It’s no secret that Ireland’s population is becoming more and more urban. According to the Central statistics office up to 66% of our whole population lives in cities and suburbs with almost 40% of your urban population living in Dublin and its suburbs. This trend is further on the rise, not only in Ireland but worldwide where we have seen a colossal global urban shift. Despite this shift and the
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I love the current trends for geometric forms and the seem to crop up in many designs, from fashion to interiors, strong bold V shapes and Triangles are an edgy and modern way to create contemporary interest in your own home or garden. This month I wanted to use this striking trend to create something really modern and yet elegant and decided to use some lovely, simple Terracotta pots and
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The history of perfume is fascinating and is shrouded in mystery, seduction and sacred practice. Its story brings us all the way back to as early as 7000BC, when found objects that hold perfume and cosmetics are thought to date back to. At that stage perfumes were mainly resins and even 2000 BC Egyptians captured fragrances in cold or heated fat and they used scented incense as offers at the
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May is finally here. Even after an unusually cold start into the year we are now truly ready to get out and explore. At this time of the year there is no better place to admire the beauty of gardens than Powerscourt House and Gardens in County Wicklow. It is hard to believe that this 1,000 acre oasis of woodland, spectacular mountain views and ancient parkland is on Dublin’s doorstep. The
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May in Ireland is a wonderful time to explore our native woodlands. We are fortunate to have so many stunning places to choose from, wherever we may be in the country. Our native woodlands are brimming with life and are home to many rare species of animals and shade loving plants. We have many fantastic varieties of ferns which green up our forests at this time of the year in
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