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 […]
One of the best investments you can make in your home is the purchase of a good dining table and iconic chairs. A beautifully designed dining chair can truly stand the test of time and that is certainly the case when it comes to these iconic dining chairs. We’ve pulled together a list of some […]
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. Partaking in a tasty hot chocolate! Christmas is not complete without a scrumptious […]
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 […]
This is not a drill folks, we’ve got exactly four weeks to go until Christmas is upon us, so we think here at Michael Murphy HQ it’s high-time to get serious. We’ll be breaking out the Christmas movies this week to immerse ourselves in feeling fully festive and we encourage everyone to take a leaf […]
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 […]
The planning and production of our Christmas shoot is one of our favorite projects of the year. We love nothing more than a chance to get fun and festive with our furniture and this year’s shoot is truly something to behold. We caught up with our photography studio manager, John Carroll, to chat about the […]
A homage to all things Scandi style, our Charlie collection is ideal for those looking to embrace a minimalist style in their home, without compromising on good furniture. Warm, honeyed tones weave their way through the sturdy, oak wood finish and clever details like tall, tapered legs and recessed handles make for a striking design. […]
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 […]
No matter where you’ve had the opportunity to celebrate Christmas, there’s nowhere quite like celebrating here at home for the festive season. We celebrate Christmas in a plethora of exciting ways in this country and today for the day that’s in it, we’ve compiled a list of some of our absolute favorites. 1) Getting a […]
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 […]
The Jersey collection is composed of strikingly designed pieces with a contemporary edge, that really work in their respective spaces. The Jersey collection is neat in size, ideal for those looking to style a narrow or compact space and maximise on storage space. Strong and sturdy, the Jersey table is striking in appearance with two, […]
Designed to suit smaller spaces, the Olivia Collection makes a subtle, stylish statement. Available in a versatile, warm, cream colour that lends itself to most interior settings, the entire collection focuses on providing spacious storage, without compromising on design. The Olivia triple dressing mirror has a clean, deep cream painted finish, making it an incredibly […]
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 […]
Every year we’re practically chomping at the bit to put up the Christmas decorations. As soon as Tubs 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 weekend to chat through some […]
You know us by now; we’re mad for an interior trend. For us, there’s no better way to spend the morning than perusing Pinterest, coffee in hand, looking for the next big thing when it comes to the world of interior design. But, that doesn’t mean that we feel that all trends are created equal […]
