BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will make you happy this week

OUTDOORS INSPIRED

÷READY to transform your living space into a den of tranquility the Scandinavians would be proud of? Then look no further than Penneys for inspiration. Their SS18 range of interiors has clean and simple lines but aims to embrace the the serenity of the outdoors. Available in stores nationwide.

BABY BARGAINS

÷TROLLIES at the ready — ALDI launches its annual Baby and Toddler event on Thursday, with bargains on all sorts of items every mam (and dad) to a little one will need. Among the deals on offer is a nursery set for just €390!

WINTER WARMERS

÷LAST year’s jacket falling apart at the seams? Well, baby, it’s cold outside, so maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a new winter warmer. Dunnes Stores has a great range of designs and styles. See dunnesstores. com

GET ‘THE SNAPYS’

÷THE Huawei Creatives photography competition is open for entries again in all categories, including Travel, Food and Fashion. Formerly known as The Snapys, the competition is offering the winner the chance to attend the world-renowned South by Southwest creative festival in March. To enter upload your image to social media using #huaweicreatives and the relevant category hashtag. See

huaweicreatives.ie for details.

CHOCOLATE GOLD

÷TAKING decadence to a whole other level, the new Too Faced eyeshadow palette is infused with none other than gold and cocoa powder. Featuring 16 all new shades, the Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette costs €47 and is available now from Debenhams stores nationwide.