Lancôme treats this autumn at Brown Thomas

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Autumn is here and with it new colours and styles are out there for you to explore! A visit to the Lancôme counter at Brown Thomas is exactly what you need.

Layered necklaces

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

When it comes to jewellery this season it's all about multi-layering necklaces. Layering isn’t just for clothing — it’s for necklaces too. In this trend, more is more. For a statement-making look, the trick is to pile on as many pieces as possible at once, whether it is pearls, metallics, or oversized beads. You can mix and match the different styles or layer necklaces all in the same style.

Colour revolution hits Galway

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

This month L’Oreal Professionnel revealed a new colour that will revolutionise the salon hair colour industry.

Get set for the new season at Zara

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Looking for inspiration on the key trends for autumn? Zara has all the answers with the arrival of its autumn/winter collection to Athlone Towncentre.

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.

Sheridan’s on the Docks

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

I have been aware of Sheridan’s on the Docks since it opened; however my impression was that it was a bar that served bar food and most likely lots of cheeses from Sheridan’s cheesemongers. It is difficult to spot as you whizz past in a car, indeed the signage can only be spotted if you are directly in front of it. However this is a premises worth finding as some pretty exciting things are happening in the kitchen upstairs.

Making your goals a reality

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Better health, a new house, a fit body and more money in the bank? Did these number among your New Year resolutions on January 1?

Cava — authentic Spanish cuisine in Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

My visit to Cava dissipated two preconceived ideas that I had about the menu. One, the idea that the tapas dishes would be small little nibbles similar to what you get at a bar counter in Spain and two, that the menu would be limited to the typical array of tapas that you might find on the Costa del Sol. Neither proved to be the case, the portions are quite large indeed, very often as big as a typical main course, eg, my cured roasted duck leg served with baby potatoes fried in duck fat was of a size that would satisfy most appetites, and the selection is absolutely spectacular. JP and his team seem to have found some of the very best tapas dishes from around the world and recreated them with 100 per cent authenticity. Suffice it to say that the tapas here are much better than anything I have been offered in the touristy parts of Spain. It is worth saying that my initial impression of the menu was that for tapas it seemed expensive, however, from the size of the portions and the inventive dishes I have to say the opposite is the case.

Doughnuts

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

There are few foods better suited to go along with a hot, fresh, cup of coffee than a doughnut. This fried pastry, when made fresh, is delicious, and if freshly cooked doughnuts sound like your kind of thing make sure you get down to the Saturday market in Galway city and seek out the doughnut stall, as they are truly delicious especially with a little ground cinnamon.

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?

Special graduation dresses — tips to get your dress on a budget

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Your graduation dress does not need to be expensive. There are plenty of beautiful and affordable dresses that would work perfectly for a you. To save money on your graduation attire follow these simple steps:

Fiori di Zucca, Dominick Street, GalwayFiori di Zucca, Dominick Street, Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Fiori di Zuca, which means pumpkin flowers, is a new venture from four women, three from Italy and one from Ireland. They describe it as a friendly and creative Italian café which is open seven days a week from 10am to 7pm. It is located at the end of Lower Dominick Street near the river and at the rear of the building that houses the new indoor market. Having chatted to Barbara and Roberta I think they may have just the right formula for the times we live in.

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.

Helping children eat healthily

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Mention healthy eating and most children will groan. They equate “good” foods with boring, tasteless meals which lack the allure of their favourite treats.

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