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…
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Virginia Foley
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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…
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…
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…
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 butternut…
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…
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…
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…