The Loves Of My Life
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The person
My husband, Conrad, and my son Cooper, who’s five. They’re my world. They make me laugh every day, and I feel so lucky to have them in my life.
The memory
Probably when I had Cooper. I had a hypnobirth in Holles St with its Domino (Domiciliary Care In and Out of Hospital) scheme, and honestly, it was an amazing experience. I know you don’t hear too many positive birth stories, but I’d re-do mine any day!
The moment of the day
The morning. It’s a new day, a fresh chance to get motivated and make the most of it. Mornings in our house can be hectic, with getting Cooper ready for school, and our dog, Indiana, sorted, so it’s important to take a moment before the madness.
“I know you don’t hear too many positive birth stories, but I’d re-do mine any day”
“My work is my hobby. I adore what I do, so it’s genuinely never felt like work to me”
The song
The theme song from Band of Brothers .I walked down the aisle to Anuna singing it, and it just gives me chills every time I hear it. It’s such an emotive piece.
The movie
White Christmas with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. It reminds me of growing up; we used to watch it together on Christmas Eve. It’s a tradition I still keep.
The book
I just finished The Power by Rhonda Byrne; it’s a follow-on from The Secret .So I’m fully embracing that at the moment. I prefer non-fiction, and biographies, especially of business people. I loved Jo Malone’s autobiography, Jo Malone: My
Story. It’s inspiring to read about people’s successes, and their struggles, too
The hero
My mam, Kit. She’s 80 this July, and she’s just the strongest woman I know. She’s an incredible person, and a wonderful mother and grandmother.
The friend
Trish O’Brien, my best friend, business partner and Cooper’s godmother. I am so blessed to have her in my life, and our relationship is the thing I’m most proud of. We know what we have is rare, so we really cherish it.
The outfit
Jeans and a blazer is my forever go-to. I love Zara blazers, and my favourite jeans are Poco by Pippa. The fit is incredible, and they wear really well.
The accessory
Shoes and bags! I have a total weakness for Manolo Blahniks. Some say it’s an addiction, I prefer to say I’m a collector.
The gadget
My iPhone.
The pet hate
Fakeness
The piece of advice
Do the right thing always. Do right by your team. Work hard, play hard, and give back.
The beauty product
Our Waxperts Wonder Pads. They are the best little multi-tasking product. Originally made to treat and prevent ingrown hairs, our customers discovered a million more uses for them. They contain salicylic acid, so they are super on your face, too.
The holiday
Achill Island. I absolutely love it there. I’ve a lot of family there, so it feels like home. I can totally switch off and relax, as the phone signal wouldn’t be the best. For someone who is always on the phone, I love that. And when the sun shines, it’s like paradise.
The hotel
The Wynn in Las Vegas. We go every year, and it never disappoints.
The drink
You can’t beat a glass of Whispering Angel rosé in the sunshine.
The bar
9 Below or House. Alan Clancy has the magic touch, so all his bars are always fab.
The hobby
My work is my hobby. I adore what I do, so it’s genuinely never felt like work to me.
The celebrity
Gary Barlow. Obsessed.
The virtue
Loyalty.
The vices
Possibly buying all those shoes! Ah listen, life’s too short to focus on vices. Everything in moderation.
The smell
Lavender. Our wax is lavender-based, as is our candle, and it’s so relaxing. I instantly unwind when I smell it.
The taste
Savoury. I don’t have a sweet tooth. Ellen opened Waxperts salon 10 years ago and is the creator of Waxperts Wax, which is stocked in over 2,500 salons in Ireland and the UK waxperts.ie @waxperts