Inside Maven Belfast with Patricia McGinnis
Inside Maven Belfast with Patricia McGinnis | Behind the Brand IHIL interviews Patricia McGinnis, co-owner of Maven, on their journey on becoming one of Belfast’s leading high-end furniture stores, where their love for Danish Design came from, and what’s trending in Copenhagen. Founded by sisters Catherine and Patricia McGinnis, Maven brings the best homeware, lighting, […]
Inside April & The Bear with Siobhan Lam | Behind the Brand
April and The Bear is one of Ireland’s leading independent interior and lifestyle stores filled to the brim with eclectic homewares, exclusive art prints, gifts and beautiful furniture. Each product in the A&TB collection has been carefully selected for its unique aesthetic, quality and its ability to bring a smile to your face. Today we […]
Gardening – September 2025 – Issue 361
Reboot Your Garden: A Practical Guide to Starting Over If you’re ready to refresh your outside space but don’t know where to start then our gardening expert Conrad McCormick is here to help. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]lmost everyone who has a garden reaches a point when it no longer feels full of potential but instead becomes a […]
Travel – September 2025 – Issue 361
Magical Majorca Marty O’Neill steps off the tourist trail to discover some true Majorcan delights. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]’ve written several articles over the last couple of years about the pure joy that the island of Majorca brings me – particularly about the capital city Palma and its incredible food scene and convenience to the airport (a […]
Louth Area Focus – September 2025 – Issue 361
Let Loose in Louth From the best views to the best pints, here are our top picks of places to visit in Co. Louth. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]hen taking in the beauty of County Louth, you have to focus in on Drogheda, an urban district and seaport town on the east coast of Ireland, situated on the […]
Cookery – September 2025 – Issue 361
Dad Food Chef Dylan McGrath shares home cooked recipes to savour and share. [dropcap style=”square”]A[/dropcap]s one of Ireland’s best-known chefs and one of the youngest to achieve a Michelin star, Dylan McGrath is no stranger to serving up incredible meals. As the proprietor of several well-known Dublin restaurants, Dylan is used to cooking to thousands […]
Maven – September 2025 – Issue 361
Trending In Copenhagen Fresh from Denmark’s annual design festival, the team at Maven share their take on the hottest trends coming out of Copenhagen. [dropcap style=”square”]D[/dropcap]esign lovers from across the world congregated in Copenhagen in June for 3 Days of Design – arguably the world’s most important design event. It has blossomed from a small […]
Architecture – September 2025 – Issue 361
Designed For Living The rise of neuroarchitecture and how interior design can impact overall health and wellbeing. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he environment we live in should be a place of sanctuary, safety, and comfort. As a discipline neuroarchitecture explores how different design choices can impact our emotional wellbeing. Applying these insights correctly allows for the creation of […]
Lighting – September 2025 – Issue 361
A Bright Idea Statement lighting does more than cast light, it creates presence. Fixtures with architectural or sculptural qualities act as standalone design pieces even when switched off. Whether suspended over a dining table or centered in a living space, here are some alternative and creative options to light up your home. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he true […]
Bedrooms – September 2025 – Issue 361
Sleep Easy Inspiration for your bedroom design. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]here’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to choosing a bed. It depends on how you sleep, your personal preference, and what your space and budget allow. There’s been a big shift recently towards statement headboards and bold, dramatic designs, including 6ft tall headboards, winged sides and rich […]
Clare Home – September 2025 – Issue 361
Taste And Tranquility When Kasha and her husband decided to build their forever home, they didn’t have to look far. Tucked between the Burren Mountains and Galway Bay, just a short walk from their award-winning chocolate factory, the couple found the perfect plot. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he surroundings of this unique property are peaceful, green and connected […]
Dublin Home – September 2025 – Issue 361
Hamptons Meets Sandymount Originally built in the 1930s, Kate’s Sandymount home has undergone a full internal renovation that reimagined both its layout and its sense of style, with a helping hand from bespoke interior specialists, Christoff. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he house was originally a three-bedroom home,’ homeowner Kate begins. ‘But the previous owners had added a side […]