THE DINNER PARTY TRICK THAT MEANS LESS WORK FOR YOU
We love having people over. The bit we could do without? Trying to plate six dinners while keeping everything hot – and somehow still being part of the conversation. Our favourite way to…
The 5 Jackets We’re Wearing on Repeat this Autumn
Because at this time of year, the jacket is the outfit. The best coat in your wardrobe isn’t necessarily the most expensive, the most dramatic or the one you bought for best. It’s the one you…
Fabric or Leather Sofa? What to Know Before You Buy
A sofa is one of the biggest pieces you’ll buy for your home – financially, physically and visually. So before you automatically gravitate towards leather, it might be worth taking…
Why Oak Furniture Is Worth the Investment
Some furniture fills a room. Great furniture becomes part of it. When you’re investing in a dining table, sideboard or piece of furniture you’ll use every day, what it’s made from matters. Oak…
The Seasonal Switch: An Interior Designer’s Guide to Making Your Home Feel Like Autumn
Interior designer Mairead Collier shares her simple ways to transition your home for the season — without redecorating the whole room. There’s a moment every September when the shift happens.…
The Brothers Behind Iconic Joseph Joseph Brand Come To Cork
What turns a simple idea into a design icon? This October, we’re bringing Joseph Joseph to Meadows & Byrne, Fota Retail Park, Cork for a special live event exploring clever design,…
Kevin Dundon’s Harvest Salad
An autumn salad with a little unexpected sweetness Who said raspberries were just for summer? Created by Kevin Dundon at Dunbrody House, this colourful harvest salad brings together roasted…
Behind the Scenes at Dunbrody House with Kevin Dundon
The last of the light, the last of the summer fruits – and the first signs of a new season. There are some places that make you slow down the minute you arrive. Dunbrody House is one of…
The €35 Styling Trick That Makes an Old Coat Feel New Again
Before you decide you need a new winter coat, you might just need a new way to wear the one you already have. Enter the hood scarf. Part scarf, part hood and a little bit balaclava, it’s one…
The ‘No-Dinner’ Dinner Party: The Easiest Way to Host This Autumn
The new way to have people over is a little less formal — and we’re here for it. As much as we love a full-on dinner party — the beautifully laid table, something special in the oven and an…
Cupboard Chaos to Pantry Perfection: Why Decanting Is Actually Smart
There are two types of kitchen cupboards. The ones you open and feel instantly smug about. And the ones you open very carefully because there’s a half-open bag of rice balancing on a box of…
Ground Rules: Everything You Need to Know About Rugs
The one interiors decision that can make a room feel instantly more finished. There was a time when rugs felt like an afterthought. Something you added because the floor looked a little bare.…