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Turn the colour dial up to the max and escape to the islands

M&S BALEARIC
BOHEMIA

"Whoah! We're going to Ibiza! Back to the
island! We're gonna have a party! In the
Mediterranean Sea!" We can make like the
Vengaboys and have a party... it just might
be less sun-soaked. But the good news is,
bringing a bit of Balearic charm to your
home has never been easier, or trendier
for that matter. Say hola to a summer of
entertaining at a table full of bright blooms
- clinking coloured glasses and sharing bites
off boldly printed ceramic plates. Transform
your outdoor space too by trading in your
old garden furniture for a chilled day bed,
layered with rich throws inspired by traditional
Spanish embroidery - perfect for hiding under
when La Vida Loca gets a little too much!

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1. Jacquard weave cushion, €8, Penneys 2. Teal wine glass, €7.75, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson @ Debenhams 3. Embroidered table
runner, €40, M&S 4. Nibble bowl, €3.50, Sainsburys 5. Real-touch tropical plant, €23.50, Next

Outside In FLEETWOOD

Blur the lines between your
garden and home

M&S

Cup, €50, BLUMARINE ANNIE SLOAN
House of Fraser
MAX MARA DOTCOMGIFTSHOP Choosing
Artificial cactus plant pot, YOUR
€6.99, New Look CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA GREEN

Add a little botanical Paint an entire room, a
brilliance to your living feature wall, or a piece
room by inviting the of furniture that needs
al fresco indoors. This a new lease of life

year Greenery was unveiled as the 1A strong, deep green works
Pantone Colour of the Year and it’s particularly well with whites
had a strong influence on interiors and creams and botanical
trends, inspiring many to embrace imagery and plants, as well as
natural vegetation, green walls and looking brilliant with earthy
leafy prints like palm and fern. yellows and reds.

Invest in large leaf potted plants 2 Pair a deep teal green with
like ferns; smaller plants like a soft pale pink for the
eucalyptus; hanging plants; potted ideal contrast of colours
cacti and succulents, which all - perfect for a feature wall or a
breathe freshness into any space and geometric design.
work well on a neutral palette of
natural textures or paired with 3Pale green feels fresh and
pops of colour. serene. It’s not quite mint but
it makes a space feel super
We Want zen. Perfect for bedrooms or any
place you like to relax in.
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1. Neon cactus, €64, Sunnylife @ Amara 2. Pineapple print, €36, Hutsly 3. Cactus Vase, €3, Flying
Tiger Copenhagen 4. Cushion, €42, Bloomingville @ Amara 5. Vase, €51, Amara

Let’s Go Outside Barbecue Pesto Tart

Master these delicious dishes that are perfect for BBQs and picnics alike (For the base) water. Knead the dough
500g white spelt flour, 1
tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt for ten minutes, then

(For the pesto) cover and leave to rest
Bunch parsley, 4 cloves
garlic, 6 Kalamata in fridge for 20 minutes.
olives, 2 tbsp pine 2. Combine all the
nuts, 1 tsp salt, 5 tbsp pesto ingredients in a
olive oil, 1 tbsp yeast
flakes, 500g assorted food processor.
tomatoes. 3. Roll the dough out
into a 2” thick disc and
1. Mix all the base
ingredients with 60ml top with the pesto.
4. Lay sliced tomatoes
on top and drizzle with

olive oil.
5. Cook in the oven at
200 degrees for 12-15

minutes.

Crispy Potato Skins Perfect Picnics

6 medium potatoes, fork and mix with the Recipes Two picnics made to order
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp remaining guacamole
salt, 1 red chilli pepper, ingredients. from Vegan BBQ Carluccio’s will bring Italian gusto to any fine
avocado, 4tsp lime 3. Brush the potato by Nadine Horn & Jorg day with picnic baskets available to order
juice, salt. skins with the olive Mayer of Eat-this.org up to four-hours in advance for €55 for two.
oil and grill on the cut (published by Grub Choose classic or vegetarian, with both
1. Boil the potatoes side over a high heat Street). containing delicious antipasti, focaccia bread,
in their jackets and let for 3–4 minutes. Turn salads and sweet treats. Add a bottle of
cool. Halve and scoop them over, fill with the prosecco while you’re at it!. Carluccios.com
out the flesh, leaving a potato guacamole,
5 mm over the skin. and finish cooking for McCambridge’s fine wine and foods of
2. For the filling, finely another 3 minutes. Galway is hooking up with Galway Food
chop the chilli. Crush 4. Top with chopped Tours to create gourmet hampers from
the potato flesh and coriander and lime €55 for two people. These meat and
the avocado with a cheese feasts focus on Irish produce and
wedges. include a bottle of red or white wine. Your
basket will also have a detailed map with
Sit Yourself down the best outdoor dining spots in the city.
Galwayfoodtours.com
Damp grass? Not a problem. Outdoor seating sorted

OIL-COATED TABLECLOTH, BEACH SEAT, €60, LAMZAC, €74.50,
€10, PENNEYS AMARA FAT B OY