Flowering artichokes are otherworldly.

Homemade elderflower cordial after a walk in the woods.

Youngest child wished for a chocolate and mango birthday cake. I do love a challenge. Behold, my response:

In honour of World Goth Day (and my goth daughter), that time I dressed as Death.

Gỏi tôm thịt inspired salad - my dad’s go to order at the Phuong Hoang restaurant. Homemade because Vietnamese restaurants aren’t exactly close by. Tastes like summer and birthdays!

My morning included this delightful read from @stephanieburgis.bsky.social
A story as lovely as its cover!

Happy birthday, me! This beauty came today from a friend and it’s soooo pretty!

Enjoyed the State Ballet of Georgia’s Swan Lake with the MIL in Dublin today. Really fabulous costumes, a solid Corp de Ballet and a super Von Rothbart. The Spanish dancers were the biggest hit with the audience. A happy ending surprised me - not convinced it works!

Living large with a dear friend over from Oz. Where else but the Shelbourne for Afternoon Tea?