The internet is overflowing with information. There are a lot of great blog pages out there and we sourced some of the best for you. Most of these pages are nominated for the 2013 Blog Awards Ireland.
Wise Words
Who: Mona Wise, very busy mother/entrepreneur
What: Winner of 2012 Blog Awards Ireland, Mona is the food writer for the Sunday Times, giving recipes and delicious photographs. „I write. He cooks. The kids make a big mess.“ is their blog-motto. This page is too good to look at it when hungry…
Where: www.wisewords.ie/
GIY Grow it yourself
Who: People from all around the world who care about their food
What: In this very informative blog the GIY people share their knowledge, interest in community and home gardening with everyone. You get all the info about how to do your own gardening. GIY are a large community – and you can easily join – they organise loads of events too. One of the many candidates for the 2013 Blog Awards Ireland.
Where: www.giyinternational.org
Upstairs Downstairs
Who: Ann Leyden, Editor of the Upstairs Downstairs Magazine
What: This is the new website of the Upstairs Downstairs Magazine. We wanted to do something simple, user friendly (for our readers and advertisers) and is easy to update. You will find news, tips and some of the featured articles here.
Where: www.upstairsdownstairsonline.com
Emerald Interior Design
Who: Karen Hughes, Interior Designer based in Dublin
What: Also on the 2013 Blog Awards Ireland shortlist, this blog posts news all around Interior Design that Karen likes. She’ll post about her own projects, people and things that inspire her (“and some that don’t” says Karen)
Where: www.emeraldinteriordesign.ie/blog
Eco Evolution
Who: Eco Evolution, Installers of wind, solar and hydro energy solutions
What: There are endless possibilities of clean and sustainable ways to get energy. Eco Evolution shows their current projects in eco-friendly energy sourcing. Including a fish passage test!
Where: ecoevolution.ie/blog
Green jam jar
Who: Karen Nolan Winkens
What: From recipes to decoration tips to eco gardening, this page is full of cute nifty ideas. The mere title of the blog caught our attention. Favourite thing: an upcycled mug simply done with Sharpie markers and a plain ceramic mug.
Where: greenjamjar.com
Read more exciting articles in the Upstairs Downstairs Magazine!
Words by Katja Rohde
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