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Graham and Hilda 1994

Love is not only for Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 by Hilda
THE BEGINNING Graham and I started our journey in love on Valentine’s Day 40 years ago. It all began on a hockey tour with our club Lorraine H.C. which was based in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Both of us were single since the previous December and we had already been flirting a bit in the clubhouse
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: advice for lovers, hints for a happy marriage, love, Love is, marriage, relationships, Valentine's Day
Malahide Estuary

Goodbye to 2020 and Look Forward

Monday, 04 January 2021 by Hilda
Goodbye 2020 I believe that most of us (probably everyone) are happy to see the back end of 2020. Personally, it has not been all bad as we welcomed our third grandson on my birthday on December 9th. And we managed to get through the various restrictions including the FIRST LOCKDOWN without too much difficulty.
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: GOODBYE 2020, LOCKDOWN, Somega, vitamins

‘Go Red for Women’ and look after your Heart Health

Monday, 10 February 2020 by Hilda
I am going RED for Women this February.  The Irish Heart Foundation launched its Go Red for Women national fundraising campaign which aims to empower Irish women to look after their heart health while also raising vital funds. So get ready for a deluge of red outfits throughout this post! According to the Irish Heart Foundation,
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: go red for women, health post, Heart Health, Ladies in Red, Stylish Monday, stylish sisters, The Irish Heart Foundation, women's health

The Elephant in the Room – The Menopause

Monday, 23 September 2019 by Hilda
I will be attending a MENOPAUSE conference – ‘The M Word’ – on Friday 11th October in The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s, Stillorgan,  Dublin. This will be a chance for women to listen, chat and get advice on how to deal with the myriad of problems that most of us experience in peri-menopause and menopause.
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: best tips for menopause, coconut oil, HRT, menopause, menopause tips, natural remedies for menopause, The Big M, The M Word, The M Word Event

Ageism is Never in Style and Brands should Take Note

Monday, 17 June 2019 by Hilda
Within the next two years, for the first time in human history, there will be more people worldwide over 65 than under five.  That should be a wake-up-call to BRANDS that they should be more inclusive when it comes to promoting their products. Older people can be more discerning (in many instances) and have a
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Ageism is Never in Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, inclusivity in the fashion industry, Scotch and Soda, the bias cut

‘How to Live Better for Longer’

Monday, 20 May 2019 by Hilda
Tonight I will be making my television debut on ‘How to Live Better for Longer’ on RTE1 at 9.35pm! Having told everyone who listened that I probably would end up on the cutting room floor, I saw and heard myself on the preview, so I know I will feature, however briefly. Below you can see
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: ageing well, Dr Eva Orsmond, Healthy ageing, How to Live Better for Longer, Positive Ageing, RTE1, Staying visible in later life, Tips on ageing well, tips on how to stay young, tips on staying young in body and mind, tips to ageing well, TV debut, tv programme

Review of ‘The Middle Place’ by Kealan Ryan

Tuesday, 09 April 2019 by Hilda
What an incredible first novel. No, what a brilliant novel. Full Stop.   I was an English teacher in a former life and I know the narrator of The Middle Place. I taught him. I taught plenty like him and they were great ‘craic’. Cheeky, chirpy, funny, confident. You had to like them. But you
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: Book Review, bookclub books, Books, books for teens, great reads, Kealan Ryan, The Middle Page
Hilda and instagram husband

Beside the Hilda – confessions of an Instagram Husband!

Thursday, 04 April 2019 by Hilda
This post – confessions of an Instagram Husband – first appeared two years ago and I thought it time to give it a second airing. I asked Graham if he had any changes to make to the original. You can read his answer at the end of this post.   My husband Graham (a.k.a. GG)
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: Blogger's Assistant, Canon EOS M10, Chez Sara, Harvey's Point, Ilse Jacobsen, Instagram husband, Irish Blogger Agency, Paula's, Samsung

‘Wherever I lay my hat, that’s my home’ 

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 by Hilda
Home is where the heart is, they say, and I’m certainly very happy with the home I’ve shared with GG for over 30 years. But I’m also fascinated by what other people have done with their homes. So I am always drawn to television programmes on houses, home make-overs and properties under the hammer. Homes on
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: celebrity houses, Chill Insurance, home insurance, Home of the Year, homes, Weird and wonderful Homes, what home is to me, where I live

‘Style Not Age’ Sequins Challenge

Monday, 31 December 2018 by Hilda
I have only one item with sequins in my wardrobe, a top I bought in Oasis years ago but have never worn. I love sequins on others; they are sparkly, they shine and catch the light, so why don’t I wear them? I consider myself a sparkly fun-loving person, so surely it should be reflected
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, mummabstylish, sequins, style challenge, style not age challenge, stylesplash

A Novel for Midlifers; ‘It’s Who We Are’

Monday, 10 December 2018 by Hilda
Those of you who are regular readers will know that I love a good book and now and again I write reviews. These are not always fiction; in fact, my most recent review was ‘The Secret Lives of Adults’, written by psychologist Allison Keating. This book, ‘It’s Who We Are’, is fiction and is written
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: 'It's Who We Are', book, Book Review, Christine Webber, novel, review

Fun With Fur Style Challenge in ‘Style not Age’

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Hilda
You may recall that as a part of a blogger group called ‘5 over-50’, I participated in a series of style challenges where we took it in turn to create a theme. Only recently, two of our group, Gail and Laurie, left because of other commitments, so we are now joined by young Emma and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, environment, faux fur, fur debate, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash

5 Irish Women share what it means to be Fierce in Midlife

Monday, 19 February 2018 by Hilda
A year ago, I was one of fifty over-50 bloggers (and the only Irish one) to launch The Fierce 50 Movement worldwide. This has now evolved into Forever Fierce: The Midlife Revolution, embracing all women at that empowering stage of their lives and has now grown to almost 5,000 members around the globe. I’m delighted that
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: Anna de Marigny, deborah blacoe, Dolores Andrew-Gavin, fierce women, Forever Fierce, foreverfierce day, kerry manning, Kerry Manning Colson, Marie McCabe, Midlife Revolution, Midlife Revolution Campaign 2018

An angry, fierce and heartbroken Jennifer Halliday speaks out

Monday, 12 February 2018 by Hilda
 Jennifer Halliday is fierce. Jennifer is angry. Last week, I shared Marie Carberry’s story HERE; this week, you can read how the disease Alzheimer’s impacts family members, but Jennifer is angry about more than that. I dare you not to be moved by what she has to say and if you feel strongly about it,
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: affordable health care, Alzheimer's, Jennifer Halliday

2017 Best of Rants and Random Thoughts

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 by Hilda
Some of my most popular posts last year were in the category ‘Rants and Random Thoughts’! Many of you sympathised with me when I wrote about how to stay married for 35 years without killing your husband. I told you what worked for us (well, for me) and I was delighted with the response. You
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: husband, Instagram husband, marriage, motherhood

Maia Dunphy’s ‘The M Word’ Hits the Shelves

Thursday, 02 November 2017 by Hilda
I first met Maia Dunphy a few weeks ago, at an event where ‘Today’s Mum’ was celebrated and I was taken by her wit, charm and general loveliness. Of course I knew her from the telly. Many of you probably saw her ‘What Women Want’ and ‘The Truth About’ series. Married to actor and comedian Johnny
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: Book Review, Maia Dunphy, Mums, The M Word

Millennial bridges Gap with midlifer Mum

Tuesday, 17 October 2017 by Hilda
Today marks the launch of an unprecedented campaign called ‘Bridging the Gap’ where 100 Millennials and 100 Midlifers are coming together to blur boundaries and put an end to stereotypes.  This campaign is inclusive as we  believe we are stronger together and divisions such as Age are unimportant. I did not travel far to find
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: bridging the gap, courtney smith, midlifers, millennials

Bridging the gap – Millennials and Midlifers in unique campaign

Tuesday, 17 October 2017 by Hilda
Bridging the GAP…What am I on about? What gap? The aim of this unique campaign is to bridge the gap between ‘old’ midlifers like me and millennials (young people in the prime of their lives) and in doing so to learn from each other. Today, 100 midlifers and 100 millennials are posting on the same
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Tagged under: bridging the gap, courtney smith, midlifers, millennials

Today’s Mum-Happier than Yesterday’s Mum?

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 by Hilda
I could not believe my ears. Nothing had changed in the 33 years since I had my firstborn. In a survey entitled ‘Today’s Mum’, sponsored by iconic Irish brand Sudocrem (who have just launched a new barrier ointment called ‘Care and Protect’) I learned that only 14% of partners share the housework equally and 19%
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: grandmothers, mothers, sudocrem

Wedded Bliss – a male perspective

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 by Hilda
Some weeks ago, I wrote a blog post with some hints for a happy marriage. Now, in his second ‘Beside the Hilda’ contribution to overthehilda, GG has offered to put a male slant on the married union! Not sure I agree with everything he wrote, but I have let him have his say without amendment!!!  When
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: beside the hilda, love, marriage, wedded bliss
wedding vow on tray

Marriage is not for the faint-hearted- How to Stay Married for 35 Years and Not Kill your Husband

Wednesday, 26 July 2017 by Hilda
 MARRIAGE VOWS Disclosure! I have not kept all my marriage vows. Those who know me well will not be surprised and probably know which one I have broken already. In my defence, I tried my best to get out of it the night before the wedding, but our minister said it would require a special
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: advice for newly weds, couples counselling, hints for a happy marriage, love, marriage, marriage tips, relationships, staying in love, vows, wedded bliss, weddings

Taking Risks with an Asymmetrical, Deconstructed Cold Shoulder!

Wednesday, 12 July 2017 by Hilda
I have been a fan of the cold shoulder for 18 months, ever since I bought a lovely grey sweater which I have worn almost to death. I fancied myself as quite daring; I certainly hadn’t seen anyone over 50 of my acquaintance sporting one. And it got the seal of approval from the stylist
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: cold shoulder, fashion risks, hobbs, topshop

4 Rules to Break after 50 by guest blogger Nina Bandoni

Wednesday, 28 June 2017 by Hilda
This week, I am delighted to introduce you to my friend, the beautiful and fashionable Nina Bandoni from Florida. Nina and I were both part of the Fierce 50 Revolution launch way back in February and I have enjoyed getting to know her through her very interesting blog ‘Sharing a Journey’.  Nina is guest blogging
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: beauty rules, breaking rules, guest blog, Nina Bandoni, Rules

Avoiding ‘the morning-after-the-night-before’!

Wednesday, 19 April 2017 by Hilda
The older I get, the less I am able to drink and the less I want to drink. Now, I am no saint and I have to say I am rather partial to a gin and tonic (Hendricks preferably) and I love bubbly and I enjoy a few glasses of red wine with a meal.
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: Hendricks, how to avoid a hangover, Magnesium, Milk Thistle, Vita Coco, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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It was the paisley pattern and the colour that dre It was the paisley pattern and the colour that drew me to this dress from @charisma_fashions_ 
I had a paisley crimplene maxi way back in the70s. Still have it. Any of you remember crimplene? 

Anyway this dress brought me back in time. I cinched it in with a vintage  leather belt I have from 1979. 
Managed to keep it hidden from @courtneysmithstyle who I am joining in her #fashionablyfriday series.

I did wear it on a Friday a few weeks ago😂😂
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'These boots are made for walking'! Trying out som 'These boots are made for walking'! Trying out some white docs from @charisma_fashions_ and they are very comfy and a little different than my usual style. But I don't want to get stuck in a rut. I like experimenting. Do you? Or do you play it safe?

Jeans @paulasmalahide ...rest very old!

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Do you like my cardigan? Red is my go-to colour w Do you like my cardigan?  Red is my go-to colour when I need cheering up.
Made from the softest organic cotton, it is perfect for layering up in our Irish weather.

I found it online @charisma_fashions_
a boutique in Charleville Co Cork. And there is more on the blog from this boutique. Affordable labels (some new to me) and wonderful accessories that will not break the bank. Shopping my wardrobe for the rest. 

Have a lovely Easter Monday everyone.
Joining with @mummabstylish #chicandstylishme @ootd_by_marjolein.nl
#sharedootdinspirations

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'There is no time like Spring, When life's alive i 'There is no time like Spring,
When life's alive in everything'

Christina Rossetti

'Hope spring's eternal' and all that! Happy Easter to you all. We are all in this together. Let us remember that!

#easterblessings #hopeforthefuture #blossoms #trees #springishere #respect
#bethankful #over60blogger
It is the last Monday of the month and time for ou It is the last Monday of the month and time for our 'Style Not Age' collab. This month the theme is 'Borrowed FromThe Boys'.
So no dresses then?

I shopped my wardrobe for most of this. Fab wool trousers from @paulcostelloeofficial @dunnesstores, 
shirt @thebiascutboutique, new vest @mango. Crossover leather bag is so old I have forgotten where I got it. 
And the HAT is Graham's @wallaroohatsuk 
We will be fighting over it now. 

Check out my friends Emma @thestylesplash, Gail @is_this_mutton_
Jacqui @mummabstylish an
and Anna @annasislandstyle

#stylenotage #borrowedfromtheboys #over50style #stylishatanyage #over60blogger #nevertooold
#springlook #over60blogger
Jumper and jeans are dressing up for me at present Jumper and jeans are dressing up for me at present.  Jumper is Zara. Jeans are from @paulasmalahide.  Same as my last post. Reasonably priced and a great fit. 

 You may notice the @lilyobriens chocolates on the table.  Truly scrumptious. GG bought them for me because he knows how much I love them. And dark chocolate is good for me and is a mood enhancer. And we all need a little help at the moment. Trying to stay calm and positive but it is difficult. 
 
#casualoutfit #casualstyle #ootd #over60blogger #over60style #chocolatelover #jeansstyle #mystyle
#chicandstylishme @mummabstylish
So rare that I get even semi-dressed up now. But I So rare that I get even semi-dressed up now. But I did for Mother's Day. My hair is 15 weeks without a colour or cut. It does look a little out of control but sure I love that tousled look!!😂 Cannot wait to get back to @crowstreetcollective and @darren_csc 

This week has been beautiful in Ireland. Helps us cope with this never-ending lockdown. Stay positive. Stay safe.

Shopping my wardrobe. 
Coat @massimodutti
Shirt @arnottsdublin
Jeans @paulasmalahide 
Boots @marksandspencerireland 

#casualstyle #over50style #fashionforall
#over60blogger #lockdownstyle #feelgoodfashion #springoutfit #ig50community 
#chicandstylishme @mummabstylish 
#sharedootdinspirations @ootd_by_marjolein.nl
''And the newness that was in every stale thing Wh ''And the newness that was in every stale thing
When we looked at it as children"

Patrick Kavanagh

Always fun seeing the world through my grandchildren's eyes. Logan was fascinated by the shape of this tree @malahide_castle  and had to get closer to examine it. 
Hope you all get out to enjoy St Patrick's Day in the expected good weather tomorrow. And stay safe!
#nature #springishere #beautifultree#ig50community
Exactly a week after Graham took this pic I was ly Exactly a week after Graham took this pic I was lying in A&E wondering if I had a stroke or a brain tumour. What I had was Transient Global Amnesia. And it was terrifying for all of us.  Full story on the blog. Link in bio. 
Shopping my wardrobe in the photo. 

#ambulanceemergency #healthscare #over60blogger  #over60style #stylishatanyage  #scarystory #grateful# #ig50community community
Faux-leather is this month's theme with my 'Style Faux-leather is this month's theme with my 'Style Not Age' friends. I shopped my wardrobe with a biker‐style jacket @carraig_donn and 17 year old @diesel denims.

 I know that the current fashion is to wear these shorter than I have. But I prefer wearing them with heeled boots @carl_scarpa, just skimming the ground. 

Pop over to the blog to see what @mummabstylish @annasislandstyle @is_this_mutton_  and @thestylesplash are wearing.
#mystyle #fauxleather #overthehilda
#pleather #stylenotage #over50style #over60blogger  #casualoutfit #over60style #nevertooold #olderwoman
It is #FashionablyFriday @courtneysmithstyle and I It is #FashionablyFriday @courtneysmithstyle and I am keeping cosy in my @zara faux fur and @mango hat. Boots are @vandalshoes and I am ready to take on the baltic weather and head to the butcher. 
Hope your Friday is going well. Enjoy your Valentine weekend!
#nevertooold  #over50style #over60blogger #cosystyle #cosychic
#stylishatanyage #stayingwarm #over60style #coatseason
''It started with a kiss'' Writing on the blog ab ''It started with a kiss''

Writing on the blog about our love story which began 40 years ago on Valentine's Day. 

The virus and various lockdowns  in the past year has meant we spend nearly every moment together. No golf or tennis or coffee with friends or nights out to break the monotony. 

And while I am fed up to the teeth of Lockdown and the virus, I am not fed of Graham.

He is still my Valentine😍
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