Birthday gifts

Is he a shitehawk or a messer? A gombeen or a dope? Take the decision-making out of your trash talk and fire out hilarious one-line insults left, right, and centre with this deadly flip-book. From the lowest of the low, this book is filled with side-splitting put-downs that are the most Irish things you'll ever hear! Carry it under your oxter, and you'll be effin' and blindin' your best verbal abuse in no time. The Irish Insult Generator makes a great entertaining gift; you and your mates will be rolling on the floor laughing! Why not check out the rest of our funny stuff ? How does it come? Hardback flip book

These amber crystal lights from Gingko bring a little magic to any room. Intricately laser engraved, in stunning 3D, each dandelion is set inside a sphere of softly hued, crystal-clear crystal which then sits on a warm, solid, natural walnut base. Switch between a soft, medium and bright light using the copper button on the front of the walnut wood base. The crystal is polished to such a high shine that it reflects the light around the room. A truly stunning item that adds a little piece of magic wherever it is. The walnut base is fitted with a rechargeable battery that can keep your space illuminated for up to 16 hours. The USB-C port in the back makes for easy charging. Love this? We have a range of smart lighting solutions here at designist We have a range of housewarming and wedding gifts for all tastes. What's it made of? Crystal, wood How does it come? In a box, 9.5 x 12.5 x 10cm Keep away from direct sunlight

The Mini Booklight from Gingko is a wonderful surprise to open as well as extremely useful and portable. It's a rechargeable lamp made to look like a book with a sleek, laser-cut wooden cover. When it's closed, the BookLight can be neatly tucked away on your bookshelf, or in your handbag. Powered by two LED strips, the book opens to cast a wonderful ambient light, perfect for reading or creating a cosy atmosphere. You can stand it up and pivot it to create different lighting effects, or lay it flat and let it fan out and glow like a setting sun. The Mini BookLight is rechargeable with a standard micro USB cable, so you can leave it plugged in for extended use, or charge it up for a camping trip or an evening in the garden. This little book-like lamp makes a fantastic, useful gift for bookworms, gadget geeks, adventurers and home birds alike. It takes about 2 hours to charge and then will stay shining for around 10 hours from a full charge. Love this? We have a range of smart lighting solutions here at designist. What's it made of? Tear resistant waterproof paper, wooden cover and LEDs. Book Light Mini measures 12.2 x 9 x 2.5 cm How does it come? In a box 16 x 10 x 4 cm

Is there anything better than a good card? Being able to make and send your very own cards! This DIY card making set contains a Starter kit to get you screen printing in minutes, so you can design & print your own greeting cards. Each kit comes with a selection of waterbased inks, screen, squeegee and template paper and a step-by-step, how-to guide to screen printing. A lovely gift for these who love that personal touch, card lovers and the I-could-do-that-myself-ers in your life. We particularly love how this kits is working towards plastic free making it a somewhat more sustainable gift, great for those looking to reduce plastic in their lives. How does it come? Each box contains; a Wooden framed screen, a Wood handle rubber squeegee, 3 x water-based inks (pastel green, blue, orange), 10 x waterproof stencil template sheets, 10 x A4 art paper sheets, and a Step by step guide. These are Inks suitable for printing on paper / card Approx. 27.2 x 2.5 x 21.2 cm

Bring some relaxing colour to your space with this Mini Alice Mushroom Lamp from Gingko With 7 soft RGB lights and a warm white light mode, you can change the mood and feel of your room with a gentle tap or shake. The warm walnut wood base contrasts with the frosted mushroom top. With a brass on/off button on the base, tilt the base once to change from off to soft light to oscillating colours. To set a colour, a gentle press on the top of the mushroom glass shade when your preferred colour appears - and voila. This little light is a great way to be able to change the ambiance in a room with just the touch of a button. Love this? We have a range of smart lighting solutions here at designist. We have a range of housewarming and wedding gifts for all tastes. What's it made of? Plastic and wood. How does it come? Mini Mushroom Light measures 12.5 x 10cm. Comes in a box, 14 x 11 x 11cm Super Mini Mushroom Light measures 6.5 x 6cm. Comes in a box 9 x 7 x 6cm

Made in France, these very clever mist brooches are fixed with a magnet, rather than a pin, so they won't leave a hole, or a mark on your clothes. The magnet is strong enough to hold a scarf but so light it won't weigh you down at all. Designed by Constance Guisset, who is known for the lightness and delicacy of her designs, the range includes a solar brooch in gold tone, inspired by the suns rays, a lunar brooch in silver tone that echos the surface of the moon, and a mist brooch in copper tone that billows like a cloud. These lovely brooches set off any outfit to a t. How Does it Come? In a blue card box 7 x 7 x 1 cm. Brooch is copper plated metal and has a diameter of 5cm.

Made in France, these very clever solar brooches are fixed with a magnet, rather than a pin, so they won't leave a hole or a mark on your clothes. The magnet is strong enough to hold a scarf, but so light it won't weigh you down at all. Designed by Constance Guisset, who is known for the lightness and delicacy of her designs, the range includes a solar brooch in gold tone, inspired by the suns rays, a lunar brooch in silver tone that echos the surface of the moon, and a mist brooch in copper tone that billows like a cloud. These lovely brooches set off any outfit to a t. How Does it Come? In a blue card box. Brooch is gold plated metal. Medium brooch has a diameter of 5cm, and Large Brooch has a daimeter of 10cm.

We all have that special saucer, that sentimental teacup or memory-laden jug which we wish to hold on to. But what to do when they get broken? Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold. This ancient technique encourages us to cherish our broken things, to focus on the flaws, and to celebrate imperfection. By repairing an object, the product becomes unique and personal. This new kintsugi repair kit by Humade takes the traditional art of Kintsugi and makes it accessible to all. Within each kit is a special glue, gold dust, and applicators, so you can repair your broken but still cherished objects at home. Unlike traditional Kintsugi, this New Kintsugi repair kit can be used on almost any hard material such as glass, wood, marble, metal, hard plastic, as well as, of course, ceramic. This method of repair takes time and a little patience, it is not a super glue solution - rather, it is the process of rebirthing broken things with loving care and turning break lines into features in themselves. This is a wonderful gift for those who cherish their things and love to mend, repair, and reuse. Read more about the kintsugi method in our blog post. IS THE KINTSUGI KIT FOOD SAFE? The Humade Kintsugi Kit is food-safe for a max temperature of 100 degrees Celsius. If the repaired porcelain is heated above 100 degrees, the heat can melt the materials. So, to keep your porcelain food safe, do not pour hot tea water directly into a cup where the main section has been mended using our kintsugi kit, and d o not use repaired items in the oven or microwave How Does it Come? In a cardboard box. Component glue, gold powder, a brush, bamboo stirring sticks, and gloves , putty to fill up missing bits and pieces, and a step-by-step manual with detailed pictures.

Always know what the weather is doing with this Weather barometer by Ocean Clock . Do you need a brolly or sunglasses, wellies or sandals? This elegant and very stylish handmade barometer will mean you can always keep on top of the Irish weather. A lovely gift, this barometer looks great on the wall or shelf. Its rich teal shade contrasts beautifully with the beech wood and white frame. Perfect for those who love the outdoors, or simply chatting about the good ol' Irish weather We have loads of bright ideas for gifts if you'd like to take a look. What's it made of? Hand-assembled in Hossegor, frame in natural beech wood, white hand & magnetic bolt-shaped pointer in beech wood. Comes in a cardboard box and is approx. 25.5 x 4 cm.

The most iconic feature of Dublin's skyline, this print by local artist Lainey K celebrates the Poolbeg Chimneys in all their stripey glory. The art is printed on 350 gsm, smooth finish stock paper, which allows the bright colours to stand out. This A4 print is also available in a frame. Shop our collection of Poolbeg inspired gifts, or check out some more of Lainey K 's illustrations How big is it? A4

A fine pair of dinner candles inspired by the iconic Poolbeg Power station in Dublin, which is also fondly known as the Pigeon House. These red and white stripy candles are a great souvenir from our fair city. A gift that towers over others (get it, huh?! get it?!?)! How does it come? Two candles in a cardboard kraft gift box, 40 x 6 x 3 cm approx.

Harrison Gardner is an Australian eco-builder and designer who finds himself in the west of Ireland, living an enviable, sustainable life. He has co-founded 'Common Knowledge', a not-for-profit organisation that empowers people to live sustainably. In this gorgeous book, you'll find the answers to your sustainability questions. It's jammed full of practical construction and renovation tips. He e xplores the principles of construction and outlines a multitude of practices and methods that enable you to build a home with the materials available to you. Practical techniques, such as plastering, moving earth, basic demolition, installing insulation, building internal walls, and attaching cladding, are demystified and made easy. It's a book that anyone can follow, and everyone should. Check out the rest of our books here at designist. We have some great books about living sustainably Who wrote it? Harrison Gardner How does it come? Hardback, 20 x 3.5 x 27 cm approx.

Johnny Marr is the ultimate Musician's Musician. In this amazing comprehensive and beautifully illustrated catalogue of his guitars he tells the story of his life through the instrument that has defined it. He got his first guitar aged 5 and has never been without once since. From the cherry Red Gretsch Super Axe that was so synonymous with the sound of the Smyths to the Fender Jaguar and everything in between Marr discusses where, how and when these amazing objects came into his possession and how they help him redefine how guitars were used in Music. Who wrote it? Johnny Marr. Photos by Pat Graham How does it come? Hardback, 33 x 25 x 3.5 cm, 286 pages.

Celebrating our great capital city, the River Liffey, and Dublin Bay itself, Clover Rua 's stylised map features Dublin’s unique numbered postal districts. Much to the amusement of those with complicated zip codes, our simplified version was the only system in operation for many years, with odd numbers used on the north of the city and even numbers on the south. Clover Rua have taken inspiration from some of the characteristic landmarks and architectural designs of the areas too. A keen eye will spot that the patterns of the Gasometer building in Dublin 4, design details from Busáras in Dublin 1, and the glasshouses of the Botanic Gardens in Dublin 11. Love Dublin gifts ? We have loads of those, and we also have loads of new home gifts How big is it? A4, in celophane with a card backing

Acting the maggot is fooling around, or messing. It denotes a light-hearted approach to whatever is going on, that can be used as an explanation - sure I was only acting the maggot , or a request to settle down - stop acting the maggot . It's rarely used as an insult but often as an excuse. Made by dusty boy designs in Wexford, these handsome prints sprinkle a little bit of Irish sensibility to any interior. If you happen to be down that way, they also run a gorgeous cafe in Enniscorthy. We have a fantastic selection of prints for all your walls. Take a look! What's it made of? A4 digital print on paper How does it come? Unframed, in a plastic sleeve

Rumpelstiltskin might have been spinning gold thread in the classic fairytale, but botanopia is using it to embroider these pretty brooches. The box contains three different Aroid leaves, each with its own personality - A Monstera Deliciosa leaf, a Philodendron Xanadu leaf, and a Philodendron Squamiferum leaf. Cluster them together for a big statement, or add one each to a collar, a hat, or a bag for a little extra style. They’re as much fun to make as they are to look at. They are embroidered on a special fabric that dissolves in water. After a good wash, poof, the background is all gone! Ideal to hide a small stain or hole in your favourite clothes as once they're pinned no one will be any the wiser. How Does it Come? As a set of 3 Leaves. A beautifully presented recyclable cardboard box. Leaves are approx. 4 x 3cm each with a pin back.

Rumpelstiltskin might have been spinning gold thread in the classic fairytale, but Botanopia are using it to embroider these pretty brooches. The box contains three different Aroid leaves, each with its own personality - A Monstera Deliciosa leaf, a Philodendron Xanadu leaf, and a Philodendron Squamiferum leaf. Cluster them together for a big statement, or add one each to a collar, a hat, or a bag for a little extra style. They’re as much fun to make as they are to look at. They are embroidered on a special fabric that dissolves in water. After a good wash, poof, the background is all gone! Ideal to hide a small stain or hole in your favourite clothes as once they're pinned no one will be any the wiser. How Does it Come? As a set of 3 Leaves. A beautifully presented recycleable cardboard box. Leaves are approx. 4 x 3cm each with a pin back.

A lovely cotton tea towel featuring the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin by Clover Rua The Palm House featured on the tea towel was built in 1862, but the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin are much older than that. It was set up in 1795 by the Dublin Society (later the RDS). The Palm House was fully restored in 2004 and won an award for excellence in conservation. Love Dublin gifts ? We have loads of those, and we also have loads of new home gifts What's it made of? Screen-printed on 100% natural cotton using environmentally friendly inks. How does it come? Tied with a red ribbon with a lable. Tea towel 48 x 76cm approx

A view of Croke Park, the home of the GAA. There has been a stadium on this site since 1891, but this view is of the redeveloped stadium completed in 2005. The redevelopment was done in 4 stages, starting in 1991, so the stadium was never completely closed during the redevelopment, and the All-Irelands were still played here every year. With a capacity of 82,300, Croke Park is the 4th largest capacity stadium in Europe and the largest not used for soccer. Not bad for an amateur sport. See the full collection of Clover Rua . Love Dublin gifts ? We have loads of those and we also have loads of new home gifts What's it made of? Screen-printed on 100% natural cotton using environmentally friendly inks. How does it come? Tied with a red ribbon with a label. Tea towel 48 x 76cm approx

This fascinating book from Blasta looks at the history of beer alongside some of the biggest events in the story of Ireland. Written by Dr. Christina Wade - a beer historian and co-host of the beer ladies podcast and founder of the Ladies Craft Beer Society. Inside the book, you'll find an 18th-century courtesan beer snob, medieval monks who wrote scathing beer reviews, beer tastings, parties, music, and wakes. You’ll encounter thieves and murderers, saints and goddesses. You’ll hear stories of kings and paupers, witches and bishops, Irish, English and Vikings from the Late Iron Age all the way up to the early 20th century. Even some zombies. Meticulously researched but accessibly written, it's the perfect gift for any beer drinker in your life, full of anecdotes and plausible excuses as to why they are continuing a time honoured tradition, deeply entwined with our history. Check out the rest of our books - we have a good few of them here at designist. Check out our irish books Who wrote it? Dr. Christina Wade What size is it? Hardback 16 x 22.5cm approx 228 pages

The moon has a lot to answer for. You can track its progress with this elegant navy Lunar phase clock. It keeps time with the moon with a revolution of 29.5 days and 44 minutes. The small waves on the dial indicate the highest and lowest tides of the month, and text around the dial lets you know if it's a waxing or waning moon. It's a lovely way to keep track of your cycles or to confirm why everyone might be acting extra crazy all of a sudden. To make sure you know it's working, it's second-hand jumps a step every minute as the other hand moves so slowly you might not know it's moving at all. It only works in the Northern hemisphere. Always know what the tide is with this tide clock by Ocean Clock. We have loads of bright ideas for gifts if you'd like to take a look. What's it made of? Handmade in France, with a natural beech frame, Beige hand, and mineral glass face. Comes in a cardboard box with instructions and is approx. 25.5 x 4 cm.

Made in Belfast by Born and Bred . These incenses can be used as an individual product or as refills for your poolbeg towers incense burner . Enjoy the inviting scent of coils of smoke, soft and grey, dancing through the night sky with the Wee Turf incense or of cool sea air from the harbour meeting the breeze that sweeps down from the hills, trailing fern and wild gorse with the Shipyard incense. Set your cone on the base of your incense burner. Light the tip of the cone and allow to burn for 15 seconds, then blow out. Place the top of your incense burner back on the base and enjoy your incense. We have loads of Dublin-themed gifts if thats what you are after. *Can only be shipped within Ireland* What's it made of? Wee turf fires incense- Amber, oak moss, woodsmoke, shipyard incense - amber, woodsmoke, sea salt How does it come? Box contains 8 hand rolled incense cones and 10 luxury matches. Box dimensions 9cm x 5cm x 2cm.

Build your own Local Pub with this build-your-own papercraft kit from Clockwork Soldier . A brilliant Kris Kindle gift for those who love their local, this pub comes with all the makings of a great night out; from friendly locals to the obligatory pub quiz. You can even create your own pub name and beer label. We love how this comes flat-packed and ready to build in an a4 sleeve, making it great to travel with or post. They're made from responsibly sourced paper, making them wonderfully plastic-free. How does it come? In a A4 cardboard Sleeve. No glue or scissors needed. Contents: 14 x pub pieces, 9 x beer label pieces, 8 x pub sign pieces, 5 x chalkboard pieces, 1 x instruction sheet Made from FSC ® certified paper/card

This beautiful gift set combines Bó Bar Soap's Mechanic and Gardener soap bars, perfect for busy or hard-working hands, with a gorgeous handmade ceramic soap dish by Claire Molloy ceramics. Bó Bar Soaps are Udderly Delightful 100% Natural Soaps. Handmade on a family-run dairy farm in South Kilkenny, Bó Bar Soap uses whole cow's milk from their award-winning, grass-fed herd in each bar, along with natural ingredients and 100% essential oils. Handmade in small batches using the traditional cold process method, each bar is cured for 5-6 weeks and formulated to be long-lasting with a rich lather. If that wasn’t enough, all soaps are free from Palm oil, parabens, chemicals, and synthetic colours. Lovely! What's it made of? Gardener Soap: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Olivate, Lac (Cow’s Milk), Sodium Cocoate, Glycerine, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Juice (Carrot Juice), Sodium Castorate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil (Grapefruit Essential Oil), Papaver Somniferum Seed (Poppy Seeds), Limonene naturally present in Essential Oil Mechanic Soap: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Olivate, Lac (Cow’s Milk), Sodium Cocoate, Glycerine, Sodium Castorate, Pumice (Ground Pumice Stone), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil (Lemongrass Essential Oil) Limonene naturally present in Essential Oil , Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract (Paprika infusion for Colour) How does it come? In a gift box 22 x 17 x 5.5cm. Includes 2 bars of soap, 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm approx and a ceramic soap dish, 11.5cm in diameter. Soaps are handmade and some variations in colour or size may occur.