Fabric – November 2021 – Issue 315
Talking Fabric Often overlooked, a plain fabric can really change the way a space feels and work into any decorating scheme. Read more in the November issue…
Cookery – November 2021 – Issue 315
It’s Good To Share A selection of recipes designed to be enjoyed around the table with friends and family, whether relaxed or more formal occasions. Here’s a small selection of the mouth watering recipes to whet your appetite. Mulled Cider Marinated Loin of Pork Fish En Papillote Loaded Hasselback Potatoes Slowcooker Indian Style Pulled Pork, […]
Staycation – November 2021 – Issue 315
A Sense Of Comfort Ruth Kelly shares her experience of Broad Skies, a new Airbnb offering in Bushmills. [dropcap style=”square”]B[/dropcap]road Skies is a static caravan converted into a beautiful cabin located just outside the town of Bushmills, Northern Ireland. Launched in May 2021, I have been itching to get in the doors to see all […]
Spa – November 2021 – Issue 315
And Relax It’s time to escape to the luxurious Velvære Spa in Dublin. [dropcap style=”square”]L[/dropcap]ocated in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin city centre, Velvære Spa (pronounced vel-va-ray) is inspired by the Norse meaning of wellbeing and this ethos is carried through everything they do. Read more in the November issue…
Gardening – November 2021 – Issue 315
Green Living Our gardening columnist Conrad McCormick turns his attention indoors offering advice on caring for your houseplants. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap] should start with a confession, I’ve left a trail of houseplant casualties and deaths in my wake! I start with the best of intentions but in practice my indoor plant care can leave a bit […]
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October 2021 – Issue 314
Welcome [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]his issue we are preparing our homes for the cooler autumnal months with a selection of the latest sofas, stylish radiators and luxurious bathroom finishes for the ultimate home retreat. We even include a few ideas for your outdoor rooms to ensure use all year round – as long as the rain stays […]
Castlewellan Home – October 2021 – Issue 314
A Refreshing Change The owners of this Co. Down self-build decided to enlist the help of a professional when it came to updating their interior spaces. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he owners of this family home in the picturesque Co. Down countryside moved into their storey and a half self-build back in 2004. Over the years they have […]
Dungarvan Home – October 2021 – Issue 314
A Passive Passion Embracing the adventure of a new build, Niamh and Mark have dreamt big, future proofed their home and built a functional passive house specific to their own needs. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]ituated near Dungarvan, on a site on Niamh’s home farm, this starkly modern passive certified new build is the innovative creation of Mark, […]
Rathmines Home – October 2021 – Issue 314
A Home With a Heart Formerly a series of bedsits, Kate and Cian have successfully transformed this Victorian semi in Rathmines into a stylish family home. [dropcap style=”square”]B[/dropcap]ack in 2018 when Kate and Cian first viewed this property it was a far cry from the elegant home it now is. ‘We were told it hadn’t […]
Reader Kitchen 1 – Omagh – October 2021 – Issue 314
The Perfect Fit Mountfield Kitchens gave this Omagh self-build a striking kitchen design that ticks every box for the homeowners. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]n this self-build property, the owners were keen that, as well as suiting their family’s specific needs, the new kitchen should take advantage of the natural setting. It’s a large open space, extending the […]