Copyright © 2021 overthehilda.ie | web by cloud nine
My New Prai Beauty Products and The Beauty Spotlight Team Returns
Sunday, 15 January 2023
by Hilda
I am eager to tell you about Prai Beauty 24K Gold products and sharing some goodies from my friends on The Beauty Spotlight Team. If anything catches your eye, do click on the links to read more. I am including a link to an old post about the Prai Beauty brand. I was very impressed
- Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Happy New Year and Hello 2023
Thursday, 05 January 2023
by Hilda
Happy New Year, my friends. I am a little late coming to the party, but I decided to take a break from the blog and social media. Life has been busy. I know that we are a little worried by what 2023 may bring. Certainly, the last three years have been challenging. However, we
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
My 90-Day Journey with Ultraceuticals Skincare
Monday, 21 November 2022
by Hilda
I have been on a very pleasant journey…a skin journey with the Australian skincare brand Ultraceuticals. WHAT IS ULTRACEUTICALS? Founded by cosmetic surgeon Dr Geoffrey Heber in 1998, the brand is relatively new to Ireland but is one of the leaders in the global cosmeceutical industry. What you need to know is that Ultraceuticals is
- Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Killarney Royal Hotel Gets Top Marks
Sunday, 06 November 2022
by Hilda
Our night away began as soon as we stepped on the train at Dublin’s Heuston Station. We were off to stay at the Killarney Royal Hotel. We left a stormy, wet and wild capital behind with relief. And sat back and enjoyed the journey. There are still no catering facilities on Irish Rail (since Covid)
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
The Emsella Chair Cured my Incontinence
Saturday, 29 October 2022
by Hilda
Today, I am talking about another taboo topic. INCONTINENCE Incontinence is a DIRTY word. We don’t really talk about it. We joke about ‘wetting our pants laughing’ but in truth it is no laughing matter. Usually associated with the elderly and old folks’ homes, it is also a common enough problem with younger women, new
- Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
How to Visit 7 European Destinations in 7 Days without Unpacking
Sunday, 02 October 2022
by Hilda
Yes, we visited 7 different places in 7 days and we did not unpack! How? We went on a River Cruise. Our River Cruise with Travel Department on board M/S Amadeus Silver III was three months ago. But we love looking back on the photos and re-living our experiences. That is one of the reasons
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
‘Style Not Age’ Showcases Maxi Madness
Monday, 29 August 2022
by Hilda
‘Style Not Age’ time again and this month the prompt is ‘Maxi Madness’. It was my turn to choose and I must admit I was keen to showcase a rather colourful mad maxi-skirt that I bought in a local boutique Studio 124. I wore it on our anniversary when we spent a night in The
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under:
annasislandstyle, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
Beauty Spotlight Team Share 5 Tips For Self Care
Saturday, 06 August 2022
by Hilda
Hi everyone. Can you believe it is August already? It is true that time goes faster the older I get. We are enjoying warm weather for the past month in Ireland, but we are not thankfully experiencing extremely high temperatures like other countries. Life is busy, but busy is good. Right? There is definitely no
- Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Wonderful Holiday with Travel Department on a Danube Cruise
Thursday, 28 July 2022
by Hilda
Thank goodness we were travelling with Travel Department on our Danube Cruise. As we approached D-Day (Departure Day), and flights were being cancelled left, right and centre, we sat back and waited. We knew that we would be informed if there was a problem and that the company would do everything possible to get
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Summer Sizzlers with ‘Style Not Age’
Sunday, 24 July 2022
by Hilda
Well, the sun finally appeared and Anna chose Summer Sizzlers as her prompt for July’s ‘Style Not Age’. In Ireland, we have not seen the mad temperatures of the UK, but have had lovely warm days in the early 20s. I tend to cover up in the sun. And this sizzling orange linen shirt has
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Five Beauty Spotlight Bloggers Share Interesting Posts
Sunday, 12 June 2022
by Hilda
MY WEEK Hello everyone. We have not really had anything more than a taste of summer in Ireland. But I remain hopeful that some consistent warm and sunny weather is on the way. Meanwhile, I take pleasure in playing some golf, meeting up with friends and doting on my grandchildren. It is important that we
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Three Books For The Holidays
Tuesday, 07 June 2022
by Hilda
I have been reading, but I realise that I have not shared my best reads with you since last year. Life has got in the way, my friends. And perhaps I have been lazy, preferring to read rather than write. But I have three books for the holidays to share with you. We travel the
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under:
'Still Life', Great books, interesting books, Song of A captive Bird, The Seven Sisters
‘Style Not Age’ inspired by our Birthstones
Monday, 30 May 2022
by Hilda
My birthstone is turquoise, though I also have the rare and expensive tanzanite as a second option. I was doing a little research and here is what I found. ‘Reminiscent of the sky and sea, turquoise is a potent protective stone that can get rid of negativity and represent self-realisation, inner calmness, creativity, stability and
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Porto with Travel Department
Thursday, 26 May 2022
by Hilda
Porto is the perfect city for a short break. We travelled with Travel Department in mid-May and it proved to be the perfect time to visit. I was delighted to accept Travel Department’s offer of a press trip. And, of course, GG (Gorgeous Graham) had to come too. Travel Department Regular readers know that I
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
This Old Thing and ‘Style Not Age’
Sunday, 24 April 2022
by Hilda
‘What, this old thing? Oh, I have that for years’. I know that I, for one, have used that phrase on many an occasion. Sometimes it is used to hide a new purchase. Other times it just rolls off my tongue if I receive a compliment. Gail chose this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ theme and
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under:
annasislandstyle, fashion, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash, This Old Thing
A New Grandchild and Planning Holidays Make Me Happy
Sunday, 17 April 2022
by Hilda
Hello, my friends. I am feeling positive as we enjoy the holiday weekend. And I hope you are too. I have lots of happy news to share with you. We need to celebrate when we can, don’t we? And count our blessings. GRANDDAUGHTER As many of you know, we have three wonderful grandsons – Logan
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
‘Style Not Age’ takes Inspiration from Centenarian Iris Apfel
Monday, 28 March 2022
by Hilda
The colourful Iris Apfel, who reached a milestone 100 years last August, is our inspiration for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’. It was my turn to choose and her collaboration with H&M launches today. So I thought it would be fun to take our inspiration from this style icon. WHO IS IRIS APFEL? Even if
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
The Skin Nurse Clinic and My Scarlet RF Treatment
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
by Hilda
I recently visited Nicola O’Byrne at The Skin Nurse Clinic for a Scarlet RF Treatment. Nicola is passionate about the work she does and has worked within Dermatology medical clinics since 2001, latterly at The Beacon. A founding member and former chairperson of DANAI (Dermatology Aesthetics Nurses Association Ireland – www.danai.ie ) she acts as
- Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
If I was a Handbag is February’s ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 28 February 2022
by Hilda
Choosing your favourite handbag is like saying you have a favourite child. So, there will be no ‘handbags at dawn’ here! I love them all! I love a crossbody if I am shopping. I like a clutch for a dressier event, though I do have a clutch with a strap which I also use for
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
The Hardiman Hotel 4-Star Luxury in the Heart of Galway
Sunday, 13 February 2022
by Hilda
The Hardiman Hotel is the perfect place to stay if you are visiting Galway. LOCATION Dominating the southern end of the city’s Eyre Square, The Hardiman Hotel is right beside the train station and bus depot. We travelled down by train and had a most pleasant journey. How trains have changed in recent years. There
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under:
Best Galway Hotels, Best Irish Hotels, Galway hotels, The Hardiman, The Hardiman Galway
3 Must Visit Attractions in Seville Spain
Tuesday, 08 February 2022
by Hilda
Visiting Seville, while we were staying in The Algarve in Portugal, was surprisingly easy…just a two and a half hour drive from Faro and we didn’t even use the motorway. We arrived in time to check into our hotel and grab a quick lunch before we met our guide for the afternoon. As you can
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
‘Style Not Age’ Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tiger Print
Monday, 31 January 2022
by Hilda
Tomorrow, the 1st of February 2022, is the beginning of the Chinese New Year and will usher in the Year of the Tiger. So, Emma chose ‘The Eye of the Tiger’ as her theme for our ‘Style Not Age’ group. THE YEAR OF THE TIGER The Year of the Tiger is the third of 12
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under:
bag, Eye of the Tiger, fashion post, January Style Not Age, Marc Cain, style not age challenge, Tiger Print
Most Read Post of 2021 was Transient Global Amnesia
Thursday, 13 January 2022
by Hilda
Happy New Year. I have been so lacking in energy, mojo, initiative (call it what you like..) to actually get up off my butt and write a post. Well, I suppose I would have to sit down to write it. But you know what I mean. Anyway, I think I have got my act together.
- Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under:
BEST OF 2021 POSTS, HEALTH POSTS, high CHOLESTEROL, style not age, TGA, Transient Global Amnesia
The Perfect LBD for NYE with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 27 December 2021
by Hilda
What will you be wearing on New Year’s Eve? Well my ‘Style Not Age’ friends are here to help. The theme set by Jacqui this month is the perfect LBD. Will you be partying the night away or having a quiet dinner with friends? In the current climate, it is more likely that you will
- Published in Lifestyle & Leisure
Tagged under:
annasislandstyle, December Style Not Age, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, LBD, mummabstylish, NYE, style not age, stylesplash, thestylesplash