With incredible coastal views, this future-proofed Howth home makes the most of its spectacular location
With incredible coastal views, this future-proofed Howth home makes the most of its spectacular location

Megan Burns

This Co Meath self-build blends with its rural surroundings, and has a clean and modern interior
This Co Meath self-build blends with its rural surroundings, and has a clean and modern...

Megan Burns

House Tour: A former artist’s studio turned into a Clontarf home
House Tour: A former artist’s studio turned into a Clontarf home

Megan Burns

Supper Club: 3 Irish chefs share their favourite savoury recipes with us
Supper Club: 3 Irish chefs share their favourite savoury recipes with us

Sarah Finnan

Six mood-boosting books that will make you think differently
Six mood-boosting books that will make you think differently

Jennifer McShane

This stunning Connemara home makes the most of its incredible views with earthy tones and organic textures
This stunning Connemara home makes the most of its incredible views with earthy tones and...

Megan Burns

Make sure to do absolutely nothing this time of year
Make sure to do absolutely nothing this time of year

Holly O'Neill

Meet Irishwoman Carmel Snow, the Anna Wintour of the 1930s
Meet Irishwoman Carmel Snow, the Anna Wintour of the 1930s

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10 scenic walks to enjoy around Ireland
10 scenic walks to enjoy around Ireland

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A jewel-toned greenhouse is the star of this Stoneybatter home
A jewel-toned greenhouse is the star of this Stoneybatter home

Katie Byrne

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Truly Gifted: Laura Kinsella


By IMAGE
28th Oct 2016
Truly Gifted: Laura Kinsella

While their lives look frantic on Snapchat, exotic on Instagram, and they always seem to be doing something in the public eye, being successful involves more than just an enviable social profile. MELANIE MORRIS meets five of Ireland’s most prolific creative professionals and finds out what makes them tick.

Portraits by Anthony Woods. Still Lifes by Trevor Hart.?

LAURA KINSELLA, 33, DESIGNER/MILLER

HOBBIES/INTERESTS?

Music, gigs, playing, and fashion.

WHAT DO YOU USE YOUR PHONE FOR MOST?

Social media, emails and listening to music.

WHAT?S MOST IMPORTANT IN A PHONE, AND WHY?

Battery, as I’m always running around and need it to last. I like Samsung’s Fast Charge Battery Pack for exactly that reason. And a good camera is essential for social media.

READ MORE: Truly Gifted: Marissa Carter

ANY APP YOU LOVE THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

Pocket for saving articles to read later, and I really love Flipboard, so I can browse the internet like a magazine.

BEST CHRISTMAS PRESSIE EVER?

I think it might have been a sewing machine that I was given when I was eight.

Laura Kinsella

This article originally appeared in the November issue of IMAGE magazine, on shelves nationwide now.