nice to meet you: Hi from Laura
My commute into work has changed a little over the last two weeks ago. I have gone from frantically running the house trying to cajole a nearly fou...
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Competitions and Meet the Maker
We are lucky to work with a bucket load of talented Irish designers and makers. Over the next while, each Monday (shush, it’s still Monday, I swear...
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Do You Nose it? Prove it! Design the Next Scent of Ireland and Win
Ever wanted to design your own scent? Well here's the chance. We have teamed up with Lucy Hegarty the brains (and nose) behind La Bougie ...
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Gimme some Michael D Huggins
I have had a STACK of half read, sorta started and aspirational books beside my bed for donkeys. Every time I brought home a new one, my partner wo...
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paying it forward
One of my fav. things about humans is our ability to pull together in tough times. In an effort to help independent business all over Ireland, Sma...
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wow, what a week that was!
So, it’s been quite the 10 days. On 6th of March I disappeared off to have a baby, safe and secure that I had a wonderful team in place who could d...
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Sheelas, Mammies and and some lovely gifts
Love how these floating plant hangers let us bring extra greenery into the shop. We have them at home too and with this rotten weather they're grea...
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Mammies, Gaffs and Gráinneoga
Mother's Day is just a few weeks away and we have got you covered. (Happy International Women's Day too!)
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Event 11th March: Nessa Finnegan
This March to mark International Women's Day, we are utterly delighted to have the super talented artist Nessa Finnegan in for a one off special ar...
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Simple and Beautiful
Whether you're into functional gadgets, Irish design or nice-smelling things, Designist has got you covered.
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Windy Whiskey Weather
This windy weather is perfect for reading a book with your kids... Or alternatively, cuddling up with a whiskey.
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“It is not enough that we build products that function, that are understandable and usable, we also need to build products that bring joy and excitement, pleasure and fun, and, yes, beauty to people’s lives.”
Don Norman