Tick Tock Tick Tock – Spring Forward Summers Coming

The clocks go forward tomorrow night which is a good sign (we hope) that summer is on her way!

We can look forward to bright sunny days, warm weather and daylight extending late into the evening. We will light the BBQ instead of the fire and have months of warm balmy weather on the horizon.

Who am I kidding this is Ireland!!! Well at least the rain will be warmer

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Fall In Love With Autumn Decor

Giving your home it’s Autumn facelift needn’t cost the earth. In fact you don’t even need to grab the paint brush or rush out investing in statement pieces. All you need are a few well chosen accessories and a little help from Mother Nature. Read on for my top tips in bringing the outdoors in this Autumn.

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All Things Red

Red Dog/The Store is an Irish website offering the best in Irish design.

They have a great selection of quirky and cool products for the home. Gifts for friends and new borns, even something for your furry friends.

Most items are limited edition and hand made and all products are unique to their website so you can’t buy them anywhere else.

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Have Nothing In Your House………..

Our home is full of practical essential items, crockery, bedding, towels, utensils, personal toiletries etc etc. But they are just items to fill a house, the things that make up the first part of that famous quote. It’s the things that make up the second part of the quote that make a house a home!

Here is my 4 essentials that make a house not only beautiful but a beautiful home.

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10 Creative Ways To Use Blackboards In Your Home

Growing up the only place we saw a blackboard was at the top of the classroom. And more often than not, I was the one standing up there writing repetitive lines for my latest misdemeanour! 😛

These days they can be used in a variety of ways to add interest and personality to your living space. Blackboards come in all shapes and sizes or you can create your own surface using blackboard paint and wallpaper. Here’s a few ideas to get those creative juices going.

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