The Perfect Vintage

After much deliberation and a lot of research, I’ve recently invested in some mid-century modern furniture. I’ve been looking for a dining table and chairs for what seems like years! Firstly, I started looking at new pieces, I’d an idea in my head of the style I wanted and, quite frankly, it just didn’t exist or if it did it was badly designed and very uncomfortable. Then I discovered, Betty’s Lounge, a locally based mid-century modern furniture and homeware specialist, and am now obsessed with pretty much everything they have, plus I found the table and chairs of my dreams. There’s a host of benefits to choosing pre-loved. It makes sense that furniture that’s been around for decades is better made and will be beautifully designed; you know the saying, they don’t make them like they used to! Plus, it’s so much better for the environment. For inspiration, head to bettyslounge.com

NI Fashion Designer Shines Bright Like a Diamond

One of Ireland’s most famous fashion designers, Jonathan Anderson, who was born in Magherafelt, designed global superstar Rihanna’s outfit for her Super Bowl LVII halftime show last month. The Co. Derry fashion designer, founder of JW Anderson, is the world-renown creative director of Spanish luxury house LOEWE, who created the mega star’s all-red jumpsuit and breastplate ensemble for the half-time show, watched by a whopping 113 MILLION viewers. The Umbrella diva wore a red leather top covered by an all-in-one bedazzled cargo suit with matching red gloves. It’s the mega-star’s first live performance in over five years and, oh my, how we’ve missed you!

Fly Me To The Moon

Space Adventures have announced they’ll be charging $150 million per seat to fly to the moon, earth’s hottest new destination. The price includes months of ground-based training. Check with your travel provider if drinks and snacks are included on the voyage. Before you book your seat, I should warn you, tickets are fly-by mission only, you won’t be landing on the Moon! Go boldly, pack lightly.