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Articles by Laura George
Outside Tokyo: How to explore Japan like a local
No trip to Japan should be without a stint deep in the countryside to experience the traditional villages, dramatic scenery and hospitality we’ve all been pre-programmed to expect. It’s best done on foot. The Kiso Trail (also called the Nakasendo Way) is an ancient route once used by samurai to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo. It links a series of post towns together and is full of eye candy without being too hard on the knees.
I tried Secret Pro, the non-surgical treatment that changes the scaffolding of the face
After reaching a milestone birthday, Laura George decided to take her skin and its assortment of plights to Professor Caitriona Ryan at the Institute of Dermatologists for the non-surgical treatment providing a revolutionary approach to skin revitalisation – Secret Pro. I’m a soap, water, SPF and Botox girl at heart. Lazy, in other words. I’ve dabbled as you do with serums and potions, but could never make any skincare routine stick for very long.
Tried & Tested: Secret Pro - the latest in anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation
I’m a soap, water, SPF and Botox girl at heart. Lazy, in other words. I’ve dabbled as you do with serums and potions but could never make any skincare routine stick for very long. That’s not to say there haven’t been consequences: Very dark pigmentation spots (some of them the size of cannellini) primarily on the driver’s side where SPF was badly applied; enlarged pores and of course, skin laxity.
Practical tips to support parents with premature babies in NICU
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit is an incredibly difficult time. Here are 15 practical tips to support someone with a premature baby My daughter had twin boys, George and Arthur, two months ago at 30 weeks (she still hasn’t even reached her due date!). All are thankfully well and thriving now. And they are all home together. The care they received in Holles Street as public patients was off the charts. There was not a single thing we could fault in any way, little or large.
What’s on this weekend: March 5-7
Advertisement Image / Living / Culture by Lauren Heskin 05th Mar 2021 In need of ideas on how to spend your weekend? Here are our TV and movie picks, streaming site additions, hot podcasts and new books to cosy up with. New streaming originals starring Eddie Murphy and Amy Poehler, the third season of Deutschland 89, a new Irish noir thriller, a sex ed podcast and an enthralling new novel from Yaa Gyasi.
Here's a first look at the new documentary behind the 2019 College Admissions Scandal
Using real conversations recreated from FBI wiretaps, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal takes you right into the heart of the bizarre events. Netflix has dropped a preview of a new must-see documentary into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the centre of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.
What to eat this weekend: Herring in oatmeal with rémoulade
by Meg Walker 06th Feb 2021 Forgo your usual fish and chips and try this fried herring, which are a healthy alternative and are so tasty, you won't miss their fatty substitutes. Herring has been a staple of traditional Swedish cuisine since at least the 16th century, and has basically become the idiosyncratic national food, along with meatballs! But while it’s typically chopped and marinated, and served cold, this is an altogether understated use of the heroic herring.
Timber, aluminium, steel or alu-clad? The best windows for your home depending on where you live
Sponsored Sponsored By by Lauren Heskin 04th Feb 2021 Read time: 8 minutes Sponsored By Aside from how much you'd like to spend, choosing windows can be convoluted and confusing. We ask expert David Fitzgerald from ARU Joinery to break it down. Most of us have been working from home for almost 11 months now, and as a result, we’ve uncovered the draughty corners and chilly spots.
The International Journal for Geographic Information and Geovisualization
Introduction: Situating Ourselves Students We are students of ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱ Tribal School. We live, learn, and play on W̱SÁNEĆ territory, which is located on what is known today as the Saanich Peninsula on the southern part of Vancouver Island. Most of us are from the four SENĆOŦEN-speaking First Nations (Tsartlip, Tsaout, Puaquachin, and Tseycum), which collectively form the W̱SÁNEĆ People.
Enabling student voice through digital newsletters
Lessons learned as a student In their feedback students discussed how it wasn’t always easy to work as part of a team, a lesson we all have to learn the hard way. They also found it brought them together as a class group and they shared a lot of experiences and memories. Later in the year, they used this experience to once again work together in fundraising for the homeless in our local community, showing that their teamwork skills were transferable to other projects.
'I’ve never thought of myself as a person of colour'
Laura George is Chairperson and co-owner of Image Media and has contributed to the magazine for over thirty years. I’ve never thought of myself as a person of colour. And I’m pretty sure most of the people I know don’t think of me as one either. But, if you think Barack Obama is black then I am. And in fairness, when I was born in LA in 1963, it was illegal in 16/50 states for my parents to be married.
Ready, steady, cook: 8 store cupboard recipe ideas for the days ahead
These store cupboard stalwarts will get you through the next two weeks There will be all kinds of lessons learned from this crisis. And perhaps we might dare to hope some of them might even ultimately be good for our planet. In the coming days, we are certainly going to need to be smarter about how we eat and how we plan to eat and consume in general. Who knows, maybe some good new habits will come of it.
Practical tips to support parents with premature babies in NICU
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit is an incredibly difficult time. Here are 15 practical tips to support someone with a premature baby My daughter had twin boys, George and Arthur, two months ago at 30 weeks (she still hasn’t even reached her due date!). All are thankfully well and thriving now. And they are all home together. The care they received in Holles Street as public patients was off the charts. There was not a single thing we could fault in any way, little or large.
11 ways to be the most relaxed Christmas dinner host
In the past, Christmas was somewhat of a minefield when it came to decorum, hosts and hostesses fretted over everything from appetisers to seating plans. No more. No longer constrained by old-school rules, our number one job as hosts is simple enough- to relax and make everyone feel welcome. And Orla Brosnan of the Etiquette School of Ireland has suggestions on how to navigate gracefully through the festive season. Lower your personal bar You are not Martha Stewart. Or Nigella. Or Nigel Slater.
Five of the best films from your childhood to watch over Christmas
You’ve done Elf, Love Actually (twice), The Holiday, Home Alone and The Christmas Prince. The well has run dry for films. You peaked too early. So why not take a trip back in time to the movies you loved as a child- the best stuff never gets old, right? These films don’t necessarily have a Christmas theme but they are perfect for a nostalgic duvet night. Pure joy- especially if you introduce them to a whole new generation of nieces, nephews, cousins and kids.
Who knew piercing your ear could have potentially serious health consequences?
Just in case you’re contemplating getting your ear cartilage pierced like everyone seems to be doing at the moment, take a deep breath and don’t rush into it on a whim like I did. Know that it will require months of aftercare, including not sleeping on it normally for weeks and twice daily 4-5 minute sessions of meticulous cleaning and drying. It’s a commitment that needs to be taken seriously because infection, which happens in roughly 34% of cases* can in rare cases, escalate quickly.
This new Blackrock cafe would sit just as comfortably in Notting Hill
Compared to D6, D4 and Big Town, SoCoDu (South County Dublin) seems relatively starved of pretty, healthy cafes dedicated to serving breakfast bowls and avocado toast so Fable + Stey is very welcome, indeed. Brought to you by the energetic team behind Little Frieda’s, another gem of a place nestled (incredibly) behind Lidl in Deansgrange, everything about this newest venue is sunshine and light.
It took all of 20 minutes to say yes to the dress
My friend just got engaged. And she’s getting married in 11 weeks. You should see the What’sApp group for the hen- the head melting spreadsheets of who’s available when, the feverish and valiant attempts to get everyone who matters in one place at one time before then. Apparently there really is nothing like a deadline to focus the mind.
Here’s how to beat the 3pm slump without actually taking a nap
The hour between 3pm and 4pm has to be the low point of most working days. You can feel your blood sugar plummeting by the second and when you look around there’s an unmistakable hollowness in the eyes of all your colleagues, too. You reach for the kettle and raid the office bikkies you had sworn off of, vowing tonight will be an early one. If you make it to then. The slump happens to the best of us.
She Wants A Baby But Does She Want A Babydaddy? | IMAGE.ie
A reader writes that her biological clock is ticking very loudly and she's tempted to make a Babydaddy of her current partner...but what's best for them as individuals and as a couple, never mind for a future child? To settle or not to settle, that is the question. I’m 38 and have had one long-term, serious relationship with a guy who completely mangled my heart. I was going out with him for eight years until he ended it about three years ago because he’d met someone else.
Parenting When Sick: Welcome To The Seventh Circle Of Hell | IMAGE.ie
I vaguely remember being sick with swine flu in that fuzzy, long ago time before I had kids. It wasn’t pleasant, I felt sorry for myself, people were sympathetic. I went back to work before I probably should have, but that was on me. There were also some inadvertent perks. I got to watch daytime TV, something I’d never allow myself otherwise, and to stay in my pyjamas. It never struck me what it would be like to feel that way, and for it not to be just about minding you.
6 Easy Steps For Protecting Yourself From An Energy Vampire | IMAGE.ie
We all know them. They suck the lifeblood from you and drain the creativity from a room in seconds – energy vampires are soul destroyers. Even when smiling, a toxic person like this has an aura of anti-charisma that impacts everyone. With one single comment they can transform your day for the worse and leave you feeling upset, drained, unworthy or stupid. They have a negative outlook on life and only take away from rather than add anything to your relationship.
H&M Studio SS18: Our Edit Of The Best Looks To Lust After | IMAGE.ie
So much to choose from, so much to covet- the just released H&M Studio SS18 lookbook has us on the edge of our seats, poised to order. It's going to be hard to wait the three long weeks until February 28th, when the collection drops online. But wait we will... First in the cart will be the studded denim trench- we're in love with the versatility of its impeccable, tidy tailoring. The Marni-esque trouser ensemble and dresses also make the cut and as for the geo cotton knit cropped jumper, well.
This Brand New South County Dublin Restaurant Is A Winner | IMAGE.ie
It’s only been open a wet week, literally, but Monkstown’s newest eatery, Bresson already feels like a long-established neighbourhood bistro. There’s absolutely no evidence of teething pain- quite the opposite, in fact.
Referendum 2018: Respect. Listen. Empathise | IMAGE.ie
It’s a historic day for this country- the referendum is in the process of being scheduled. It’s also the perfect day to remember how far we’ve all come, even since Image began 43 years ago. At the time, there was no divorce in Ireland, a woman couldn’t sit on a jury, marital rape was not a crime, birth control was illegal and women had no entitlement to a share in the family home (it could literally be sold out from under them).
When Your First Parent Teacher Meeting Feels Like Confession | IMAGE.ie
Bless me teacher, for I have sinned. I have let my kids watch too much telly, and most of all I have been too soft. I have wavered, and never been hardline. And now it seems things have caught up with us. I had no idea what to expect of my first parent teacher meeting.
Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren To Star In Huge New Telly Blockbusters | IMAGE.ie
First came the news that just when you thought Big Little Lies couldn't get any more star-studded, Producers Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman had signed none other than Meryl Streep to join the cast for Season Two. The most Oscar-nominated actor in history will play Kidman's mother-in-law, who arrives in Monterrey concerned for her grandchildren's wellbeing and with more than a few questions about her son's demise. One can only imagine what sparks will fly in that Architectural Digest home.
#Jobfairy: We're Hiring A Fashion Department Intern | IMAGE.ie
Is fashion your first passion? Are you also enthralled by art, interiors and design? IMAGE Magazine is looking for dynamic graduate to fill the position of fashion intern. Working directly with the fashion director, the successful candidate will receive professional experience and mentorship, working with the fashion director on everything from magazine pages and online video content to fashion editorial shoots and live fashion events. The role will be varied and exciting, but challenging too.
4 Great Podcasts That Will Make Your Commute Fly | IMAGE.ie
Whether you're walking, DARTing, bussing or driving (but not biking, please not biking- it's way too dangerous), a good podcast makes the time fly. It's a great time to learn (TedTalks, Reply All, Radiolab) or alternatively, to just kick back and escape from facts. Press play and before you know it you'll be home. This brilliant American psychological drama is perfectly paced and has a star-studded, (in the Indie sense, at least) cast.
Our Favourite Family Friendly Restaurants In Ireland | IMAGE.ie
Family Friendly Restaurants? Jessie Collins' Babydaddy's a restauranteur and she's got two smalls so she knows exactly where to go - here's her selection of eateries that cater both to kids and their parents with minimal fuss and maximum mmm’s. Going out to eat with your kids? You may be taking your life in your hands.
8 romantic alternative wedding readings for your ceremony
If you've opted to have a non-religious ceremony, or simply want to give it a modern spin, here are some alternative wedding readings that you probably haven't heard before. Wedding readings can be a thorny subject and, come time to choose one, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the task. You know you want something a bit different, not too cringy, and one no one has heard before.
Are You An All Or Nothing Thinker? | IMAGE.ie
It's all or nothing. You are either a success or a failure. You feel either perfect or worthless. Things only go brilliantly or desperately wrong for you. Something is simply right or wrong. There is no grey area in your life, things are either black or white. A perfectionist, even though you don’t think so, you set unrealistic expectations for yourself where any outcome less than 100% equates to 0%.
Dublin Legend Andrea Horan Has Tons To Say About Starting A Business | IMAGE.ie
Andrea Horan is an entrepreneur; a communicator; a glitter activist and sometimes aspires to be a drag queen. Following ten glorious years spent in youth communications agency Thinkhouse, she did a major pivot and founded Tropical Popical nail bar in 2012. In case you live under a rock, it's the now legendary place where Saoirse Ronan goes for nail art so off-the-charts-good that Ellen de Generes gave it a shout out on her show.
Is It Too Early For A Spring Clean? | IMAGE.ie
There are a couple of times in the year when everyone’s home could really benefit from a good clear out, and post-Christmas is one of them. Your house is probably groaning with newly-acquired stuff so it's the perfect time to clear out all the things that have been accumulating over the years that only take up space. Decluttering expert Denise O'Connor has tips on how to start...
Our very favourite Dublin cocktail bars at Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and whether you’re looking for a cheeky sharpener, a steady stream of liquor or, indeed, a cure, Dublin’s cocktail bars have something with your name all over it. Which one will you try? The Little Pig The Mexican export mezcal is trending in the US and UK but it’s still rare enough in Irish bars to cause genuine excitement when it does make an appearance.
Wedding Trends 2018: Cool Marble and Metallic Cakes | IMAGE.ie
Wedding cakes in 2018 are a little more dressed up than in past years. While naked cakes might be sticking around, they’ll have a little more wow factor with added drips and licks of gold leaf, silver or copper. For those who prefer their cakes covered up, marble and metallic look like the next big things and as for colour, think less pastel and more dramatic, deep hues. For a really powerful design statement, choose strong graphic elements and introduce some playful geometry... think architectural.
Wedding Trends 2018: The Slickest Stationery | IMAGE.ie
Stationery options are endless and designers and couples are getting more and more imaginative with them. Stationery suites are now totally the norm, with coordinated elements for everything from save the dates, rsvp cards, maps and gift registry notes all bundled together with wonderful creativity. We love one we got recently that had a map, RSVP card and invite bound together with simple cotton thread. So delicate.
Betwixt And Tween - How You Can Help Your Teen Navigate Christmas Gracefully | IMAGE.ie
You're not a kid, and you're not an adult - and at Christmas that can make for tricky times. Psychotherapist and teens specialist Shirley Brennan talks to Jessie Collins about how to manage those burgeoning adults in your life into a merry new year.
How To Be The Perfect Dinner Host This Festive Season | IMAGE.ie
• Not everybody drinks alcohol. If you’re serving a festive cocktail, have a non-alcoholic offering as well. • Do all your prep well in advance. Make sure the bathroom is fully stocked –toilet roll, hand towels, and soap. • A stain- fighting kit is a handy thing to have. If somebody spills something, you don’t have to worry if you have one nearby.
#Jobfairy: We're Hiring A Branded Content Creator | IMAGE.ie
IMAGE is looking for an individual whose writing is as technically great as it is filled with personality. This role will be responsible for supporting our lifestyle verticals with original commercial executions. We’re looking for solution-focused candidates with a passion for working with premium brands.
#JobFairy: We're Hiring A Director of Sales, Innovation And Partnerships | IMAGE.ie
IMAGE is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced sales person to head our branded content partnerships team. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling multi-platform partnerships across the IMAGE portfolio and will have responsibility for maximising revenue in this important and rapidly growing sector. We require an experienced executive with a proven track record and an excellent understanding of the brand and the wider market who thrives in a fast-pace denvironment.
New Year, New Job : Loads Of Exciting New Job Opportunities At IMAGE | IMAGE.ie
Following the runaway success of our award-winning website IMAGE.IE and our new branded content studio IMAGINE in 2017, we are expanding and investing in the future. Our rapidly growing audience of tuned-in, switched-on, smart Irish women across our platforms provides brands with premium experiential, digital and printed content and we're seeking brilliant creative and commercial people to support this growth. It's an extremely exciting period in the evolution of IMAGE.
#Jobfairy : We're Hiring A Digital Client Services Specialist | IMAGE.ie
The Digital Client Specialist will be responsible for working with sales reps and their clients to ensure successful online and mobile advertising campaigns.
#Jobfairy: We're Hiring A Branded Content Account Director (Sales) | IMAGE.ie
Image offers advertising partners the opportunity to run premium content solutions across multiple Image brands and their various touch points across many platforms. We are in an extraordinary period of growth and as part of this are looking to expand our team to include a new Branded Content Account Director role.
Your favourite Christmas song is actually about date rape, sorry
Christmas FM announced this week that it has cut 'Baby It’s Cold Outside' from all playlists this year. In the spirit of the new cultural/sexual revolution can we all please agree it’s time we all agree to retire Baby It’s Cold Outside from our seasonal playlists. Apologies to Nicole, Ewan and the man who first popularised it, Dean Martin, but it’s gotta go.
Escaping The Clutches Of An Over-Eager Mother-In-Law (To Be) | IMAGE.ie
My boyfriend and I recently got engaged after almost seven years together. We live together and have talked about getting married for ages but prioritised buying a house over the big bash. Now it’s on – venue is booked for August 2018 – and the madness has kicked in. Before proposing, my fiancee had asked his father for help with the wedding costs as he had offered on many occasions. He was very happy to contribute and has been extremely generous, saying he will foot over 50% of the total bill.
Foundation For Dummies And Anyone Who Wants A Really Natural Match | IMAGE.ie
If you aren't confident about being able to apply foundation for a light, natural finish that really matches your own skin tones, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Match Stix could be the answer I am the most unmakeuppy person in this office - my beauty bag as of last week consisted, in its entirety, of: a battered Yves St Laurent Faux Cils Mascara (Christmas Stocking ’16), a Diorskin Forever Perfect compact foundation (chosen because I’m fairly confident that you can dab it on at traffic lights without...
14 Steps To Being A Sound Mother Of The Bride | IMAGE.ie
Laura George learned a lot about keeping the peace and her sanity from being Mother of the Bride twice this summer- without the help of a wedding planner. I have two weddings recently under my belt and both ran miraculously smoothly even though we didn’t use a wedding planner. That’s largely because both daughters are incredibly organised and both had laser focus regarding what they wanted. But it’s also because I didn’t stand in their ways. That sounds indulgent but I think it's actually only fair.
Twelve Bridal Instagrams You’ll Be Obsessed With | IMAGE.ie
As a bride-to-be, some of your best research aka stalking will of course take place on Insta. If you fancy being completely swamped with imagery, go ahead, blanket follow every designer you’ve ever loved, bridal shops, all the venues you’re considering, caterers, specific honeymoon destinations and everything in between. If on the other hand, you find the prospect of bridal white noise daunting but crave quality inspo, check out our edit of awesome accounts to follow.
Fully Caffeinated Gifts For the Most Discerning Coffee Addicts | IMAGE.ie
We all know them. Coffee bores. Their internal circuitry contains a precise map of where they are at any given time in relation to all the best coffee shops. Land them anywhere and they can tell you how far they are from proper Java. Their cupboards rarely yield actual foodstuffs but they groan with equipment from grinders and weird shaped filters to esoteric measuring devices.
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