\/AAAAAAAAHDw\/yS2LdPUZR2U\/s640\/whatsinmyhandbag.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z4BBZmvE87w\/VPdLfjQLKGI\/AAAAAAAAHD4\/q7x2AxrJM8o\/s1600\/whatsinmybagriverisland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z4BBZmvE87w\/VPdLfjQLKGI\/AAAAAAAAHD4\/q7x2AxrJM8o\/s640\/whatsinmybagriverisland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4429kLV39D8\/VPdPJaiYZLI\/AAAAAAAAHEM\/AlsqyaGwwng\/s1600\/satchelbagriverisland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4429kLV39D8\/VPdPJaiYZLI\/AAAAAAAAHEM\/AlsqyaGwwng\/s640\/satchelbagriverisland.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OFTkBLM3OYI\/VPdPJtunAbI\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/kPUGd9FQIXg\/s1600\/whatsinmybagblog.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OFTkBLM3OYI\/VPdPJtunAbI\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/kPUGd9FQIXg\/s640\/whatsinmybagblog.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNp06oX5RW0\/VPdQHV8qZqI\/AAAAAAAAHEo\/IhO34eglxsA\/s1600\/riverislandwhitesatchelbag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNp06oX5RW0\/VPdQHV8qZqI\/AAAAAAAAHEo\/IhO34eglxsA\/s640\/riverislandwhitesatchelbag.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoELEsqUar8\/VPdNwgzz9PI\/AAAAAAAAHEE\/HhPS_3YLpts\/s1600\/contentofmybag.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoELEsqUar8\/VPdNwgzz9PI\/AAAAAAAAHEE\/HhPS_3YLpts\/s640\/contentofmybag.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKLpfXvK7U4\/VPdQHYcftjI\/AAAAAAAAHEk\/0f1eA7dNUJ0\/s1600\/matchingbagandpurse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKLpfXvK7U4\/VPdQHYcftjI\/AAAAAAAAHEk\/0f1eA7dNUJ0\/s640\/matchingbagandpurse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.riverisland.com\/women\/bags--purses\/satchels\/White-and-black-large-satchel-bag-666170\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERiver Island Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.riverisland.com\/women\/bags--purses\/purses\/Black-animal-print-block-clip-top-purse-663708\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERiver Island Purse\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy lovely sister got me a very generous River Island voucher for my birthday as I love their handbags and always buy mine there. Normally I go for large slouchy black handbags, that I can throw everything under the sun into and never have to empty. This time I went for a very different choice, with a structured leather look satchel bag. It's so cute and although it fits plenty it's neat look makes me want to keep it neat inside too. The bag was €45 so I had enough left over on my voucher to get a matching purse too (€22). \u0026nbsp;Instead of just sharing new bag I thought I'd do a what's in my bag post. I love these kind of posts, like home tour posts, it's fun to be a little nosy. As it's a new bag I currently only have what I actually need in it so I didn't need to hide loads of wrappers and receipts for a change.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EHair Care:\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;I always always have my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Tangle-Teezer-Pink_1000439\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETangle Teaser\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(€15.99 in Boots) in my bag, I truly don't know how I managed my unruly hair before I had one of these, it's a knotty hair girls essential. After my hair is tangle free I keep a cute bow hair tie from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.fabulousmakeup.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeaches \u0026amp; Cream\u003C\/a\u003E to throw my hair up out of my face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EBeauty:\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;I normally don't wear makeup for work, but if I do it's a simple look with just 3 products that fit easily into my bag: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boots.ie\/en\/Smashbox-Camera-Ready-BB-Cream-SPF-35_1272595\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmashbox BB cream\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(€34 in Boots), a dab of cream blusher robbed from my sister) and some mascara (this one is from No7). This BB cream is amazing, I find the coverage good while still looking very natural, it feels lightweight and has SPF 35 which is always a bonus. Perfume is important to have in my bag because I like to smell nice even after a long day, at the moment I have a sample of Jimmy Choo Blossom (much handier than dragging around a full bottle).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EStationary:\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;As I'm still in college I often need something for taking notes and this glittery notebook from Primark (€2.50) is so much cuter than a plain old refill pad. The pink pen I picked up in Tiger for a euro. Lastly and not at all stationary related is my phone with my amazing chocolate bar cover (€2) from Tiger,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo that's what I drag around in my bag on a daily basis, if you've done one of these posts let me know I love reading them!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4815955976288060243\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/whats-in-my-bag-new-handbag-edition.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4815955976288060243"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4815955976288060243"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/03\/whats-in-my-bag-new-handbag-edition.html","title":"What's In My Bag: New Handbag Edition"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--ATSRm1yIdc\/VPdKd22Hw8I\/AAAAAAAAHDo\/blIImMdDGnc\/s72-c\/whatsinmybag.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-901784592710851733"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-21T16:36:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:27:09.777-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"river island"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"zara"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Penguin Jumper"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6N8q9rV_QSQ\/VOkbh9bj1iI\/AAAAAAAAHCI\/LV0lsjhwB24\/s1600\/penguin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6N8q9rV_QSQ\/VOkbh9bj1iI\/AAAAAAAAHCI\/LV0lsjhwB24\/s640\/penguin.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-voHhyLWZnlM\/VOkdMMz2gJI\/AAAAAAAAHCY\/6dTrjfuD0C4\/s1600\/penguin%2Bjumper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-voHhyLWZnlM\/VOkdMMz2gJI\/AAAAAAAAHCY\/6dTrjfuD0C4\/s640\/penguin%2Bjumper.jpg\" width=\"459\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qzyIv5x_KEI\/VOkZmBfFybI\/AAAAAAAAHB8\/ExpwhXVjHOs\/s1600\/DSC00429.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qzyIv5x_KEI\/VOkZmBfFybI\/AAAAAAAAHB8\/ExpwhXVjHOs\/s640\/DSC00429.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MlOzqeGgwj4\/VOkeHoXnDyI\/AAAAAAAAHCo\/Izov9aSv7ew\/s1600\/thriftylilpixie%2Bootd.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MlOzqeGgwj4\/VOkeHoXnDyI\/AAAAAAAAHCo\/Izov9aSv7ew\/s640\/thriftylilpixie%2Bootd.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvz8PTlCbZs\/VOke-Dkw9JI\/AAAAAAAAHC4\/pEprx3A59Tc\/s1600\/feb%2B002.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvz8PTlCbZs\/VOke-Dkw9JI\/AAAAAAAAHC4\/pEprx3A59Tc\/s640\/feb%2B002.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJacket-Zara\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EJumper-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESkirt-My sister's\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBoots-River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBag \u0026amp; Fluffy Keyring- River Island\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThings have been quiet lately due to a mixture of workload and a cold so blogging content hasn't really piled up this month. We decided to get out of the house and go for my favorite fast food fix at Eddie Rockets. When you queue up outside during busy periods they hand out menus to keep you occupied, I never need to flip through the options though. I always always get the same thing; Classic burger with no dill pickle and fries. If I'm feeling abit adventurous I switch my Coke for a Fanta, crazy stuff. There is loads of nice stuff in Eddie Rockets but I'm just addicted to the classic burger sauce so I won't branch out. My outfit for wolfing down my favorite burger is a normal work day outfit for me. Clearly the dress code is non existent, I just wear whatever matches my mood that morning. I brightened up my almost all black attire with a very cute penguin jumper my boyfriend got my from River Island. How can you not be happy when you have a glittery penguin to look at all day?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/901784592710851733\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/penguin-jumper.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/901784592710851733"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/901784592710851733"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/penguin-jumper.html","title":"Penguin Jumper"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6N8q9rV_QSQ\/VOkbh9bj1iI\/AAAAAAAAHCI\/LV0lsjhwB24\/s72-c\/penguin.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-6698847308998190979"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-17T14:35:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:28:05.427-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Valentines day"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekly catch up"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Valetine's Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2OktwUjAAuU\/VOO3IElpuvI\/AAAAAAAAHAk\/D0ytf84k4A8\/s1600\/valentines%2B055.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2OktwUjAAuU\/VOO3IElpuvI\/AAAAAAAAHAk\/D0ytf84k4A8\/s640\/valentines%2B055.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLv_FzE9bQo\/VOO3gmi7ifI\/AAAAAAAAHBI\/uM1zpCSvJ_o\/s1600\/valentines%2B046.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLv_FzE9bQo\/VOO3gmi7ifI\/AAAAAAAAHBI\/uM1zpCSvJ_o\/s640\/valentines%2B046.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oOXoY3ObHTM\/VOO29B1WMHI\/AAAAAAAAHAc\/DCIJ709MoEc\/s1600\/IMG_1797.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oOXoY3ObHTM\/VOO29B1WMHI\/AAAAAAAAHAc\/DCIJ709MoEc\/s640\/IMG_1797.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvuPYH49gpY\/VOO3arIiEsI\/AAAAAAAAHAs\/m5-xkiR7jA0\/s1600\/valentines%2B037.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvuPYH49gpY\/VOO3arIiEsI\/AAAAAAAAHAs\/m5-xkiR7jA0\/s640\/valentines%2B037.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AGEr1pNFwu0\/VOO3f6ITK4I\/AAAAAAAAHA4\/HhFpKGUl7vw\/s1600\/valentines%2B039.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AGEr1pNFwu0\/VOO3f6ITK4I\/AAAAAAAAHA4\/HhFpKGUl7vw\/s640\/valentines%2B039.JPG\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zey2WgBCOWM\/VOO3fxxV4UI\/AAAAAAAAHA8\/r66uAtoXPDE\/s1600\/valentines%2B043.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zey2WgBCOWM\/VOO3fxxV4UI\/AAAAAAAAHA8\/r66uAtoXPDE\/s640\/valentines%2B043.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dXxUHyGvsQ4\/VOO3f4zIjyI\/AAAAAAAAHA0\/X39f4s7s5j8\/s1600\/valentines%2B044.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dXxUHyGvsQ4\/VOO3f4zIjyI\/AAAAAAAAHA0\/X39f4s7s5j8\/s640\/valentines%2B044.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGnEtDoLxYE\/VOO3wgs5AiI\/AAAAAAAAHBU\/fCf40jAnNlY\/s1600\/valentines%2B048.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pGnEtDoLxYE\/VOO3wgs5AiI\/AAAAAAAAHBU\/fCf40jAnNlY\/s640\/valentines%2B048.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NiaFzALzsto\/VOO3xQE8RVI\/AAAAAAAAHBc\/v2wrk4nxboM\/s1600\/valentines%2B049.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NiaFzALzsto\/VOO3xQE8RVI\/AAAAAAAAHBc\/v2wrk4nxboM\/s640\/valentines%2B049.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rx3IFeEyV04\/VOO3xjPFAYI\/AAAAAAAAHBs\/BqT7K7B5xFg\/s1600\/valentines%2B051.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rx3IFeEyV04\/VOO3xjPFAYI\/AAAAAAAAHBs\/BqT7K7B5xFg\/s640\/valentines%2B051.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvPNjHsaSvg\/VOO3xPmvM7I\/AAAAAAAAHBY\/Okjm54IpyLA\/s1600\/valentines%2B050.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gvPNjHsaSvg\/VOO3xPmvM7I\/AAAAAAAAHBY\/Okjm54IpyLA\/s640\/valentines%2B050.JPG\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI hope everyone had a nice Valentine's, whether you were treating someone, being spoiled by someone or spoiling yourself. I personally like Valentine's even though it's a bit made up and a money scam, but I enjoy any excuse to celebrate and do something special. I had a really nice Valentine's weekend despite being mainly stuck in bed with a cold which isn't actually all that bad when you have chocolate. My boyfriend surprised me with pink roses, chocolate and something nice to drink, I ambitiously decided to bake him The Londoner's famous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thelondoner.me\/2011\/06\/slutty-brownies.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eslutty brownies\u003C\/a\u003E, despite being notoriously bad in the kitchen. I managed to walk head first into the extractor fan, clearly because I spent no time near it. Cleverly I hedged my bets in case I completely failed and bought him some S'more Pop Tarts as a back up present. Luckily the brownies turned out to be delicious and so easy to make, definitely give them a try if you haven't already. Between the Pop Tarts, Lindt chocolates and brownies we were in sugar heaven. We may have kept the Valentine's spirit going into this week, why stop a good thing?! A dinner out to avoid food shopping and dish washing, brightened up Monday. I had deep fried brie followed by chicken sizzlers and he had chicken wings with fillet steak and pepper sauce. One extra surprise was waiting for me when I came home from work today, my boyfriend treated me to Tanya Burr's new book Love Tanya, so now I'm cuddled up with a hotwater bottle starting my new read. Never let the presents and chocolate end I say, chocolate is for life not just for Valentine's Day. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDid you celebrate Valentines?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6698847308998190979\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/valetines-day.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6698847308998190979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/6698847308998190979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/valetines-day.html","title":"Valetine's Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2OktwUjAAuU\/VOO3IElpuvI\/AAAAAAAAHAk\/D0ytf84k4A8\/s72-c\/valentines%2B055.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-4134397571077000135"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-09T14:15:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:29:47.843-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"January favorites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Monthly favorites"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"January Favorites "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's already February and nearly time for Valentine's day. I haven't had a chance to do any outfit pictures yet this month as I'm a little under the weather, so I thought it was the perfect time to do a monthly favorites instead. My favorites for the first month of the year, had little to do with beauty products and more to do with sales bargains and making my home cozy. The single beauty related item is this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stmoriz.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESt. Moriz\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Instant Self Tanning Mousse, which I loved. It was my first time using it and I'm no fake tan expert, but I found it really easy to apply without streaking, it wasn't sticky and it didn't leave a strong tan smell. It's colored so it's easy to make sure you don't miss any patches when applying and it lasts for several days. I put it on the night before I wanted to use it as it does develop more over time, I showered the next morning but one coat of the medium tan was still perfect for me. I bought mine in my local chemist but I'm pretty sure it's available in Boots and Primark too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ENext up are my sales bargains, I've wanted white leather Converse for ages as my cloth pair are more brown than white at this stage. They are quite a bit pricier at around €70 but I came across a pair marked down to €45 in the Bank closing down sale and had to get them. I wear Converse constantly to work so I'm hoping these will hold up a little better. One of my favorite shops for getting bargains or just simply wasting my money is TKMaxx. I got this Steve Madden overnight bag for €45, it's really roomy and has the prettiest lining and detailing. It's perfect for throwing my stuff in for going home to visit for a few days, heading to the gym or travelling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs the weather is pretty miserable at the moment, there's nothing nicer than curling up at home by the fire with hot chocolate and Pretty Little Liars, so I've treated myself to a couple of pretty home accessories lately. The Sleep candle in lavender and jasmine was €8.50 from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tesco.com\/groceries\/product\/details\/?id=283519524\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETesco\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and smells so so good,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;I also picked up the Be Your Own Kind Of Beautiful cushion from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tesco.com\/direct\/beautiful-word-cushion-43-x-43cm\/302-7384.prd\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETesco\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for €11. With my home all cozy I obviously need a good book to read. My boyfriend bought me \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yes-Please-Amy-Poehler\/dp\/0062268341\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYes Please\u003C\/a\u003E by Amy Poehler for my birthday because I love Parks and Recreations, it's an hilarious and honest mix of stories, photographs and advice. My favorite being \"Good for you, not for me\", basically do your own thing and let other people do theirs, definitely something to live by.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy last few favorites of January are the beautiful pieces of jewelry my Mammy got me for my birthday in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.folkster.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFolskter\u003C\/a\u003E's Kilkenny store. I've been wearing the bracelet almost everyday since I got it, stacked up with Alex and Ani bangles. The color of the stones are gorgeous I just pair it with everything. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat were your January favorites?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4134397571077000135\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/january-favorites.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4134397571077000135"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/4134397571077000135"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/january-favorites.html","title":"January Favorites "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KErkBybIhq8\/VNk4-5M09zI\/AAAAAAAAG_w\/qZKHqtGzgow\/s72-c\/janfavs.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-354459594420413458"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-02T14:31:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-04T04:30:51.030-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"birthday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"celebration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"night out"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Outfit"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Birthday Girl"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnother year older and a few little celebrations to mark the occasion. It wouldn't be my birthday without a chocolate cake, or two! I celebrated my birthday eating lots of takeaway and cake, going shopping and for tea with my mum, having my little sister and her adorable puppy to visit and lastly enjoying a few cocktails. I love any kind of celebration\/holiday\/anniversary, I just love celebrating really, any excuse to have fun. For drinks in Dublin I wore a new Bershka blouse and River Island leather look leggings, dressed up with a gold Zara headpiece and Folkster bangle. The great thing about this Zara headband is that you can do nothing at all with your hair and it still looks like you made an effort. I broke in my Smashbox Full Exposure palette for my makeup, thanks to this palette and my sisters instructions I have graduated from just doing eyeliner with a hint of blending.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt was another great birthday, they do come around crazily fast though. Being in college for a prolonged time, having undertaken a postgrad after my degree it kind of freezes time in a way as your surrounded by the same place and college students for so long. It's going to be very strange to finish after a combined 8 years in college, starting at 18 and finishing at 26. There's still plenty to do yet before I finish next year, a whole thesis to write in fact, I wonder how different my 27 birthday will be leaving my studying days behind!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/354459594420413458\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/birthday-girl.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/354459594420413458"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/354459594420413458"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/birthday-girl.html","title":"Birthday Girl"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UBMOt3XNUUM\/VM_cNugXoHI\/AAAAAAAAG8Y\/msxNibsvCRw\/s72-c\/snow%2B018.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228455662376258193.post-5344599054946479948"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-28T15:34:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-15T16:37:40.112-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Academy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"adventure"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"concert tshirts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dublin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gigs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ireland"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Slayer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Soulfly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"The Frames"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Whelans"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Favorite Gigs of 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXVIZEqBbOg\/VMUapOULpNI\/AAAAAAAAG60\/tMxtIW9H5a8\/s1600\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B285.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXVIZEqBbOg\/VMUapOULpNI\/AAAAAAAAG60\/tMxtIW9H5a8\/s640\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B285.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYw1MvWoCRA\/VMUayrj2sFI\/AAAAAAAAG68\/_zbKHZfylmg\/s1600\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B289.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYw1MvWoCRA\/VMUayrj2sFI\/AAAAAAAAG68\/_zbKHZfylmg\/s640\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B289.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eguDL38iIGw\/VMUa1ejKnnI\/AAAAAAAAG7M\/sgq_yrluKMw\/s1600\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B298.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eguDL38iIGw\/VMUa1ejKnnI\/AAAAAAAAG7M\/sgq_yrluKMw\/s640\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B298.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Frames @ Whelans\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMusic is one of my boyfriends greatest passions, his musical taste is varied and his brain is packed with knowledge. Listening to music, discussing it with him or watching him play is a constant learning experience. I'm forever hearing new songs, bands and back stories, he's like my own musical encyclopedia. My favorite part of all is going to concerts and gigs with him, apart from robbing all his concerts tshirts of course. All the photos in this post are taken by his talented eye. There is something unforgettable about a great gig; the energy is unbeatable, the adrenaline that pumps through the crowd just before it begins is insane. In 2014 I had the chance to go to some amazing gigs; Slayer at the Academy, Soulfy at Whelans and The Frames at Whelans. Both venues give an intimate feel but can still cram in enough people to leave your deafened from the crowd.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESeeing Slayer in July was a standout for me, I've been to many concerts that are out of my comfort zone but I was pushed far beyond at this. I naively agreed to stand right at the barrier without really thinking what that might be like. When the lights went down and the crowd grew impatient for Slayer to take the stage, I realized what I had signed up for. Thousands of fans surged forward chanting and I could literally feel the music vibrating in my chest. We couldn't have gotten closer to the stage, it was virtually an arms stretch and clearly a coveted spot as people jostled to get to the front. Towards the end we gave in and headed upstairs to watch the carnage below. The atmosphere was just surreal, I loved every minute of it, although not as much the ringing in my ears and throbbing in my arms the next day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ENext up that same month was Soulfly at Whelans. My boyfriend rang me up in work to say he had won tickets off MCD productions on twitter to see Soulfy. So after a quick raid of his Tshirt selection, \u0026nbsp;myself and a friend tagged along to see a band we had never heard before looking them up on Youtube that day. After a little photo op beside the tour bus parked right outside, it was time for a drink in Whelans where the sound check pounded through the wall. This time I watched from the safety of the balcony, in awe of the pits, crowd surfing, moshing and abundance of topless men (My boyfriend suggested I write 'throngs of sweaty men', but that seemed a little 50 shades of metal). I left with major hair envy from Max Cavalera's dreads. A very different gig to Slayer, more intimate which may have been due to the smaller venue, but also attributed a little to how much they engage with the crowd.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn the 30th of June we went to a one off gig by the Frames for Whelan's year long 25th Anniversary celebration. A very generous friend of my boyfriend invited us that morning, which was incredible as these highly coveted tickets sold out in a matter of minutes, there was just 450 tickets in total. Unbelievably after gushing about Whelan's support and their importance to the band, Glen Hansard announced that everyone's drinks for the rest of the night are on him. The poor bar staff... The Frames played for over 3 hours, it was obviously a striking contrast musically to the previous two I wrote about but I love getting to have such varied experiences. This was the most personal gig I have ever been to; it was a perfect one off night, beautiful music and free drink for all. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EDon't let this post deceive you though, you'll still find Taylor Swift blaring in my car virtually every day of the week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Exox\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5344599054946479948\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/my-favorite-gigs-of-2014.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5344599054946479948"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/228455662376258193\/posts\/default\/5344599054946479948"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/thriftylilpixie.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/my-favorite-gigs-of-2014.html","title":"My Favorite Gigs of 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"thriftylilpixie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15822614825306891270"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfDZGMi62Fs\/VgG77qriDnI\/AAAAAAAAImQ\/zQn7ZBVsaGg\/s220\/thriftylilpixie.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZgsmkfInrag\/VLL16g3Tb3I\/AAAAAAAAG0c\/JvL1LDd-xVs\/s72-c\/colms%2Bphone%2Bpics%2B318.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}}]}});