Desire Lines: Lambswool trench coat seen on Carrie Bradshaw reduced in winter sale
Donegal family business Triona is one of our favourites for great tailored pieces made with Irish tweed.
If youâd like to bag yourself one of their timeless pieces, their winter sale continues until the end of the month with discounts of up to 70% on selected pieces.
A key style in the collection, as spotted on Sarah Jessica Parkerâs character Carrie Bradshaw in is the double-breasted Faye trench coat. Available in this black and white colourway, as well as in a brown houndstooth fabric, it is made from fine lambswool tweed and will transcend any passing trend. Currently reduced to âŹ518, this investment piece is available in sizes six to 20.
The Hawksmoor restaurant made a big splash when it opened last year on Dublinâs Dame St.
If you havenât yet made it to the restaurant, then now might be your chance to go as they are offering some great value January deals.
Their lunch deal Wednesday to Saturday means youâll pay âŹ22 for a 250g Irish rump steak with a side dish. How about an express two (âŹ29) or three course (âŹ33) menu, or their popular Monday Wine Club where you can bring your own wine for just âŹ5 corkage? Meanwhile, their mouth-watering Sunday roast is the ultimate in comfort food at âŹ23 per person and, if youâre avoiding the wine for Dry January, you can opt for a booze-free cocktail for just âŹ6.
Much like fashion, music taste is cyclical â just look at Kate Bush and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. With all things 80s and 90s now de rigueur, itâs the perfect time to book tickets for this summerâs Rewind Festival in St Anneâs Park, Dublin. 2024 is offering you the chance to re-live the music moments of decades ago. Yes, dreams can come true (sorry) with a line-up that includes international acts Gabrielle, Nik Kershaw, T-Pau, Go West, and The Christians â as well as iconic Irish acts Hothouse Flowers, Jerry Fish, and Something Happens. A fun, nostalgic start to the summer â walkmans, banana clips (yes, theyâve come back too) and perms are optional for guests. Tickets from âŹ49.90.
If January is a time to reflect, to meditate on past and present, and to anticipate longer days, then Windfall: Irish Nature Poems to Inspire and Connect is a timely read. This anthology of poetry, selected by award-winning poet Jane Clarke, includes nature poetry by some of Irelandâs most acclaimed poets including Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Michael Longley, Paula Meehan and Nuala NĂ Dhomhnaill. The poems reflect the richness and diversity of Irelandâs flora and fauna â capturing the natural world with a sense of wonder. Beautifully illustrated by artist Jane Carkill, this is a contemplative read for nature lovers. Hachette Books Ireland. Hardback. âŹ24.99. In all good bookshops now.
Irish designer and founder of Tidings, Niamh Gillespie, had over 20 yearsâ experience working for brands â such as Paul Smith, Liberty, and Alexander McQueen â before establishing her own successful accessories business. With her distinctive style of pattern design, Gillespie has teamed up with viral interiors sensation (and former refugee and asylum seeker) Paboy Pojang to create a limited collection of beautifully-made cushions landing just in time for Valentineâs Day. Celebrating love and luxury, they combine trademark Tidingâs flair with impeccable construction by the Paboy team. âŹ180 each or âŹ350 per pair.
Available from tidings.ie and incasabypaboy.com.
We know that pets arenât just for Christmas, but if youâve recently adopted a new furry family member then youâll love the free puppy care classes running at Petmania stores today.
The one-hour classes help provide useful
information on how to integrate your new pet into your home, with advice on everything from care and feeding to health and wellbeing.
Pups are welcome if theyâve had their shots, but really this class is for their humans to get to grips with things like training, feeding, and dental care.
You can register for todayâs event on petmania.ie and donât worry if todayâs classes are booked out as they will take place on the second Saturday of every month, with the next event running on February 10.
If youâre suffering from severe stuffocation (to borrow James Wallmanâs phrase), then you might want to enlist the help of Kim and Lyn of A Sorted Affair to help with your post-Christmas purge.
These two decluttering queens are ready to take on all sorts of clients in 2024, with a range of services including a new online course âYour Life⊠Organisedâ. They offer a full decluttering service whereby theyâll both come to your home and work with you to address your individual needs, helping you to sort and responsibly discard unwanted items to gain more (head)space. Guideline pricing is âŹ650 per half day or âŹ1,000 per full day.
Follow them on social media (Instagram: @a.sorted.affair) for ongoing tips, tricks, and before-and-after projects theyâve completed.
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