Breathing new life and a sense of fun into vintage tea-sets is the creative work of Paula Mohen, the artist behind Upcycled Vintage Plates. A lover of design in all its forms, inspiration for Paula can spark from illustration and art, to music and fashion. Her handcrafted pieces deliver the perfect blend of unique Irish […]
Interviews
Homegrown talent
As the unpredictability of 2020 continues, it’s more important that ever to support local businesses and nurture the beauty and effort of handcraft and art. I caught up with Galway artist and designer Barbara Bennett to hear more about her design inspirations, finding renewed creative freedom and fulfilment during lockdown and so much more. Prepare […]
Spotlight on LABEL17
Established just over a year ago, LABEL17 is a haven of handcrafted beauty and design in the heart of Seefeld in Zurich. I caught up with owner and creative mind Cristina McDaniel to find out about Covid-19 business challenges, her design inspirations and the joy of simplicity. Handcrafted delights Cross the threshold of LABEL17 and […]
Finding your inner calm
I caught up with yoga teacher Louisa Koussertari to find out how the power of yoga and meditation can help our health and wellbeing. She shares top tips for beginners, how to stay flexible working from home and how to get the most from virtual classes. What have you been doing to protect your wellbeing […]
Immunity Boosting Foods with Dr Sarah Brewer
If you have a tendency to reach for a heavy bowl of carbs and dive under your duvet on these cold, dark evenings, it’s time to break the cycle! I spoke to Dr Sarah Brewer, medical doctor, author, registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist to find out her go-to foods to stay fit and healthy during the […]
Home-grown UK fashion at its best
Self-financed and turning a profit within three years, I spoke to Sylvie Morton, founder and owner of In One Clothing, a bespoke online dress and accessory business about going it alone, what it takes to succeed in business and her top tips for budding entrepreneurs. The beginning Sylvie’s idea for In One Clothing came about […]
Be the best you can be
I love magazines and how much time, effort and planning goes into every edition of a publication. Staff writers, editors, designers, stylists and sub-editors all pull together to produce publications that push boundaries and create something that will captivate and engage readers. This is why I jumped at the chance to speak to Rosie Mullender, Content Director at […]
What women want from make-up
Ever wondered what beauty products and make-up women swear by or wouldn’t set food outside the house without? I asked a number of beauty lovers to separate the bad slap from the good stuff and tell me what makes them part with hard earned cash again and again. Strongest brand presence There was an overwhelming positive […]
‘No risk , no fun. It’s in my blood’
Within seconds of speaking to Julianne Ponan, you can see that she’s not your average 25 year old. As CEO and Director of Creative Nature, a fast growing superfood company, she’s managed to turn a business that was in serious financial trouble, into one of the fastest specialist health food brands. What does she think of […]
Neat as a pin, but niicer
I love meeting people with entrepreneurial spirit and who take risks to follow a dream. That’s why chatting to Clare Johnston , the founder of piin was such a treat! This lady embarked on a six-month sabbatical from work to focus her energy on turning an innovative idea into a real life product. Getting to the […]