How would you describe the Christmas season? Is it the time of giving and sharing? Or is it the time of spending and receiving gifts? The answer is probably both. And because of that, it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about gift ideas for friends and family members. Christmas is a special time […]
After all of our countdowns, waiting each week, counting the sleeps, Christmas week has arrived. We’re fresh out of advice for you guys other than to enjoy every moment of the festivities over the next week. From all of us here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing, a very Happy Christmas to you and yours and […]
Can you feel it? That incredible, pre-Christmas buzz is in the air and we’re loving it! We’re just three weeks away from the big day now folks and we’re chatting all about Secret Santa, Christmas jumpers and those new Christmas pj’s in this weeks blog post! Christmas Jumpers! We love a good Christmas jumper day […]
It’s getting close now guys, we’re just 4 weeks out from the Big Man’s arrival and things are beginning to feel super-festive. In this week’s Christmas countdown we’re talking all about our favourite festive dishes to start prepping ahead of the big day. 1) Christmas Pudding A Christmas delicacy that originated in England in the […]
We know how tough it is to find the right gift for the right person, especially when they’re an interior lover. With so many styles of furniture and accessories to choose from, the gift-buying process can soon turn into a mine-field! That’s where we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at some of our […]
It’s that time of year again! Festive lights, hot chocolate, Christmas movies….we’re Christmas fiends here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing HQ. We’ve got a little over 6 weeks to go until Christmas so we’re going to be counting you down here on our blog, every week between now then with all the festive tips, tricks […]
Struggling to find great gifts from your friends and loved ones from an Irish company this year? Well, we’re here to help today. A piece of stylish, well-made furniture can last a lifetime and is a wonderfully thoughtful gift. Let’s take a closer look at some of the awesome pieces you can gift your loved […]
There’s nothing we love better on a chilly autumn evening than snuggling up in front of the fire with a good book in our cosiest armchair. In fact, a comfy armchair is a new season essential and there’s no better time to bag yourself one than now, during our extended sale. Take a peek at […]
We’re fast approaching a new year and a new era of interior design. We’re covering all the top tips and trends for decorating your home for the new year in today’s blog post, so kick back, relax and take note. Velvet Accents This interior design trend is going nowhere in 2020. Acting as the perfect […]
A contemporary twist on an otherwise classic design, the Sherbury bedroom collection makes a fine addition to any living space. Let’s take a closer look at the collection in detail. The Sherbury Bed Frame Elegant wooden slats are the defining feature of the Sherbury bed frame, punctuating its clean and sophisticated design aesthetic. The […]
IMAGE: AD Mainly associated with the interior designs and architecture that swept post-war America in the 1950’s and 1960’s, mid-century modern is a trend that has taken the interiors world by storm over the last number of year. Mid-century modern is a classic and sophisticated style that is characterised by sleek, clean lines, a mixture […]
Can you believe it? We’ve got just over five weeks to go before Christmas! If you’re anything like us and can’t believe how quickly the time is going, pay close attention to today’s post as we dish out more tips, tricks and guidelines for successfully prepping for Christmas. It’s Toy Show Week A time-honored tradition […]
We’re obsessed with Christmas movies and can you blame us? Magical and festive, they do an awesome job of reminding us of the best bits of Christmas, including the interiors! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite festive interiors from some of the most-watched Christmas movies for your to peruse at leisure. Enjoy! Home Alone […]
We’re back with another Christmas countdown feature and this week we’re chatting through everything we do at 6 weeks out to make sure we’re fully prepped for the big day. It’s decor prep time. If you haven’t begun your decorating for Christmas just yet, now may be the time to start retrieving decorations from storage […]
Can you believe it? We’ve got just over seven weeks to go before Christmas! If you’re anything like us and can’t believe how quickly the time is going, pay close attention to today’s post as we dish out more tips, tricks, and guidelines for successfully prepping for Christmas. Black Friday bargains are about to begin… […]
Every year we’re practically chomping at the bit to put up the Christmas decorations. As soon as Ryan Tubridy makes his very festive appearance on the Late Late Toy Show it’s all systems go and our homes become the image of Santa’s grotto! We wanted to take this opportunity before the madness begins, to chat […]
There’s nothing quite like planning and producing an eye-catching, festive table setting for Christmas. From planning the center-pieces to arranging runners and garlands and the like, it can be an incredibly fun and creative process to sink your teeth into. However, it’s vital to ensure that not only is your Christmas display on-point, but that […]
You may have noticed that we’ve begun our annual Christmas countdown a little earlier than normal. What can we say, we’re particularly excited to embrace festive lights, hot chocolate and Christmas movies this year! We’re Christmas fiends here at Michael Murphy Home Furnishing HQ and just can’t wait to share all our top tips and […]
Plans for the weekend? If you’re still struggling to the festive cheer this December, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of some of the top yuletide experiences to immerse yourself and the family in from now until Christmas Day. A visit to Santa Clause Taking the little ones to see Santa is […]
We’re beginning to feel super-festive in the office this week so naturally, we’ve turned our minds to planning our Christmas decor. While we love a traditional Christmas colour palette as much as the next person, this year we want to try something a little different and we thought you might like to aswell. We’ve pulled […]
