Wall of Voodoo – Mexican Radio

Another old favourite – Stan Ridgway’s expressions during this clip are hilarious!

Carousel ponies

In Bolton town centre

Doll house makeover

I got this very plain dolls house at the car boot sale in November and spent a few weeks turning it into a worthy home for some of my kokeshi dolls. I think they like it!

Recently made

I made these a few weeks ago after a long period of feeling uninspired. It’s nice to be making jewellery again

Punk Rock Girl – the Dead Milkmen

A long-time favourite. This video never fails to raise a smile.

Cupboard makeover

I bought this little chest of drawers the other weekend and decided it needed a makeover before holding my stationery. A couple of small pots of paint later and it looks a whole lot better – a colourful addition to the office area in my spare bedroom.

Before

After

Blue in Heaven – I just wanna

My favourite Dublin band ever – a great song from a fantastic album (remember albums?) and an amazing video to go with it. I remember this being played a lot on RTE back in the day. And at the time Blue in Heaven were the support band of choice for the big names playing in Dublin. They played a blinding gig at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar one summer too. Shane O’Neill was an awesome front man. Happy memories…

Christmas decorations

I put up my Christmas tree and assorted decorations the other night. It always seems like a huge job until I actually get started and then it only takes a couple of hours. So far everything has been safe from a cat attack, but it’s probably only a matter of time…

Ready to be dressed

Oops!

Lots of baubles

Santas on patrol

Reindeer collective (and a moose)

Completed tree

The Frank and Walters – After all

One of the best songs ever by an Irish Band

Christmas in Bolton

Memphis Pete was doing his Santa impression in aid of Derian House this morning. No-one told him that Santa’s helpers were supposed to be elves….