LIMERICK city is expected to see its brightest and most magical festive season ever as eager shoppers, citywide stores and the local authorities ready themselves for the switching on this year’s Christmas lights. At 5pm on Saturday, November 23, the city will be lit up with Christmas colours and retailers from every corner of the city will look forward to ... Read More »
Add a personal touch to your presents this year with these fabulous gift ideas which can be personalised with a name, message or greeting of your choice… Company: My 1st Years Specialises in: Gorgeous gifts for babies and newborns, including gift-sets, clothes, shoes, teddies, toys and accessories. Most products can be personalised with embroidery of the child’s name and a ... Read More »
We go behind the scenes with renowned chocolatier and TV personality Paul A Young… Q: When did you first realise you were interested in chocolate? A: “Professionally about 12 or 13 years ago,” says Paul. “I was a pâtissier and I used it for desserts, cakes and pastries. Then my career morphed into chocolate and I decided to specialise in ... Read More »
Get creative with these superb ideas for making your own gift-wrapping. And don’t forget to introduce some festive fun by adding a touch of seasonal sparkle too… Square gift box A gift box is the ideal way to present awkwardly shaped gifts. You can make this gift box exactly the required size by re-sizing the template. Use patterned card, or ... Read More »
Interior designer Nicola Burt answers our most commonly asked questions about buying gifts for the home… Why do gifts for the home make good presents? “Gifts for the home make great presents as they can be both beautiful and useful,” says interior designer Nicola Burt. “It can be something that the recipient wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves, but works beautifully ... Read More »
Four fabulous home-made gifts from journalist, broadcaster and author Joanna Gosling… A simple charm bracelet “This method offers a really easy way of making a bracelet, to which you can attach whatever you like – an engraved disc, a charm – that is easy to take off, without having to add a clasp,” says Joanna. “Everyday, simple style.” You will ... Read More »
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