Reflecting on the season - Journaling Prompts and Motivational Exercises for February

Last year I set 3 Huge Goals on the 1st January and achieved two of them during the year - the third goal is close to being achieved now too. It feels great.

Seasonal, Wellbeing, JournalJennifer Ritchie21 February 2024Jennie Ritchiejournaling, motivation, februaryComment

A Botanical Garden Picnic

This Summer season, picnics are a stylish and fun way to entertain. We set up this botanical garden picnic to share with friends, keeping the house clean and enjoying being in nature.

Journal, Picnics, Recipes, SeasonalJennifer Ritchie16 July 2022Jennie Ritchiepicnic ideas, picnics ireland, jennie ritchieComment

Lovely July

July 2022 - it’s Pimms season again! In a large jug, dilute Pimms in a 3: 1 ratio. Add slices of mint, cucumber, and oranges with plenty of ice. Stir and serve with long spoons to enable eating all the fruit.

Seasonal, Things to do, JournalJennifer Ritchie16 July 2022Jennie Ritchiethings to do in ireland, ideasComment

TRAVEL - 6 essentials when staying with friends

If being the guest is like a Tom Collins – cool and refreshing, then the host(ess) should be the Espresso Martini – charming and surprising while allowing a brief glimpse into the ingredients of your home and life.

JournalJennifer Ritchie7 February 2022bed linen, bedding, linenComment

CELEBRATE - Halloween in Ireland

We started at our next door neighbours, one Mandolorian and one Blues Brother with small paper bags. A can of Coke, a packet of crisps and a handful of Haribo later, they were buoyed up with delight that all they had to do was dress up and knock on someone’s door to get some free stuff.

MOTIVATION - Things to Do in October in Ireland

Here is our favourite recipe from Antigua:

Equal amounts (25mls) of rum, Kahlua, sugar syrup and espresso - shaken over ice and served topped with 3 coffee beans. You can alternatively use vodka instead of rum.

Planting a Vegetable Garden in Ireland, Red Lipstick and an Apple and Almond Tart for Tea

The wigwam of peas is my absolute favourite. It is my favourite to pick and eat, and also to watch grow, catching their little tendrils like holding a toddlers fingers while they take their first steps.

Gardening, JournalJennifer Ritchie24 May 2021Jennie Ritchievegetable garden, life in irelandComment

Grey Day Work-From-Home Fashion and Three Ways to Eat your Veggie Box Greens

There was no drizzle nor dampness but a general feeling that the sky was tired holding it’s tummy muscles in and was relaxing it’s girth towards us. Oh, what to wear?

Snow in January, sticky fluffy pancakes and clay modelling

By now the blueberry sauce will be sticky and sensational. Drop some onto the pancakes and if you are feeling fancy add a dollop of coconut yoghurt and some toasted, flaked almonds for a gourmet Thursday, snowy morning breakfast at home.

A brave new dawn - every single day

I don’t mind telling you that a run in the morning and a G & T in the evening seem to have become my daily habits.