The Diaries

Places to Visit in Donegal
5 Beautiful Places to Visit in Donegal 🇮🇪 There is something incredibly special about Donegal. Wild coastlines, quiet beaches, dramatic mountains, little villages and roads that seem to lead somewhere beautiful no matter which direction you take. As we begin our new chapter in Ireland, I'm excited to explore more of this incredible county — and these are five places that deserve a place on your Donegal list. 🌊 1. Malin Head At the very top of Donegal, you'll find Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point. The landscape here is... Read more...
We Sold Our House! The Next Chapter: Moving to Ireland 🍀 🏠
We Sold Our House! The Next Chapter: Moving to Ireland 🍀 🏠
It is official! We have sold our house in England and bought our dream home in Ireland. To say this has been an emotional, exciting, and slightly surreal milestone would... Read more...
Meet Emma Shone: Copywriter, Brand Strategist & Author 🍀 ✨
Meet Emma Shone: Copywriter, Brand Strategist & Author 🍀 ✨
  Welcome to my corner of the internet! If you’ve been following along with my journey, you might know me from my work with Rose & Ink Creative, my cosy storytelling... Read more...
Welcome to the Fasting Club: A Beginner’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Energy
Welcome to the Fasting Club: A Beginner’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Energy
If you had told me a year ago that I would willingly skip breakfast, look at a plate of pancakes, and say, "See you at noon," I would have laughed... Read more...
PCOS, PMOS &; My “Maybe It’s Time To Sort My Life Out” Era
PCOS, PMOS &; My “Maybe It’s Time To Sort My Life Out” Era
PCOS, PMOS & My “Maybe It’s Time To Sort My Life Out” Era   So apparently PCOS is getting a new name. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — the condition I’ve spent... Read more...
🍀 Our Move to Ireland: The Dream We Finally Chose
🍀 Our Move to Ireland: The Dream We Finally Chose
🍀 Our Move to Ireland: The Dream We Finally Chose Hello lovely… and welcome 🤍✨ We honestly can’t quite believe we’re finally writing this. After years of talking about it,... Read more...
☕ Coffee & Walnut Cupcakes (Cosy & Classic)
☕ Coffee & Walnut Cupcakes (Cosy & Classic)
☕ Coffee & Walnut Cupcakes (Cosy & Classic) There’s something about coffee and walnut that just feels comforting.Warm, slightly nutty, and perfect with a cup of tea on a slow... Read more...
💖 Starting My PCOS Weight Loss Journey Before Our Move to Ireland
💖 Starting My PCOS Weight Loss Journey Before Our Move to Ireland
💖 Starting My PCOS Weight Loss Journey Before Our Move to Ireland There’s something about starting a new chapter that makes you pause and really think about your life. For... Read more...
☘️ A Cosy Irish Kitchen Morning: My Go-To Fry-Up (Simple, Hearty & Comforting)
☘️ A Cosy Irish Kitchen Morning: My Go-To Fry-Up (Simple, Hearty & Comforting)
☘️ A Cosy Irish Kitchen Morning: My Go-To Fry-Up (Simple, Hearty & Comforting) There’s something about a quiet morning, a warm kitchen, and the smell of a proper fry-up that... Read more...
Welcome to The Sugar & Shamrocks Diaries
Welcome to The Sugar & Shamrocks Diaries
Welcome to The Sugar & Shamrocks Diaries 🍀🤍 Hello lovely… and welcome 🤍✨ Honestly, we can’t quite believe we’re finally writing these words. The Sugar & Shamrocks Diaries was born... Read more...