BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will brighten your life this week

JUST DESSERTS

÷IF IT’S an elegant summer soirée you’re planning, rather than a smoky BBQ, you may want to take a look at M&S’s new summer range of deserts to top off your evening. The range includes a fruity blackcurrant cheesecake icecream and these chocolate and raspberry eclairs, €4 (pictured).

LUXURY GETAWAY

÷FANCY a well-earned catch up with your favourite gal-pal? The Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Cork is offering a sweet deal all this summer that’s ideal for a girls’ getaway and a bit of selfindulgent luxury. Available until August 31, the offer includes overnight accommodation, a choice of two spa treatments with afternoon tea for two included, and costs from €149 per person sharing. For bookings and information, go to radissonblu.com/hotel-cork.

MOISTURE LOCK IN

÷WITH the heatwave here, Urban Veda’s facial oils, like this Soothing Facial Oil (€39.99, boots. ie), are a handy way to lock moisture in and prevent skin drying out. To find out your ayurvedic skin type, check out your dosha at urbanveda.com

NATURALLY DRIVEN

÷ECO-FRIENDLY Paul Galvin and Courtney Smith have got behind the wheel of Bord na Móna’s Naturally Driven Bio Beetle. Bord na Móna wants to help the environment by encouraging people to recycle and be more energy efficient.

JOY OF SUMMER WINE

÷WITH weather to bring a thirst on, Aldi has a range of summer wines to tempt all palates. The collection won 17 medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards last month, with the Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand (pictured) taking home Silver. In stores now, €9.99.