April 2023 – Issue 332
Welcome [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]his issue we catch up with eight inspirational women who have helped to influence Irish interiors over the last few years. They share their career paths and offer advice to other women looking to follow in their footsteps. Speaking of sharing advice, we take a closer look at the new book from award-winning […]
Kildare Home – April 2023 – Issue 332
When Two Became One A much needed extension joining an old cottage and barn has created a spacious family friendly home, with traditional features, high street buys and salvaged finds giving it charm and character. [dropcap style=”square”]H[/dropcap]aving rented this cottage in Co. Kildare for two years, interior designer Aisling Kirwan and her partner David, along […]
Portadown Home – April 2023 – Issue 332
Modern Minimalism This contemporary self-build in Portadown is well thought out both inside and out, offering a stylish, tranquil family home in the countryside. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he owners of this stylish self-build felt that they needed some guidance when it came to the final finishes of their home and approached interior designer Shauna Stewart from Velvet […]
Foxford Home – April 2023 – Issue 332
The Personal Touch Robbie and Jacqui have renovated their Foxford home throughout and created a warm, welcoming interior that is full of charm. [dropcap style=”square”]H[/dropcap]omeowner Jacqui has always had an eye for interiors and does in fact work as an interior stylist guiding her clients along their own home interior journeys. Combining her interior talents […]
Belfast Home – April 2023 – Issue 332
Out of Sight Deborah and Russell’s Belfast home is packed full of personality and style. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hile Deborah and Russell’s contemporary home is located in the heart of East Belfast with everything close at hand, the property itself sits tucked away on a quiet street, almost hidden from view. The convenient but peaceful area was […]
Reader’s Kitchen – April 2023 – Issue 332
New & Improved The homeowners of this apartment overlooking Dublin Bay approached Timbercraft to update and reconfigure the kitchen within their wider open-plan living space. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he previous kitchen within this compact apartment was not making the best use of the views out over Dublin Bay, so the homeowners decided to replace the existing kitchen […]
Beds – April 2023 – Issue 332
Bed Time In honour of National Bed Month which takes place each March, we look at a range of different bed frames and offer some points of consideration before you invest in a new one. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hile you might hanker after a large, luxurious bed frame and headboard, if your room is too small, then […]
Baths – April 2023 – Issue 332
Hidden Depths With a strong lean towards wellness, cocooning spaces and natural finishes, we dive into the importance of luxuriating in a long, hot bath. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e are living in the age of bathfluence where long soaks in the bath have never been more popular and for good reason – luxuriating in a long, hot […]
Women in Interiors – April 2023 – Issue 332
Girl Power In honour of International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March we catch up with some of the inspirational female movers, shakers and makers who have helped to influence Irish interiors over the last few years. [dropcap style=”square”]J[/dropcap]ewellers Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey founded the Irish Design Shop in 2008 to sell and promote […]
Tablescapes – April 2023 – Issue 332
The Easter Table Interior stylist Sara Austin has pulled together a pretty pastel tablescape to inspire you this Easter. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap] opted for pretty pastels and gingham, verdant green lettuce leaf motif plates and handpainted eggs for this tablescape,’ explains Sara Austin. ‘The Wild Butterfly created a hanging floral centrepiece over the table with magnolia […]
Cookery – April 2023 – Issue 332
Baking Together Meet Gosia Bruen, one of the founders of online Irish baking community Bruni Bakery, who shares some of her recipes with us this month. [dropcap style=”square”]O[/dropcap]riginally from Poland, Gosia came to Ireland to study at Trinity College Dublin 17 years ago as an exchange student, where she met her husband and Bruni Bakery […]
Made In Ireland – April 2023 – Issue 332
#madeinireland Irish brands and makers offering stylish and unique pieces for you and your home. [dropcap style=”square”]L[/dropcap]e Contour is a contemporary candle company that is committed to championing women and advocating a culture of self-love amongst women. Their flagship range of inclusive candles, The Sistory Collection, has been handcrafted to encourage women of all shapes […]