Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

Episode 46 - Dr. Laura on Renovating a Home, Building a Clinic, and Top Skincare Tips

Today we're joined by Dr Laura Lenihan (@drlauragp [https://www.instagram.com/drlauragp?igsh=dzRrd3B2aXM4Zzlw]), the skincare guru who somehow bought AND renovated her home in Galway, grew a skincare business, and built a clinic on-site, all while raising three small children with her husband - basically superhuman right?! She joins us to tell us about her home renovation, working from home, and to share some brilliant skincare tips too. Check out Dr Laura’s range of top skincare at https://phare.store/ [https://phare.store/] Skincare items mentioned: * AlphaRet [https://phare.store/products/alpharet-overnight-cream?_pos=1&_sid=8a222dd67&_ss=r] Overnight Cream. * Metacell Renewal B3 [https://phare.store/products/skinceuticals-metacell-renewal-b3?_pos=1&_sid=82ed3ebc2&_ss=r] by Skinceuticals. * Alto Defence Serum [https://phare.store/products/alto-defence-serum?_pos=1&_psq=alto&_ss=e&_v=1.0] by Skinbetter Science. * Nail brand newly available at Phare - Manucurist [https://phare.store/collections/manucurist]. * Dr Laura’s “Core Four” - an antioxidant and an SPF in the morning; a retinoid and an exfoliating acid at night. Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

Listener Questions 5 - X-Mas Gift Guide

Sorted for Christmas - you're welcome!  * Thomas Lynham Ceramics * Orla Walsh Artist * Ciara O’Neill Art * Martina’s Palette * Tina Reid Art * Luke Reidy Art * Button Studio * Intelligent Tea * Jimmy Lawlor * Wrapped in Kindness * Aoife McLaughlin * Ardmore Pottery * Jerpoint Glass * Motly Designs * George Casey Catering (also does cooking classes) * Kids Books - Tales for Tadpoles * Seven Oak * Steele * Snugi Knitwear * Little Rolla Kids Suitcase * Adare Grocer - Hampers * Gosson & Gartla kids clothes * Cowshed Design * Andrew Caslin Photography * Beneath the Ash * Hardpressed Xmas Cards * Gaiety School of Acting Vouchers * Lir  * Pale Yellow Palette - decorations * Slated * Primrose and Fern Earrings * Sayers Studio Art * Catriona Curtin Art * Irish Hide Designs * Foxford * Amurelle * Somas * Cloonkeen * La Bougie * Treaty City Brewery * Mortons Supermarket * Rosalins * April and the Bear * Industry & Co * The Designist * Jaqi * Fallon & Byrne (great hampers) * Sheridans Galway (also do a cheese club) * Bow Baby * Cogs * Barn Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

Episode 45 - the SEAI Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme

This is the second of two episodes that we recorded with the SEAI's Housewarming podcast. In this episode, we talk to Steven Farrell from the SEAI about the new Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme. This is for you if you are doing up a period home and have maybe found it difficult to navigate the currently available grants because your home is listed or has conservation restrictions. Visit SEAI.ie to find out more about this pilot scheme. Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

Listener Questions 4 - What Is the Best Fabric for a Sofa? Your Complete Guide

In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note on Instagram at @ripitup_podcast_official [https://www.instagram.com/ripitup_podcast_official/] or via email to ripitupearlybird@gmail.com [ripitupearlybird@gmail.com]. Items mentioned: * Poly-velvet * Velour * Boucle * Microfibre * Aniline leather * Dr Beckmanns *  Textured herringbone  Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

Episode 44 - Dining in Style

This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you create a dining room that is both beautiful and practical for everyday living. Editor's note: We were short on time today and are talking super fast to fit everything in - we understand if you need to play this episode at half speed, sorry! ;) Items mentioned: * We both have a tulip-style dining table (Eero Saarinen style)  * Ghost chairs - Philippe Starck style * Carver chairs with arms that can double up as bedroom chairs * Bench seating with hinged lid (preferred over drawers) * Slope the back of the seat 5-7 degrees * Poly-velvet fabric is ideal for easy-to-clean upholstery * Bar stools should be 65-70cm maximum (assuming standard countertop height of 90 - 95cm) * Solid wood tables - seal well with oil - we love Ethnicraft wood tables * The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt has great dining measurements * Dr. Beckmann’s (fabric cleaner) Jenny's dining dimensions: * 90cm diameter round table * 175 x 185cm bench seating Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines