Tags: BOTW, Donncha O Caoimh, Elevate PR, Inphotos, Photoblog
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In Photos Dot Org
Stunning photographs from Donncha O Caoimh. Generally taken around Cork City but also showcases other Irish locations.
His work is featured all over the world from being used in a blog for the Irish Times to being displayed in Times Square in New York. By stating a list of the equipment he uses and providing a link to another site, which enables fellow photographers to sell their work online, Donncha is clearly looking out for all the amateur artists and creative people out there! He also occasionally writes for his other blog Holy Shmoly! – a very busy and talented man, we think you’ll all agree!
02/09/2010 – 14:01 No Comments
Tags: BOTW, Elevate PR, The Torture Garden
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The Torture Garden
Not as scary as it sounds! The Torture Garden is, in fact, an mp3 blog which lets people share their music, whether it’s their own music as part of a band or simply a good song which they want other people to hear. The blog features the latest music videos from both established and new artists. There’s also the opportunity to read past interviews from a range of musical talent, including Cathy Davey, The Decemberists, Shearwater, The Antlers, The Chalets, Shout Out Louds and Lucky Soul.
The Torture Garden is all about sharing good music, so people won’t listen to bad music and it’s well worth checking out.
24/08/2010 – 16:38 No Comments
Tags: A Chick Named Hermia, BOTW, Elevate PR
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A Chick Named Hermia
Hermia’s blog is a combination of beautiful photographs, flamboyant daily rants and gorgeous fashion finds. She describes it as being a ‘Head Blog’ where she talks and writes about anything that is in her head at the time of writing – this gives the blog a personable and intimate feel.
Hailing from Dublin, Hermia has a BA in Journalism and loves shopping, books, old movies, photography, cheese and pancakes, as well as looking at pretty things and having pretty things.
The blog also has a unique section entitled ‘Secret Stories’, where readers anonymously leave their stories, secrets and rants, completely undetected. Entries have now closed, but you can read past stories, many of which are quite moving.
We particularly love her posts around ‘The Giving My Life Some Purpose Project’, where Hermia has created a list of 85 things she wants to achieve to help her make the most out of life. To date, some of the things ticked off her list include learning to bake bread, eating a hotdog in New York, inventing a cocktail, building a fort and hosting a themed party. Among those left to complete are going on a rollercoaster, knitting a scarf, eating macaroons in Paris, sleeping under the stars and writing a note/letter to leave it in a library book. We look forward to reading all about it.
19/08/2010 – 11:44 1 Comment
Tags: BOTW, Elevate PR, Hot Cross Mum
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Hot Cross Mum
The bloggings of a mother who gave up ‘the corporate world’ to become a full-time mother. Although she talks about not having enough spare time and the mayhem of taking young children on holiday, she is clearly a devoted mother and adores her children.
Being a freelance writer (with a book desperate to be published apparently..!) Hot Cross Mum is able to express her thoughts and views in a light-hearted way, with the site providing information for fellow-mums out there. For example, there are a selection of children’s book reviews on the blog as well as advice on what to and what not to take when holidaying with small boys – things to keep them entertained as well as things for you. Hot Cross Mum is a cheery, happy insight into the hectic, yet amazing, world of motherhood.
10/08/2010 – 13:11 No Comments
Tags: BOTW, Elevate PR, White Rabbit
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White Rabbit NI is the elusive author of the hilarious blog with the same name. After viewing the combination of pictures and videos and the comments that accompany them, it’s not easy to get back to what you were doing before you logged on!
A native Northern Ireland resident, amateur photographer and self-confessed clumsy person (she* once got third degree burns making Rice Krispie cakes!) White Rabbit gathers various amusing video clips, pictures and news stories from the internet and adds her own personal spin to them. Her rant on being a ‘healthy size’ is particularly amusing, despite it discussing a fairly serious issue. Winner of the 2010 ‘Best Humour Blog’ at this year’s International Blog Awards, this blog is definitely worth checking out!!
05/08/2010 – 12:12 No Comments
Tags: BOTW, Elevate PR, Sabrina Dent
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As well as designing her own websites for a living, American-born businesswoman (now living in Cork) Sabrina Dent provides advice and tips for any up-and-coming business or website on her blog. Her light witty tone makes creating your own website a much less daunting task.
In addition to providing information and support on how to set-up your own website, Sabrina tells tales of her various trips around Ireland (for example to Galway, where she won the coveted ‘Best blog of business’ at this year’s IBAs) as well as her occasional visits back to the US, including a rather eventful trip to Vegas resulting in a dislocated shoulder!
Keen to dispel the myth that web-designers are ‘latte-drinking … Mac-plugged hipsters,’ Sabrina’s honest, funny blog makes for informative but light reading. And with a portfolio to rival any other big-brand web-designers, sabrinadent.com is a necessity for all those people looking to ‘pimp-up’ (her words, not ours!) their existing company profile.
29/07/2010 – 09:55 No Comments
Tags: Bicyclistic, BOTW, Elevate PR
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Bicyclistic is a blog consisting of the muses, thoughts and activities of a cycling artist named Eolaí gan Fhéile. By combining both his hobbies of painting and cycling, Eolaí posts samples of his paintings (which are mostly for sale), upcoming exhibitions, photographs and stories about his dog (Dog-Dog). All of these elements provide a humorous insight into the freedom provided by both the art of cycling and indeed the art of art itself.
Having cycled solo across America and through Europe, it is safe to say that Dog-Dog’s owner is a keen cyclist! As well as displaying his bright and vivid pieces of art, he uses the blog as a means to relay anecdotes of his various cycling expeditions. He describes the blog as being a ‘continuation’ from another blog that he has written – IrishKC – about his experiences of living in Kansas city and invites readers to find out more about him by perusing his work. Mixing light, witty humour, Bicyclistic is a must-read for any keen artist, cyclist or dog-lover out there.
14/07/2010 – 16:26 1 Comment
Tags: BOTW, Elevate PR, My Chemical Toilet
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My Chemical Toilet was started in summer 2007 as a blog dedicated to festivals. The blog developed from there into a more general music blog covering everything from the sublime to the ridiculous in the world of music. Mixing humour, nostalgia, critique and an honest to goodness love of music, this blog makes for entertaining reading and listening.
01/07/2010 – 14:51 1 Comment
