When it comes to entertaining, summer is all about taking it outside. Whether it’s a relaxed evening with friends or a last-minute gathering in the garden, the key to a great outdoor setup is simplicity with style. At Meadows & Byrne, we believe hosting should feel effortless—so when your guests arrive, everything’s in place and…
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Home Office, Summer Hours: How to Reset Your Space for the Season
As summer arrives, work doesn’t stop—but the rhythm changes. Longer days, looser schedules, and perhaps kids at home, along with the gentle promise of early finishes, call for a different kind of focus—one that blends structure with softness. Whether you’re shifting into summer hours or simply craving a reset, now is the perfect time to…
From Blah to Spa: Turn Your Bathroom Into a Blissful Retreat
Let’s face it: your bathroom works hard. It sees you first thing in the morning (before coffee!), handles the chaos of rushed routines, and patiently waits for its next scrub-down. But what if—stay with me—your bathroom could be more than a glorified pit stop? What if it felt like a mini sanctuary? Here’s the good…
Easy Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries: A Perfect Summer Bite.
Whipped feta blended with cream cheese makes a smooth, creamy base for this simple summer dish. Sweet, juicy strawberries are tossed with balsamic vinegar and honey, then spooned over the chilled feta. A scatter of toasted nuts, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of lemon zest and black pepper finish it off. Serve with toasted sourdough, flatbreads, or crisp crackers for an easy, elegant starter.
7 Interior Tips To Bring Coastal Calm Into Your Home (No Ocean Required)
Escape to coastal serenity. Transform your home with Meadows & Byrne’s curated collection of breezy, beach-inspired furniture & decor.
Stress Free Party Prep: Olive Tapenade
Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious, salty olive tapenade from Orla McAndrew’s new book Larder! It’s incredibly versatile and easy to make, perfect as a dip, a spread, or as a compliment to roast lamb or chicken, or even mixed into pasta. This recipe yields a generous batch, but feel free to…
Stress-Free Party Prep: Hummus Recipe
Here’s a stress-free party prep recipe for Hummus by Orla McAndrew, from her book Larder. Tired of store-bought dips that lack that homemade touch? Orla’s recipe offers the perfect solution! Both the classic and the vibrant beetroot variation are designed to bring colour and ease to your table, proving that delicious party food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Entertaining Essentials – Meet the Charcuterie Board With a Lid
If you love to host (or even just look like you do), allow us to introduce you to your new party essential: the Build a Board Platter—the ideal all-in-one solution for food prep and presentation. This wooden serving board isn’t just a pretty platter; it’s designed to take you seamlessly from slicing to serving without…
Join FEEBEE FORAN in our Malahide Shop
Join Feebee Foran, Herbalist, owner of Forager Skincare & resident Forager on Ireland AM for an afternoon of plant magic and medicine in Meadows & Byrne Malahide. Discover the beauty hidden in your garden or daily walk and deep dive the natural medicine of wild Irish weeds. You will also learn the secret stories and…
Here’s How to Choose Furniture That Truly Lasts
There’s something intoxicating about the arrival of longer days. The subtle promise of sun-kissed afternoons, chilled rosé under wisteria-laced pergolas, and candlelit dinners that stretch deep into golden twilight. But to truly enjoy all that outdoor magic, one thing is essential: the right furniture. Whether you dream in timeless rattan or lean toward the sculptural…