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'(Gaff Goddess) should be taught in schools. It's genuinely, hands-on empowering! After four paragraphs I am fully convinced I could build my own house and go on Grand Designs!' - Marian Keyes Laura de Barra is quite simply a Gaff Goddess. Expanding on her popular online home hacks, Laura will teach you how to handle the problems we all encounter in our homes. Straight-talking and hilarious and packed with Laura’s stunning illustrations, her step-by-step guides will prepare you to handle the most common household emergencies with style. From dripping taps to hanging a frame, how best to look after your white goods, how to treat moths, mould and everything in between, and with invaluable design ideas to improve the living spaces in your home, this book is for everyone who has ever wanted to tackle a bit of She-IY without really knowing how. Ingenious and sure to be an instant household must-have, Gaff Goddess will empower you to make those repairs and rediscover your space saving you time, money and stress in the process.
With Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra proved she was the queen of She-IY, but that was just the beginning. In Decor Galore she takes us room by room with genius and stunning tips for how to revamp your home on any budget. Whether you want to maximise storage, create layered lighting, or install a new kitchen, Decor Galore has got you covered. Creative, stylish and incredibly practical, Laura will change how you view your space and open up a world of new possibilities. Gaff Goddess empowered you to pick up a drill and now Decor Galore will empower you to create the home you've always wanted.
Would you like a long-lasting wardrobe filled with garments you love? New or vintage, online or high street – this book will help you buy right to begin with and maintain well for longevity, ensuring that your shopping, storage and laundry habits are enhancing and not hampering the life of your clothing. Delving into such delights as fabric composition and manufacturing techniques, as well as how to assess if garments are right for your wants and needs, Garment Goddess is a new bible for the modern home. In a world of fast fashion and dwindling quality, consumers have the power to influence what happens next. This book will not only help you to buy well, mend well and wear well, it will also help you to contribute positively to an industry impacted by overconsumption.
*IBA LIFESTYLE BOOK OF THE YEAR* From the no. 1 Irish bestseller Creative, stylish and incredibly practical, Laura will change how you view your space and open up a world of new possibilities. With Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra proved she was the queen of She-IY, but that was just the beginning. In Décor Galore she takes us room by room with genius and stunning tips for how to revamp your home on any budget. Whether you want to maximise storage, create layered lighting, or install a new kitchen, Décor Galore has got you covered. Gaff Goddess empowered you to pick up a drill and now Décor Galore will empower you to create the home you've always wanted. Praise for Laura de Barra: 'Genuinely, hands-on empowering!' Marian Keyes 'An absolute bible for making your home your own' Emer McLysaght 'I wish I'd found Laura de Barra twenty years ago!' Louise McSharry
PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey are two Mammy's boys from Cork who are always up for a skit. In The I'm Grand Mamual, they take well-worn expressions that their mams have always said, and share hilarious and heart-warming stories from their lives where these sayings have rung true – from schooldays to holidays, coming out to going out, and sustainable thrifting to end-of-night shifting. The I'm Grand Mamual is a big-sisterly companion for taking life in your stride. Mam might always know best – but Kevin and PJ will show you the rest!
'What I LOVE about it is that it not only addresses the emotional and overwhelming part about decluttering, but also talks about doing it RESPONSIBLY' Aisling Bea, Instagram Life is messy, and sometimes so is your space. As a reformed hoarder turned professional declutterer, Emma Gleeson knows how easy it is to be overwhelmed by stuff. Stuff Happens! is her life-changing guide to getting a handle on your stuff and reclaiming your peace of mind. It contains a brimful of practical advice on . . . · what to keep and what to chuck (responsibly) · how to shop (especially if you struggle with a fast fashion habit) · how to organize (however tiny your space) By putting you, rather than some drea...