Hi Everyone

The past twelve months have been the most difficult in my life to date. Anyone who has followed me for a while knows We lost our Mum in August. To say this was the most challenging year yet is an understatement. Mums Illness and the harrowing time We had in her final weeks Were awful, and of course the funeral and all that goes along with it was difficult but We got through it. It has taken me a while to be able to write this post I’ve started and abandoned it many times. I wanted to share my struggle with You all as it is part of me and has shaped who I’ve become. I’m always honest with all my blog posts and when I write it comes straight from the heart.

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Hi Everyone,

So last Friday I attended the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Ladies Luncheon at Mount Falcon in Ballina. I’m sure You are all aware of the crucial services provided by the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. I was delighted to be able to support and attend this event. As palative  care services is somthing that is close to my own heart. We never availed of the services of the Hospice due to the circumstances of our Mums illness. However there are other family’s in much different situations who  need this great support in times of extreme sadness and pain. Believe me Seeing it first hand like I have,I know how vital fund raising events like this one is. 

So anyway onto the fun part. So I attended the event with five other ladies. My friends Emma, Nicola, Anne, Cora & Georgina. The weather was amazing the sun shone and We had the most fabulous day. We were treated to a fantastic fashion show by Carraigdonn.com and the most delicious meal at Mountfalconestate.com 

There were loads of fabulous prizes on the day and the style stakes were unreal. Everybody looked so glamorous. The gorgeous Miriam O Callaghan spoke and her words were so emotional and heartfelt. It was my first time to meet Miriam in person although I always admired her on TV. She really is a true lady who speaks straight from the heart. I felt really motivated after listening to her. 

Tommy Fleming entertained us with some lovely music on the day too. It was also my first time to meet Tommy. He was very friendly and was up for a few selfies, great craic.

I pulled a dress from the back of the wardrobe from about three years ago. It’s one of the Pretty Dress company ones I bought in MiMi in Castlebar back in 2013. I forgot I had it, always nice to rediscover a guna like that and give it another spin .

You folks know I can’t resist a good mirror selfie. When the lighting is that good. I embraced the pale and went for a vintage look. I think our pale Irish complexion is beautiful I intend to celebrate it more. 

Thanks Carraig donn

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Love 

Maria xx

Hi Everyone

I’m still on a high from Saturday nights win at the Irish Blogger Association awards. I actually couldn’t believe it. There were so many brilliant blogs in my category I never thought I stood a chance at all. The excitement was unreal. I had the best night ever. I’m sure You could all tell that from my snap story. Such fun I loved every second. The awards were arranged by Fiona from Cool events.ie

Those of You who know Me well, know that I had been feeling very down since losing our Mum in August. It has been one very difficult year for us as a family. Winning this award really helped to get back my sparkle. It was just the little boost I needed and it’s lovely to know people love what I’m doing with my blog. So basically I’m still buzzing from the excitement of Saturday night.

The awards were held in The Raddisson Golden lane in Dublin. It was a fantastic night with some amazing people and the food was amazing.

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