Ulster Life Magazine issue 6 2017

ULSTER LIFE MAGAZINE SOUTH BELFAST EDITION AUGUST 2017

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Contributors: Caroline Kidd: UL Cars Laura Dunlop: Interiors Editor Trevor Wilson: Beaufort Interiors Wayne Lyons: Soaks Bathrooms Design: Stylografik

Publisher: ChickenPigeon Publishing Ltd

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Front Cover: Soaks Bathrooms www.soaksbathrooms.com 028 9068 1121

DONNELLY HONDA

59 Moy Road Dungannon. Call 028 8744 0497 8 Boucher Road, Belfast. Call 028 9590 7889

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Monet Hair Opens on the Lisburn Road Page 9

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Laura Dunlop with the latest Kitchen & Bathroom Trends Page 24

UL Weddings in Association with Drumhalla House page 66

UL Reviews the 2017 Ford Feista Page 70

THE NEW RANGE ROVER VELAR

NO HEADLINE REQUIRED

One look at the New Range Rover Velar says it all. The exterior silhouette and continuous waistline are the perfect blend of elegance, simplicity, sophistication and glamour. Even the attention to detail has been given careful attention to detail. These few words can’t really do this stunning vehicle justice. Perhaps it’s wiser just to take another good long look.

Now available for test drive, contact us to find out more.

Donnelly Land Rover 59 Moy Road, Dungannon, BT71 7DT 028 8772 2887 www.donnelly.dungannon.landrover.co.uk

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Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Range Rover Velar range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 22.2-45.6 (12.7-6.2); Extra Urban 37.7-57.7 (7.5-4.9); Combined 30.152.5 (9.4-5.4). CO2 Emissions 214-142 g/km. Drive responsibly on and off-road.

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MONET HAIR Monet Hair, located on the Lisburn Road, Belfast celebrated its official launch last month with guests enjoying Champagne and canapés as well as an introduction to some of the salon’s exclusive offerings including a Paddy McGurgan Make Up Pro bar and the popular QOD blowdry – a 16 week blow dry and smoothing treatment which is exclusive to Monet in Belfast.

Jade Martin & Kathryn McKeown

Cathy Martin

Chemical Peels now available at

AlumierMD peels use only pure acids. The antioxidants, anti-ageing and brightening booster ingredients are appled post-peel in our Brightening Accelerator so all components remain effective. Peels remove the outer dead layers of the stratum corneum, so the booster ingredients are better absorbed when applied post-peel.

Succesful Results with AlumierMD Chemical Peels and Homecare products Condition: Fine Lines & Texture

Condition: Hyperpigmentation (Melasma)

*Improvements in texture are shown using the Visia Digital Mask, illustrated by less blue and yellow areas.

Treatment: Two AlumierMD Glow Peels combined with Hydraboost, EvenTone, Retinol Resurfacing 0.5%, HydraDew, Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF40.

Contact us for more information or to book an appointment.

Telephone: 028 90 666 277

Email: info@auradayspa.co.uk

Address: 615 Lisburn Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 7GT

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MONET HAIR

Claire Hart & Anna Hart

Hannah Rooney

Katie Andrews

Jade Martin, Lauren Foley & David Jenkins

Cathy Martin

MONET HAIR

LIFE ISN’T PERFECT BUT YOUR HAIR CAN BE 10

028 9068 2323 | info@monethair.co.uk | 388 Lisburn Road

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Lauren Foley

Louise Vance

Monet Launch

Paddy McGurgan & Jade Martin

MONET HAIR

LIFE ISN’T PERFECT BUT YOUR HAIR CAN BE 028 9068 2323 | info@monethair.co.uk | 388 Lisburn Road

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MONET HAIR

Paddy McGurgan

Patrick Mone & Lauren Foley

Patrick & Paddy

Patrick & parents

Patrick Mone, David Jenkins & Jade Martin

MONET HAIR

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028 9068 2323 | info@monethair.co.uk | 388 Lisburn Road

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Rachael Martin

Sophia Ewing, Hannah Rooney, Rosie O’Reilly

Tiffany Brien & Patrick Mone

Zoe Brennan

MONET HAIR

LIFE ISN’T PERFECT BUT YOUR HAIR CAN BE 028 9068 2323 | info@monethair.co.uk | 388 Lisburn Road

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only at Soaks Bathrooms

Exclusive Italian Design Visit our showroom today to view the latest collections from the high end Italian brand Mastella. Mastella products never fail to create an impact with quality of design and finish. Mastella isn’t just bathroom furniture, it’s fashion for your bathroom.

MON - SAT: 9.30AM - 5PM, THURS: 9.30AM - 8PM | 5 - 7 APOLLO RD, BELFAST BT12 6HP | WWW.SOAKSBATHROOMS.COM | TEL: (028) 9068 1121 FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Hillsborough Castle

Explore the gardens, discover a castle

Attend the Queen’s 91st birthday gun salute

17 June

Explore 100 acres of breathtaking gardens and discover the castle’s unique history, from grand family home to charming royal residence

Book advance tickets now at hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle or call 0844 482 7777 Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge

Beautifully Handmade Furniture MULLACOR | EMYVALE CO.MONAGHAN | H18CX59 | IRELAND Tel: 00353 86 4161815 Email: monobespoke@gmail.com www.monofurniture.ie

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W E DON’T B E L I E V E in inflating prices to reduce them later on We never have, and we never will. From time to time, we prefer to give you something instead.

So, until 31st August 2017, we’d like you to choose a cabinet worth up to £800 when you spend £8,000 or more on any of our kitchen collections.

Arrange a complimentary design consultation in any of our beautiful stores.

This is our Chichester collection. The cabinetry is hand-painted in Shell, costing £9,115 and has a lifetime guarantee.

neptune.com Neptune Belfast, 315 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GB, 028 9691 9988, info@neptunebelfast.com For full terms, visit neptune.com/kitchen2017

imagine a fireplace . . .

. . . as a stunning centrepiece for your home, creating an exclusive atmosphere, in harmony with today’s lifestyle.

Only the finest materials used, marble, granite, limestone, slate and quartz etc View our range of fireplaces individually designed and manufactured by Mourne Fires ‘ The Fireplace Design Centre’ and hand crafted to the highest standards.

Also view our wide range of woodburning and multi-fuel stoves, gas fires, electric fires and accessories, many which are under fire and exclusive to Mourne Fires.

Why not call and visit our extensive range in our 12,000 sq ft showroom.

CARRYDUFF BUSINESS PARK, COMBER ROAD, CARRYDUFF, BELFAST TEL: 028 9081 5115 FAX: 028 9081 4596 EMAIL: info@mournefires.com

THE FIREPLACE DESIGN CENTRE

Mourne Fires

www.mournefires.com OPENING HOURS

Mon - Wed 9am – 5pm, Thurs 9am – 8pm Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 1pm

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This June edition we welcome Keens Furniture to our publication for the very first time!

Keens® are one of Northern Ireland’s longest trading furniture stores, supplying gorgeous quality furniture to our homes since 1970. As a family business, their life long experience in quality furniture is blended with a passion for stylish living. Keens® offers the very latest in designs from many of the worlds most notable furniture brands.

Whether you are looking for a sofa, bed or furniture for any room in your house, a visit to Keens® showroom is a must!

3 huge floors with lift access, offering thousands of options, many with immediate delivery to your home.

Featured instore sofa collections include Natuzzi, Fama, ROM, Alexander & James and Parker Knoll.

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Stunning dining room furniture collections feature Glass, Solid Oak, High Gloss, Ceramic and Reclaimed/ Industrial looks. A beautiful Calligaris Gallery is also instore with the very latest styles from Italy.

Sumptuous bed and mattress ranges include Sealy, Hypnos and Harrison Handmade Beds. Keens® friendly and knowledgeable staff are always here for you when selecting your new furniture.

Never pushy, but always helpful to chat about the many collections available to you! And providing the final touch are Keens® own team of delivery drivers who always go above and beyond to ensure your furniture is carefully handled and setup just where you want it!

“The boys did a great job and tided up when they were finished. Service with a smile! I’d recommend Keens to my family and friends for sure” – Mrs O’Kane “Thank you very much for all your help. Sofa arrived yesterday and it looks amazing” – The sales team were brilliant, thanks again for everything! – Keens are a pleasure to shop with” – Emily.

Keens Furniture- Always worth a visit! www.keensfurniture.com Just 2 minutes from the Belfast City Centre on Albertbridge Road (along from Central Station) T 028 9045 3310 E service@keensfurniture.com

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Your HOME for FURNITURE 186 Albertbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 4GS. t: 028 9045 3310

www.keensfurniture.com

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Bathroom Envy Decadent, luxurious and dripping with unashamed indulgence... this is our bathroom goal. We want a sanctuary where we can soak in the tub with a glass of Merlot and wash away the stress of the day, so with that in mind, here are some dream bathrooms available in showrooms near you to get those creative juices flowing...

Powder Room Perfection

How insane is this chic Chichester vanity unit?

Available from Neptune Belfast, Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9691 9988 (neptune.com)

SHOWER CHIC Modern Bathroom with glass panelled shower divider, available from Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 1121 (soaksbathrooms.com)

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BATHROOM BLISS Imagine soaking in one of these decadent beauties? This Apaiser by Kelly Hoppen Polar White Harmony Bath is exclusively available from Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 1121 (soaksbathrooms.com)

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WALK ON WOOD Floor and suite available from Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 1121 (soaksbathrooms.com)

LUXE LAVS Marble floor and walls, available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 8600 (kristurnbull.com)

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Blind Love

LUXURY Statement Blinds, available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9068 8600 (kristurnbull.com)

NAUTICAL SIMPLICITY Hessian Tier on Tier Blinds, available from Classic Blinds’ Dundonald Showroom. Phone: (028) 9081 4197; or phone Classic Blinds’ Portadown Showroom on: (028) 3833 2323

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SUBTLE ELEGANCE Clay Bathroom Blinds, available from Classic Blinds’ Dundonald Showroom.

Phone: (028) 9081 4197; or phone Classic Blinds’ Portadown Showroom on: (028) 3833 2323

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Finishing Touches

THE DETAIL Simplicity and style is personified in the detail of this Edinburgh Sink, available from Neptune Belfast, Ormeau Road, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9691 9988 (neptune.com)

HOT STUFF Sleek Radiator Tubes, available from Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9068 1121 (soaksbathrooms.com)

TREND ALERT Rose Gold Taps, available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 8600 (kristurnbull.com)

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Kitchen Dreams I’ll always be loyal to wood in my kitchen but there are über modern finishes that are turning my head of late. Whatever your inclination, here are some of NI’s most inspirational kitchens...

Wood or What

I WOOD This Henley kitchen is the perfect example of how wood goes with wood, regardless of type or shade. Available from Neptune Belfast, Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9691 9988 (neptune.com)

This dream kitchen is available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9068 8600 (kristurnbull.com)

COLOUR INJECTION Modern Kitchen Table and Chairs by LeoLux, available from Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone: (028) 9261 9508 (beaufortinteriors.co.uk)

KITCHEN GOALS Available from Neptune Belfast, Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9691 9988 (neptune.com)

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THE MAGNIFICENT MADISON The simple detailing of the Madison door makes it the ideal solution for customers who seek a modern, shaker style kitchen without fuss.

Available from Abbey Kitchens and Bathrooms, Newtownabbey. Phone: (028) 9085 3277 (abbeykitchensandbathrooms.co.uk)

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WONDERFULLY WHITE Kitchen available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast.

Phone: (028) 9068 8600 (kristurnbull.com

THE STYLISH SUFFOLK Available from Neptune Belfast, Ormeau Road, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9691 9988 (neptune.com)

TOUCH OF CLASS Paris Chair available from Mono Interiors, Monaghan.

Phone: (+353) 8641 61815 (monofurniture.ie)

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Blind Love

Metal Glam Kitchen blinds available from Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone: (028) 9261 9508 (beaufortinteriors.co.uk)

CLASSIC Wood Venetian Blinds, available from Classic Blinds’ Dundonald Showroom. Phone: (028) 9081 4197; or phone Classic Blinds’ Portadown Showroom on: (028) 3833 2323

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SLEEK PEEKS Bloc Zebra Blinds, available from Classic Blinds’ Dundonald Showroom. Phone: (028) 9081 4197; or phone Classic Blinds’ Portadown Showroom on: (028) 3833 2323

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WINE TIME We all could use a built in, statement wine cooler like this in our lives! Available from Kris Turnbull Studios, Lisburn Road, Belfast. Phone: (028) 9068 8600

BENCH MARK How cool is this Jefferson Georgian Frame Island Bench from Abbey Kitchens in Newtownabbey?

Phone: (028) 9085 3277 (abbeykitchensandbathrooms.co.uk)

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Email: classicblinds@btconnect.com Website: www.classicblindsbelfast.co.uk

Specialist in Santa Fe Shutters

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THE NEW RANGE ROVER VELAR

NO HEADLINE REQUIRED

One look at the New Range Rover Velar says it all. The exterior silhouette and continuous waistline are the perfect blend of elegance, simplicity, sophistication and glamour. Even the attention to detail has been given careful attention to detail. These few words can’t really do this stunning vehicle justice. Perhaps it’s wiser just to take another good long look.

Now available for test drive, contact us to find out more.

Donnelly Land Rover 59 Moy Road, Dungannon, BT71 7DT 028 8772 2887 www.donnelly.dungannon.landrover.co.uk Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Range Rover Velar range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 22.2-45.6 (12.7-6.2); Extra Urban 37.7-57.7 (7.5-4.9); Combined 30.152.5 (9.4-5.4). CO2 Emissions 214-142 g/km. Drive responsibly on and off-road.

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Established on the Lisburn road in 2014, Jenny Bond Interiors have been going from strength to strength. With almost two decades of experience in the industry she felt that starting her own business was the obvious next step to progress in her career as an Interior Designer. Jenny Bond Interiors pride themselves in their ability to cater for all tastes and budgets.

Experienced in both traditional and contemporary interiors, Jenny and her team are able to translate any style to satisfy the desires of her clients. The company is also adept in finding creative ways to help budgetconscious clients design their dream spaces.

Featuring most of the major brands including Zoffany, Romo, and Nina Campbell to name but a few JBI also like to source up and coming and local designers such as the Bluebellgray brand and Northern Irelands very own ‘Earthed’ by William Clarke. Clients are spoiled for choice when it comes to creating a unique new look for their space.

Contact us to book a consultation on 028 9066 5007 or hello@jennybondinteriors.co.uk.

JBI offer a full interior design service, but also cater for smaller projects, Hannaway forShane those who are perhaps just looking for a new pair of curtains to update an existing scheme, a change in paint or paper, or just a few additional accessories to revitalise a space.

Housed within its walls is an extensive library of wallpapers, fabrics and paints, with something to suit every taste, style and budget.

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VISIT US: 392 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GN

JENNY BOND I N T E R I O R S

www.jennybondinteriors.co.uk

With their huge library of fabrics, wallpapers and paints, Jenny Bond Interiors specialise in guiding residential customers in the art of making their homes beautiful.

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Sean - Contract Sales Experience: 15+ years’ experience in the tiling industry in both private and commercial sectors, working with Architects, Interior Designers and individual clients.

About Me: Evenings and weekends involve travelling with a local band as sound technician. A great way to unwind after a busy day or week in the office!

Anne - Senior Design Consultant Experience: Experience: 20+ years’ experience in design consultancy, particularly in interiors / design. I work closely with architects, interior designers and individual clients.

About Me: Visited many countries in the Far East including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is next on the list!

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Angelina - Design Consultant Experience: Studied Graphic Design and kept on the design path working in the interior design industry for the last 2 years. I love to work alongside clients and help bring their vision to life.

About Me: Avid handbag collector! My love of Mulberry takes me on frequent trips to London.

Leah - Design Consultant Experience: Textile Design & Interiors degree with 8 years’ experience primarily in kitchen design & tiles.

About Me: Love to travel and recently visited Iceland, Madrid, & Paris. I enjoy soaking up other cultures and the inspiring architecture.

CARLANTO T I L E • S T O N E • B AT H R O O M S

The Personal Touch

5-7 Glenmachan Place, Boucher Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT12 6QH Tel: 028 9023 0433 | www.carlanto.com

UL The iconic Lunn’s Jewellers store, which has been located in Queens Arcade, Belfast for 64 years, recently celebrated a make over designed by interior stylist Suzanne Garuda, with a #LoveLunns event for media, bloggers and influencers to allow them to try on jewellery from design houses like Cartier and Chopard as well as Mikimoto, Brietling, and Lunn’s in-house marque, Portfolio of Fine Diamonds.

Rosie Kirk

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Lunns

Donna & Lisa McCabe

Jasmin Bell

John & Suzanne Lunn

Cathy Martin

Emma Mooney

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#StepUp4Mencap

HALF MARATHON www.belfastcitymarathon.com

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Anita & Donna Ross

Lunns

Rachael Martin

Deborah McCavagan

Jasmin Bell

Daniel May & Danielle Donohoe

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Katie Andrews

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Lunns

Supply & Fit Service

More Individuality.

Tel: 028 9077 0044

www.sykesbathrooms.com

Showroom 38 Duncrue Crescent Belfast BT3 9BW

Open Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-12.30pm

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Glenhill Merchants Glenhill Introduces Virtual Worlds’ 4D Showroom software allowing perspective buyers to walk around the proposed room in a real work environment Glenhill Merchants is a locally owned family business which has been in business for over 30 years. Supplying generations of customers in and around the local area and across NI.

10,000 flushes whilst taps are used around 100,000 times before they need replacing. This means providing a quality product is essential for long-term customer satisfaction.

We now supply throughout Ireland and specialise in supplying quality Bathrooms, Fireplaces and Gas appliances at competitive prices.

Too many times we come across consumers browsing the marketplace, choosing cheap alternatives and neglecting the bigger picture.

Unfortunately, these poorly made products aren’t sustainable, and often people end up spending more money than they bargained for when it comes to replacing them.

Since the very beginning, our core value of providing quality to customers has been the very essence of our business.

We believe staying true to this ethos has been paramount in building our longterm success, and as we continue to grow, we never lose sight of it.

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20% of its customers, we want our customers to return to us because of the experience we provide. Currently in our Bathroom Showroom we have three dedicated design specialists to work through all your needs to design your perfect bathroom. We offer a free in-house design service for all your bespoke requirements.

We use the latest 4D Computer Aided Design software to model your Bathroom design to scale. We have a multitude of bathrooms on display and dedicated staff team waiting on your call. In our Fireplace and gas showroom we the largest display of fireplaces and live displays in Belfast. We stock only the best brand names in the industry, bringing you the best models they

have to offer. This ranges from cutting edge wall mounted designs, to rustic wood burning stoves, and everything in between.

Whatever you are looking forward, we can assure you that you’ll find it here, and for less than you expect!

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In style with In-toto Belfast New and exciting displays including inframe, in-line and in-style can now be viewed at our in-toto Kitchens Design Studio in Belfast. With exciting and inspirational new trends - award winning designer John Herron will be happy to discuss all aspects of your future kitchen. John offers a full planning, design and installation service backed by outstanding personal service and project management.

John’s kitchen background spans 29 years so he brings a wealth of knowledge about design and customer service. Come and visit us to find out details of our kitchen furniture and worktops offering a choice to suit every customers wishes with appliances by Miele, Neff, AEG, Smeg, Britannia, and Guttmann extractor fans.

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John feels that his experience, combined with his own skills and personality, make a real difference to the service he offers. He comments: “I work from both a practical and a designer perspective - there is no point in having a fabulous looking kitchen if it hasn’t been planned down to the finest details, with practicality in mind.”

Customers can benefit from my handson project management skills, which ensures that the planning and fitting of their new kitchen is an enjoyable experience.” The Belfast in-toto design studio offers a large variety of kitchen displays covering all styles and is located at: 162 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AL.

made in germany To get the latest offers visit: facebook.com/intotobelfast 162 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AL Telephone: 028 9066 0011 | email: belfast@intoto.co.uk www.intoto.co.uk

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Monet Hair Making Waves & Turning Heads on Belfast’s Lisburn Road An exciting new hair salon – Monet Hair – opened June 2017 on the style mile of Belfast’s Lisburn Road.

experience in these areas will ensure that Monet Hair will be at the forefront of styling and colour in Belfast.”

Owner Patrick Mone, who is originally from Armagh, decided to take the chop and launch Monet Hair after running a successful retail outlet in Dublin’s city centre for the past three years as well as having previously run a chain of successful hair salons throughout Ireland before deciding to open his own hair business.

Ensuring Monet arrives at the top of its field, Mone has added some of Northern Ireland’s leading hair stylists to the team with a combined experience of over 40 years in the industry. And, to complement the hair experts, he has joined forces with multi award-winning make up maestro, Paddy McGurgan, who will have a Make Up Pro Store concession within the salon, making Monet the perfect one-stop shop for hair and beauty in south Belfast. The addition of one of Northern Ireland’s leading creatives pays tribute to the

Speaking of his latest venture Mone said: “Fashion, hair and beauty are all so tightly interlinked and my previous experience in these areas will ensure 48

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Ensuring Monet arrives at the top of its field, Mone has added some of Northern Ireland’s leading hair stylists to the team with a combined experience of over 40 years in the industry. And, to complement the hair experts, he has joined forces with multi award-winning make up maestro, Paddy McGurgan, who will have a Make Up Pro Store concession within the salon, making Monet the perfect one-stop shop for hair and beauty in south Belfast. The addition of one of Northern Ireland’s leading creatives pays tribute to the level of expertise and talent that customers can expect when visiting Monet.

In a first for Northern Ireland, customers will be able to sign up to Monet’s Blow Dry Club – an exclusive, members-only club with access to unlimited blow dries as well as other special discounts for a monthly fee. This innovative idea is the perfect demonstration of Mone’s unique understanding of the modern customer’s needs.

Andrew Jebb is a senior stylist in the salon who began his career training with hair experts Toni & Guy and has since trained with colour specialists, Wella. Jenkins has spent the last fifteen years in the hairdressing industry where he has worked in a variety of top hair salons across the UK.

“Watching Patrick build this from the ground up has been a big inspiration to the whole team,” Jenkins said. “To be able to work for him and learn with and from him is very exciting.”

The salon offers cut and colour treatments alongside specialist services such as olaplex treatments, extensions and a QOD 16 week blowdry. Favoured by celebrities, Monet will be the only salon in Belfast to offer the organic QOD blowdry – a Brazilian Keratin treatment that is 100% formdehyde free and offers 16 weeks’ shine, smoothness and manageability; providing salon-like hair with minimum effort.

Expert favourites, Kerastase, Label M and Wella products will all be available at the salon. Customers can also benefit from 20 bespoke nourishing treatments, where qualified stylists will prescribe a treatment based on specific hair needs.

Exceptional customer experience is at the heart of Monet Hair and Mone aims to create an environment that is as welcoming as it is chic. “A visit to Monet Hair is more than a new hairstyle.”

He said. “Monet is as much elegant and high-end, as it is casual and comfortable. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where customers can come in, put their feet up and enjoy a 5 star service.”

To book an appointment call the Salon on 028 9068 2323

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WINNER The Honest Vegan The Honest Vegan has been opened for a few short months and is already proving to be a tremendous success.

The feedback from customers has been incredible. The menu is a vibrant mix of healthy bhudda bowl salads to great soul food like pulled jackfruit burgers.

The owner John Darby vision for the business is to be welcoming to all.

“Whilst I would love for everyone to be vegan my desire for The Honest Vegan is to encourage more people to try a vegan meal more often. If people substitute a meat meal for a vegan one even once a week it makes a tremendous impact on their health, animal welfare and the world around us.

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worldwide campaign “Meat Free Monday” is now a lifestyle choice for a lot of families. We fully support this every Monday with our buy one meal get 2nd half price which is very popular.

Our food has to taste great for our customers to realise they do not miss meat in their meal every now and then. Our feedback shows that we are delivering this very week. We constantly change up our menu with new ideas for turning traditional meat and dairy meals into vegan meals with no compromise on taste.”

Check out our menu online via www.thehonestvegan.co.uk or pop in and see us at 336 Lisburn Road

Belfast based hat designer, Laura O’Hanlon Millinery is an award-winning brand, focusing on high quality products and exclusive design.

Each hat and headpiece is hand crafted, hand sewn and fabrics are shaped to create delicate silk and leather flowers. If you like a classic, elegant or extravagant creation, Laura does her utmost to design the perfect headpiece to compliment your character, outfit and occasion.

To book your no obligation appointment with Laura call 078 8992 0198.

Also on Facebook as Laura O’Hanlon Millinery and Instagram.

078 8992 0198

Laura O’Hanlon Millinery, Upper Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PG

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The Belfast Bookcase Company The Belfast Bookcase Company is a cabinet making business serving private home owners and professionals alike.

We are a small team passionate about making beautiful furniture offering a high quality product and outstanding service.

The team specialise in a number of areas including design, cabinet making, finishing and installation.

From the smallest alcove bookcase to a large library or fitted Study, The Belfast Bookcase Company makes furniture to the highest standard using traditional, non-traditional methods and quality materials.

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Being a small company, we practice a personal customer service to ensure every aspect of your requirement is understood and accommodated.

GUARANTEE – We do of course guarantee all our work. This and our terms of business are sent with our paperwork.

The Belfast Bookcase Company is owned and managed by Graham Lindsay FIOC.Graham is a graduate of The Thomas Chippendale School of Furniture (Scotland) and holds a Master Carpenter’s Certificate from the Institute of Carpenters. Graham was awarded the Certificate in July 2005.

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The Master Certificate Scheme aims to demonstrate the status of highly qualified and experienced craftsmen in wood trades and to encourage them to foster the development of trainees and students in these crafts. The certificate scheme has been established by the Institute to protect the traditional skills of carpenters and joiners. T he Master Certificate scheme is run by the Institute of Carpenters and is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers, the City and Guilds of London Institute.

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Mountfield Kitchens A Kitchen needs to be both functional and practical while also reflecting the personality and lifestyle of those who use it. Every client we meet brings to us a whole new challenge as no person, taste, space or house is ever the same.

We therefore ensure that your kitchen is individually created with you at the centre of the design.

At Mountfield Kitchens we believe in building a close relationship with our customers and aim to provide you with service that is second to none. With an emphasis on getting an understanding of our client’s tastes, styles and wish list essentials, this helps us to get an appreciation of how you visualise your ideal kitchen and how it will work for the whole family.

With a vast array of designs and styles to choose from in today’s market, we are excited to soon be re-launching our newly refurbished showroom specifically designed to provide you with additional inspiration, while also encouraging you to interact with the cabinetry and appliances giving you a feel for how they will work within your home. We are passionate about what we do and our in-house design team will work together with you to realise your ideas. Mixing 54

the diverse range of kitchens on displayalong with our portfolio of recently completed projects we are confident that together your dream kitchen will be created. Testaments from many happy customers are available to back up our promises!

We also believe it is important to always look forward. We are a proactive business, investing in highly skilled staff and the latest technology to ensure our kitchens and bespoke furniture are amongst the best in the industry. What Michael and Kathleen began back in April 1979 has now grown to be one recognised as one of the elite showrooms and kitchen manufactures in Ireland. Now along with his son Michael Jnr who oversees the fitting and installation process and his daughter Michelle who has recently joined the business in the Sales and Administration department it really is a case of made by our family for yours! We plan on moving the business forward to the next generation creating an efficient high quality design and manufacturing business and guiding Mountfield Kitchens to the next level while maintaining and building on the strengthens and qualities that we have become synonymous for.

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UL Montieth Interiors Business owner Donna Monteith draws experience from her long family history with interiors and adds her own creative flair for interior design to give clients unrivalled bespoke designs.

The company which was conceived and developed by Donna, who holds customer satisfaction at its core. This has resulted in a large loyal customer base who simply enjoy and understand sterling customer service accompanied with the values from a bygone era (respect, honesty and integrity). The company’s ethos is to create not just sales but build relationships with clients. This will keep us in harmony for future projects and designs, while meeting changing needs with our personalised design style. There has been wonderful constructive feedback and accompanying sales from our Show House in Saul Meadows for O’Connor Brothers and subsequent advertising with the Ulster Tatler and Ulster Property Sales. Monteith Interiors have used the momentum from these sales and feedback to market our complete house services, allowing customers access to makeovers from floor to ceiling for their home.

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range of designer wall coverings. This has allowed us, not just to offer soft furnishings and window dressings but full house decorating and furnishing solutions that are unique to us.

All of these successes have resulted in the company’s growth and expansion, evidenced by moving to larger premises and employing another team member in the Studio. This growth has enabled us to offer our own brand products, like high quality bed linens, room sprays, candles and reed diffusers. We have at the same time put roots down firmly into the local community, sponsoring a football team and supporting local charities.

Monteith Interiors works tirelessly to continue its growth, always mindful of its background as an inaugural, small add on to an existing kitchen business, into a thriving company with its own personal and unique High Street presence.

We are absolutely thrilled that our customers have felt passionate enough about our work to vote for us for the Ulster Tatler awards and it has been really momentous for us to be shortlisted 2 years in a row. We are looking forward to celebrating our 1st year at our new showroom in August and following that in October with an exhibit in the “Love your Home” show at the Titanic Quarter, Belfast.

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ULSTER LIFE DRIVES Caroline Kidd Drives the the 2017 Ford Fiesta

The New Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta is consistently one of the UK &Ireland’s bestselling cars and this summer an all-new model will arrived. I went to Valladolid, Spain to check out the new 2017 model.

The new Ford Fiesta has been subtly restyled and the shape will be very recognisable to any current Fiesta owners. The most obvious change is at the back where the rear light clusters 70

are fixed horizontally and integrated into the boot lid. There is a total of twelve colours including old favourites like Race Red, Moondust Silver and Deep Impact Blue, and new ones like Blue Wave and Chrome Copper, and Milano Grigio exclusive to upscale Vignale versions.

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ULSTER LIFE DRIVES Caroline Kidd Drives the the 2017 Ford Fiesta

Fiesta and has switched to a more modern layout with a touchscreen coming as standard on all but the entry level Zetec model. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now a feature. The layout is much simpler and cleaner than the old car, while the new steering wheel is a grown-up affair like the one in the Focus. The interior quality compares well to the competition with a good mix of materials, but there are some harder, scratchier plastics in the lower half of the dash. Top spec Vignale models have hexagonal-quilted, tuxedostitched leather seats.

New Fiesta will be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines but in Ireland expect the naturally aspirated 1.1-litre petrol with 70hp to still account for the majority of sales. Ford’s award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine will be available with a choice of 100, 125 or 140hp, while the 1.5-litre TDCi diesel with 120hp is also available. A new six-speed manual transmission helps deliver CO2 emissions from 82g/ km, and fuel efficiency from 3.2l/100km on some models

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The Fiesta has always been much applauded for its excellent driving dynamics but there appears to have been a real step up in comfort and refinement, while grip and road holding ability are still excellent making the Fiesta a competent drive whether on motorway, in town or on country roads.

In Ireland, the new Ford Fiesta will be initially available in Zetec and Titanium trims. A sporty ST-Line and more luxurious Vignale model will arrive in late 2017. The Fiesta is available with a number of driver assistance technologies including a Pre Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Active Park Assist with Perpendicular Parking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adjustable Speed Limiter, Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Information System, and Lane Keeping Alert.

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Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the All-New Fiesta range are: urban 40.9-80.7 (6.9-3.5), extra urban 67.3-94.2 (4.2-3.0), combined 54.3-88.3 (5.2-3.2). Official CO2 emissions 118-82g/km. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results (EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008), are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.

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