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Welcome! I'm Emily, the face behind From China Village. This is where I get to share my adventures in Dublin, in my {teensy} kitchen and around my home. And I share all my clever, cosy and creative finds from around the web. Thanks for visiting!
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I have some exciting news to share. A few weeks ago, the folks at LA College of Creative Arts approached me about teaching a course. We’ve come up with a fantastic weekend workshop on blogging that I’m really excited to … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Holidays
Homemade Holiday: DIY Chalk Marker Wreaths
Hello, friends! Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? I have a simple and inexpensive DIY to share today. Inspired by the beautiful decals from Shanna Murray, I wanted to make an Irish themed set of wreaths to … Continue reading
Posted in DIY Projects, Dublin, Holidays
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Irish Gift Guide: For the Girlies
Since that lovely husband of mine has some Christmas shopping to do this week before he comes to meet me in Maine, I thought it would be perfect timing to post one last gift guide. Here are some of my … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin, Holidays, Truly Irish, Uncategorized
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Homemade Holiday: Georgian Gingerbread Houses
Now that we’re well into December, it’s safe to really bring out the holiday projects and decorations. So I bring you, drumroll please, Georgian gingerbread houses! Well, more like Georgian gingerbread facades, really. But aren’t they cute? Last week, I … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Dublin, Holidays
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Irish Gift Guide: Holiday Cheer
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a nice weekend and/or Thanksgiving, depending on where you were! I took a few days off to celebrate my 29th (!) birthday and have a belated Thanksgiving. It was the first time … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin, Holidays, Truly Irish
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Four Date Ideas for Valentine’s or Not!
{a fort and a fire. what more could you ask for?!} My Valentine’s Day plans are less than exciting and involve barely seeing my husband except for a few minutes to scarf down leftovers before running out the door again! … Continue reading
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A Happy Christmas Video
Wow, what a week. Today, I’m finishing work at my current job, but I have great news to share. I start a new job on January 10th! I’m looking forward to new people, new challenges and a change of scenery. … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Traditions, Dublin, Holidays
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Swagged Up: A Quickie Door Swag
{Can you tell I have too many basketballers in my life at the moment? It’s the only excuse I have for a post title with such ‘hood edge…Oh, and they tell me the NBA is back on Christmas Day, just … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Traditions, DIY Projects, Holidays
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Cutting Down our Christmas Tree, Irish Style
Yesterday, we had plans to head out to the Christmas Tree Farm and cut down our Christmas tree. We’ve gone to the same place for the last two years, and both times it’s been freezing. Last year, there was even … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Traditions, Dublin, Holidays
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Round-up: Unique and Unusual Gift Ideas
{Portland’s tree went up while I was in Maine – huge!} I’ve heard a few friends say they’re quite stressed about what to give for gifts this year and that makes me so sad! I hate when the holidays are … Continue reading
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Holiday Decorating: Carol Garlands
So, back to the garlands. I love, love the idea of making garlands out of the lyrics from your favorite Christmas carol. Chelsea posted a great tutorial over on The Sweetest Occasion – including a great way to line up … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Traditions, Holidays
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