Desire Lines: Autumn threads, gold shells, and chic Italian design
M&S brushed scarf in orange, €24
It’s hard to believe we are back here already, but the autumn chill has well and truly landed, and we found ourselves reaching for a scarf this past week.
We love this €24 brushed scarf from M&S’ new autumn collection which adds a zingy pop of colour to any outfit.
- marksandspencer.com/ie
Áine Breen, creator of Liwu Jewellery and owner of Lu & Mol, in Gorey, has added new line of shell-themed pieces to her Liwu Coastal Vibes Collection.
The nautical necklaces, bracelets and earrings are inspired by the beach she grew up beside in Wexford.
Made in sterling silver, solid 9ct gold, and in gold plating, each piece is made by silversmiths in Ireland, using sustainable recycled silver and gold. From €110 for the silver necklaces.
Solid gold shell necklaces on a gold link chain from €399
- luandmol.ie
Making plans for the October Bank Holiday weekend? Why not plan a trip to Westport, as the 49th iteration of the town’s Music and Arts Festival gets underway from October 23-28.
A highlight will surely be Pillow Queens in The Castle Late Night Venue on the Friday night, but there’s plenty more to enjoy across the weekend including John Spillane, Clew Bay Folk Club and Westport Jazz.
You can also expect a diverse programme of theatre, visual art, film, literature, workshops and fun for all the family.
- westival.ie
Enable Ireland opens the doors of its Children’s Disability Services Centre in Curraheen, Cork tomorrow for a vintage sale.
Dress to Enable has secured designer donations including a nearly new Moncler ski jacket, an Alexander McQueen knitted dress and a Dolce & Gabbana bag.
After a call out to the public the pieces go on sale tomorrow. Enable Ireland supports 13,000 children and adults with disabilities nationally and the campaign will raise funds for vital equipment.
- See enableireland.ie
Get ready for the Hidden Hearth festival at Carlow’s Lisnavagh House next weekend.
This alcohol- and substance-free festival blends the arts, music, poetry, and the rich tapestry of Irish language and heritage into a profound three-day experience.
Festival-goers will engage in meditation, yoga, breathwork, and masterclasses on food, regenerative agriculture, rewilding and natural medicines, alongside thought-provoking talks and debates on climate change, farming, sustainability, and environmental protection.
The main music stage, ‘Into the Woods’, is set deep within a forest on the estate with performances set to take place right throughout the weekend by artists including Liam Ó Maonlaí and John Spillane. Camping tickets cost €175 for the weekend.
- hiddenhearthfestival.ie
After a successful pop-up, the Dolce & Gabbana X Bialetti collection is now available permanently at select Avoca stores.
A collaboration between two classic Italian brands, the critically acclaimed stovetop espresso makers, French presses, and accessories will bring a little added sunshine and touch of the dolce vita to your morning coffee routine.
- Available to shop now at now at select AVOCA stores, including Kilmacanogue, Rathcoole, Dunboyne, Malahide, Belfast and Ballsbridge.
Experience the Field of Dreams tomorrow and next weekend.
The Pick-A-Pumpkin festival at Curraheen, Cork, is more than just a fun family experience.
The students, all adults with Down syndrome, plant seeds in the pumpkin patch each May, so it’s the real deal when the public come out to harvest their pumpkins at Field of Dreams.
And in addition, you are also supporting a local charity, Down Syndrome Cork. Fancy dress is encouraged, with music and a pumpkin trail.
- Tickets on eventbrite, €20 for a pumpkin ticket with a family rate of €32.
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