In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a hous...
We are joined by the inimitable Laura de Barra. She is a three-time best-selling author and "SheIY" expert who is going to tell us everything we should be looking for when viewing property as well as keeping it all running smoothly once you've moved in. So sit back and prepare yourself for a schooling by the Gaff Goddess herself.Items mentioned:Laura de Barra books - Gaff Goddess, Decor Galore, and Garment GoddessLighting - look for lower Kelvins for warm, cosy lightingUse smart bulbs for lampsBosch laser measure for accurate measuringCut out fabric templates for bed sizesAbout the episode:Laura shares her journey from the fashion industry to property development. She emphasizes the importance of quality tools, providing advice on using Bosch tools like laser measures and stud finders. She discusses the importance of proper home maintenance, such as resealing bathroom silicone and regular cleaning of appliance filters. Laura also provides practical tips for renters and homeowners, like measuring spaces accurately and utilizing lighting effectively. She advocates for being intentional about home improvements and maintaining a relationship with household items. Additionally, she suggests negotiating rental prices by looking at listings that have been on the market for a while and learning from neighbors about potential issues.Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 28 - Avoid These Renovation Mistakes
In this episode, Kate and Jenny discuss the main renovation mistakes that we have either made ourselves or that we have seen our clients making. We want to save you time and money by learning from our mistakes, so be sure to listen to the whole episode!Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
Today on Rip It Up we are joined by Gráinne Gillett who became an internet renovation sensation in 2022 when she took on a seriously rundown Victorian cottage in Dublin, documenting every step of the transformation and getting very hands-on in the process. With a keen eye for interiors and an impressive DIY skill set, Gráinne has inspired countless people to take on their own renovation projects. Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 26 - Christmas Gift Guide
For the last episode of 2024, Kate and Jenny take you through their ultimate Christmas gift guideBest homewares / interiors gift we gotJoseph Joseph nesting bowlsPrints / artwork / framed photographyDried flowers (thecrate.ie)Anything with a gift receipt!Cheeseboards (personalised - check out slated.ie)Serving plattersPlantsLa Boule - Villeroy & BochThrow - McNutt of DonegalHugo Byrne knives Móinéir - Wicklow Way Wines - Irish fruit winesSheepskin slippers - Irish Hide DesignsCoffee table books - soho house, rose Uniacke, assouline, MonocleCandles - SinesGlassware-classic styles - Ferm LivingCocktail stuffHigh quality spiritsRestaurant vouchersPlantsSines-candle holderMarble serving boardFancy S&P grindersLe CreusetCustom calendarFlower subscription/house plant Bougie hand soap - Aesop, Meraki Fancy versions of board games - HAYCandlesSomasLa BougieSines (refillable)Sustainable shoppingSecond handConsumables (food / candles / plants)Locally madeLocal restaurant / business vouchersDIY giftsAnything bakedCookie jars (layer the dry ingredients for cookies in a jar and write the recipes)Hand scrub (dried coffee grounds, caster sugar, oil)Support the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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Episode 25 - Christmas Decorations
We don't want to cause any panic, but it is nearly time to start thinking about Christmas. So here are all of our top tips for Christmas decorations, from the beautiful and chic to the gaudy and fun; from the DIY to the sustainable to the slightly more outlandish, we've got you covered.Items mentioned:Flat Christmas trees - zig zag garland on wall using Command HooksWooden Christmas Trees - from Mon Sapin Woody (monsapinwoody.fr)Dried fruit as decorationsEucalyptus garlandHoneycomb paper ballsWindow stickers and chalk pens for window decorationsRockett St George for fun Christmas decor (rockettstgeorge.co.uk)Rustins spray paint in matte hessian for DIY baublesWarm fairy lightsDisco ball fairy lights from Flying TigerHall of baubles - hang from ceiling with clear Command HooksSplitter / transformer with multiple sockets to centrally control lightsVondels Christmas ornaments stocked at April and the Bear (aprilandthebear.com)DIY cookie jars - layer the dry ingredients for cookies into glass jars and write the recipe on a pretty tagRisk of botulism from home-made chilli oilHandbag hooks to hang stockings@foxnestfood on instagram - flavoured buttersNo Messin Mince PiesSupport the showFollow us on Instagram - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. They demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left unturned. As well as being a management consultant, Jenny writes a weekly home column in a national Irish newspaper as well as being a regular guest on national Irish radio. Kate, before branching out into renovation consulting full time, worked in technical roles in engineering and sustainability.Together, they make an expert team, ready to inspire and motivate would-be renovators and DIYers alike. Follow them on Instagram to see more of their renovation journeys - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines
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