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Date 30 November 2014
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Sleigh themwith craftsWith Irish-madeproducts from designpop-ups and artisanmarkets, you cangive your loved onessomething original
DARAFLYNN
Christmas 2014 has a hand-picked feel and comes with a gooddose of patriotism. Never before hasit been easier to buy Irish for the
home, which is fitting, given we areon the eve of Irish Design 2015 — ayear dedicated to the showcasing ofexcellence in Irish-made products.As ever, Giveirishcraft.com is thego-to website for true crafted pieces,with something for every budget.If you can brave the crowds, there
are temporary Christmas shopspopping up all over the larger cities,making it easier to find somethingunusual for your loved ones. InDublin, check out the second outingof Makers & Brothers & Others, the
craft-led design store, at 5 DameLane, open untilChristmas Eve, aswell as Jennifer Slattery and JamieLewis’ Christmas pop-up shop inThe Old Butcher Studios, BenburbStreet, from December 10-20. TheChristmas Cracker 2014 flea markettakes place onDecember 12-14 atBlock B in Smithfield Square, and theNational Crafts & Design Fair 2014 is
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at the RDSon December 3-7 and isalways teeming with good Irish gifts.Elsewhere, the Carlow Made pop-
up returns to Tullow Street in Carlowtown from December 8-24 and CorkCraft & Design showcases the work of19 local makers in locations aroundthe city in the run-up to Christmas.If you prefer to shop from your
fireside, you are spoilt for choicewith Irish web retailers: “lifestyleand homewares online emporium”aprilandthebear.com is a highlight,crafts marketplace Etsy rarelydisappoints, and many high streetstores will have their online offeringsin full swing. Remember to checkdelivery schedules for each website:they vary wildly and European andIrish deadlines may differ.Finally, don’t forget your own postal
deadlines. For standard parcels tothe UK, you have until December 19;post parcels to Europe by December13, and to the USA and the rest of theworld by December 6.
CUP OF KINDNESS €14
Colm O’Regan’s Irish Mammiescollection of witty, affectionatesayings are available on mugs.Offerings include: “Turn offthat tap and don’t be wastingthe water.” designist.ie
THE DAILY SCOOP €15
These antique-look measuringspoons, on a decorative safetypin, are a cute stocking-fillerfrom Carolyn Donnelly’s Eclecticrange for Dunnes Stordunnesstores.com
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PITCHER PERFECTFROM €80
Andrew Ludick’s ceramics areinvestment pieces for lovers ofIrish craft. Bowls are €80, thesejugs are €140, and platters are€300. giveirishcraft.com
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COOKING UP A TREAT €60
Helen James’ copper sauce pot from her Consideredrange for Dunnes Stores is a nice gift for an avidchef. dunnesstores.com
ON THE WING €74
Yvonne Ellen’shandmade BeautifulBirds plate setfeatures mismatchingtea plates withcolourful birdillustrations appliedto each with gildeddetailing. They’re €74for four. etsy.com
HOT STUFF€119
Smeg nowmakes 1950sretro-stylecounter topappliances tomatch itsiconic vintage-style fridge-freezers.Toasters andkettles areavailable in arange ofpastel shades,including pink.arnotts.ie
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BASKET CASESFROM €50
These baskets havea black dip-dye effectfor a striking contrast.They range from €50to €75 at Industryin Dublin.industrydesign.ie
G I F T G U I D E S P E C I A L
CHECK IT OUT €34.50Cushendale Woollen Mills’lambswool cushions andthrows are ideal againstthe cold. giveirishcraft.com
BRIGHT BUNNY €7.95This nightlight is afriendly addition to kids’rooms. €7.95, Mira Mirain Dublin 4. miramira.ie
IN A LATHERThe entire range ofClarke’s Irish handmadesoaps will be availableat Jennifer Slattery’s andJamie Lewis’s Christmaspop-up shop in The OldButcher Studios, BenburbStreet, Dublin 1, fromDecember 10-20.jenniferslatterytextiles.com
IN A SPIN €46From her shop inlackrock, Dublin,ormer ConranDesign Groupdesigner Jane Carrollsells her range ofhildren’s bedlinen,and-made clocks,
kids’ clothing, hand-ainted furniture,
and wooden andsoft toys. Thisroundabout toy,topped with aGerman flag, has aclassic, Victorian feel.janecarrolldesign.com
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NEW FLAMES €18.95Wicklow company Brooke& Shoals makes candlesfrom sustainably sourcedsoy wax and essential oilsin fragrances such asgreen fig &vetiver, sweetlemon & linden flower, andsandalwood & preciousamber. brookeandshoals.ie
LIGHT FANTASTIC €35
This versatile hangingcage lamp from Industryon Dublin’s Drury Streetfeatures a detachableclamp that allows it tobe moved around andattached to a headboardor shelf. industrydesign.ie
PLAID TIDINGS €95Foxford Woollen Mills’ Mid Century Brights range of throwsoffer a colourful variation on tartan. arnotts.ie
RAISE A PINKY €31.95Actress Miranda Kerr’scollaboration with chinamaker Royal Albertincludes this teacup andsaucer set. arnotts.ie
ANIMAL MAGIC€12
For a zany backdropto your Christmasturkey, the WildDining plates eachfeature an animalwearing humanattire. Gary theGorilla looks dashingin a three-piece suitand red bow tie,while Patricia thePanda rocks astrappy pink dressand bright blueeyeshadow.aprilandthebear.com
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DAPPERDRINK€13
TheMarvelRoom atBrownThomasDublin hasplenty ofhigh-endhomewaregifts,including this thermaltravel mug with blackstripes by US fashiondesigner Kate Spade.brownthomas.com
PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS €30Co Sligo woodturner Matt Jones’s winestoppers are hand-carved from nativeIrish timber and are inspired by shapesfound in nature. giveirishcraft.com
BURNING DESIRE €30
The Gold Collection, made forBrown Thomas by Irish makerMax Benjamin, features fivefragrances in both candle anddiffuser. Candles are €30 anddiffusers cost €35. Brownthomas.com
UNCOMMON SCENTS€75The rechargeable Petalwelldiffuser releases fragrancewith no burning, water ormess. Six essential oilblends are available for€25 each. petalwell.com
THINK PINK €210This fluorescent pink skinny piggy bankby Areaware is made of resin and wasdesigned by American artist Harry Allen,whose work is in MOMA. It measures45cm long and 25cm high.aprilandthebear.com
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HOT POT REST €38Designed and producedby the Irish makerSuperfolk, this tabletoptrivet is handmadewith Irish ash.makersandbrothers.com
STYLISH PAD€36
This graphic greycushion with zipperoffers a neutral designfor modern sofas.industrydesign.ie
MIRROR IMAGESFROM €144These Via Fondazza vases,in mirror polished spunbrass, are by Swedish firmSkultuna and inspired bythe still life paintings ofGiorgio Morand — they’renamed after the Bolognastreet he lived on. inreda.ie
WOODENART €90
This simple,understatedIrish ashpeppermillis a jointprojectbetweenIrish-basedwood-turnerMatt Jonesand design collectiveMakers & Brothers &Others.makersandbrothers.com
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