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Explore the meditative practice of whittling with Samuel Alexander's debut guide. This comprehensive introduction to green wood carving emphasizes mindful craftsmanship that yields beautiful functional objects through patient technique. Alexander methodically covers responsible wood sourcing, fundamental knife skills, and progressive projects—from simple buttons to elegant spoons—all designed to build competence at your individual pace. The text seamlessly integrates technical instruction with philosophical reflections on craftsmanship, positioning the creative process as equally valuable as the finished pieces. Alexander's approach reveals how deliberate, grain-following movements transform raw material while simultaneously offering therapeutic benefits to the practitioner. Check out the rest of our books here at designist. We have some great books about living sustainably Who wrote it? Samuel Alexander How does it come? Hardback, 24 x 16 x 2cm.

This lovely cuckoo clock chimes with a round of bird song every hour. Once the big hand gets to 12, the little bird pops out of his house and lets you know the hour has changed. Just like a real bird, your cuckoo doesn't sing all night. It only chimes between 6 am and 9 pm, meaning he won't disturb your beauty sleep. There's a volume button on the back and also a button to hear the birds anytime you like. Made by Amsterdam-based kikkerland , who have been delighting customers with affordable, unique, well-designed products since 1992. How does it come? Fully assembled in a box approx. 22 x 21 x 10 cm, with full setting instructions. Requires 3 x AA batteries.

A brilliant bedside companion the Lumos is an alarm clock and adjustable light. Made from sustainably sourced walnut, it's soft light and pleasing shape look elegant in any interior. It also has loads of clever features making the function just as nice as the form. You can set the clock to have a permanemt clock display or to be sound activated - great if you're sensitive to light or inclined to lie awake looking at the minutes ticking by. The alarm is easy to set. To pop it on snooze you tap the top to pause the alarm for 5 minutes, which you can do five times. To turn the alarm off completely you long touch the top until you hear a beep. The integrated light has 3 levels, which get progressively brighter the more times you tap the light, to wake you up in a gentle fashion. You can leave the lumos plugged in and charging with the USB cable include, or go cable free. On a full charge with the permanent clock display the battery should last around two weeks, but once the battery starts to run down the light will stop working to let you know you it needs to be charged. The clock will continue to run for another 2 days to make sure you don't miss your alarm. With all these clever features, the lumos makes a lovely gift as it is bith a pleasure to behold and to use. Why not check out the rest of our lighting range? Or our some of our other remarkable gifts . How does it come? In a gift box. Clock measures 12.5 x 12.5 x 4.2cm. Charges with a USB-c

This handsome table light adds interest and elegance to any interior. Crafted with a modern, minimalist silhouette, the Sylva Table Lamp effortlessly complements your space. Made from sustainably sourced walnut, with the tap of a finger, the Sylva springs to life. With two lighting options you can choose from soothing white light mode for cosy, focused evening or seven rotating RGB lights, perfect for setting a playful mood or adding soft colour to a special night. This lamp is not only beautiful but practical, and full of lovely details. The USB-C rechargeable design ensures you never miss a moment of light, making it ideal for any corner of your home. The walnut is finished with a matt treatment that enhances the natural beauty of the wood and there is a not slip rubber base that won't scratch your surfaces. Let the Sylva Table Lamp light your life, creating spaces of warmth, wonder, and inspiration. 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? Sustainably sourced walnut, recycleable froasted acrylic glass. USB charging parts & lamp parts. How does it come? In a gift box. Lamp measures 6 x 14cm. Comes with USB-c charging cable.

This handsome table light adds interest and elegance to any interior. Crafted with a modern, minimalist silhouette, the Sylva Table Lamp effortlessly complements your space. Made from sustainably sourced walnut, with the tap of a finger, the Sylva springs to life. With two lighting options you can choose from soothing white light mode for cosy, focused evening or seven rotating RGB lights, perfect for setting a playful mood or adding soft colour to a special night. This version is also dimable by holding your finger on the logo on the top until you reach your desired light level. This lamp is not only beautiful but practical, and full of lovely details. The USB-C rechargeable design ensures you never miss a moment of light, making it ideal for any corner of your home. The walnut is finished with a matt treatment that enhances the natural beauty of the wood and there is a not slip rubber base that won't scratch your surfaces. Let the Sylva Table Lamp light your life, creating spaces of warmth, wonder, and inspiration. 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? Sustainably sourced walnut, recycleable froasted acrylic glass. USB charging parts & lamp parts. How does it come? In a gift box. Lamp measures 12 x 20cm. Comes with USB-c charging cable.

The ultimate souvenir of Dublin - a set of Poolbeg tower incense burners. Place the lit incense cones inside the chimneys and watch lovely scented smoke pour out the iconic striped chimneys. Completed in 1971, the Poolbeg Towers are one of the tallest structures in Ireland and have become the de facto symbol of Dublin. They were decommissioned in 2010, and the subsequent controversial campaign to preserve them has turned them into icons of the city. A gift that towers over others (get it, huh?! get it?!?)! Made in Belfast by Born and Bred . We have loads of Dublin-themed gifts and loads of Irish gifts if thats what you are after What's it made of? Glazed Ceramic, shipyard incense cones with notes of Amber, Woodsmoke & Sea Salt How does it come? In a box approx 15 x 11 x 4.5 cm. Ceramic towers are approx 13.5 x 10 x 4 cm and sit on a separate ceramic base. Box also contains 4 shipyard scented incense cones to get you started.

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

Freshen up the wardrobe, closet or room with this Blackcurrant, Birch & Oakmoss fragranced solid soy wax air freshener. A lovely alternative to a candle or diffuser, this handmade wax bar is adorned with Mimosa flowers. We love it's soft aesthetics, and the little detailing in the brass rivet and printed ribbon. Hang it with the ribbon on a wall, in a wardrobe, airing closet etc to bring the fragrance of Eucalyptus to your clothes, linens, toilet, or where ever else needs a burst of lovely fragrance with this soy wax closet bar. Check out the other scents in this range. This is a great gift for those who love an air freshener but hate synthetic scents, who wish to freshen up their wardrobe, and who love a beautifully handcrafted object. These closet bars are handmade by Eleven People in Northern Spain. An environmentally conscious company, their products are phthalate free and 100% vegan soy wax, and all packing is as plastic free as possible. Due to the natural nature of the soy wax, they recommend you keep these bars away from heat sources as well as pets and child (as while they look and smell lovely, they don't taste too good) What's it made of? These are made from 100% vegan soy vegetable wax. They are Phthalate free. How does it come? 1 Blackcurrant, Birch & Oakmoss scented soy wax circle, with brass rivet and ribbon and in a cream cardboard gift box. The bar is approx.

Invite our feathery friends to the garden with this multi layer bird silo. Made from 100% recycled plastic, this bird feeder is beautifully practical. Designed to function like a grain silo, you lift the top cone to pour in love sunflower seeds and peanuts. The feeder fills up from the bottom - giving the visiting birds plenty of space to feed (The designers suggest avoiding store bought bird food mixes as lots of the song birds that would use the silo feeder don't eat this and it can end up building up and collecting moisture). The green colour shows off the contemporary shape making it an attractive addition to any garden. Want to create the perfect habitat? Why not plant food rich plants, like Rowan trees, Holly, hawthorn and crab apple trees? Pidat is a new Finnish brand of everyday objects. The word pidät has three meanings in Finnish - “You hold. You like. & You keep.” Bird enthusiasts Mika & Julie Tolvanen designed Bird Silo by studying the eating habits of birds for several years, feeding them from a series of prototypes until they found the perfect mix of practicality and beauty. This is a beautiful gift for the garden enthusiasts, bird spotters and design lovers in your life. Looking for gifts for the garden ? We have lots here at designist! What is it made from? 100% recycled plastic and stainless steel How does it come? Boxed 20cm x 19cm x 10cm. Silo measures 24cm x 18cm approx.

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.

Now here's a clever piece of kitchenware from Latt home in Spain. Its hourglass shape means that when you flip the jar, all the brine drains to the bottom, letting you pick a pickle without getting your fingers all covered in juice. Ideal for gerkins, olives, pickled onions, Kimchi, Jalapenos, or whatever you fancy yourself. Once you've done you can flip it back over for storage to keep your pickles fresh and crisp. If you love your food, we have a range of gifts and treats for foodies , as well as a range of cookbooks to inspire. What's it made of? Brosilicate glass, silicone & plastic. Dishwasher & freezer safe. How does it come? As is. Pickle jar holds 700ml of liquid. Jar is 15 cm tall x 9.5cm diameter.

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

Add a touch of nature to notebooks, craft projects, or scrapbooks with these pressed flower stickers by botanopia . Easy to use, they make any project look special. Each sticker has a matte finish meaning no shine, so they blend in nicely on the paper. Enjoy beautiful flowers without the work of pressing them yourself. There's a full rainbow of flowers on an A5-sized sticker sheet show made from close photography of flowers and leaves with a slight drop shadow, that will convince almost anyone they are real. We have a range of crafty kits for those who love a project. How Does it Come? In a cello bag with a card backing board. The sheet has approx 65 stickers.

These beautiful Balloon vases by Recozy are 3d printed from recycled food packaging in Germany. With the clever addition of a test tube in the top, they are suitable for cut flowers and look magnificent with just one or two blooms or some greenery to offset the sculptural form. The printing process uses a ribbed pattern to give the vase extra strength while remaining incredibly light. We have more beautiful homeware if you are looking for housewarming gifts or just to freshen up your space. What's it made of? Recycled food packaging waste (rPLA, post-industrial) & glass test tube insert. Clean with a damp cloth. Not dishwasher proof. How does it come? Unboxed. Vase diameter 12 cm, Height 16 cm.

This beautifully compiled and illustrated cookbook contains a tasty array of recipes that aim to show you how to get the very most out of your vegetables. By focusing on the most wasted food items in our kitchens, Conor Spacey guides you through effective 'vegetable butchery' so you can use each and every tasty part of your plant-based ingredients. A brilliant gift for those in your life who love to cook, and hate to waste. This is the seventh in a series of cookbooks from Irish Authors by Blasta books . Check out United Nation of Cookies , by Jess Murphy (Kai Galway) & Eoin Cluskey (Bread 41), Tacos from Lily Rameirez-Foran, Wok by Kwanghi Chan and Soup by Blanca Valencia , Dee Laffan & Mei Chin Love this - why not check out our range of cookbooks ? Who wrote it? Conor Spacey What size is it? Hardcover 15 x 22cm approx 67 pages

Freshen up the wardrobe, closet or room with this Pear, Peony and Patchouli - Closet Wax Bar fragranced solid soy wax air freshener. A lovely alternative to a candle or diffuser, this handmade wax bar is adorned with Peony flowers. We love it's soft aesthetics, and the little detailing in the brass rivet and printed ribbon. Hang it with the ribbon on a wall, in a wardrobe, airing closet etc to bring the refreshingly bright fragrance of Pear, Peony and Patchouli to your clothes, linens, toilet, or where ever else needs a burst of lovely fragrance with this soy wax closet bar. Check out the other scents in this range. This is a great gift for those who love an air freshener but hate synthetic scents, who wish to freshen up their wardrobe, and who love a beautifully handcrafted object. These closet bars are handmade by Eleven People in Northern Spain. An environmentally conscious company, their products are phthalate free and 100% vegan soy wax, and all packing is as plastic free as possible. What's it made of? These are made from 100% vegan soy vegetable wax. They are Phthalate free. How does it come? 1 Pear, Peony and Patchouli scented soy wax circle, with brass rivet and ribbon and in a cream cardboard gift box. The bar is approx. 6 cm in diameter.

A delightfully fun little book, Irish Kitchen Cocktails is packed tot he brim of recipes that are colourful, testy and very accessible. There's no need for fancy cocktail kits to make any of these delicious recipes, if you have a spoon and a large bowl you can stir up the perfect punch for any kind of party, like Mrs Doyle's Iced Tea. so if you've been itching to try, making cocktails at home has need been easier. By showcasing the brilliant quality of Irish liquors and spirts, this book puts Irish drinks to the fore. Every season and party is catered for, from crowd-pleasing punches and emergency gatecrasher cocktails to winter hand warmers and some ultra-cool classics. We particularly love the ‘Frozen Blender Cocktails’ chapter that takes that NutriBullet to a whole new level with frozen cocktails like a Frozen Jameson, Ginger Ale & Lime. Love this - why not check out our range of cookbooks ? Who wrote it? Oisín Davis What size is it? Hardcover 19 x 13.5cm approx 160 pages

We all know we should try to eat more greens, and this is a really easy way to do it. You can grow your very own microgreens with this handy kit that includes purple basil, watercress, sunflowers, peas, radish, and beetroot at home. While you'll probably have had microgreens as a colourful garnish in fancy restaurants, they don't just make your dishes look pretty, because you harvest them in their early growth, they have a high nutritional value and a more intense flavour. The kit contains 6 packets of seeds, 3 growing trays, 3 substrate tablets, a spray bottle, and a botanical guide. Basically, everything you need to get growing. Pop the substrate in the tray and cover with water to let it hydrate, crumble it to make soil, and spread with seed and press them down gently. Cover for a couple of days and keep in a warm place, away from direct sunlight. Once the plants start to sprout, you can uncover them and give them a bit of light, a windowsill is perfect, and water them regularly. Once they reach 5-6 cm (usually about a week), they are ready to harvest and eat. A great gift for any foodie, home veggie grower, or indoor plant lover - they are even great for kids learning about growing and sustainability. How does it come? In a box with everything you need to grow 6 types of microgreens and full instructions.

Invite our feathery friends to the garden with this multi layer bird silo. Made from 100% recycled plastic, this bird feeder is beautifully practical. Designed to function like a grain silo, you lift the top cone to pour in bird seeds / nuts (they love sunflower seeds and peanuts). The feeder fills up from the bottom - giving the visiting birds plenty of space to feed (The designers suggest avoiding store bought bird food mixes as lots of the song birds that would use the silo feeder don't eat this and it can end up building up and collecting moisture). The terracotta colour, with speckled accents shows off the contemporary shape making it an attractive addition to any garden. Want to create the perfect habitat? Why not plant food rich plants, like Rowan trees, Holly, hawthorn and crab apple trees? Pidat is a new Finnish brand of everyday objects. The word pidät has three meanings in Finnish - “You hold. You like. & You keep.” Bird enthusiasts Mika & Julie Tolvanen designed Bird Silo by studying the eating habits of birds for several years, feeding them from a series of prototypes until they found the perfect mix of practicality and beauty. This is a beautiful gift for the garden enthusiasts, bird spotters and design lovers in your life. Looking for gifts for the garden ? We have lots here at designist! What is it made from? 100% recycled plastic and stainless steel How does it come? Boxed 20cm x 19cm x 10cm . Silo measures 24cm x 18cm approx.