Clothes Bank

We are doing a big clean up and clear out before the TV crew comes on Saturday to film the house.

I brought 2 large sacks of clothes to the ISPCC clothes bank in Blanchardstown.  Some clothes banks collect clothes to sell in their charity shops (thrift stores).  However I think this clothes bank sells on the clothes to recycling companies in order to raise funds for the ISPCC (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children).

What do you do with clothes when you are finished with them?

Busy morning....

I have an event on in work this evening so I needed to wear something nice.  I put on a dress that I had laid out last night but then I couldn't find the necklace I wanted to wear with it.  I tried on a few necklaces but none were quite right.  I then had to drive over to work early to buy a necklace before I started work.  I found this metal feather piece that will do the job.

When I get to work I need to get the room and sound system set up and check on the catering for the event.  Oh and I have to write my speech.  Forget about busy morning it's going to be a busy day!!

Making painting canvas

Ciaran has started work on a large art piece for in our living room. He made wooden frames that he will stretch canvas over.  The large frame in the photo is 1.2 metres by 1.5 metres.  The canvas material is coming by post from England.

My current fave

My current favourite drink is a "Falling Water"

The ingredients are simply

- Vodka

- 7Up

- wedge of cucumber

It has a deliciously refreshing taste!

If you do make a Falling Water, do let me know what you think of it!

You can also make a virgin version by leaving out the vodka - nearly as refreshing.....

Up on the roof

To clean the glass roof of the studio we have to climb out our attic on to the roof. It's such a great view from up there (but a little scary!).

Hard work for Ciaran - my job was to pass him things as he needed them.

It's a lovely sunny day in Ireland (Indian Summer!) and the tiles were very hot to touch.

It's so quiet up on the roof - I like the calmness...

A well deserved drink!

Have you ever been up on your roof?

I think we may need to invest in a power hose that we can just spray the windows to get them clean, in the future.

Punjabi by Nature

We visited Bunjabi by Nature (formerly Bunjabi Balti) last night for dinner.  Ciaran had Indian BBQ while I had a traditional Indian dish of a variety of curries - along with dessert of pancake and yoghurt on the plate!  Both of us really enjoyed our meals and tastes parts from both plates. I think I liked the mango prawn curry the best.

Charity Clothes Swap

In aid of the local hospice.

The concept is you bring along a few items of clothes you are finished with along with a donation of €10.  Then you get to browse all the other clothes and take away some items you like!

There was a raffle with tickets for €2 and also an auction of embarrassing photos of the event attendees. 

I'm unsure of this top - I will try it on again at home

There were accessories too - handbags, jewellery, shoes, etc.

This is a Per Una dress - never worn with the tags on.  Good find!

A fun entertaining event arranged by my aunt.  Hopefully it raised lots for the local hospice.