Arnotts Inside Home Magazine

AUTUMN WINTER 2013

ORLA KIELY

INTRODUCES HER NEW FURNITURE RANGE

TAKE A SEAT

STATEMENT SOFAS

SLUMBER IN STYLE

Inspiring

IDEAS

FIND THE RIGHT BED FOR YOU

TECH TIME

THE LATEST SOUND & VISION

FOR THE WAY WE LIVE NOW

AUTUMN WINTER 2013

DINING IN STYLE BEAUTIFUL BEDDING KITCHEN KIT DESIGN CLASSICS

Autumn/winter 2013

For Arnotts Homewares Buying Director Ger Ryan Homewares Buyer Paula McCoy Head of Marketing Gillian Clarke Marketing Manager Lou Conlon For IMAge PuBlIcAtIons ltD editor Sive O’Brien Managing editor Lizzie Gore-Grimes editorial Assistant Kerrie Mitchell creative Director Bill O’Sullivan senior Designer Fiachra McCarthy Managing Director and Publisher Richard Power editorial Director Laura George Arnotts Magazine is published by Arnotts Ltd in association with IMAGe Publications Ltd. Custom Publishing, 22 Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland; tel: + 353 1 271 9600. Registered number: 56663.

Directors: Richard Power, Ann Reihill, Patrick Dillon-Malone, Robert Power, Laura George and Gina Traynor. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means) is prohibited without prior permission of IMAGe Publications Ltd. The reproduction of colours is as accurate as the printing process will allow. Whilst Arnotts Magazine accepts third party advertising, it does not endorse or take any responsibility for products or services outside those of Arnotts. Please contact the advertiser directly.

All items are subject to availability. Arnotts has made every effort to ensure that product information and prices are correct at the time of going to press. Some of these, including price, may change after publication. For further information, please contact Arnotts, 12 Henry Street, Dublin 1, 01 805 0400; www. arnotts.ie. Registered number: 0049000W.

7 Insider news All the latest in décor.

10 The icons Classic pieces no home should be without.

13 House rules We catch up with Orla Kiely and her celebrated new furniture collection.

16 Lounge lover Transform your living room with three easy looks.

23 High concept Find out what the Danish company BoConcept has in store.

24 Floored Carpet and rugs for every room.

25 Take a seat Our round-up of the sweetest sofas.

27 We’ve got Soul The Scandinavian store launches at Arnotts.

28 Bedtime stories Transform your bedroom into a cosy haven.

37 Bedroom bliss Three styles for three different personality types.

40 So to bed Let the Arnotts bed experts guide you to the best sleep of your life.

41 Dress it up All your window dressing questions answered.

42 Home grown Meet five of Ireland’s most exciting designers showcasing in Arnotts.

45 The forever list Our pick of the prize gift pieces.

46 Top table Cool cookware and stylish dining accessories.

53 Come dine Ireland’s top chefs share their perfect seasonal recipes.

57 Kitchen kit High-spec solutions for your cooking space.

59 Coffee time Get your bean-to-cup or capsule fix.

60 Tech time All the latest techie goodies.

62 On the case Luggage to make you look good.

63 Brand directory Where to find it in store.

64 Well read Brilliant and beautiful reads.

Dear customer, Welcome to Arnotts Inside, our first stand-alone dedicated home and interiors magazine, full to the brim with the most beautiful furniture, inspiring interiors ideas, and knowledgeable insider tips and tricks to transform your home. The Arnotts Home buying team bring you the most desirable pieces each season and this year we welcome new brands S.O.U.L Lifestyle and Orla Kiely Home to our extensive furniture offer, which includes The Conran Shop, BoConcept, Natuzzi, Duresta, Calligaris and more.

In our significantly extended bed department there’s the largest selection of beds and mattresses in Ireland to ensure you have the best sleep of your life, and our adjacent bed linen department has all the leading bed linen brands, Sheridan, Ralph Lauren, Yves Delorme, Christy, Bedeck and our own brand Karla Bree with designs to complement that new bed.

Other highlights include the latest in cooking technology from Miele, Bosch, Neff and Siemens, perfection in food preparation from Kenwood, Magimix and more; the latest technology from Apple, Samsung and Kindle, with high quality headphones from Beats, Sennheiser, Monster and Bose, as well as the first Samsung Smart TV experience in Ireland.

With the kitchen being the heart of home, you’ll find delightful dining options from Denby, Royal Albert, Burleigh, and cookware from Le Creuset, Stellar and Circulon. If it’s a little lifestyle touch you’re after, you’ll find it in our gift department with stylish stationery from Paperchase, our amazing book department, and the best of Irish contemporary craft. Don’t forget you can shop online as well as in store, where you’ll find most items on www.arnotts.ie.

Ger Ryan Homewares Buying Director

Autumn | Winter 2013 Home Collection Now Available

living . .

... in a beautiful space doesn’t have to be a tricky task. These days, it’s all about feelgood furniture that speaks volumes about who you are. A few key pieces in every room and a little know-how make for some seriously slick interior solutions. We love this look – a mish-mash of chair styles, with colourful art for low-key luxe.

From left: Basil chair, €152.50; Bloom chair, €259; Skin chair, €119; Key table, €999; all CalligariS.

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The Malmo Collection is inspired by the bold, simple lines of Scandinavian design, combining functionality with the charm of folk style pattern.

Designed and made by Denby in the heart of the English countryside.

SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING

malmo

BOLD NEW SIMPLE BLUE

INSIDER NEWS

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS … the folks at Paperchase are known for their cute-as-pie stationery and gifts, but this autumn’s woodlandthemed collection is our all-time fave. too cute. Owl frame, €13; fox iPad cover, €21.

SWEET SLUMBER BREAKING NEWS The Samsung Home Entertainment zone has just launched at Arnotts – the first and only store of its kind in Ireland to showcase the latest Smart TV, tech and audio products.

Not to be missed.

Your bed should be a cosy sanctuary from the outside world, the focal point of your sleeping space, and look super-stylish, too.

Check out The Bed & Bath Collection, exclusive in Ireland to Arnotts, with luxe styles like this Vernier duvet set with pillowcases, €120.

insider news

The homeware buzz. You heard it here first. By Kerrie Mitchell.

Heaven scent

A soothing scent sets the scene in every room of your home.

We’re planning lots of cosy winter nights in with one of these sweet pampering scents (all from Irish brands) glimmering in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom – well, in every room actually.

Ginger & Black Pepper candle, €19.95, La Bougie.

Winter Tree & Moss candle, €29.95, Max Benjamin.

Antique Library candle, €32.95, Cloon Keen Atelier.

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INSIDER NEWS

DINE IN

These calming neutrals from Willis & Gambier’s Gloucester collection offer the perfect colour scheme for adding a punch of colour on walls or floor coverings. This simple but elegant turned-leg oak table complements the creamy button-back chairs perfectly. Extending dining table and six button-back chairs, €1,879; three-door sideboard, €979.

sl slice as nice en enhance your culimary skills with a precision forged knife – it’s the ultimate piece of kitchen kit. Henckels Pure 6” chef’s knife, €173.95, for set of three.

HIGH tEa

Channel Downton Abbey chic with this pared-back (yet so pretty) earthenware from Leeds Pottery. Yes, this is the actual crockery-of-choice for the Downton series. Churning out dainty designs since 1756, this brand is a must-have for anyone whose tea habit rivals Lady Grantham’s onscreen sipping. Pierced Ware tea cup, €22.95; saucer, €17.95.

LOVE IRISH DESIGN

Dublin’s landmark department store has been proudly supporting, promoting and nurturing Irish design since its opening in 1843. The Irish craft collective in the gift department is a showcase for the best of contemporary Irish craft. Look, feel and touch the work of over twenty talented Irish designers in home and giftware, alongside leading international names, all under one elegant roof. Arnotts and its customers understand the value of Irish crafted products and appreciate the story and history behind every piece.

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DESIGN HERO

John Rocha

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t the forefront of international design for the past thirty years, Dublin-based John Rocha has racked up some remarkable achievements. He is the recipient of a CBE for his contribution to the fashion industry and has been featured on his very own postal stamp. While he considers himself a fashion designer first and foremost he (politely) refuses to be pigeonholed. Lately, these challenges have all revolved around interior design.

Hotels in Dublin, apartments in France, you name it, he’s done it. It all started in 1997 when Rocha joined forces with Waterford Crystal to create his debut collection of glassware. Fast forward almost twenty years and this power couple’s latest collection of stemware, vases and centrepieces called Rian and Ori have just been unveiled. Rian boasts circular cuts that mimic dancing bubbles for a fun, feminine look, while Ori’s sharp, swooping lines are all about the drama.

As with his clothing and accessory lines, Rocha took inspiration from life in Ireland as well as his travels to London, Paris and Hong Kong. Ori 7” bowl, €150; pair of Rian flutes, €115.

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ying the knot

brings together all you

hold dear C arefully hand-crafted, and personalised with any monogram or crest, Newbridge Silverware cutlery is the gift to be enjoyed for a lifetime.

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BOCONCEPT Main

floor lamp, €529.

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EAMES FOR VITRA Hang it all hooks, €255, The Conran Shop.

the icons

If there’s one thing you should buy this season ...

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t Arnotts, we’ve got our own selection of design classics you can’t live without. There’s that perfect sofa, the one that makes you melt into its cosy corners. Then, there’s the cool, covetable couch, in a brilliant red shade that says you know about design (and you’re not afraid to show it). The best corner lamp, which fits into every nook, every colour scheme. A floor lamp for your reading room? We’ve got it, and it’s the sort of piece you’ll treasure forever. A cool coffee table anchors an entire room, while armchairs in dove grey have never looked so inviting. Want a talking point in your kitchen? Opt for a retro-looking fridge or a colourful coathanger to brighten up the room. Now, all you need to do is choose. Go forth and shop.

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LIGNE ROSET

Plume sofa, €5,469.

inspiration

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NATUZZI Borghese sofa, from €2,079.

' I TRULY BELIEVE THAT DESIGN MAKES YOU HAPPIER.'' Sir Terence conran

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ORIGINAL BTC Task

floor lamp, €470, The Conran Shop.

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Fab 28 Retro fridge, €1,399.

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THE CONRAN SHOP Matador

armchair, €1,539.

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CALLIGARIS

Element coffee table, €469.

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www.arnotts.ie

design icon

HOUSE RULES Iconic Irish designer Orla Kiely has put her retro-chic stamp on dresses, bags, cups, cars and, Kerrie Mitchell discovers, a cool new range of Scandinavian-influenced furniture too. The complete collection is now at Arnotts.

J Stacking kitchen chair, €229.

am-packed doesn’t begin to describe Kiely’s schedule so when the designer gives me a window in her busy life, I drop everything to meet her at an artfully tucked-away Dublin studio. I’m wondering what to expect from the oft-called ‘queen of prints’. I picture a 1970s-style girl, swathed top-to-toe in the retro prints she has become known and adored for. Instead, a thoroughly modern girl-next-door-type wearing a neat and subtly patterned navy dress greets me with a big open smile, and a friendly handshake. So nice. So Irish, I think. She’s surprisingly chatty and it doesn’t take long to see Kiely isn’t like

other big-name designers. Having forgone the usual entourage that accompanies such stars, we collapse onto a couch like old friends and discuss everything from her journey to world-renowned lifestyle brand to her hankering for Irish soda bread and, most importantly, her to-die-for new furniture range, Orla Kiely House.

Growing up in Shankill, Dublin, it was clear from an early age that Kiely’s would be a creative path. “I remember sitting at the kitchen table drawing and just coming up with cute things,” she says with a bashful laugh. Having graduated from both NCAD in Dublin and RCA in London, her debut collection of hats was quickly snapped up by Harrods. But, as every success story has a tipping point, it was a comment from her dad that provided the real turning point in her arnotts inside | 13

design icon

Acorn Cup large light shade, €129.

Stacking tins, €57.99.

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you’d be forgiven for thinking each piece was an authentic one-off found in a little boutique in Copenhagen.

Made from sleek walnut, thick wools, cottons and earthenware, Kiely’s pieces add personality to every room – whether you’re into the retro look or not. A big believer in sophisticated simplicity, she advises anyone decorating to “be brave but remember less is more. Invest in one statement piece and build around that”. After a little needling (okay, a lot) she confesses – in whisperthin syllables – that her Stem favourites are the lamps larder and side tables. “They’re cabinet, super-cute and easy to €3,199. incorporate into any room,” she says animatedly. Are your designs like your career. “He said nobody wears hats anymore, babies, I ask? “Yes, yes they are,” she admits, with but they all have bags,’” Kiely reveals. The an affectionate smile. “I’m just so pleased with rest, as they say, is history. Walk the streets of how it all turned out. This was never the grand London, Japan and New York and you’ll see the plan, luckily we gained this momentum and it all designer’s flower, pear and grew organically from there.” acorn print bags slung over With a nostalgic sigh, she “I love a good challenge, glances at her phone and is the shoulders of the most glamorous. Her clothes I had a desire to create visibly transported back to collection can be spotted the present. She must rush something truly on celebs from Alexa off and hunt down some different to what’s out Chung to Royals like Kate Irish soda bread, “one of the Middleton. So in demand many things I miss about there right now.” is Kiely’s quirky aesthetic home,” she adds. She’s off that the brand is said to take in over €120 million back to London to get stuck into preparations for a year. Yes, you read that right. So why the leap London Fashion Week. “It’s like a marathon,” she into furniture design? “I love a good challenge,” reveals, “deadlines, films, presentations, there she admits, “I had a desire to create something are never enough hours in the day, but somehow truly different to what’s out there right now.” it all gets done.” Lucky for us she shows no signs Inspired by her love of mid-century Danish of slowing down. Her second book, Orla Kiely furniture designer Finn Juhl, Kiely’s furniture Home, has just come out, and is simple and elegant. “Furniture is something who knows what’s next for people make room for in their lives,” she the design powerhouse explains. “They truly have to live with it, so it whose star is ever on was really important that designs and materials the rise. were all premium quality. I didn’t want to create The complete Orla something that looked like it had rolled straight Kiely collection off a factory line.” Kiely can rest easy there, if is available at it weren’t for her instantly recognisable prints Arnotts.

Stem nest of tables, €949.

Try Something new. The new BoConcept 2014 Collection is out now.

Any any purchase made in September and October will receive 10% of the value to spend in November and December.

Visit your local store or look online at boconcept.ie.

NEW collection out now

BoConcept Arnotts · Henry Street · Dublin 1 · 01-8045881 · arnotts@boconcept.ie BoConcept Beacon · Unit 7C · Plaza Level · Beacon South Quarter Retail Park · 01-2932008 · beacon@boconcept.ie

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lounge lover

the living room is the hub of the house – take your cue from our contemporary, classic and eclectic styling ideas to make your house a home.

PhotograPhs Mark scott stylist aMber cleary

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Monte leather chair in Caramel Baha leather, €1,710; Woody floor lamp, €319; Stripes wool throw, €139; chevron cushion, €49; purple velvet Augustus cushion (from sofa); ON SIDEBOARD Danish Airlines poster, €219; Bauhaus poster, €199; wooden boxes, €49; black stained oak and walnut veneer sideboard, €1,295; BOCONCEPT. Ruark R4i music system, €695, THE CONRAN SHOP. Northern wool rug, €995, BOCONCEPT. • PREVIOUS PAGES Mezzo corner sofa, €4,715; assorted cushions, from €39 each; BOCONCEPT. Purple throw, €95, FOXFORD. Oak Balance tall bookcase, €709; Oak Balance alcove bookcase, €869; THE CONRAN SHOP. ON SHELVES, from left: Art in Ireland Since 1910, Fionna Barber, €29.99; Maeve Binchy, Piers Dudgeon, €21.99; Curry Memoirs, Ivor Peters, €22.10; The Breakfast Book, Andrew Dalby, €22.10; Miller’s 20th Century Design, Judith Miller, €19.50; Vogue On Dior, Charlotte Sinclair, €19.50; Coco Chanel, Justine Picardie, €16.90; Vogue on Elsa Schiaperelli, Judith Watt, €19.50; David Bowie Is, Victoria Broackes, €45.50; Bob Dylan in America, Sean Wilentz, €26.00; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. Large inlay circular photo frame, €44; black Prado frame, €44; Inlay circular box, €44; THE CONRAN SHOP. Wooden clock, €99; blue glass vase, €89; green glass vase, €99; BOCONCEPT. Roberts Revival radio, €169.99, TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. White lacquer and chrome coffee table, €229; wooden candlesticks, €19 each; wooden tray, €49; blue glass rose bowl, €89; BOCONCEPT. 18 | arnotts inside

ON SIDEBOARD Wrench table lamp, €319; wood sculpture, €69; BOCONCEPT. Bob Dylan in America, Sean Wilentz, €26; Miller’s 20th Century Design, €19.50; David Bowie Is, Victoria Broackes, €45.50; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. Grey silk curtains, made-to-measure, CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Small Ash lantern, €69.65, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Tolomeo Mega floor lamp, €590, THE CONRAN SHOP. Augustus grand sofa, €3,799; Augustus Painter ottoman, €649; WESTBRIDGE SPIRIT. Wooden tray, €69; wooden box, €49; BOCONCEPT. Chambord eight cup cafetiere, €37.95, BODUM. Coloured mugs, €49, set of six, BOCONCEPT. The Travel Book, Lisa Allen, €19.95; The Great Barrier Reef, Len Zell, €32.50; The French Laundry Cookbook, Thomas Keller, €52; Riviera Cocktail, Edward Quinn, €78; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. SMITH. Rug, as opposite. arnotts inside | 19

Crown black leather chair, €2,178; Byron floor lamp, €288; SOUL LIFESTYLE. Black jacquard cushion, €39, CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Velvet oyster cushion, €99, PARKER KNOLL. Buckingham black rug, €1,465, THE CARPET SHOWROOMS. Saro Retreat 1 print, Genesis, €139.95, THE GALLERY. Lisa eight-arm chandelier, €1,600, TIPPERARY CRYSTAL. Indochine desk, €2,939, THE CONRAN SHOP. Fleurology rose bowl, €190; Rian 12” vase, €260; JOHN ROCHA FOR WATERFORD CRYSTAL. With Love folding frame, €60, VERA WANG WEDGWOOD. Three storage tins, €45; magnifying glass, €114; SOUL LIFESTYLE. Leather notebook, €29; leather diary, €15.90; PAPERCHASE.

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LEFT Isabelle oyster velvet sofa, €1,849, PARKER KNOLL. Oynx stripe cushions, €26, CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Sinley Mirrored accent table, €699.99, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Fleurology Caroline 11” vase, €210; Illuminology ball candle holders, €115 a pair; WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Elegance silver frame, €49, NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE. Tempest 13” vase, €180, TIPPERARY CRYSTAL. Black leather and silver frame, €29.95, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Isabelle Chair, €1,249, PARKER KNOLL. Black and grey print cushion, €39, CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Colonial double vitrine with glass doors, €1,960, SOUL LIFESTYLE. Silk curtains; patterned Roman blind; both made-to-measure; CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Mahogany coffee table, €349, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Books: British Wildlife, €32.90; Encyclopedia of Gardening, €45.50; The Martello Towers of Dublin, €19.99; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. Silver and glass dome, €135; Mercury silver trinket box, €36; SOUL LIFESTYLE. • MIDDLE Velvet Isabelle ottoman, €579; Isabelle chair, €1,249; PARKER KNOLL.. Eden mirror, €199.95; gilt and mirror frame, €49; MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Regent silver candlesticks: small, €44; medium, €95; large, €185; SOUL LIFESTYLE. With Love folding frame, €60, VERA WANG WEDGWOOD. • RIGHT Orca mirror console table and mirror, €795 for pair, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. Rome lamp base, €108; black linen shade, €36; SOUL LIFESTYLE. Elegance silver frame, €49, NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE. SILVERWARE. Silver cake stand with dome, €34.95, MINDY BROWNE INTERIORS. INTERIORS.

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stylist’s assistants: saoirse Putt, reBeCCa soady and Kerrie MitChell

Fly chair in Lime Molino fabric, €1,156; black and white chevron cushion, €49; Blank rug, from €995; BOCONCEPT. Purple Augustus cushion, €89, WESTBRIDGE SPIRIT SPIRIT.. Pascal floor lamp, €619, LIGNE ROSET. ROSET.

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boconcept

high concept

BoConcept is the ultimate in cool, contemporary design.

We take a peek at what the Danish company has on offer at Arnotts.

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unctionality, quality, simplicity – this urban design company of-themoment has it in spades. BoConcept at Arnotts is all about contemporary design to complement any style of home. Whether it’s a period-style house or slick with clean lines, the magic of BoConcept is that everything comes in modules, so you can mix, match and mould each piece to fit your living spaces. This season at Arnotts, it’s all about never-seen-before combinations – think contrasting fusions of warm with cold, natural with metal, wood with neon, and raw with polished. The spotlight is on these cool pieces: fabric stools for a pop of colour; the Arco sofa, a contemporary classic, ideal for small spaces; the new iconic chair (in fabric and leather), the Hamilton; or the Cupertino desk with integrated Bluetooth speakers.

Fabric stools, from €302 each.

Design tip Get more personality into your home with unique pieces that are high on design and expression. The trick is to use large pieces of furniture in light rooms with clean-lined layouts, keeping subtle colours as a base – then add interest with pops of coloured accessories, or textile pattern to really add your own flavour to the room.

Arco sofa in Green Moss, €1,751; What’s Up print, €149; floral cushion, €49; Curious table lamp, €279.

Crane floor lamp, €695.

Cupertino desk with speakers, €878.

Hamilton chair, €1,659; Cone floor lamp, €549.

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Mix sMall, Movable pieces with More perManent cornerstones and Make it easy to rearrange your living rooM according to the situation.

INTERIOR DESIGNER DITTE ANDERSEN, BOCONCEPT

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Wooden candlesticks, €15 each.

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FLOORING

CARPET COOL It’s official – carpet is well and truly back on the home radar. Wooden flooring still has its place but now, the spotlight is on homely, soft and cosy rooms via fashion-forward covering.

So, it’s no wonder Axminster Carpets has joined forces with interior designer (and daughter of Sir Terence) Sophie Conran, for a cool-collab, inspired by childhood memories. These 100% wool beauts will inject a bit of personality and nostalgia into your favourite space. Helping Hands in Baking Cakes carpet (right), €89 per square metre, exclusive to Arnotts.

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RUG ART

The folks at BriNk & CampmaN carpets and rugs have joined forces with some of the coolest fabric designers of-the-now (Sanderson; Harlequin; Scion). The result? 100% wool rugs that liven up your pad, oh, and complement your bedding, too.

We’ll take these: 1 Dandelion, from €350, SaNderSoN 2 Soleil, from €350, HarlequiN 3 Midsummer, from €350, SaNderSoN.

Freshen up a room or transform your space with fashion-focused flooring.

DID YOU KNOW?

At Arnotts, the flooring choice is endless, with high quality options to suit every budget; over 3,000 rugs; luxurious carpets; and cool wooden floors. There’s also a complete flooring service – from estimations, expert advice and free fitting. We can apply anti-stain treatments before fitting, even environmentally dispose of your old carpet and assist with moving furniture to lay and fit. Fancy a made-tomeasure rug? No sweat. Crucial Trading manufactures natural flooring and bind rugs with linen, cotton, suede or leather borders.

Or opt for a hand-knotted silk Nepalese bespoke rug made to size. And, if you’re more inclined to wooden floors, then there’s a host of wood and laminate flooring to choose from too.

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Coral rug, Gooch oriental, €275.

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ON THE RUN The slickest way to spruce up a wooden stairs or tiled hallway is with a flat weave runner.

Add a cool, contemporary pattern and you’ve instantly updated a space. Just like that. We love the Trent Ashby Beaver Stairs Runner by Roger Oates (above), €124 per square metre.

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Best Buys

take a seat Our round-up of the sweetest sofas – just kick back and unwind in style.

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love 1 Red leather Turin Corner Group, ¤2,798, LEATHER EDITIONS 2 Harris tweed Bowmore Grand sofa, ¤2,179, TETRAD 3 Grey felt Fargo sofa, ¤3,095, BOCONCEPT 4 Soleto two seater, ¤1,099, ITALSOFA 5 Brooke sofa, ¤1,499, WESTBRIDGE SPIRIT 6 Stem day bed, ¤3,199, ORLA KIELY 7 Vesta sofa, from ¤995, SOUL LIFESTYLE.

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s.o.u.l lIFEsTylE

Get the Moderne look

Take three easy steps to a sleek living-cumdining room:

Karetta armchair,

from €799.

we've got soul

The Scandinavian store S.O.U.L Lifestyle launches at Arnotts, with looks to love.

Imagine Broadway sofa, €1,799.

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e all love to steal a bit of interiors inspiration – especially rooms like these (above and left) that transport you to a living space you’d love to call your own. S.O.U.L Lifestyle (otherwise known as Spirit of Ultimate Lifestyle) has a complete collection of different interior looks, all based on the Swedish founder’s travels across the globe. The vibe at S.O.U.L Lifstyle is not just about buying one piece of furniture to fit in with what you already have, it’s about buying into a style of living, one that works for you, and reflects your personality. So to make it easier for you to shop, there are detailed room settings laid out in Arnotts, to appear exactly like every room in a house would, and all perfectly accessoried. Easy peasy. Choose from three different looks to suit your taste: Moderne – sleek and well, modern; Nordic, all white surfaces and glass, and Lodge – think rustic cabins with open fires. This is feelgood furniture for relaxing on. After all, home is where the heart is. And the Soul.

Cross dining table, €1,646.

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1 Sheepskin rug, €249 2 Darlington three-seater leather sofa, from €2,799 3 Granville wooden stool, €265.

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bedtime stories Inspirational ideas to steal to make your bedroom a cosy haven.

PhotograPhs Mark scott stylIst aMber cleary

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PREVIOUS PAGE Honfleur 5ft bedstead €2,599, TEMPUR. Balmoral bedside locker, €549; Balmoral three-drawer chest, €899; WILLIS & GAMBIER. Grey writing desk, €849, GRANGE. Cream linen armchair, €999, LANGDALE. Jacquard cushion (on armchair), €29; silk interlined ready-made curtains, €450; CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. Mohair throw, €95, CUSHENDALE. • ON LOCKER Irina 18” crystal lamp, €225, TIPPERARY CRYSTAL. Silver photo frame, €80, NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE. Fleurology posy vase, €110, WATERFORD CRYSTAL. Jacquard double duvet cover, €138; jacquard Oxford pillowcase, €28; embroidered white pillowcase, €35; embroidered white flat sheet, €100; jacquard throw, €295; jacquard cushion €40; LORCA, BEDECK. • ON BEDSIDE TABLE The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, €12.28; In Vogue, Alberto Oliva and Norberto Angeletti, €19.50; Coco Chanel, Justine Picardie, €16.90; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. Silver comport cake stand, €139, WEDGWOOD. Lismore diamond crystal tray, €200, WATERFORD CRYSTAL. • ABOVE LEFT Lichen & Winter Jasmine candle, €29.95, LA BOUGIE. Silver comport cake stand, as before. Selection of jewellery, stylist’s own. • MIDDLE Retreat framed print, €139.95, SARO.. Regent silver candlestick, €66, SOUL LIFESTYLE. LIFESTYLE. Selection of perfumes, BEAUTY HALL. HALL . Clutch and jewellery, stylist’s own. • OPPOSITE PAGE All as before.

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ABOVE Olivia bed and mattress, €1,999, SULAS. Glenplaid silver duvet, €229; Glenplaid Oxford pillowcase, €59; Glenplaid square pillowcase, €55; Housco grey velvet pillowcase, €99; RALPH LAUREN. Medley bedside table, €169, SOUL LIFESTYLE.. Branch mug, €13.95, ORLA KIELY. Wishbone walnut chair, €1,449, THE CONRAN SHOP. Miller’s Mid-Century Modern,, €39, Judith Miller; Dream Destinations, Editors of Life, €13; The Cities Book, Lonely Planet, €19.50; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. • OPPOSITE As above, and: ceramic drop pendant, €172; Shesam frame, €30; THE CONRAN SHOP. White voile panels, from €25 each, CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. A Taste Of Home, Sam Leong, €26; Vogue On Dior, Charlotte Sinclair, €19.50; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. 2014 brown leather diary, €11, PAPERCHASE PAPERCHASE..

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Outrigger floor lamp, €469; In Transition print, €199; BOCONCEPT. Raveo 5ft bedstead, €999, NOLTE..

Paulson double duvet cover, €340; Paulson pair of pillowcases, €105; SHERIDAN. Savannah floral pillowcase, €40; Savannah floral cushion, €55; BEDECK BEDECK.. Raspberry mohair throw, €95, FOXFORD FOXFORD..

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StyliSt’S ASSiStAntS: SAoirSe Putt, reBeccA SoADy AnD Kerrie Mitchell

Desk lamp, €370, THE CONRAN SHOP. White wire stool, €139; BOCONCEPT. Pink diary, Moleskin, €19.90, PAPERCHASE. Coco Chanel, Justine Picardie, €16.90; Vogue on Elsa Schiaperelli, Judith Watt, €19.50; BOOKS BY WH SmiTH. Bed, bedspread, bedlinen, as opposite.

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Discover the new TEMPUR速 mattress and bed collections

bedrooms

bedroom bliss

Are you a romantic? Maybe you’re more of a minimalist, or a dreamer.

Whatever your persona, we’ve got a bedroom style for you. Sweet dreams.

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Bloomsbury

by Christy double duvet, €117.50.

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THE ROMANTIC

YOU ARE The feminine type, mad about florals and sweetly pretty motifs GO TO Christy; Dorma; Kew Gardens YOUR BED Vintage inspired Willis & Gambier bedstead ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE A true lavender candle by Max Benjamin and a copy of F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (you’ve read it a hundred times) ACCESSORISE WITH Soft, tactile cushions.

GIrLIe GorGeoUs This is the ultimate Frenchinspired bed frame for the romantically inclined. The soft curved wood in dove grey is the perfect complement to blooming bud bedding prints. Camille 5ft bedstead, €1,999, Willis & Gambier.

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5 1 Double duvet cover, €117.50; pair of pillowcases, €37; Bloomsbury, CHRISTY 2 Double duvet cover, €110; pillowcase, €25; Chaumont, DORmA 3 Cord cushion, €49, BOCONCEPT 4 Ruffle cushion, €59, BOCONCEPT 5 Double duvet cover, €150; pillowcase, €35; Rose Garden, KEW GARDENS 6 Karina alpaca knitted throw, €158.50, CHRISTY.

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Harmony duvet by Bedeck, €70.

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sHeer sHeeP Leave the sheep counting to Harrison – the mattress people who raise their own sheep in beautiful Yorkshire. The result? The thickest, strongest and most resilient wool, supersoft mattresses. The perfect mattress = the perfect night’s sleep. I’ll have one of those please. Natural Pearl 6000 5ft divan set, Harrison, ¤2,299 (headboard sold seperately).

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THE MINIMALIST

YOU ARE All about clean lines and simple, statement-making pieces GO TO Bedeck; Yves Delorme; Harlequin; Sheridan YOUR BED Nolte or Harrison ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden ACCESSORISE WITH Graphic cushions in muted colours.

1 Double duvet cover, €70; pillowcase, €15; cushion, €30; Harmony, BEDECk 2 Double duvet cover, €70; pillowcase, €15; cushion, €30; Serenity, BEDECk 3 Forest print cushion, €49, BOCONCEpT 4 Wool cushion, €49, BOCONCEpT 5 Double duvet cover, €249; pillowcase, €59.95; Losanges, YvES DELORmE. 38 | arnotts inside

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Lime Blossom duvet by Christy, €104.

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YOU ARE All about your creature comforts, cosy cover-ups and tactile fabrics GO TO Christy; Sheridan; Bedeck YOUR BED Vi-Spring; Tempur; Willis & Gambier ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE Flat Out Love by Jessica Park – one can dream ... ACCESSORISE WITH Warm, comforting throws and cushions to snuggle up with.

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CONTACT THE BED DEPARTMENT ON 01 805 0499

SWEET SLUMBER Lay your head on this sumptuous-looking button-back velvet Ashby bedstead (¤1,699), with the perfect Cloud mattress by the people over at Tempur – otherwise known as the dream experts. Sweet sleep awaits.

1 Double duvet cover, €104; pair of pillow cases, €37, Lime Blossom, CHRISTY 2 Double duvet cover, €210; pillowcase, €65; Ligon, SHERIDAN 3 Cow hide cushion, €69, BOCONCEpT 4 Wool throw, €119, BOCONCEpT 5 Cosy faux-fur throw, €220; drift stone knit throw, €95; BEDECk 6 Double duvet cover, €130; pillowcase, €26; throw, €225; Mollini, BEDECk. arnotts inside | 39

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THE BED TO BED

WAnT A Sound nIghT’S ShuT-EyE? hErE ArE SomE hIgh-TEch WAyS To hELp your SWEET SLumBEr …

harrison RUBy MATTRESS AND BED FOR A deeper sleep, this is one of the most comfortable mattresses you’ll ever experience. crafted using pure, natural wool fillings (from Harrison raised sheep!), it keeps you warm in winter, and cool in summer plus the bed responds to variable pressures giving support exactly where it’s needed, €1,999.

so to bed

charlotte 5ft bedstead, €1,249, Willis & gambier.

Kaymed

Let the sleep experts guide you to the best snooze of your life.

W

e all know choosing a mattress that’s just right for you is one of the most important decisions we’ll ever make. A good night’s sleep affects your entire wellbeing (and mood too).

Time to check out the biggest bed department in Ireland (over 10,000 sq ft to be exact) with literally every type of bedstead and mattress, to solve any sleep problem and, most importantly, give you the sweetest dreams.

lay your head on Tempur, Vi-Spring, Harrison, King Koil, Sealy, Relyon, Willis & Gambier, Grange, Nolte, Kaymed

GEL PACIFIC MATTRESS FOR pressure relief for injuries and poor circulation. With a whopping 2,000 pocket springs and K3 gel technology to promote a cool rest - so no tossing and turning anymore.

It’s also proven in the medical sector for its inbuilt massage feature, promoting good blood flow, €1,349.

dId YoU KNoW?

✔ Arnotts’ beds are made by the world’s most established bed manufacturers with a reputation for the highest quality standards and feature all the latest and greatest innovations in mattress technology. ✔ There are over 40 different bed models to choose from and the team of sleep experts at Arnotts will help you get the best night’s sleep with advice on technological innovations in beds and mattresses. ✔ Bespoke mattresses can be manufactured to suit different postures, sleep positions and support levels on each side, so one bed fits all. ✔ The clever people at Arnotts environmentally dispose of old mattresses and can have larger mattresses made with zip and link systems to allow for easy access delivery.

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tempur CLOUD MATTRESS FOR Tempur has one focus, and it’s all about helping people to sleep better.

Incorporating specially developed Tempur ES (extra soft) material for a feeling of instant relaxation, this pressure relieving mattress is so supportive and super-soft, it’s like sleeping on a cloud, €1,999.

CONTACT THE BED DEPARTMENT ON 01 805 0405

curtains

DRESS IT UP

Frame your window, add warmth and texture to a room, and complement your colour scheme with curtains and blinds.

Window display

We’ve got cool curtains, picture-p erfect blinds and a speedy bespoke service with ever y wind ow dressing style and shape.

Create a scheme that’s just for you with our made-to-measure service, including thousands of fabr ic options by Harlequin, Sanderson, Villa Nova, Willman, Designers Guild and William Morris. Or, if ready-made creates a picture perfect window scheme, there’s luxe interlined silk curtains from The Silk Gallery, Montgomery Furnishings as well as all the perfect accoutrements like tie-backs, pelm ets and poles.

THE COLOUR SCHEME So many textures, so much colour choice. We’re loving this rich berry-infused colour combination for autumn, peppered with punchy mustards, deep aubergine and cool grey tones. Perfect for layering up textures – either a pop of pattern and colour on your drapes, and a complementary plain-hued blind, or opt for a print on your blind, and a simple curtain dressing. Whatever you go for, this combination works.

Floria, €67 per metre, Harlequin.

Amethyst in Juniper, €50 per metre, Harlequin.

contact the curtain department on 01 805 0533

Pinto Acia, €72 per metre, Villa Nova.

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home grown

There has never been a more exciting time to be a creative in ireland. lizzie gore-grimes catches up with five of Ireland’s most exciting designers showcasing at Arnotts.

JENNIFER SLATTERY

TexTile designer

Silver Service Irish linen runner set, €86; set of six placemats, €84; set of six napkins, €88; Jennifer Slattery. Above right: Granny's China napkins, set of four, €68.

FAWN

PrinTmAker Fán regan specialises in lino-cut prints, “i love lino, it’s so accessible and requires very little high-tech (or even low-tech) equipment,” explains the irish designer. “lino makes me stretch my design skills as it can be restrictive, but i love that challenge.”

You can’t deny the beguiling nature of the finished product, which focuses on the natural world, with delicate, ethereal patterns offsetting each piece. “i like clean lines and pops of colour. if i were to pick a favourite design style it would be scandi-style – with its airy simplicity.” Her handcrafted prints are exactly that.

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Above: dust to dust skull print, €75. Right: sea of feathers print, €30.

Jennifer’s latest collection of table linen and cushions is called An imperfect World and is inspired by her grandmother’s house.

“The images printed on the linen are of antique cutlery and vintage china plates that belonged to my grandmother,” Jennifer explains. it’s hard to believe that it is only two years since the young designer first launched her own business, after graduating from nCAd with a degree in Textiles. “I find inspiration in all things old and a little worn that have character.” Having won the Crafts Council of ireland Craftmanship Award 2013 earlier this year, the only way is up for this dynamic young designer. next up? A kitchen accessories range.

Watch this space.

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A MOMENT WITH JENNY WALSH

Furniture and clock designer Jenny spent her childhood making jewellery and tinkering with old furniture. “even as a kid i noticed how furniture and lighting can change the atmosphere of a room and how the way we place things in a space can make us feel happy, sad or just flat,” she recalls. She now runs her own design business from Moxie studios in dublin and is building up something of a cult following for her uplifting furniture and witty clocks. “i try to make products with personality and character. irish people have a certain sense of humour and charm that’s distinctly our own. i try to capture this in what i do as a reminder to everyone to have fun.” Jenny’s wit

and personality shines through with her take on the ‘grandfather clock’ and the ‘cuckoo clock’ being firm favourites.

From left: grandfather clock, €44; deer coat hanger, €22; cuckoo clock, €32.

"I thInk IrIsh people have , a certaIn sense of humour and charm that s dIstInctly our own."

Jenny Walsh

CArvE ON

Handcrafted tecH accessories Brothers alan and gary Mccormack were inspired to start designing accessories for apple devices, using wood, leather and wool two years ago because they liked the idea of using natural materials to soften high-tech finishes. “We were blown away by the interest in our products,” Gary explains. From a young age he has always harboured a passion for wood and leather, getting his first proper tool kit when he was just seven, while alan was always artistic and had a strong passion for product and graphic design. combining talents was an inevitable move. “We like keeping things simple. For us, function dictates form.” The handcrafted range of vegetable tanned leather sleeves, felt covers and cool motif oak cases has been a

runaway success, winning the creative island Award at Showcase Ireland 2013. What next?

Passport holders, wallets and mouse mats.

We know what we want for Christmas!

Mark Van den Bergh Founder oF Max BenJaMin candles What does the power of scent mean to you? scent reaches the emotional part of the brain faster than any other sense and can influence our mood, memory and even choice of partner. For me scent has always had the power to transport a person back to a moment.

How do you decide what fragrance is next? i’m inspired by my surroundings. our latest scent Winter Tree & Moss was inspired by growing up in enniskerry surrounded by forest and amongst the pine trees and rocks covered in emerald moss, so we have recreated this scent by blending Cedar Wood and Fir essential oils with base notes of grapefruit and Peru Balsam.

What do you burn at home? true lavender or dodici which is our blend of sicilian lemon, rosemary and marjoram on a background of lavender, it’s a masculine scent but relaxing.

What goes into making just one candle? It starts with the wax. We select a unique blend of the finest natural plant-based waxes and mix this with two other natural oils. our secret is getting the balances of each one right before melting to a liquid form and adding the fine fragrance to achieve the optimal scent – we aim for subtle not strong.

What’s next? our luxury bath gift set with a scented candle and bath oil in a blend of geranium, Myrrh, niaouli and other essential oils, our lemongrass and ginger Home Fragrance set and our new handmade soaps with Moroccan argan oil and shea Butter.

Bog oak iPad cover, €39.99; Bog oak creative series iPhone covers, €29.95.

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LIVE A

CRYSTAL LIFE

AVAILABLE AT ARNOTTS WWW.ARNOTTS.IE

the gift list

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1 Waterford Crystal’s Illuminology Candela Rose Bowl Hurricane can work for flowers on anniversaries or as a hurricane for romantic candles, €650 2 An heirloom piece to pass to your children (with your favourite recipes too), le Creuset oval Almond casserole dish, (29cm) €204.95 3 The ultimate elegant dinner set to cherish forever, Vera Wang Lace Gold Dinnerware by WedgWood: dinner plates, €33; side plates, €21; cups, €27; saucers, €18 4 Prettyas-a-picture glassware, by Villeroy & BoCh. Old Luxembourg wine glasses, €14 each; champagne glasses, €13 each.

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the forever list Got a wedding or special occasion? Here’s our pick of the perfect heirloom gifts for every taste.

5 Super-luxe bedding, fit for a bride, Cocon by yVes delorme encased around the ultimate Siberian Goose pillows and duvets from the Arnotts Hotel Collection, Cocon duvet cover, €239; pillowcase, €75 6 For cosy nights in, or entertaining to regale honeymoon tales, crystal Luma candlesticks from Waterford Crystal Illuminology, 6” €75; 8” €115 7 Cutlery to pass on for generations, from neWBridge silVerWare, Ribbon and Bow Canteen, €345 8 The bride needs her beauty sleep – and if a Kaymed bed is good enough for The Dylan, The Shelbourne and The G Hotel ... King Koil Posture Rest 5ft bed, €1,999. contact the WeDDInG LISt Department on 01 805 0548; LIStS@arnottS.Ie

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top table show-off your culinary know-how with cool cookware and dining ideas.

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PREVIOUS PAGE LEFT Pierced ware bread basket, €84.95, LEEDS POTTERY.. White cake stand with glass dome, €67.95; white cake stand, €49.95; DONNA HAY FOR ROYAL DOULTON • PREVIOUS PAGE RIGHT Sigma acid etched glass dining table, €2,569; Amelie purple chairs, €339 each; CALLIGARIS. White cake stand with glass dome, as above. Coffee Club coffee cups, €10; Modern Greece sugar bowl, €36; Anmut rock grey plate, €32; Anmut platinum salad plate, €25; Modern Grace creamer, €34; VILLEROY & BOCH. Set of six pastry forks, €30.95, SOPHIE CONRAN FOR ARTHUR PRICE. Chambord eight cup cafetiere, €37.95, BODUM. Wooden tray, €49, BOCONCEPT. 45cm copper pendant lights, Tom Dixon, €440, THE CONRAN SHOP. • ABOVE LEFT Balsamic vinegar of Modena, 250ml, €8.50; white truffle oil, 55ml, €8.95; beetroot relish, 225g, €5.95; Italian extra virgin olive oil, 500ml, €16.95; round wooden bread board, €64.95; JME BY JAMIE OLIVER. • ABOVE RIGHT La Cocotte 29cm grande casserole dish, €238.95, STAUB STAUB..

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Vig barstool, €159, BOCONCEPT. Raised stem salad bowl, €39.95, ORLA KIELY. Wooden salad spoons, €15.95; antipasti platter stand, €76.95; tapas bowls, (set of 5) €26.95; wooden bread board, €35.95; blue and white Pico bowls, (set of 2), €21.95; blue and white Pico platter, €44.95; Pico jug, €37.95; round wooden chopping board, €64.95; JME

by JAMIE OLIVER. Embroidered Irish linen napkins, (set of four), €79.95, THE IRISH LINEN HOUSE. Tiered wooden Artisano stand, €130, VILLEROY & BOCH. The Breakfast Book, Andrew Dalby, €15.94; Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, Ina Garten, €14.30; The Urban Rajah’s Curry Memoirs, Ivor Peters, €13.77; Gordon Ramsay, Neil Simpson, €21.46; BOOKS BY WH SMITH. SMITH. Daily Optic wine glasses (set of six), €39.95, LEONARDO LEONARDO.. Heinz print, Orla Walsh, €175, THE GALLERY. GALLERY.

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stylist’s assistants: saoirse Putt, reBeCCa soady and Kerrie MitChell.

OPPOSITE PAGE Rain Rhapsody canvas print, €419; mug (on books) set of six, €49; BOCONCEPT. Black circus pendants, €360 each; Eames Eiffel DSR chair, €309; THE CONRAN SHOP. Eaton dining table, €2,789; Eaton bench, €1,049, LIGNE ROSET. Blue organiser, €18.95, PAPERCHASE. Fable flower accent mug, €7.90; Fable red tree accent tea plate, €5.95; ROYAL DOULTON. Selection of pens, PAPERCHASE. • ABOVE Heinz and Tayto framed prints, ORLA WALSH, €175 each, THE GALLERY. Eames Eiffel DSR chair, as above.

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With professional quality like this, the only ingredient you’ll need is passion!

‘There are 3 vital ingredients

in a great dish... a passion for food, the freshest ingredients and quality cookware.

I am proud to have helped shape this collection.’

RAYMOND BLANC OBE

www.arnotts.ie

cookware Infinite 18cm saucepan, €109.95, circulon.

stArter

PumPkin and GinGer SouP Serves 6-8

This flavourful, warming soup is just what you need to give yourself and your guests a seasonal lift, plus it’s easy to prepare and make in advance – more time to spend with friends and family – yes, please!

IngredIents 1kg pumpkin 25ml olive oil 100g fresh ginger, chopped small 50ml white wine 750ml chicken stock 100ml milk pinch of sugar, salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt Method

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Peel and dice the pumpkin into small pieces.

Place a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil, fresh ginger and pumpkin, then season with salt. Cook on low heat with the lid on until the pumpkin goes soft.

When soft, remove the lid and reduce the excess cooking juices until completely evaporated. Add the white wine and simmer, then add stock and milk. Bring back up to the boil, reduce to a simmer and leave to bubble gently for five minutes. Then blend until smooth.

Season with a little salt, sugar and pepper and finish off with a swirl of Greek yoghurt to serve.

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come dine

Lizzie Gore-Grimes asks three of Ireland’s most successful chefs for the perfect seasonal starter, main and dessert to wow your guests with ease any day of the week.

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oliver dunne

Without any formal catering training, Oliver Dunne began his culinary career in a small restaurant in Dublin before moving on to bigger and better things in London where he worked for Gary Rhodes and Gordon Ramsay. In 2003, Oliver returned to Dublin, to work in Mint in Ranelagh before taking over Bon Appétit restaurant in Malahide in 2006, winning a Michelin Star in 2008.

Oliver, the youngest Michelin Star Chef in Ireland, has just opened his latest venture – Cleaver East in Dublin’s Clarence Hotel, which promises to be another sterling success for the young chef.

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cookware

MaIn course

Braised LamB shanks with Carrots

Serves 6

Ask your butcher to trim off any excess fat from the lamb shanks and remove the knuckles, as that can be a difficult job.

Although now popular restaurant fare, lamb shanks are still good value for money so it’s well worth seeking them out.

NeveN magu ire

Neven Maguire is one of Ireland’s best-loved chefs thanks to his warm, personable nature and huge talent in the kitchen.

He is the head chef and proprietor of the MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, Co Cavan, which has won countless He has also published several successful cookbooks and features

awards. regularly on television and radio.

Method Preheat the oven to 160°C/gas mark 3. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish (with a lid) over a high heat. Add the lamb shanks and fry until lightly browned on all sides, turning regularly. Transfer to a plate. Add the celery, garlic and onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until lightly golden.

Stir in the flour to coat. Return the lamb shanks to the casserole with the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Pour over the stock and wine to cover, then stir in the tomato purée.

Season and cover tightly with foil and then the lid. Cook in the oven for 1½ hours. Remove the casserole from the oven, add the carrots and cook for 1 hour more, until the lamb is almost falling off the bone.

Strain the cooking liquid into a separate pan and then put the lid back on the casserole to keep the lamb shanks warm.

Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and cook until reduced to a sauce consistency.

Season to taste.

To serve, garnish with the flat-leaf parsley and serve on a bed of creamy mashed potato or with a selection of winter vegetables. Drizzle over the reduced sauce and, enjoy.

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1 For stirring, cooking and serving the dish, everything you need is on the Elevate utensil carousel, €66.95, JoSeph JoSeph 2 For lightly frying the shanks, and cooking them with stock, you need the perfect casserole dish, 24cm cocotte, €206.95, Staub 3 Serve a hearty bowl of lamb with a dollop of buttery soft potato in the Malmo bowl, €22.95, Denby 4 Peel the onions and carrots with the three-sided easy-to-use rotary peeler, €14.95, JoSeph JoSeph.

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IngredIents 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 6 lamb shanks, well trimmed and knuckles removed 4 celery sticks, sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 onion, roughly chopped 75g plain flour 1 fresh thyme sprig 1 fresh rosemary sprig 2 litres beef stock 600ml red wine 1 tbsp tomato purée sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g carrots, cut into wedges chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

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DESSERT

Moroccan orange cake

Serves 8

This easy-to-make recipe is a wonderful way to introduce a blast of summer sunshine flavours into dark winter days.

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1 Whisk oil, eggs and all the dry ingredients in the Barcelona mixer - €499.95, KMix 2 A cake knife and server will avoid any crumbling. Rivelin server, €21.95; cake knife, €21.95; Sophie Conran for arthur priCe 3 The ultimate (and prettiest) heart mixing bowl, €26.95, MaSon CaSh 4 Serve in a domed stand, to keep it fresh and moist. White cake stand with glass dome, €67.95, Donna hay for royal Doulton.

IngREDIEnTS 50g slightly stale white breadcrumbs 200g caster sugar 100g ground almonds 1 tsp baking powder 200ml sunflower oil 4 eggs finely grated zest of 1 large unwaxed orange; finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon; whipped cream or Greek yogurt, to serve (optional) for the citrus syrup juice of 1 unwaxed orange juice of 1 unwaxed lemon 75g caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Line the base and grease and flour a 20.5 x 5cm round cake tin. Mix the breadcrumbs, sugar, almonds and baking powder.

Using a mixer, whisk together the oil and eggs, then pour the dry ingredients in and mix well. Add the orange and lemon zests.

Pour the mixture into the cake tin and cook in the oven for 45–50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown. Check that the cake is cooked by inserting a skewer into it before turning out on to a wire rack.

Meanwhile, make the citrus syrup. Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring gently to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the syrup. While the cake is still warm, pierce it several times with a skewer, then spoon the hot syrup over the cake, allowing it to run into the holes. Leave to cool.

Spoon any excess syrup back over the cake every now and then until it’s all soaked up. Serve with whipped cream or a dollop of thick Greek yoghurt. Yum.

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CLODAGH McKENNA

Cork woman Clodagh McKenna is one of Ireland’s most well-known female chefs. Over the last 15 years she has taken the Irish food world by storm with a series of successful cookery programmes on TV, four brilliant cookboo ks and her hugely popular Clodagh’s Kitchen restaurants, which you’ll find in Arnotts – Homemade by Clodagh on Level I and Clodagh’s Kitchen Restaurant on Level 2.

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kitchens

kitchen kit High-spec, high-tech cooking solutions – it’s time for a 21st century culinary experience.

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If you’re into cooking and love a bit of high-tech then the latest touch screen oven by Miele (Generation 6000 PureLine oven €2,999) is for you. With high-def screens and touch-control panels, this super-smart (and stylish) kitchen aid is designed to simplify cooking via (literally) hundreds of preprogrammed settings that control the entire cooking process. Perfect for the gadget guru.

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IntroDUctIon to InDUctIon

Strapped for time? Then Whirlpool’s super-duper new single induction oven is for you (€1,399.99).

Easy-to-use and super-efficient, this oven uses the hottest new science in cooking – induction technology. It transfers energy directly into cookware – and only your cookware – which means food cooks at lightning speed (up to 20% less than average cook times), reducing energy bills. Features include Slick intuitive alarms that Service tell you when meat is browned to your liking Did you know about the and bread baked expert service at Arnotts? perfectly. I’ll have one The knowledgable staff in the of these, please. electrical department provide a

full appliance installation service, offer expert advice and lots of product specific in-store demos.

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Foodies will love the new Bosch Logixx oven (€1,599). Unlike traditional ovens, it uses inbuilt water reservoirs that produce a cloud of steam to cook mouthwateringly moist food.

Think flavour, think nutrient-rich food! And, if you like to cook for a crowd, the handy reheat option warms food delicately so it never dries.

If the mere thought of cleaning your oven has you breaking out in hives, then it’s time to invest in the snazzy new Pyrolytic oven from Fisher & Paykel (76cm, selfclean double built-in oven, €1,300 ). It has a function that actually burns off nasty deposits left behind from cooking.

There’s Ther also a nifty child safety lock, to keep curious hands at bay.

Finally – Life. Made.

Simple.

FULL RANGE

For the serious cook who is all about simplicity with a healthy dose of sophistication, the überstylish Rangemaster Elise SE avoids all the fiddly gadgets and just does exactly what it’s supposed to – cook fast, cook in multiple ways (great for big families), and cook food the traditional way.

Available in a range of cool new hues, too, from €3,100.

contact the eLectRIcaL depaRtment on 01 805 0569

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Premium bean to cup coffee machine

The aroma of coffee through colour

Patented Autocappuccino System with fresh milk

GLOSS FINISH

Mint Green

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Coconut White

Personalising coffee has never been easier

Grinds fresh coffee beans

METAL MATT

Cinnamon Brown

Pepper Grey

METAL GLOSS

Red Fruits

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Blueberry

Available in Arnotts Dublin www.arnotts.ie

coffee

coffee time

The aroma, the taste, the machine – we’ve got every coffee solution covered.

how do you take yours?

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Ground Coffee

Capsule pods

Capsule pods

Ground Coffee or beans

WHAT Looking for something high-spec, snazzy (yes, it’s seriously impressive), yet super-affordable? Then you’ve found it WOW Get your caffeine kick in just forty seconds, this beauty churns out the best espresso in town.

It’s also easy-peasy to use, and easy on the eye, too WHO Fans of pure, velvety dark shots of espresso – delish HOW MUCH €349.99

WHAT Don’t be fooled by the name, or the slick sci-fi appearance, this is a compact little machine that does it all WOW A capsule coffee with a difference – it delivers different strengths and flavours by releasing varying pressures on the pods, so you can tailor both the strength and the taste (for the particular palate) WHO For the very particular coffee drinker HOW MUCH €129.99

WHAT Easy-to-use capsule machine. Just pop a Nespresso capsule in for no-nonsense barista-style coffee at home WOW This one’s as clever as it is compact – super-speedy, it takes just forty seconds to heat, is self-cleaning and has a drink memory function WHO For all you milk lovers out there – the Lattissima+ makes the creamiest cappuccinos and luscious lattés HOW MUCH €279.99

WHAT You name it, this machine does it – it almost makes the coffee for you WOW Versatile, easy-to-use, even easier to look at, this super-sleek machine boasts a coffee grinder, cup warmer, automatic cleaning system, and touchscreen drink memory function WHO Styleconscious coffee gurus can choose their poison: espresso, cappuccino or latté HOW MUCH €1,499.99

coffee date

top tips for the perfect cup

From Irish barista champion (and world championship finalist) COLIN HARMON 1 FResH Make sure your coffee is from a fresh crop, freshly roasted and freshly ground 2 CLeAN Coffee with a lighter roast, brewed with filtered water on clean equipment pment will give you clarity in every cup 3 sHARe Coffee is not just a great drink but a social experience in itself. Brew some different coffees and share with friends.

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Love a real good coffee? Well, Arnotts do, too, and have devoted the entire month of October to all things coffee related. Check out the Nespresso Live tasting windows on Henry Street or slip down to the Lower Ground Floor where baristas will whizz up coffee cocktails and innovations at Nespresso, De Longhi, Dolce Gusto and more. www.arnotts.ie; Facebook/twitter for a full schedule.

1 Fable Garland espresso cup and saucer, €11.95, ROYAL DOULTON 2 Café Delice cappuccino set of two cups and saucers, €51.50, Le CReUseT 3 NewWave Caffè Cities of the World Collection mug, €26, VILLeROY & BOCH.

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technology

SOuNd Of muSic You don’t need a big stereo to get big sound, as these serious pieces prove.

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The SonoS Playbar Ensuring the only thing flat about your TV is the screen, this bar adds Dolby-quality sound to whatever you watch. As an added bonus for multi-device users like me, it can also stream music wirelessly from anyy PC, tablet or phone, €699.

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boSe Sound link Mini Packing all of Bose’s expertise into your palm, this mini speaker can fill the room without needing to, well, fill the room. Bluetooth allows it to connect to all manner of devices, while its battery makes it just as mobile as your phone, €199.99.

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The latest technology and music know-how, ow, by gadget guru Adam Maguire.

ADAM MAGUIRE

Growing up in an age when the Gameboy was cutting edge mobile technology, Adam Maguire has always been interested in gadgets. Today, that interest is also his job, with Adam covering tech-related stories for RTÉ, The Irish Times and The Sunday Business Post.

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beat GOeS ON

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he music from your smartphone is only as good as the headphones it’s connected to, that’s why highend cans are every music-lover’s accessory of choice. Far from the bulky sets of the past, however, modern earphones need to pay as much attention to form as they do to function. Here’s four that look as good as they sound:

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1 Seinheisser Momentum, €199.99 2 Bose AE2 W wireless, €249.99 3 Beats executive in silver, €299.99 4 Monster DNA, €199.99.

technology

Take 2: (SuPer) Smart tVs

WATCH THIS

SamSung SerieS 8 55” Smart tV The television has long been at the heart of the sitting room but Samsung’s Smart TV really takes things one step further.

Naturally, it boasts a razor-sharp HD display and 3D functionality, while its built-in WiFi makes it super-connected, be it to the web or other devices. For me, the range of apps is what sets it apart, making YouTube and Netflix as easy to watch as RTÉ One, while video calls are a click away, thanks to its built-in camera, €2,899.

SAMSUNG GALAXY GEAR

Taken straight from the set of a James Bond film, this smart watch puts a powerful computer right on your wrist. Think of it as a monitor for your phone – it lets you read messages, receive calls, track your exercise regime and even take pictures. Oh, and it tells the time, too; watch, €349 (from end of October); Samsung Galaxy Note 3, €749 (SIM-free).

PanaSonic Smart Viera 47” LeD A startlingly thin, brushed metal frame makes Panasonic’s Smart VIERA one of the most eyecatching TVs on the market, but this is more than just a pretty face. The full HD, 3D display is stunning, while the personalised menus will (hopefully!) minimise family squabbles. Sharing is also made easy with Panasonic’s app, meaning you can push content from phone to TV with a single swipe, €1,599.

TOP TABLETS

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It may be mini by name, but as someone used to the full-sized iPad I was pleasantly surprised to find just how much this smaller sibling had to offer. Sure, it has a smaller screen, but the beautiful design means I quickly forgot about that, and its mountain of apps and features made it difficult to put down, €339.99.

Small and light, but not lacking when it comes to power, the Galaxy Tab 3 is perfect for those seeking a more connected living room.

It has all the features I’d expect from a tablet, but when coupled with a compatible TV, it suddenly becomes a remote control that also lets me push video and audio to the big screen, €339.99.

Bridging the gap between tablet and ebook reader – and doing it at a great price – the Kindle Fire HD is a low-cost device that punches well above its weight.

It’s smaller than others but is still loaded with features, while its screen is also built with long reads in mind. Ideal for the avid reader who loves their tech, €219.99.

contact the technoLoGY department on 01 805 0400 eXt. 326

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luggage

on the case It’s time to jet to far-flung places – grab a bag and go.

A selection from Bric’s.

GRAB IT RImowA SAlSA AIR (from ¤440) TAKE IT On a shopping spree shopp X FACToR Spacious, FA strong and lightweight with wit a tough-asnails TSA lock to keep your new goodies secure.

GRAB IT SAmSonITE CoSmolITE (¤439 large) TAKE IT On a glamorous getaway – long haul (of course) X FACToR Superspacious yet shockingly lightweight with a hardshell case, this beaut will make sure your precious cargo arrives safe and sound.

GRAB IT AnTlER CAmdEn CASE (¤215) TAKE IT On the ultimate girlie weekend away X FACToR A multi-wheel drive (for all your shoes) and a super lightweight structure.

GRAB IT SAmSonITE PARAdIvER duFFlE on whEElS (¤179) TAKE IT On an adventure X FACToR For the outdoorsy type (inspired by skydiving): it’s superstrong with large wheels to ease mobility and lightweight too.

GRAB IT BRIC’S olIvE holdAll (from ¤289) TAKE IT On a chic urban mini break (darling) X FACToR Pretty, practical and oh-so luxurious. Well, if it’s good enough for royalty ...

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Take 3 Cabin bags…

Frequent Flyer?

Avoid check-your-bag fuss, or worse still, those nasty hidden baggage charges. Pick up one of these specially designed IATA approved super-light cabin cases.

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1 Travel cabin bag 2kg, ¤145, BRIC’S 2 Short Lite 1.6kg, from ¤159, SAmSonITE 3 Firelite cabin bag 1.9kg, ¤285, SAmSonITE.

contact the LUGGaGe department on 01 805 0400 eXt. 389

Furniture Department 2nd Floor

Bed Linen Department Upper 2nd Floor

• Alfrank • BoConcept • Calligaris • Duresta • Ekornes • Italsofa • Ligne Roset • Natuzzi • Orla Kiely House • Parker Knoll • Skovby • S.O.U.L Lifestyle • The Conran Shop • Tetrad • Westbridge Spirit • Willis & Gambier Curtain Department 2nd Floor

• Arnotts Hotel Collection • Bedeck • Brinkhaus • Cath Kidston • Christy • Dorma • Foxford • Harlequin • Karla Bree • Kew Gardens • Lexington • Nimbus • Orla Kiely • Ralph Lauren • Sheridan • Sanderson • Snuggledown • The Bed & Bath Collection • Yves Delorme

Bed Department Upper 2nd Floor

Carpet Department Upper 2nd Floor

• Harrison • Kaymed • King Koil • Nolte • Relyon • Sealy • Tempur • Vi-Spring • Willis & Gambier

The Gallery 2nd Floor Gift Department Basement • Belleek Living • Books by WH Smith • Galway Crystal

• Genesis • La Bougie • Max Benjamin • Mindy Browne Interiors • Newbridge Silverware • Paperchase • Royal Doulton • The Irish Craft Collective • Tipperary Crystal • Waterford Crystal • Wedgwood Kitchen Department Lower Basement Cookshop • Amefa • Arthur Price • Bobble • Bodum • Brabantia • Circulon • Cole & Mason • Culinaire • Henckels • JME by Jamie Oliver • Joseph Joseph • Judge • Le Creuset • Leonardo • Meyer • Oxo • Raymond Blanc • Staub • Stellar

LIGNE ROSET

BRAND DIRECTORY • Tefal • Zyliss The Dining Room • Burleigh • Churchill • Denby • Gordon Ramsay • Leeds Pottery • Louis Mulcahy • Nicholas Mosse • Orla Kiely • Portmeiron • Royal Albert • Royal Doulton • Villeroy & Boch Electrical Department, Lower Basement Kitchen Appliances • Aga • Bosch • Fisher and Paykel • Hotpoint • Miele • Neff • Rangemaster • Siemens • Smeg • Whirlpool

• DeLonghi • Dyson • Dolce Gusto • Kenwood • KitchenAid • KMix • Magimix • Nespresso • Philips Technology Department Basement • Apple • Bose • Beats • Kindle • Monster • Panasonic • Samsung • Sennheiser • Sonos Luggage Department Lower Basement Wedding List Lower Basement

Small Appliances • Bosch • Cuisinart

SERVICES AT ARNOTTS A comprehensive wedding list service, to help friends and family buy you the perfect gift. Our personal wedding list consultants will meet with to discuss your every need (01 805 0548, lists@arnotts.ie). We offer an interior design service, too, to help you choose the best pieces for your home, as well as colour and décor scheme to make your house a home (01 805 0471). And for every gift or occasion, there’s the Arnotts giftcard service.

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BOOKS

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Adorn your coffee table with one of the latest tomes.

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1 Miller’s Mid-Century Modern, €39, Judith Miller 2 GQ eats, Paula Henderson, €19.50, Mitchell Beazley 3 Kevin dundon’s Modern irish Food, €21.99, Mitchell Beazley 4 david Bowie is, Victoria Broakes, €45, V&A Publishing 5 Miller’s 20th Century desiGn, €19.50, Judith Miller.

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Looking for the latest cookbook, a gift for a mini bookworm, or just something stylish for your coffee table? Whatever your tome taste, you’ll find it in our ever-expanding book department, and if you can’t find the right one, just ask and we’ll order it in, or advise on the best alternative.

CONTACT THE BOOKS DEPARTMENT ON 01 805 0400 EXT. 252

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