You know those shops that have a magnifying glass with handles made of seashells? Yup, this is one…read moreof those! Actually this is a really nice shop... if you like those sort of shops. It is packed full of mirrors, lamps, soft furnishings and photo frames. There are also wee gifts dotted around the place (wallets, letter opener sets etc....) which is a nice touch.

Cottonwood is a cute shop featuring various bric-a-brac for the home, vases, mirrors and photo…read moreframes but also the bigger stuff like tables and chandeliers. They're now offering 20% off everything so if you're in the middle of re-decorating your apartment, the selection is worth a look if you're in the area. If you take the Luas line, it's just a few steps from the Dundrum stop, on your left-hand side when heading to Dundrum Town Centre. Yo can't miss it.

The service is appalling and I would strongly recommend not to use Angela O'Connor or her daughter…read moreElizabeth although I believe Elizabeth no longer does interior design but she is the one I would have dealt with initially. They don't answer their phone, return phone calls when messages have been left or deal with their customers face to face. I have tried year after year to resolve an issue face to face regarding bad workmanship in my home. I wasn't trying to get them to cover the cost, I was prepared to pay whatever was necessary to have things fixed. Unfortunately I was unable to to do so. Postal mail worked but it had its limitations and the next step would be the small claims court. However, this isn't a route I would choose. I would much rather they spoke to me either face to face or by phone and together we could work at resolving the problem. I think they have a mindset that as soon as a customer complains they automatically think the customer wants them to foot the bill and then they avoid the customer in every way possible. Instead, if they were professional enough, they should talk to the customer, ascertain the issues, and come to an agreement that is amicable to them and the customer. They have put me off using interior designers for life and that's a shame as I am sure there are many more out there who would not only do the job, but would also treat their customers in a professional manner. I've never written a review before and it saddens me to have to do so but the service has been so bad and their unwillingness to communicate so unprofessional. As a customer I feel badly let down by their service.