Cosy season is around the corner. Which means one thing: We are about to be spending a lot more time inside (again), and it’s time to level up our home’s hygge factor. And right now, I am obsessing over pretty much everything at H&M Home. Yep – that’s right. H&M are not just clothes. They […]

4 years ago

A match made in heaven. If you are forever feeling guilty that you can only manage a cup of coffee in the morning and no breakfast – we might just have found the perfect solution for you. Combine your morning java with a refreshing and healthy smoothie, and voila – problem solved – our two […]

4 years ago

This is a huge leap forward for women’s health and wellbeing in Ireland. Following a recommendation from the Women’s Health Taskforce, established by the Department of Health in 2019 to improve the standard of women’s healthcare, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced the establishment of Ireland’s first specialist centre for menopause. The new centre, which […]

4 years ago

We all know by now that the fashion industry is a major contributor to global pollution, waste and water use. Meaning, we all need to know that what we buy will last, buy less and, in general, be more mindful of our consumption patterns. Luckily, the fashion retailers are following suit, and right now, Primark […]

4 years ago

Because getting out of the Irish sea in January is cold AF… We don’t know about you, but we have been eyeing up a warm and snuggly Dryrobe ever since we first spotted other swimmers rocking them last winter. However, while for sure warm and cosy, the price tag on them is, as I am […]

4 years ago

It’s still a while to go (14 weeks to be exact). But that doesn’t mean we can’t start to get a teeny, tiny excited about Christmas already. And let’s be clear – studies have actually proven that people who decorate for the holidays early are, in fact, happier than those who wait until it’s actually […]

4 years ago

‘Mindfulness’ has really become one of those buzzwords we see everywhere lately. And today is, in fact, World Mindfulness Day. But what is ‘mindfulness’ really – and – more importantly – why do we need it and how can it help us? To put it simply – mindfulness is the practice of the mind and […]

4 years ago

When it comes to being the parent of a child with additional needs, certain things can present as an extra challenge. Such as shopping for food or clothing, visiting the dentist or doctor, or, indeed, bringing your little one for a haircut. One Dublin mother is hoping to change this, as she launches a GoFundMe […]

4 years ago

Warning: Spoilers ahead* We don’t know about you, but we started waiting on season 4 of Virgin River the minute season 3 came to its cliffhanger end. I mean; come on, Netflix – don’t leave us all hanging, we need you to clear up a few things for us here. Who shot Jack. Will Hope […]

4 years ago

Not a drawstring in sight. Sure, it’s comfy. And easy. And requires little effort and thinking at all. But can we all agree that after 18 months in yoga pants or sweat pants, we are all ready to embrace actual clothing again…? At least to some degree? Because, although we are mostly all working from […]

4 years ago

Do blondes really have more fun? We don’t really know, but what we do know, is that there is a new blonde shade doing the rounds on social media, and holy moly, it is fabulous. If the change of seasons is making you feel like a change of hair colour, check out toasted marshmallow – […]

4 years ago

We are smack bang in the middle of pumpkin spice season. But before you go running to your nearest Starbucks, we might have just discovered a hot, sweet beverage that’ll put the PSL to shame. Feast your eyes on the Lindt chocolate coffee – and we dare you not to want to go make yourself […]

4 years ago

Bring on the fall foliage and pumpkin spice. Can we all just agree that September is the best? And yes, I know, we have to start packing away our shorts and beach towels, but also – we are on the cusp of the cosiest season of all. Leaves changing colours, darker nights, belly-warming soups, cosy […]

4 years ago

Only for TikTok… As a woman and committed shopper, I am more than familiar with the fact that high street sizes can be famously fickle to get right. While I am a size 12 or M in most stores, I sometimes find myself being a 14 or ‘large’ in another, or, in some cases, only […]

4 years ago

If you are even the tiniest bit interested in interiors and decorating, you cannot have failed to notice that plants are BIG right now. As in, we all want to fill our homes with cacti and fig trees and ferns – and, in fairness, there is no denying it looks all sorts of chic. Even […]

4 years ago

Because who has time to actually shower?

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Soup season is here. And let me assure you, I could not be happier about this fact. As a huge fan of all things cosy and autumn-y, I love the fact that I now get to be eating belly-warning, delicious soups on a near-nightly basis. I love nothing more than hitting up my local farmer’s […]

4 years ago

Who knew? Looking for an easy homemade bread recipe to test out? Say hello to beer bread. And if you have never baked with beer before, I am here to tell you bread-baking doesn’t get any easier than this. All you need is the basic baking ingredients of flour, baking powder, salt – then beer […]

4 years ago

Fancy a little something sweet today – you know, to ward off the Sunday Scaries? Right now, chocolate and doughnut fans can rejoice in the brand new taste combo of the Toffee Krisp ring doughnut – a match made in heaven by Krispy Kreme joining forces with Nestlé and their iconic chocolate creations. Think sumptuous […]

4 years ago

We might have all shoved our bottles of expensive perfume to the back of the bathroom cabinets during lockdown and months of WFH, but as the world is slowly coming out of hibernation, maybe it’s time to fall in love with fragrance once more? After all, now that we are all just mere weeks away […]

4 years ago

Popped into Penneys for a few bits lately and realised your normal size doesn’t quite fit anymore? Before you start blaming it on your stay-at-home lifestyle and takeaway habits these past 18 months, you might want to take a look at this. Yesterday, Chelsea Farrell, the current Miss Ireland, posted a video to TikTok showing […]

4 years ago

Who is ready for ‘deux?’ Deux is in two – as in SEASON TWO – of Emily in Paris – because guess what – the filming is a wrap, apparently. Meaning, it is now simply a waiting game until Netflix put us all out of our misery and let us finally find out what the […]

4 years ago

Give us all the cats and plants! If you have ever encountered pressure from family or society at large to rush towards the alter or motherhood – because yes, there is still this notion that women need both or at least either to be happy and live a purposeful life – you just need to […]

4 years ago

Battle of the Irish beauties? I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is set to return for its 21st season soon. And while there had been hopes that the chosen celebrities would be jetting off to the Australian jungle once more, in light of the country’s most recent outbreak of the Delta variant of […]

4 years ago

It may only be August, but if you are already longing for candles, dark evenings and cosy nights in, you are in luck – because IKEA is bringing us all the autumnal vibes with their latest collection. Last year, IKEA  announced their decision to move away from seasonal trends, saying goodbye to the temporary and […]

4 years ago

Drizzle it on pancakes, slather it on toast, stir it into your coffee (yes, really) or eat it with a spoon straight from the jar – I think we can all agree that there is no wrong way to eat Nutella. However, while there seems to be no end to our collective obsession with our […]

4 years ago

If you are a die-hard fan of Estée Lauder’s iconic Double Wear foundation (aren’t we all?), but tired of dropping close to €40 every time your bottle runs out, take note. Word on the street (and by street, I mean social media, obvs) is that cult bargain brand, The Ordinary’s Serum Foundation is actually a […]

4 years ago

Back in 2019, Russell Hobbs and Emma Bridgewater launched their now iconic polka-dot kettle, followed shortly after by a toaster. The adorable pair is sitting proudly on thousands of kitchen counters up and down the land – adding a cheerful touch to even the grimmest of Monday mornings. And now – just in time for […]

4 years ago

Bread without gluten, carbs, and hardly any sugar? No way, you say? Well, think again. In a trend currently exploding on both Instagram and TikTok, the so-called ‘Cloud Bread’ is becoming a bit of a phenomenon. The bread, named after its cloud-like texture, is, unlike most other breads, not only low-carb and high in protein, […]

4 years ago

“Not every day is good, but there is something good in every day.” My yoga teacher recently reminded me of this in a class recently, and having just had a really, really rough week, I found the words somewhat a comfort. And the thing is – when you think about it – it really is […]

4 years ago

Autumn is the perfect time to switch up your hair colour. During summer, we spend so much time out in the sun that any colour is bound to fade a little, meaning you basically threw money out the window. In other words, you’d be far better saving your appointment with the colourist for autumn – […]

4 years ago

Tired of feeling wired when you are meant to be feeling tired and ready for bed? Here is a trick we should all be doing that will no doubt help you fall asleep faster when you crawl into bed at night. Take a bath. Yes, we all know baths are relaxing and lovely and a […]

4 years ago

September – and autumn – are around the corner. And I don’t know about you, but to me, I always love the feeling of retreating back to the cosy indoors after a summer spent mostly outside. Bring on the darker evenings, chilly mornings and all the pumpkin spiced lattes you can drink, I am ready. […]

4 years ago

It’s like our two favourite things about mornings all rolled up into one. TikTok, of course, has treated us to a feast of viral food trends over the past couple of years. From whipped coffees to baked feta pasta, we have discovered some seriously delicious treats via social media. And the latest one might just […]

4 years ago

You will thank yourself when you are getting out of the sea come January. Thousands of us – myself included –fell in love with sea swimming over the past year. The cold water feels amazing and refreshing and almost healing. The cold air when you get out of the water though? Not so much. Which […]

4 years ago

Anyone else love when the shops start filling up with next season clothes? Looking ahead to a new season and having an excuse to make a purchase or two, there is a thrill to it that cannot be denied. All summer long, we have been living in dresses, and just because autumn is around the […]

4 years ago

It has been the go-to hairstyle for so many of us with long-ish hair these past 18 months. (And for some of us, long before that too) The thing is – and I know I am not alone – getting my messy bun to look just enough messy without being too messy – it’s an […]

4 years ago

Nothing but the best. Let’s admit it, our dogs deserve the world. Those four-legged furries are part of the family, and when it comes to making sure they live their best lives, many of us stop at nothing. Which is no doubt why UK kennel maker Kennelstore is now offering dog owners that they can […]

4 years ago

It’s a great city, just up the road from us, and filled with lots and things to see and do, and so many great places to wine and dine too. If you haven’t been yet, trust me, you are in for a treat. And right now, if you fancy a(another) little staycation this autumn, you […]

4 years ago

“I tested positive on a Saturday, by the Wednesday I was in Beaumont Hospital and on the next Saturday, I was rushed to ICU where I spent 17 nights in an induced coma on a ventilator.” In March this year, at 21-weeks pregnant, Laura Curtis tested positive for Covid-19. Within days she was in the […]

4 years ago

Schwimmer has denied the report. Back in May, when the Friends reunion episode aired, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer finally revealed they had secret feelings for each other back in the days of filming Friends. The cast of Friends recently came together at the sitcom’s 25th anniversary special to reminisce about old times on set, […]

4 years ago

Got a tub of ice cream at the back of the freezer? Go grab it – and bake yourself the most delicious cake bread – as a Sunday evening treat. I have seen recipes for ice cream bread (although bread is a bit misleading – it is definitively more cake-like) floating around, but hadn’t really […]

4 years ago

Is it just us, or are we all lusting after Meghan Markle’s WFH situation? To celebrate her entry into the 40s, the Duchess of Sussex jumped on a Zoom call with comedian Melissa McCarthy to announce a cause close to her heart: “I’m asking 40 friends to donate 40 minutes of their time to help […]

4 years ago

Fancy yourself a bit of a Pandemic Picasso? Or simply a bit of a Tom Daly and a whizz with the knitting needles? Either way, you’ll no doubt be happy to hear that Dealz has just revealed a massive new arts and crafts range, and that more store-space in their stores is about to be […]

4 years ago

Yum!

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‘Tis not quite the season just yet – but that doesn’t mean we can’t all start getting a little excited for Christmas already. The past year-and-a-half has been a long slog, so forgive us if we are ready to stick our tree up the minute the summer holidays are over and autumn sets in. Earlier […]

4 years ago

Returning to the office this autumn? Well, then you might want to snap up one of these! When it comes to Ikea, most of us will think of meatballs or stylish Scandi flatback furniture. Which, of course, are both correct. However, did you know that the Swedish homeware giant has also created the most sought-after […]

4 years ago

Welcome to the world, baby Ismail! Queer Eye’s Tan France is officially a dad. It was back in April of this year that the reality star confirmed that he and his husband, Rob, were expecting a baby via a surrogate. France, 38, took to Instagram to reveal that their baby boy had arrived Earth-side – […]

4 years ago

August is here – and hard as it is to believe, autumn is just around the corner. Slowly, the shops are starting to fill up with new season clothes, and if you want to get a little head start on your autumn wardrobe – look no further. We have rounded up seven key buys from […]

4 years ago

Another bandwagon just waiting on us to jump on board. When it comes to food trends, TikTok is the gift that keeps on giving. From whipped coffees to baked feta, we just keep getting sucked into whatever viral cooking hack is trending. And right now, the hashtag #frozenhoney has amassed nearly 300 million views. But […]

4 years ago