The Club Mixers May Day races at Down Royal, Lisburn was a stylish affair with an array of bright dresses and smart suits on display.
The sun shone on the hundreds of attendees from across Northern Ireland at the annual bank holiday event.
Full coverage in our June issue, now on sale!
Ulster Tatler’s spotlight on Northern Irish jewellery and accessories brand…
Monday’s Child is the brainchild of Kilkeel native Laura McBride. The brand was born out of a demand for affordable and sustainable life-proof jewellery that didn’t break the bank. Following a chat with a friend about her designer (very expensive) hoops tarnishing after a couple of months, Laura became obsessed with finding a better alternative.
After nearly a year of research and development, she launched Monday’s Child in December 2021 and never looked back.
Back then Laura and her husband were renovating an old farmhouse and living in a caravan on site. Laura said,
“I can’t explain the difficulty in getting aesthetic pictures for a new website in a 1993 caravan with floral curtains to boots, but we got there! One thing I’ve learned from starting a new business from scratch is not to let your current circumstances dictate your future outcomes too much. Get creative and find a way to make it work. My daily walks with my dog Cash became a great excuse to create content on the go. Thanks to my new venture with Linked permanent jewellery, I’ve now outgrown our spare room (much to my husband’s delight) and have moved into a new studio in Portview Trade Centre, Belfast.”
Laura loves chatting to her customers about what makes Monday’s Child unique. Every piece from her collection uses medical grade recycled stainless steel. Their innovative plating process is 10x stronger than standard gold plating, which means she can offer a guarantee that their jewellery will never tarnish or lose its colour. Laura often meet customers at markets that bought from her when she had just launched, and their jewellery looks good as new. She says, “It’s so lovely meeting people that feel as passionate about Monday’s Child as I do!”
Laura’s inspiration for each Monday’s Child collection is always underpinned by curating pieces that are wearable every-day and on every occasion, whether it’s at the beach or your best friend’s wedding. The shapes and geometry found in nature have had a massive influence on each piece. She likes to include fun sometimes with off the cuff details and not to take it all too seriously. Her goal is to provide jewellery that inspires confidence in the wearer and can be worn 24/7.
Linked permanent jewellery is Monday’s Child’s latest offering and Laura says the response has been incredible.
“Permanent jewellery has been trending on TikTok for a while, but there was no one offering it in Northern Ireland. I launched Linked in March of this year and while it’s a risk being the first to offer something new, I’m glad I went for it.
It involves welding a seamless, clasp less bracelet on the wearer, creating the ultimate Link between two people. It’s such a delightful thing to do with a loved one, mark a special occasion or even just to treat yourself. I’ve been a part of some really special moments with customers which I’m so thankful for.”
You can check out the latest Monday’s Child collection or book a permanent jewellery experience on their website- www.mondays-child.uk.
Make sure to follow Monday’s child on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss out on their latest collections:
https://www.instagram.com/mondays_child_uk/
https://www.facebook.com/mondayschildjewelleryuk
The Ulster Tatler Interiors Lifetime Awards recently took place in the Ulster Reform Club, Belfast.
The event was sponsored by home solution specialists, Hafele. Guests were treated to a Prosceco reception on arrival, followed by a three-course meal.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Cate Conway and entertainment was provided by Motown Sensations.
Following a speech by Ulster Tatler Group Managing Director, Chris Sherry, some of those from the interior design and building industries honoured on the night were presented with awards made by local artist Stephen Whalley.
Full coverage in our May issue, now on sale!
Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has embarked upon his 300km walk in aid of Cancer Fund for Children.
The 10 day walk will see Rory passing through eight different counties in an aim to raise £2m for Daisy Lodge Cong, Co.Mayo – a therapeutic and restorative short break centre for children impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland.
In September 2021, Rory raised £1m on his mammoth walking challenge from Daisy Lode, Newcastle to Co.Mayo.
Rory is an ambassador for the charity and he explains why people’s donations are so vital to this organisation.
“When they need a break, they need to be able to come to places like Daisy Lodge in Newcastle and Cong, Co. Mayo where they will be treated like the stars they are. Please support Cancer Fund for Children so they can ensure that no child across the island of Ireland faces cancer alone.”
Donations can be made on the Cancer Fund for Children website:
cancerfundforchildren.com
Fisher & Paykel hosted its first-ever live ‘demo day’ at its display within the Belfast Cookery School.
With the aim to better prepare retailers and key partners in briefing their consumers on the key functions available across the appliance ranges, the event comprised of a demonstration carried out by the Cookery School’s resident chef Ian Hunter using Fisher & Paykel appliances.
Check out our spring issue of Ulster Tatler Interiors, now on sale!
Bodel Distributors recently hosted a cookery demonstration in their Lisburn Showroom.
Clare and Alice from Smeg UK, along with local chef Stephen Jeffers, prepared some fantastic food using the latest Smeg appliances.
These models included the new Galileo ovens, blast chillers, stand mixers and induction hobs.
Full coverage in Ulster Tatler Interiors Spring issue, now on sale!
Local property developers, Strand Homes, recently launched a new show home in their Ferndene Development.
Ferndene is a development of four and five bedroom homes that include green energy packs.
J’Adore Décor provided the interior design for the show home, with paintings supplied by local artist Aly Harte.
Ferndene is nestled in a quiet neighbourhood on the edge of east Belfast with great views of Scrabo Tower and the surrounding countryside.
Check out our Spring issue for more, now on sale!
The Ceco showroom in Carryduff was the venue for the first Ulster Tatler Interiors Networking Dinner of 2023. Ceco is a design-led floor and bathroom product consultancy, providing solutions for commercial and residential projects.
The event was attended by a cross section of people from the interiors and design industry.
The catering was provided by Jane’s Kitchen, owners of Magheramorne Estate in Larne.
Following an investment of £150K, the Fitzwilliam Hotel unveiled Belfast’s newest luxury private entertainment space which can be used for exclusive launches and intimate weddings, celebration dinners, corporate meetings, and a multitude of other very special occasions.
The room is versatile enough that it can be used for a boardroom meeting of up to twenty-two people, or for a private dinner for thirty-two people and sits perched above the foyer at the mezzanine level.
The Ceco showroom in Carryduff was the venue for the first Ulster Tatler Interiors Networking Dinner of 2023.
See full coverage in the February Ulster Tatler
Tom Coffey, Brooke Coffey and Graeme Kelly
Pauline Vaughan and Penny Smyth
Penny Smyth, Jennifer Mitchell and Pearl Dickson
Times and Amazon No. 1 bestselling cookbook author Nathan Anthony, aka Bored of Lunch, is cooking up a storm! Over the last two years the Belfast-based cook and author has amassed nearly two million followers across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok and last month saw the official release of his first cookbook, Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book, topping the UK and Ireland sales charts, with only Prince Harry’s memoir ahead!
See full coverage in the February Ulster Tatler – Out Tuesday 7th February!
