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.

Problems with your child’s crèche

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Problems with your child’s crèche
Research into the effects of childcare on children indicates that good quality childcare does not do any damage to young children provided they have a secure relationship with one or both of their parents. This good relationship will go some way to protecting them if they are in poor quality childcare, but nevertheless poor quality childcare can be emotionally and indeed physically damaging for young children. If a child is experiencing any difficulties in his relationship with his parents, poor quality childcare can be even more damaging to the child.

Results guaranteed at Energie Fitness

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Energie Fitness for Women is the first full format women’s gym to open in Galway and has experienced phenomenon success since opening its doors in February 2008. Energie is known throughout the UK for developing exceptional fitness clubs built around a commitment to outstanding service and a unique six weeks results guaranteed programme. As a result of its phenomenal success across the water, with 78 clubs throughout the UK, Energie has spread to Ireland, opening its doors to clubs in Waterford, Wexford, Letterkenny, and Belfast, with many more to come throughout Ireland in the coming months. The Irish owned Energie franchise has set its sights on becoming the premiere name in fitness in Ireland.

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