Sharing all he has learned from running the famously warm and welcoming five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, Francis Brennan's third book contains everything you need to know to create a happy home. While modern life can be busy and stressful, a tidy, orderly place for you and your family to come home to can be the perfect antidote to a chaotic world. From decluttering and storage tips, to the art of folding and arranging cushions, to making your own home-made cleaning products and other simple home hacks, with Francis' tips and tricks you can truly relax, knowing that the silver is polished, the napkins are laundered and the sofas are cosy and clean!

Travel around the world and back again with Francis!Francis Brennan recounts his journeys across the globe and the adventures and mishaps that ensue along the way. From Vietnam to the Vatican, India to Australia, and his recent bucket-list trip along Route 66 – but always back to Kenmare, because there's no place like home. Let Francis take you on a grand tour of his best travel memories and be inspired to see the world in a new light.

Francis Brennan is back – to spread a little happiness!'Life can deal us any kind of hand, good or bad. Often it's a bit of both, and the only difference is what we make of it. That's the subject of this book – how we handle what life throws at us and how we learn to make the most of it. In short, it's a book about happiness.'Full of warm and witty anecdotes, Francis Brennan shares his memories while letting us in on the secret to his success – his belief in happiness. By counting his blessings – such as his childhood, family, friendships, career, travel, spirituality, home life and public life – he outlines what matters to him and what has sustained him in life, and shows how learning to be happy is the most important gift you can give yourself.By sharing how he has dealt with the ups and downs of life, Francis Brennan proves that happiness is something you choose, rather than something that chooses you. Counting Your Blessings: Table of Contents Introduction - Family Matters - Overcoming Challenges - Work, Glorious Work - Park Life - Living in the Limelight - Travel Broadens the Mind - A Hug Goes a Long Way - A Few of My Favourite Things

Whether your home is a city apartment, country cottage or large and rambling house, it is your space and should be well cared for. The secret is managing the upkeep without feeling overwhelmed. As a hotelier, Francis Brennan has gathered unparalleled expertise in home maintenance and care, and this year, once again, he has compiled his Homekeeper's Diary to help you manage household tasks month by month. From getting organised to gardening, cookery and a whole host of useful tips, it's a practical bible which you can delve into daily to discover all the information you need to keep your home looking its best.

A new diary from Ireland's favorite home management expert! Hotelier and TV personality Francis Brennan is known for his impeccable taste and high standards in homemaking. In this diary he helps you out throughout the year with advice on cleaning, getting organized, gardening, cookery, and all other aspects of household management.

Come travelling with Francis Brennan around the world and back again. 'I have often been in awe of all the wonderful things I've seen: the bustling cities, the strange and wonderful wildlife, the beautiful monuments, the fantastic scenery and, most of all, the people I've met along the way. And, being a bit of a storyteller, I thought I'd commit my travels to paper and share my unique insights with you. I hope they'll provide you with a little bit of escapism on a rainy day, and perhaps even a bit of extra knowledge or a travel tip or two.' Here Francis Brennan recounts his tales of travelling throughout the world and the adventures and mishaps that ensue. From Vietnam to the Vatican, from India to Australia, and his recent bucket-list trip along Route 66, let Francis take you on a grand tour of his best travel memories and be inspired to see the world in a new light.

The inimitable Francis Brennan shares his philosophy for life: spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place Have you ever wondered which fork to use when dining out? Or how to make the perfect cup of tea? If you've ever wanted to learn the correct etiquette for weddings, funerals and christenings, this is the book for you! Covering everything from gracefully handling office politics to what gifts to bring to a dinner party, this book will advise you on everything you need to lead a well-groomed and well-mannered life. Francis Brennan, the hugely successful proprietor of the Park Hotel Kenmare and presenter of RTÉ's highly rated 'At Your Service' believes it's the little things in life that count the most. And by following his philosophy based on manners, etiquette and respect, he has built an extremely successful business and a very happy life. With his signature charm and wit, Francis shares with you his personal code for living – including the correct way to position a toilet roll, and the direction in which your pillowcase should face! Full of fun and personal memories, Francis will motivate you to pay attention to the small things that make a big difference. 'You get the feeling that if he ever called over to your house you'd have a totally delightful evening drinking tea with him, and although he might rearrange the cushions on your sofa and criticise your choice of hand soap, he'd do it so nicely you'd end up offering him all the fancy biscuits.' Beaut.ie 'Wouldn't it be a great if restaurateurs got hold of Francis' book and doled it out to, ahem, deserving parents?' Sinead Ryan, The Herald It's the Little Things: Table of Contents Preface - Manners Begin At Home - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? - The People Next Door - The Big Occasions: Births, Marriages and Deaths - Planes, Trains and Automobiles - The World of Work - The Ancient Art of Grooming: How to Look Your Best on Every Occasion - Eating Out - Social MediaEpilogue: It's the Little Things