Brighten up your home for winter at The Fabric Store
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Autumn/winter is well and truly under way at the Fabric Store in Terryland. A great way to start the season is to revamp your home with the latest fabric trends.
Read more ...Talking to children about separation
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
The decision to separate is a painful one for all concerned.
One of the most difficult things for parents to do is to tell the children. It is quite likely that they are aware that relations between mum and dad are not good.
Read more ...La Maison Chic launches its range of top quality Irish sofas
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Form and functionality are key ingredients at the heart of everything with La Maison Chic sofas and armchairs.
Read more ...Twilight Cinders will colour our autumn palette
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A subtle and sophisticated autumnal violet is forecast to feature in homes this autumn — Dulux’s Twilight Cinders is an honest shade of great depth, which takes its inspiration from wild flowers and juicy berries. The colour incorporates the trend towards violets in deeper, richer shades and a need for colours which give a mellow, honest and relaxing hue.
Read more ...Brighten up your home for winter at The Fabric Store
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Autumn/winter is well and truly under way at the Fabric Store in Terryland. A great way to start the season is to revamp your home with the latest fabric trends.
Read more ...Autumn – the natural time to plant
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Just like the school year, the gardening year begins in autumn, which may come as a surprise to many. If 2011 has been a gardening disappointment for you due to the unfavourable weather, there is no need to wait until spring to begin improving matters. Autumn is the best time to plant.
Read more ...Great reductions on all old stock at McMahon’s
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
McMahon’s on the Tuam Road is having a massive clearance sale across the branch with all old stock reduced to clear.
Prices have been reduced in doors, floors, and bathroom ware. With doors from €10 and bathroom suites from €99, there is a bargain for everyone.
Read more ...Galway man honoured at prestigious RDS crafts competition
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Oranmore resident Fergal Costello was awarded second prize in the furniture category at the RDS crafts competition. He also received the Duff-Tisdall award for innovative design and construction, which came along with a €500 cash prize. Costello’s winning entry, Tree chair, was the product of more than 200 hours of design and craft work. The chair was exhibited in the RDS during the Dublin Horse Show, and will be travelling around the country with the exhibition for the rest of the year.
Read more ...Farm tour to explore cooking and gardening in the Burren
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Clare Farm Heritage Tours will present the fourth walk in its series of summer events on Harry Jeuken's farm on Sunday September 11. Harry Jeuken will show his own garden on the day, where most years he is able to successfully grow a wide variety of crops outdoors, and he will also explain prehistoric cooking practices with two fulachta fiadh on his land. The meeting point for this walk is Gortlecka Cross near Mullaghmore and refreshments will be available at the end of the tour.
Read more ...Fifteen per cent off for three days only at La Maison Chic
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Laurent Billiet, one of the west’s leading interior designers, launched his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique on June 30. La Maison Chic’s La Boutique, located at No 11 Lower Abbeygate Street, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sundays 1pm to 5.30pm. To celebrate, La Maison Chic is offering 15 per cent off everything on Thursday August 18, Friday August 19, and Saturday August 20.
Read more ...Galway Antiques Fair this weekend
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Antique dealers from all over Ireland will be at the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday for the Galway Antiques and Collectables Fair.
Read more ...Design for living at The Red Barn
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
The Red Barn has developed a style that is a blend of European traditional and American classic. The company’s design is a mixture of old and new, combined to give a classical and unique look that is relaxed and natural.
Read more ...La Maison Chic opens la boutique
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Renowned interior designer Laurent Billiet has just opened his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique.
After six successful years, Billiet’s interior design business, La Maison Chic, has taken the next step with the opening of the interior design boutique on Abbeygate Street in Galway. “I found many clients saying they wished they could pick up the objects I chose for their houses all the time, and I always wanted to share my favourite designers and picks with a wider audience, so I’m excited to be able to showcase them now in my very own boutique,” he said.
Read more ...Home & Garden
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Dunnamaggin in Co Kilkenny recently played host to the Husqvarna ride-on mower Guinness World Record attempt which saw 1,000 ride-on mowers cutting grass on the same field at the same time. Husqvarna sponsored this event, which raised much needed funds for the Camphill Community, a therapeutic community for children and adults with multiple disabilities.
Read more ...Preparing to paint for the summer
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Painting your home inside and out is one of those things that we have to do whether we like it or not, every few years, so the key is to prepare for the event and that is half the battle.
Read more ...La Maison Chic launches La Boutique
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Laurent Billiet, one of the West’s most prestigious, trendsetting interior designers has finally launched his long awaited and much anticipated interior design boutique. Located on 11 lower Abbeygate Street, Galway City (Tel 091530694), it is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Read more ...Interiors from OLMI sliding wardrobes
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
OLMI designers work with KOMANDOR sliding wardrobes – a leading world renowned company. It has a new computerized facility and is able to manufacture any wardrobe design. KOMANDOR can produce any element to millimetre precision, and there is no such thing as a standard dimension. Everything is custom made.
OLMI has a great choice of wood and glass colours availble to satisfy any customer request. The range of materials includes laminated panels, a few types of mirrors and coloured glass, rattan, and bamboo panels.
Read more ...Gloss it up in the kitchen
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Cooke & Lewis kitchens, now available at B&Q, offers the best products ensuring that your hub of the home is the place to be.
Read more ...Tolco Antiques celebrate forty years in business
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Founded in 1971, 2011 sees Tolco Antiques celebrate 40 years in business. On Tuesday July 12, Tolco is relocating to its new store. The official transition to the store, beside its old outlet, will take place at 10am.
Read more ...Get a great garden for less with McDonogh’s summer bargains
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Get your summer off to a flying start with McDonogh’s in Ballybane, which is offering a minimum of 10 per cent and up to 30 per cent off all barbecues, barbecue accessories, pots and planters, water features, and garden furniture.
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