Live life full of colour
I do love an event and even more so when said event manages to combine style and inspiring women all in a beautiful setting.
I’m always on the hunt for such events to go to and so I was thrilled to see that this summer, acclaimed designer and founder of Begley & Bowie, Doireann Healy, has created such an event with A Colourful Life. A vibrant new live event series spotlighting some of Ireland’s most inspiring creative women. Hosted in the luxurious surroundings of The Park Hotel, Kenmare, this inspiring series kicks off in June 2025 and offers an intimate celebration of fashion, wellness, and interior design.
Curated as a live one-to-one conversation, each event will feature one of Ireland’s leading luminaries in the artistic world. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, inspiring discussion, and engaging question and answer sessions—with a few surprise giveaways!
Doireann says of the event series: “I created A Colourful Life because I wanted to celebrate the women who are shaping Ireland’s creative landscape in such bold and brilliant ways. These are the stories I wish I’d heard when I was starting out. They are honest, inspiring and full of grit and vision. This series is about bringing those voices to the forefront in a beautiful, real-life setting.”
The list of guests is really a who’s who of inspirational women including Helen Steele a fashion designer and artist known for bold prints worn by Rihanna and Cara Delevingne which kicks of the series on Saturday 14 June. You can see Shelly Corkery on Saturday 28 June who is the Creative Director at Brown Thomas and a certified fashion industry leader.
Eclectic designer Joanne Hynes will be there on 13 July. For the wellness girlies you won’t want to miss Peigín Crowley on Saturday 5 July. Peigin is a wellness innovator and founder of GROUND Wellbeing. If interior design is your thing, you can see renowned interior designer Geri O’Toole on 19 July. This event series is a celebration of creativity, community, and connection.
In a time of digital noise, A Colourful Life offers a refreshing in-person experience that fosters real engagement and shared inspiration. I of course love a social media moment but really you can’t beat an in person gathering where you can chat and make connections. Tickets are €55 and can be bought on Eventbrite. So, get glammed up, have a glass of bubbles and treat yourself to an inspiring day.
In other news and speaking of summer events, I have a wedding coming up next month. Gone be with the days when I had ten weddings a year and a whole host of occasion wear outfits to choose from.
I’m now at the age where me and my friends main get togethers are for the more mid-range number birthdays so I’m really having to think about what to wear for the summer wedding.
The wedding is also going to be a really lovely, relaxed party vibe so while I don’t have to go full on wedding guest outfit, I do still want to make the effort and I’m never one to dress down for an occasion.
I’m currently toying with either going for something very colourful, loose and flowy or else perhaps wearing a co-ord set. I’m going to first take a look in my own wardrobe but I’m also open to the idea of doing a rental option. I’ll keep you posted on my search.