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Irene Falvey
Irene Falvey
Hi, my name is Irene. Preferably my time is spent writing. Occasionally I do,see or read the odd thing that might give me a couple of ideas to write about. But really most of my time is consumed by writing, or at least wishing I was. I also get a kick out of tea, the colour green, eating Peanut butter from the jar, being overly organised and buying books. Besides writing that's about it though.
Cake really is unbeatable. It is the shining beacon of any occasion like a birthday or a wedding. Yeah, the rest of the celebrations may be fun but I feel…
Peace is an alluring concept and something that I have always had a fondness for because of my name – Irene. Irene or Eirene was the Greek Goddess of peace,…
- LifestyleLiving
Bye Bye Sweet Tooth: 5 Tips on Going Sugar-Free For a Month
by Irene Falveyby Irene FalveyLife isn?t always easy so why suck the simple joys out of it? Simple joys, like sugar. Beautiful sugar, which comes in so many tempting forms. Walk into any average…
Undeniably I need coffee to stay awake, tea to feel comforted and green tea for a little Zen kick. No matter how much I appreciate my various daily doses of…
If you’re an introvert who needs a lot of ‘me time’ to be at your best, it’s vital that you find that time during the festive season too. Here are our tips!
- HabitatMake & Bake
French Toast: Breakfast At Its Most Fun And Frivolous
by Irene Falveyby Irene FalveyA little bit of indulgence here and there definitely must do us all some good, no? French Toast entirely fits the bill of a celebratory breakfast.
- Matters of the HeartRelationships
The Non-Romantic Era: How Do We Get Into The Dating Game?
by Irene Falveyby Irene FalveyI’ve left myself out of the dating game a little too long. The longer I leave it the more impossible it seems to re-ignite this part of my life.
- Places We LoveTravel
A Healthy Hangover Cure: Hot Pepper Jelly, London
by Irene Falveyby Irene FalveyThe café of choice was Hot Pepper Jelly in Crouch End, which came about through the recommendation of a London based friend. A tip I was thankful for! The café inside is small without being poky and busy without being overcrowded.
I’m not going to lie- my life living away from home is a pretty enticing mixture of cushiness and occasional adventure. There are many reasons as to why I enjoy living away from home. For starters it really puts a good nail into that prying obnoxious question of “so what are you doing with your life?”.
For me this faultless combination is the classic collision of a film and food. When selected right these are two of my favourite things- perfect for Valentines Day whether to be enjoyed alone or as a themed get together for other Valentines Day avoiders.
It is quite possible that many of us are approaching the month of January incorrectly. But, that’s the thing about January isn’t it?
Already I am questioning the choice of words. Introvert. Is it really a title I can give myself? I’m rarely the least vocal in a group yet never the most out-spoken, never the token blabber mouth.
- LifestyleLiving
The Conflicted Writer: The Forfeit Of My Words To Social Media
by Irene Falveyby Irene Falvey“Sometimes I do just have to sigh over my favourite thing (writing) and one of my dislikes (social media) having this postmodern marriage. Can the two just not exist within their separate orbits?”
- HabitatMake & Bake
In Praise of Peanut Butter: Happy Peanut Butter Month!
by Irene Falveyby Irene FalveyAhh, peanut butter- now here is something I can talk about. It never occurred to me that I would have the privilege to write about peanut butter. I possess an unwaveringly fond…