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Hello! I’m Robin. I blog about natural living and my family in rural Ireland. I’m a part-time dance/fitness instructor, holistic bodyworker, and full-time mom. My interests include crafts, reading, writing, travel, and food. I tweet about current affairs, wellness, and books. Thanks for visiting! I welcome comments and would love to connect.

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As much as I’ve loved the spell of hot, dry weather, I was relieved when it started raining today, not only because my garden needed it, but also because of all of the livelihoods depending on water. Listening to my partner and his brother-in-law discuss how to manage a potential water shortage at their family business (an Irish tree/ garden centre) put things in perspective. I just hope the sun will return soon so we’ll have many more beach days and summer fun! It’s all about balance hey?

We’re having such an amazing weekend camping on the Sheepshead peninsula. When the sun shines in West Cork it’s paradise! Feeling blessed to have so much space and natural beauty to explore not far from home.

“Joy in living, a love for all existence - such are among the life long results of a right cultivation of the feeling for beauty and for art.” Rudolph Steiner

The Hedgerow Circus arrived today. I ordered a set of 5 secondhand books so I’m hoping the others are on their way. Thank you @thepeacefulcottage for recommending the My Nature Library series. 📚 My preschooler loved reading this picture book, and I also enjoyed the sweet illustrations.

I’m nearing the homestretch on this simple cotton top. I don’t know why this project is taking forever. I knit the back last summer and stashed it away over the winter. The front is more interesting to work on because of the pattern the twisted cable stitches make. Still, I keep putting it down to work on other projects. Does that ever happen to you? Hopefully I’ll finish it this week so I can cast on the the Four Quarters top I’ve been wanting to make. 🤞🏽 If I don’t hurry up, it will be too chilly to wear anything sleeveless this summer!

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I have 3 biological sons and they all 3 have such different personalities. I’m blessed to have all of them living nearby again. My oldest spent a couple of years living in America before his baby brother came along 4 years ago. Yesterday we took another trip to the beach. I get such a kick out of watching these 2 together. 🥰

These beauties make me so happy! I was given this plant for Mother’s Day a year ago, and I’ve enjoyed watching it grow. Everything in our garden is blooming much later this summer after the cold spring. Glad to suddenly see so much colour and new blossoms each day. 🌸

I found a perfect place to work on my embroidery… except for the midges (known as "no-see-ums" in the states, a distant relative to mosquitoes)!!! I love crafting, gardening, and reading outdoors at this time of year. I just wish I wasn’t covered from head to toe in itchy bug bites. I seem to be allergic; what irritates some for only a day, will bother me for a week. I’ve heard that eating garlic will help and someone recommended drinking apple cider vinegar today. What works for you? I’ve yet to find a natural repellent that keeps insects away.

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