Desire Lines: Big-ticket accessories at Dublin's Merrion Hotel

Plus: champagne dining, travel-kit essentials, charity campaigns and the Haagen-Dazs pop-up
Desire Lines: Big-ticket accessories at Dublin's Merrion Hotel

BrandCo Paris are bringing their collection of pre-loved designer accessories to Dublin for a free-entry, one-day only pop-up shop

The pop-up

Global luxury sellers, BrandCo Paris are bringing their collection of pre-loved designer accessories to Dublin for a free-entry, one-day only pop-up shop, ‘BrandCo Rendez-vous’ at The Merrion Hotel take their high-end online offering offline, offering you the chance to browse big ticket accessories in person. Trade in your luxury pieces or shop for a new (to you) designer bag. 

A preview of what the Virgin Media playhouse will look like at Dublin's Science Gallery
A preview of what the Virgin Media playhouse will look like at Dublin's Science Gallery

The free activity

A giant playhouse for adults is coming to the Science Gallery, Dublin, this July 5 and 6, courtesy of Virgin Media.

Billed as part playground, part science experiment, it will feature VR experiences, retro gaming, football simulators, and more.

FIRE Steakhouse & Bar launches Champagne Terrace
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar launches Champagne Terrace

    The terrace

    Dawson Street’s Fire Steakhouse and Bar has transformed its terrace for summer, with floral arrangements, heaters, and blankets to keep you cosy over the weeks ahead.

    The restaurant has launched their summer terrace in partnership with Laurent-Perrier, so you’ll be able to enjoy a selection of the French brand’s champagnes by the glass (from €22) and the bottle (from €180) as you watch the world go by.

    The travel kit

    No matter how hard we try, we always seem to end up leaving essential beauty products behind when we travel — there’s simply not enough space in a carry-on. 

    With BPerfect Cosmetics’ latest launch, a series of three travel kits covering Lip & Eye, Base, and Tan, you may just find a way to fit everything.

    Each kit is priced at €28.95 (with kits being valued at between €61.75 and €70.95 each), and contain a handful of handy travel size items to ensure you have everything you could need on that girly getaway.

    Pick up two products in Brown Thomas or Arnotts, and you’ll receive a bag and sample products — but better still, Clarins will convert this into 10 school meals for children as part of their association with the charity, Mary’s Meals. 
    Pick up two products in Brown Thomas or Arnotts, and you’ll receive a bag and sample products — but better still, Clarins will convert this into 10 school meals for children as part of their association with the charity, Mary’s Meals. 

      The charity

      It’s always an added bonus when skincare and beauty brands offer a free gift. Clarins have gone a step further. 

      Pick up two products in Brown Thomas or Arnotts, and you’ll receive a bag and sample products — but better still, Clarins will convert this into 10 school meals for children as part of their association with the charity, Mary’s Meals. 

      Since its founding in 2002, Mary’s Meals has become one of the world’s foremost school-feeding charities, supplying meals every school day to children living in the world’s poorest regions. 

      The food provided encourages children to continue their education and have hope for a brighter future. With the school-feeding programme now operating in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Mary’s Meals supports the nutrition and education of more than 2.4m children every school day.

      The exhibition

      The Montenotte Hotel’s Sculpture Exhibition has returned. In collaboration with The Kildare Gallery, this year’s show is themed ‘Take Your Imagination on a Journey of Wonder’ and continues until mid-August.

      Set within the Victorian Sunken Garden it features a collection of contemporary works from both renowned and emerging Irish and international sculptors.

      The treat

      You have until July 24 to experience the cool (ahem) new Häagen-Dazs ice-cream pop-up in Arnotts.

      Shopping just got a little sweeter with signature flavours like Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Strawberry Cheesecake available, and all customisable with a selection of delicious toppings.

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