Dappled light
September 27, 2011
Before Nuns Lane was built and when we were planning it Donal explained that the trees would throw “dappled” light onto the white render and that it would create beautiful patterns. I only half registered this idea and I just did’nt realize how dramatic it would be. Yesterday as I got into the car I was stopped in my tracks by this image. It still amazes me how much detail and forethought that goes into design – the smallest things are considered and most of the time people think these are accidental!
When you are 5 years old sprinkles are very important.
February 23, 2011
Petals
January 7, 2011
I came across this photo of our bath full with petals in it. I took it during the photo shoot for Image Magazine (http://donalhickey.ie/bio/bibliography/). One of the most common questions about our house is whether we use the bath much. We look at it as a sanctuary, a special place and a treat and so we plan to spend an afternoon with the kids in it or a quiet evening by candle light soaking in it. The idea of this bath is based on how the Romans used to bathe. They would soak and float for hours in a large bath. It was social and relaxing and nothing to do with washing! (We do wash at the end!) I love to float as you can do so with out touching the walls. There is a roller blind for privacy but usually the window fogs up so no one can see in. There is a great view of the Dublin mountains and the Poolbeg lighthouses.
Santa brought me a Candy Cane!
January 3, 2011
Tap,tap,tap
December 9, 2010
Secret Project
December 9, 2010
The secret project I was talking about in an earlier post was the competition for the Atlantic City War Memorial. Donal Hickey and Janek Ozmin collaborated on the competition and were shortlisted to the last 6. Have a look at www.ozminhickey.ie
Snow again at Nuns’ Lane
November 29, 2010
Lovin leaves….
November 10, 2010
Pink Beans!
October 18, 2010
Garden update
October 13, 2010
Open House forced us to do some work on the garden!! We find it hard to get out there but here are a few updates.