Unforgettable experience at Belladonna

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Belladonna Bridal hosted an unforgettable experience for all their brides last weekend with an exclusive viewing of the complete 2010 collections from Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa bridal gowns from Barcelona. The event was made even more special by the visit of designers Marie Therese and Marta Raich, who were delighted to meet with Irish brides and offer advice on choosing their dream wedding dress, with many brides getting custom made dresses that they were able to help design themselves with Marie Therese.

“We’re always very excited to come to Ireland, especially to our friends at Belladonna,” said Marta Raich of Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa. “It gives us a chance to meet with brides and find out what Irish girls want from Novia D’Art and Fara Sposa dresses. Irish brides are all so beautiful and it’s great to see them loving our dresses.”

Decorating a rental apartment

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Are you renting an apartment? Just because you're renting doesn't mean you can't create your dream home. Most rentals are decorated to be very neutral so that they will not put off any prospective tenants. Consider your home a blank canvas to which you can add your personal touches, personality, colour, and style, to turn bland and boring to appealing and exciting.

How to decorate a small bedroom

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Decorating a small bedroom can be a challenge. You want a comforting space to unwind in, yet you don’t want your bedroom to feel cramped or cluttered. Here are some easy decorating ideas for turning your small bedroom into a cozy retreat.

Astro decor — decorating for your stars

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Virgo
The main focus of the Virgo home should be the kitchen and bathroom, especially a luxurious shower with a pulsating, massaging, shower head. Include in the design of the shower a constant-flow water and high humidity plants, creating an exotic jungle atmosphere in the Virgo’s shower. In the kitchen put to work Virgo’s signature colours, yellow-green, cream, and brown, with green and cream tiles creating a backsplash above the counters and dark-coloured hardwood floors, or wooden tiles.

The main focus of the Virgo home should be the kitchen and bathroom, especially a luxurious shower with a pulsating, massaging, shower head. Include in the design of the shower a constant-flow water and high humidity plants, creating an exotic jungle atmosphere in the Virgo’s shower. In the kitchen put to work Virgo’s signature colours, yellow-green, cream, and brown, with green and cream tiles creating a backsplash above the counters and dark-coloured hardwood floors, or wooden tiles.

The biggest sale just got better

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

One of Galway's largest furniture retailers has acted very quickly in response to the recent bad weather. With people unable to travel to the recent sale Curley’s Furniture has extended its sale and further reduced its prices. Offering free immediate delivery on all stock whatever the weather, there has never been a better time to pick up an unbeatable bargain.

Astro decor — decorating for your star sign

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Would you like to redecorate a room in your home, or even your whole home, but are at a loss for where to start? Try looking to the stars. Even if you don’t believe in astrology, decorating for your sign may offer you some interesting ideas. Each of the 12 signs has corresponding colours, elements, and personality traits that can have appealing effects on your life when applied to the décor of your home.

New year bargains and more at TG Interiors

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

TG Interiors, Dunkellin Street, Loughrea has announced that from January 11 the company will no longer be trading as Acme Blinds.

Helping your child to overcome shyness

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Parenting a shy child can be frustrating, baffling, and worrying for a parent. If you are shy yourself you will be acutely aware of how your child feels in a world full of seemingly confident people. If on the other hand you are not shy yourself, you will be baffled and often frustrated by your child's behaviour.

Galway company wins All Ireland Landscaping Award again

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Moycullen company Radharc Landscaping has triumphed again at the Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland national awards ceremony, receiving the prestigious Bog Oak Trophy for the best landscaping project in Ireland.

The National Landscaping Awards ceremony took place last Friday night in Mullingar, celebrating the best in Irish landscaping. Radharc, which also won this coveted award in 2004, was once again deemed honoured for its project in the Large Private Garden category. The award was presented to directors Charles Hosty and Brian Whyte by Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent.

Love your colours

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Part one

Home decorating weekend project

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Here are some decorating project ideas that you can complete in a weekend or less. These are also the types of changes you could make in an apartment or house without risking too much.

Cases Wine Christmas fair

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The Cases Wine Christmas Wine Fair will take place on Thursday November 5 at Cases Wine Warehouse on the Tuam Road. More than 120 wines from 20 importers will be available for tasting on the night, with the all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. There will also be cheeses to sample from Seamus Sheridan and plenty of live music and craic. Last year’s event was a sell-out, raising more than €2,000 for Enable Ireland, and this year Peter Boland of Cases hopes to better that figure. Tickets for the fair cost €20 and the evening runs from 6.30pm to 10pm. For more details contact Cases at (091) 764 701, e-mail [email protected]

Create a relaxing bedroom space

Thu, Oct 01, 2009

We sleep over a third of our lives, so not surprisingly the bedroom is an important space. Bedrooms are often used for storage space. Your bedroom design can assist you in having a good night's rest and in laying the foundation for a more organised life.

Decorate your study

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

To begin decorating your home office or study, think through some of the basic concepts important to this space:

Once Worn, Once Loved wedding dress sale

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Since its inception earlier this year, www.sellmyweddingdress.net has recorded great success for brides past and present, so much so that it expanded to its first Once Loved dress sale in Athlone on March 14.

Baby’s development in the first six months

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

A child's developmental progress refers to the development of his skills in a number of areas including physical/motor skills, intellectual/mental skills, language skills, social skills, and visual skills.

Allergy free living

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Very often, when you have people living in your home with allergies there are several restrictions that can arise when it comes to your home interior. You will have to take extra care about the materials you use when you decorating your home. However, just because allergies exist in the home there is no reason for it to look barren and cold. You can still decorate your home to be attractive and inviting. Here are some tips that you can use when decorating an allergy free home.

Making the most of retirement

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Retirement can be one of the most exciting times of your life. Free from the routine and pressures of work, you can now realise long held dreams, indulge favourite pastimes, travel to faraway places or just sit back and smell the roses in your own garden.

Individual Travel Club

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Need a well earned holiday but your friends or family are working when you wish to travel? Perhaps they are not interested in travelling to the same destinations as you. Is there some place that you always dreamed of visiting, but you were apprehensive about travelling on your own? Do you want to get away for Christmas and New Year?

Designing a playroom

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Children seem to have an unending stockpile of energy. One common problem this energy presents is finding a place to let them expend it. When the sun goes down or the weather gets nasty, children bring all that energy indoors. A playroom is the perfect place for them to unwind.

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