Don’t miss THE GLOSS MAGAZINE on Thursday May 1, with The Irish Times …

You won’t have a moment this month, what with all the design, literature and gardening festivals going on. THE GLOSS is here to keep you up to speed!
THE GLOSS and THE GLOSS Interiors are joining forces with Design Week Dublin, May 19-25, an exciting new initiative with official partner Range Rover, showcasing Ireland’s internationally recognised architects and interior designers. Browse events and book tickets at www.designweekdublin.com.
Shop Aislinn Coffey’s edit of elegant occasionwear, and read Munster and Ireland rugby international Conor Murray’s Style CV.
Sarah Halliwell shares easy, breezy summer beauty, and Susan Zelouff gives us a masterclass in Being Bewitched.
Meet the female farmers driving the industry forward, an Italian-Irish couple reimagines a Tuscan villa, and a botanical bucket list of garden hotels.
Author Lisa Harding reminisces about life at Trinity College Dublin in the 1990s, while Mary O’Donnell explores the art of ageing, creatively.
Edel Coffey selects new releases and excellent essays, Sinéad Gleeson tells us what’s on her bedside table, and historian and award-winning biographer Anne Sebba discusses writer’s block.
Kitty Coles explains the agrodolce trend, Julie Dupouy takes a sip of Central European wines, and Ciara McQuillan revisits perfect food pairings in good restaurants.
Plus, Conor Horgan navigates the over-50s dating scene, with humour, and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers chats about public life.

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