Ashford Castle – July 2023 – Issue 335
Great Expectations Mags Connolly recounts her recent stay in the luxurious surrounds of Ashford Castle. [dropcap style=”square”]M[/dropcap]y parents had enjoyed an anniversary celebration at Ashford Castle, so even before I arrived I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed based on their experience, however, my time spent here definitely exceeded my expectations. You can’t fail to be […]
Travel Ireland – July 2023 – Issue 335
My Home: Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork Justin and Jenny Green, the proprietors of Ballyvolane House, recommend the places they like to visit in their corner of Ireland. [dropcap style=”square”]J[/dropcap]ustin grew up at Ballyvolane House when it was an active dairy farm and his school holidays involved milking cows, driving tractors, feeding animals and digging […]
Cookery – July 2023 – Issue 335
Escape To Paradiso This month we catch up with Denis Cotter and share recipes from his new cookbook Paradiso: Recipes & Reflections [dropcap style=”square”]J[/dropcap]ust launched in May, Paradiso: Recipes & Reflections by Denis Cotter of iconic Cork vegetarian restaurant Paradiso is his first cookbook in twelve years and it’s simply stunning. ‘We’ve always had a […]
Bathrooms – July 2023 – Issue 335
Blissful Bathing Opulent and sophisticated, these luxury bathroom ideas will help you turn your existing bathroom into your very own bathing sanctuary! [dropcap style=”square”]B[/dropcap]athrooms are typically overlooked when it comes to injecting colour into the home. Colour drenching has become a major trend in the home to create impact and a sense of luxury. This […]
Armchairs – July 2023 – Issue 335
Get Comfortable An armchair is both a practical and decorative addition in your home. Here are a few that have caught our eye recently… [dropcap style=”square”]N[/dropcap]o matter what size of garden, patio or outdoor space you have, you want it to feel like an extension of your home and still have that comfortable, relaxing vibe […]
Stripes Trend – July 2023 – Issue 335
A Timeless Trend Stripes are incredibly versatile and one of the most enduring and popular patterns around. They bring a sense of structure when combined with other prints and add a visual interest in their own right. Read more in the July issue…
Outdoor Seating – July 2023 – Issue 335
Outdoor Lounging Turn your outdoor living into a relaxing haven to be enjoyed year round with these seating ideas [dropcap style=”square”]C[/dropcap]hoosing the right outdoor seating is key to enjoying your outdoor living spaces, not just in summer but year-round. Nowadays, there’s a huge selection of garden furniture to meet your needs – from large family-sized […]
Reader’s Kitchen – July 2023 – Issue 335
Colour Confident Megan and Ronan wanted to replace the kitchen in their Greystones home with an open-plan design better suited to busy family life. [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he previous kitchen in this detached home was a classic U-shape with cabinets along three walls and after seven years in their house the owners were ready for a change. […]
County Waterford Home – July 2023 – Issue 335
Designed For Living Serpentine Interiors worked alongside the owners of this family home in Co. Waterford to update the interior and exterior to meet their lifestyle needs. [dropcap style=”square”]O[/dropcap]riginally built by its owners in 2005, 18 years on, this family home was no longer meeting the owners’ lifestyle needs. Having worked with Limerick-based design studio […]
County Down Home – July 2023 – Issue 335
Beautifully Bespoke The owners of this house renovated their occasional holiday home in Co. Down in order to make it work for their family 365 days of the year. [dropcap style=”square”]W[/dropcap]e took on a full renovation of the house four years ago in order to be able to permanently move here and live in this […]
County Mayo Home – July 2023 – Issue 335
Lessons Learnt Embarking on a self-build to create their perfect home in Co. Mayo has been a huge learning experience for homeowners Katie and Henry. [dropcap style=”square”]K[/dropcap]atie O’Connor, a primary school teacher and her husband Henry, an agricultural contractor, had both grown up in the countryside and they both had a dream of building their […]
County Antrim Home – July 2023 – Issue 335
Outside Influences When homeowners Rob and Janice found the perfect site to build their forever home in Co. Antrim, they wanted to make the most of the beautiful surroundings and stunning views. [dropcap style=”square”]I[/dropcap]f this Irish home looks familiar, it is because it recently received the winning title of Home of the Year on the […]