Tips on mirrors from Collection by Panfili

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Mirrors are the most powerful tools in making rooms seem larger. They can open up dark corners and not only create illusions of space but also provide optical surprises.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The present weather conditions have us all down spirited, so why not get a new burst of energy and change your interior design? The Fabric Store has all the latest fabrics and ready-made curtains available in stock. Its array of pattern and colours will revive your senses and create cosy atmospheres on the long dark nights ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harry Jeuken and his family came to Ireland and took up traditional farming in the Burren in 1997. Just a year after their arrival they set up two kitchen gardens, which have since brought the family a steady supply and wide variety of vegetable crops and a lot of experience in gardening and the conditions in the Burren. “While many people may think that it is very different to garden successfully here, I believe that the principles are the same all over the world,” he said. “The most important thing is to look after the soil properly by replacing every year what you (or your plants) have taken from it. This can be done by applying manure, compost, and even seaweed in the autumn time after the harvest.” He has been very successful with this concept so far and all of his gardening is done outdoors without the use of polytunnels or greenhouses. “We have had many good outdoor crops over the years and we accept also if some years a crop fails – this is all part of nature,” he added.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A good paint job is at least 50 per cent preparation. Scrape minor cracks on walls and ceilings, fill them with spackling compound, let dry, sand, and fill again. Before you start painting, seal every gap or crack with the best quality latex caulk you can find. Look for trouble spots around doors, windows, corners, or where walls meet floors and ceilings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To celebrate, Tolco is offering up to 30 per cent off all items and provides a free delivery service within a 60 mile radius. Tom and Breda are looking forward to welcoming all their existing and new customers to their new premises.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.