Edaein OConnell

SELF

My older brothers are my best friends. Here’s why…

My brothers taunted and cared for me in equal measure. There's a seven-year gap between the youngest and…

By Edaein OConnell

mindful accessories

SELF

It’s January, so here’s an utterly honest review of salt lamps, diffusers, wellness journals and all the other bits I’ve bought so far

Finding that in order to entertain yourself you need multiple screens and a rotation of activities every five…

By Edaein OConnell

Childline

SELF

This is what it’s like to work for Childline on Christmas Day

Childline is a voluntary service which works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We asked volunteer…

By Edaein OConnell

Christmas mass

AGENDA

An ode to Christmas Eve mass, the festive season’s greatest social occasion

Christmas carolling, a chat with your best friend from primary school who you only ever see at this…

By Edaein OConnell

gift wrapping hack

LIVING

These are 5 of the best gift-wrapping hack videos on the Internet

Struggle with wrapping presents at Christmas? Don't worry — we do too. Here are five of the best…

By Edaein OConnell

broke up

EDITORIAL

I broke up with my boyfriend and now I have bangs

When life throws something unexpected in the path of our writer Edaein O'Connell, she has a stock response…

By Edaein OConnell

LIVING

10 ways to create an Instagram-worthy Christmas tablescape

From colourways to runners, Christmas table settings can be tricky to master. We chatted with H&G Creations co-owner…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

Taoiseach of Grá: Mark Mehigan’s journey from roasting to romance

Mark Mehigan is in love — and now he's madly, truly and deeply committed to helping others find…

By Edaein OConnell

Sponsored

AGENDA

Caroline Dalton, CEO of SOSU Cosmetics, on running a beauty business and the tech that powers it

In October last year, Caroline Dalton was announced as the new CEO of SOSU Cosmetics. Here she talks…

By Edaein OConnell

Sponsored

LIVING

‘Our Pink House project that we completed last year is my ultimate favourite’

Redesigning her family home in 3D on Sims started award-winning architect Courtney McDonnell on her design career journey.Architect,…

By Edaein OConnell

Maser
Sponsored

LIVING

Maser on art, design and how he cultivates his creative process

Known for his use of bold colours, pattern overlays and gestural forms, Maser has earned much respect professionally…

By Edaein OConnell

Sponsored

STYLE

Makeup artist Elaine Cruz shares the skincare products she can’t live without

When it comes to skincare, we all want results. Here makeup artist Elaine Cruz shares how the No7…

By Edaein OConnell

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