Eyes Open Ireland - Giovanna of Tirabaralla

Today's Eyes Open Ireland comes courtesy of Giovanna of Tirabaralla from Dublin.

Giovanna is Italian and has lived in Ireland for almost 3 years now.
She lived her first 10 Irish months on the Aran Islands, on Inis Mor, to be exact.

She says,
"It was a very special and strong experience and I still cherish it, despite the initial difficulties about adapting to something so different from my habits (I come from the city of Florence, in Tuscany). Most of the beauty of living in such a place is...the beauty of the place itself, see for yourself :) ".

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Dun Eochla, at the highest point on the island.


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Entrance of Teaghlach Einne, St. Enda's church, in Killeany.


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A detail of a column inside the small church, which, at present, is half buried in the sand.


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Another detail of the little church, as you see it's still cherished and visited :)


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A view from An Tra Mor surroundings, my favourite beach, near Killeany Village.

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The joys of living on a remote island on a good summer day!
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Man, these make me want to go to the beach! Aren't they beautiful?! The Aran Islands are definitely on my list of places to visit!

Have photos of your own you'd like to share?
Send them my way and tell me why you took the photo, which county it is in and your name and Etsy shop link. You can convo me on Etsy or email me at rach@balancedcrafts.com

Thanks so much for sharing with us, Giovanna!!

Treasury Challenge Winner

I hope you all had a love filled day on Monday for Valentines! The votes have all been tallied, and it was a close run thing with so many great entries for our treasury team challenge. The very deserving winner is...

Tirabaralla with her beautiful treasury I <3>

Tirabaralla is an Italian woman living in Ireland between Dublin and Co. Wicklow. She lived her first 31 years in her home country, Italy, more precisely Florence, in Tuscany and then moved to Ireland following her passion for this country.
Tirabaralla loves the warmth, the sense of colour and taste of her home country and loves a simpler and friendly life of her host country, she tries to convey all of this in her work with handmade and a passion for everything retro, vintage, shabby chic.

She works with beads, paper, buttons, silver, fabric.She also has a strong passion for vintage and reusing, objects and clothes with a story.She also loves one of a kind pieces because they are unique, like people are.

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Above from left to right:

Swarovski Crystal Rainbow Bracelet by Crystaleye;

Golf Ball with Iron Photograph by Ricarm Images;

Handmade Vintage Silk Kimono Handbag by jessbags



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Handmade Beads Collier Plumage by elettrarossa;

Wax Tart Melts by Emma's Eco Soy Candles;

Wedgwood Ice Rose Fine Bone China Napkin Ring from Irish Bounty



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Japanese Garden ooak ring by Tirabaralla;

Romantic Bridal Cuffs by Queen of Cuffs;

Daisy Fay - The Great Gatsby Headpiece by Moth and BayLeaf

A warm welcome to all our lovely new members. I hope everyone has time to drop by each of your shops and leave a few hearts. Until next time.....