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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: Truly Irish
Irish Artist // Eleanor McCaughey
A few weeks ago, artist Eleanor McCaughey got in touch just to say she’d been loving my Design*Sponge Dublin Guide. (So kind of her!) But what I really loved was getting a chance to see some of her own work. … Continue reading
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Ombre Irish Carpets
When I visited the Morrison Hotel a few weeks ago, I couldn’t help but notice the lovely vibrant carpets spread throughout the hotel, especially the few ombre carpets in the lobby. Ombre seems to be the trend that just won’t … Continue reading
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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
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Babes
A mini Irish gift guide for the babes in your life. I don’t even have a baby, but I need those booties and that bunny in my life. I’m out the door to finish off the last of my (very … Continue reading
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Irish Gift Guide: For the Home
Good morning, friends! I’m finishing up this post from Maine! I arrived last night and this morning it’s sunny and 50 degrees! I’ve been up since 6am thanks to the jet lag. I’m traveling up to China Village later today, … Continue reading
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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
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Truly Irish // Nine Design
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon this video, but I’m so glad I did. Paul Coyne is living the dream and I’m so happy for him. He articulated perfectly the gratitude I imagine working for yourself would create. See … Continue reading
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Truly Irish // Bród Club
{Bród is Irish for pride. Irish boxer Bernard Dunne’s on a mission to help people rediscover their pride in speaking Irish!} Since we’re on the topic of boxing today, I thought I’d share a little Truly Irish post featuring one … Continue reading
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Truly Irish // Spud Nav
It’s been so long since I did a Truly Irish post! I’m very excited to share this one today. A few weeks ago, Michael and I had a delicious dinner with our friends Bill and Sharon. They cooked us a … Continue reading
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Truly Irish // Little Hill Designs and a Giveaway!
Happy Friday, everyone! I’m so relieved it’s Friday. And I’m so excited to share with you today’s Truly Irish post. Little Hill Designs is a Waterford based company that uses sustainable and reclaimed wood to make these great cutting boards. … Continue reading
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