http://www.irishtimes.com Articles from The Irish Times - Magazine en-ie Copyright 2010, irishtimes.com. The Irish Times 2010-02-06T00:00:00 http://www.irishtimes.com/ http://www.irishtimes.com/feeds/rss/rss_logo.gif Search for articles on irishtimes.com keywords http://www.irishtimes.com/search/index.html?rm=listresults http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263544498.html FASHION:Their inspirations range from Irish crafts to fine tailoring and they have absorbed influences in Japan, New York and Paris before returning to live and work at home. DEIRDRE MCQUILLANmeets four up-and-coming Irish designers, each with her own individual style and fashion philosophy Text Magazine TopStories 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263544498 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263544572.html OLYMPIANS:Skier Shane O’Connor, who also holds down a fulltime job in IT, will be representing Ireland at the winter Olympics in Vancouver next week, writes GRAINNE FALLER Text Magazine TopStories 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263544572 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263548347.html ARTS LIVES:In the 1980s, Irish designer Sybil Connolly revived interest in the 18th-century artist and writer Mary Delany by basing a collection of tableware for Tiffany on her stunning floral collages. A new book examines the life and times of this extraordinary woman, writes EILEEN BATTERSBY Text Magazine TopStories 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263548347 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263627775.html UPFRONT:MY VERY GOOD FRIEND is buying himself a drum kit. He hasn’t played drums in 20 years and lives in a house with two small children. I may not be an authority on child-rearing, but I think it’s safe to assume that Dr Benjamin Spock et al are not big on drum kits and little children being in close proximity. Text Magazine Column 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263627775 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263628238.html EOIN BUTLERtalks to LOUIS LOVETT Theatre maker in residence at the Ark Theatre, Temple Bar Text Magazine Magazine Features 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263628238 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263554985.html PARENTING:Think twice before praising your children – a new book turns recent child-rearing wisdom on its head, writes SHARON NI CHONCHUIR Text Magazine Magazine Features 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263554985 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632294.html Selecting a venue for your wedding is one of the first decisions to be made after buying the sparkler. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, check out Coolbawn Quay in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. With its lakeshore setting and individual cottage-style accommodation, it has won many accolades, including being named as one of the most romantic wedding venues in Ireland. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632294 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632381.html Fast fashion took on a whole new meaning last week when a private eight-seater plane flew into Weston Airport from Denmark carrying samples of spring clothing ranges to sell directly to Irish wholesale customers, before continuing its journey to Paris, Marseille and seven other European destinations. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632381 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632342.html All kinds of ornamentation decorates spring fashion, from T-shirts with silver shoulders to dresses with lavish fabric embellishment. In keeping with the mood, these extraordinary ribboned shoes (above) are part of the new collection from Vionnet, in the latest revival of the prestigious French couture house. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632342 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632328.html The newly-opened jewellery and gift shop, Little Fish Designs, in Blackrock Shopping Centre, Co Dublin is asking that perennial Valentine’s Day question: “Do you love someone enough to give them your last Rolo?”, and answering it with a unique and witty gift of a silver- or gold-plated Rolo in a presentation box, or, for star-crossed young loves, silver bracelets with a Rolo charm. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632328 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632302.html To celebrate 30 years in fashion, retailer Marian Gale is hosting a black-tie ball at the Four Seasons hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on February 20th, with proceeds going to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632302 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632314.html Sending flowers to a loved one in Victorian times was a complicated business. The chosen colour and arrangements communicated feelings which otherwise could not be spoken in those romantically rigid times. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632314 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263838043.html An exhibition that's wall-to-wall with spring-themed artwork is a welcome reminder that a new season began less than a week ago and it's time to start shaking off the dark days of winter. Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263838043 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263632395.html Going up
Text Magazine Right Here Right Now 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263632395 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263543404.html FOOD:THERE ARE CERTAIN dishes and flavours that can hurl you back in time. We rarely eat buttered crackers as grown-ups, but for myself, buttered Matzo crackers instantly remind me of chicken noodle soup and pretending to be sick so I could avoid school.
Text Magazine Taste 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263543404 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263555055.html MONITOR:A Cork event aims to re-introduce the Irish diner to the Irish farmer, writes HUGO ARNOLD Text Magazine Taste 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263555055 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263555036.html Hot Italian sausage :Francesco Mazzei, chef at London restaurant L’Anima, which had the famously hard-to-please UK critics singing harmoniously from the same, very complimentary songsheet when it opened in 2008, has succeeded River Café graduate Theo Randall as guest chef at the Pizza Express and Milano chain of restaurants. Text Magazine Taste 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263555036 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263544545.html A new Australian wine coalition will expose the world to the country’s traditional family wineries, writes JOHN WILSON Text Magazine Wine 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263544545 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263543381.html After the recent freeze, the appearance of snowdrops is a welcome reassurance that spring is on its way, writes JANE POWERS Text Magazine Gardens 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263543381 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263627167.html MELANIE WRIGHT and Enda Dolan were married in a civil ceremony at BrookLodge Hotel in Macreddin, Co Wicklow on November 27th. They chose the venue after visiting a farmers’ market there a few years ago. Text Magazine Vows 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263627167 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263597934.html Paul Costelloe, designer Text Magazine Fashion & Beauty 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263597934 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0206/1224263554965.html BEAUTY:If you want a quick spring fix, look no further than Lancôme counters. Artistic director Aaron de Mey has given the brand a modern twist. Pop Petrol – a gorgeous blue/green for eyes that suits all colourings – is an instant hit, from €16.50. Text Magazine Fashion & Beauty 2010-02-06T00:00:00 1224263554965