Travel Ireland – February 2023 – Issue 330
My Home: North Coast This month Olivia Mulholland founder of Olivia’s Haven recommends the best places to go in and around where she calls home. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]’m the founder of Olivia’s Haven, a luxury home fragrance brand based in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. I started the business in March 2020 with my partner Aaron, a week […]
Gardening – February 2023 – Issue 330
On The Wild Side Invite more wildlife in by gardening in a way that is sympathetic to nature advises Conrad McCormick. [dropcap style=”square”]S[/dropcap]haring our gardens with nature brings joy to an increasing number of gardeners, if the pandemic taught us anything it is the importance of our environment. Gardens can support a wide range of […]
January 2023 – Issue 329
Welcome [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]re you ready to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in 2023? I think I am! There’s no better time to get on top of things and set your intentions for the year ahead. However, be warned, don’t get too carried away making a list of impossible resolutions that you’ll break by February! […]
Bangor Home – January 2023 – Issue 329
Artist’s Residence Artist Cora Duncan has added her own distinctive flair to her Bangor home, which is furnished with an eclectic mix of furniture and decorative accessories. [dropcap style=”square”]C[/dropcap]ora and her husband Jon moved from Belfast to Bangor in 2009. As Cora explains, ‘I am originally from Ballygawley and Jon is from Bangor. For work […]
Galway Home – January 2023 – Issue 329
New and Improved A touch of bold, dark colour along with some simple updates has given Orla and David’s Galway new build a modern and luxurious feel. [dropcap style=”square”]F[/dropcap]or interior designer Orla Tighe of Brown House Interiors, and her husband David, a global supply chain manager with Medtronic, owning a modern airy house had long […]
Dublin Home – January 2023 – Issue 329
Making A House A Home The homeowners of this contemporary Dublin new build, engaged the interior design services of Sara Cosgrove Studio to bring their home to life. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]nterior design and interior architecture practice Sara Cosgrove Studio was approached by the owners of this new build Dublin home to personalise the interior, ensuring it […]
Cavan Home – January 2023 – Issue 329
A Rural Retreat This new build in Co. Cavan is home to Eloise, her husband Sean and their two small children. It is a bespoke design and a space they love coming home to. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e wanted something different. We wanted a house that looks like it belongs in the landscape, and full of natural […]
Reader’s Kitchen – January 2023 – Issue 329
Simply Stunning When Chris and Lisa decided to update the kitchen in their Dundonald home they didn’t hesitate in approaching Mode German Kitchens. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e had worked with John and his team on the kitchen in our previous home,’ explains Chris. ‘Our current home is a new build and the kitchen that it came with […]
Advice – January 2023 – Issue 329
Trend Talk Wondering what interior trends to expect in 2023? Here the experts highlight what will be influencing our decorative choices over the next 12 months. [dropcap style=”square”]R[/dropcap]ather than a single colour trend, 2023 will see a reinterpretation of the ‘Colour Drenching’ trend,’ comments Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene. This contemporary, cohesive approach […]
Inspiration – January 2023 – Issue 329
What’s Your Thing in 2023? Four leading Irish creatives and DFS offer four looks to inspire your own ‘thing’ when decorating your homes in the New Year. How To Achieve A Romantic, Regencycore Look [dropcap style=”square”]J[/dropcap]en Connell is a creative director with over ten years of experience in the creative industry. She creates lifestyle content […]
Snug Spaces – January 2023 – Issue 329
Cosy Corners Set the mood in a cosy corner with textured finishes, a soothing colour palette and gentle lighting. [dropcap style=”square”]D[/dropcap]o you have a cosy corner in your home? A place where you can sip your coffee in the morning, read a book or simply a place to drink a glass of wine at the […]
Spa Bathrooms – January 2023 – Issue 329
Bathe in Luxury How to create the perfect ‘spathroom’. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]ith sanctuary-style bathrooms growing in popularity, more homeowners are looking to transform their bathrooms into tranquil retreats. According to Richard Ticehurst, Brand Expert at Crosswater, the key to creating a bathroom sanctuary is minimalist design, low lighting, natural materials, luxurious baths, high-performance showers, and zero […]