Elly ☘️
@ellyj.bsky.social
🌹Belfast woman, Wife, lover
Mother to 4 big kids + 2 rescue terriers. I love books,film and music of most genres and a lot of other stuff. I live a quiet life mostly
Mother to 4 big kids + 2 rescue terriers. I love books,film and music of most genres and a lot of other stuff. I live a quiet life mostly
There’s a lot to be said for lallygaggin!
Found a woolly mammoth in the permafrost of the freezer..well not really but there were quite a few unidentifiable bits which had to be disposed of 😆
Found a woolly mammoth in the permafrost of the freezer..well not really but there were quite a few unidentifiable bits which had to be disposed of 😆
December 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
There’s a lot to be said for lallygaggin!
Found a woolly mammoth in the permafrost of the freezer..well not really but there were quite a few unidentifiable bits which had to be disposed of 😆
Found a woolly mammoth in the permafrost of the freezer..well not really but there were quite a few unidentifiable bits which had to be disposed of 😆
Did a geography trip there light years ago and well before fancy visitor centre was built. Loved it then love it still.
December 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Did a geography trip there light years ago and well before fancy visitor centre was built. Loved it then love it still.
I’ve been twice this year so far and been entering their lottery for tickets for a few years. Such a special place!
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I’ve been twice this year so far and been entering their lottery for tickets for a few years. Such a special place!
Ohh that sounds lovely!
I’m up to my neck in clearing out the fridge in advance of the big shop 😝
I’m up to my neck in clearing out the fridge in advance of the big shop 😝
December 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Ohh that sounds lovely!
I’m up to my neck in clearing out the fridge in advance of the big shop 😝
I’m up to my neck in clearing out the fridge in advance of the big shop 😝
Did you watch? I thought it was excellent. Fantastic commentary and pitched at just the perfect level.
Here’s hoping I win the admission lottery next time 🤞
Here’s hoping I win the admission lottery next time 🤞
December 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Did you watch? I thought it was excellent. Fantastic commentary and pitched at just the perfect level.
Here’s hoping I win the admission lottery next time 🤞
Here’s hoping I win the admission lottery next time 🤞
Ohh I love this! They really catch the spirit of the occasion even when the weather gets in the way
December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Ohh I love this! They really catch the spirit of the occasion even when the weather gets in the way
Sounds excruciating. Hope you get through it ok x
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Sounds excruciating. Hope you get through it ok x
As long as it’s drinkable I could forgive that!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
December 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As long as it’s drinkable I could forgive that!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
But will it be good wine?
Memories of Xmas ‘dos’ past with vinegar like white or paint stripper red or worse still mulled wine 😱
Memories of Xmas ‘dos’ past with vinegar like white or paint stripper red or worse still mulled wine 😱
December 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
But will it be good wine?
Memories of Xmas ‘dos’ past with vinegar like white or paint stripper red or worse still mulled wine 😱
Memories of Xmas ‘dos’ past with vinegar like white or paint stripper red or worse still mulled wine 😱
Reposted by Elly ☘️
🎁 Little daily thread of some gift ideas from me aul shop/siopa from now until d'Christmas.
This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎁 Little daily thread of some gift ideas from me aul shop/siopa from now until d'Christmas.
This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
I use a mild curry powder or garam masala if I have it. Perfect with the woody earthy parsnip flavour
December 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I use a mild curry powder or garam masala if I have it. Perfect with the woody earthy parsnip flavour
Omg those little dimpled hands! Like a little cherub
December 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Omg those little dimpled hands! Like a little cherub
Reposted by Elly ☘️
Imbolc (Imbolg), the festival marking the beginning of spring, has been celebrated in Ireland since ancient times. These prints are hand-finished with gold coloured lettering.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Imbolc (Imbolg), the festival marking the beginning of spring, has been celebrated in Ireland since ancient times. These prints are hand-finished with gold coloured lettering.
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Prints: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
Bought Imbolc for my niece living NewYork as the image reminded me of her and she’s a spring baby.
She absolutely adores it!
She absolutely adores it!
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Bought Imbolc for my niece living NewYork as the image reminded me of her and she’s a spring baby.
She absolutely adores it!
She absolutely adores it!
I’m grand thanks. Busy time at the moment but I’m hoping for a break over the holidays 🤞
Sorry to hear you’re not too good but happy you’re getting help too
A day at a time and don’t be hard on yourself x
Sorry to hear you’re not too good but happy you’re getting help too
A day at a time and don’t be hard on yourself x
December 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I’m grand thanks. Busy time at the moment but I’m hoping for a break over the holidays 🤞
Sorry to hear you’re not too good but happy you’re getting help too
A day at a time and don’t be hard on yourself x
Sorry to hear you’re not too good but happy you’re getting help too
A day at a time and don’t be hard on yourself x
That is so true and too often we put ourselves under pressure to be perfect when good enough will do.
How are you doing these cold dark damp days?
How are you doing these cold dark damp days?
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
That is so true and too often we put ourselves under pressure to be perfect when good enough will do.
How are you doing these cold dark damp days?
How are you doing these cold dark damp days?