{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Style Stories with EZ Living Interiors","title":"From Keys to Cosy: Muireann O’Connell’s First-Home Story ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3934,"description":"\nIn this episode of Style Stories, Laura is joined by broadcaster and Ireland AM co-host Muireann O’Connell, who opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of buying her first home. \nFrom the tears of finally getting the keys to the reality of broken boilers, clutter battles and the “knees test” for sofas, Muireann shares a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to make a house feel like home.\nWith her trademark humour and relatability, she chats about influences from her mam, the joy of taking your time with interiors, and why comfort matters just as much as style. Expect plenty of laughs, practical tips, and a behind-the-scenes peek at life on live TV — plus \nMuireann’s current design obsessions (spoiler: pink walls are in).\n THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Muireann’s emotional rollercoaster of finally getting her first home Why it’s okay to ditch the pressure and take your time with interiors The surprising “knees test” for choosing the perfect sofa Her mam’s fearless influence — from ripping up carpets to knocking walls Clutter vs calm: making the bedroom a space just for rest Pink walls, sideboards and the joy of adding colour back into her home GUEST DETAILS\n \nMuireann O’Connell is a TV presenter, broadcaster, and co-host of Ireland AM, the country’s longest-running breakfast show. Known for her quick wit, relatability, and ability to make viewers feel like they’re chatting with a friend over coffee, Muireann has become one of Ireland’s most recognisable media personalities.\nAlongside her broadcasting career, Muireann has been candidly sharing her first-time homeowner journey — from the highs of finally getting the keys to the everyday realities of turning a house into a home. With her trademark humour and down-to-earth honesty, she offers a refreshing perspective on interiors, lifestyle, and what it really means to create a space that reflects who you are. \nMORE INFORMATION\nFind EZ Living Interiors online at www.ezliving-interiors.ie.   \nStyle Stories is...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jLdO4RzWohXxEswV0YoTvLgEwN21l7NNUhtH4q3k1mM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85OWMy/YTc1YjliODlkZjE4/OTFmYTNjYTk5OGY1/ZDY4Yi5KUEc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}