Me Auld China

 

Well isn't this a pretty pile of crokery. Me Auld China.They take vintage antique plates and customise them to create these beautiful hand-made cake stands,(prices start at €20), plus get this, their wonderful collection of gorgeous vintage china is available for rental, just think of the charming parties! And they also offer a bespoke service where they pimp your own plates,into cake stands. 'Plate Pimpin'! Love it.
[IMAGE CREDIT- www.meauldchina.com]

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Time Flies...laters 2011!

Love this fun little clock (€28) that appeared under our Christmas tree this year. Then we checked out the Irish maker, Jenny Walsh Design, and discovered these energetic furniture pieces, all limited edition and made to order. Looking forward to more finds in 2012.x
[IMAGE CREDIT - JENNY WALSH DESIGN]

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Dam you feet for growing!

Cause, oh to own a pair of these cute booties! Hand crafted in Carlow by Ecokate designs.  While your browsing, check out her fab neck pieces.
[IMAGE CREDIT - ECOKATE DESIGNS]

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Makers & Brothers

Swoon. Swoon. Swoon. A beautiful curation of everyday Irish design and craft on show over at at this new online venture Makers &Brothers. You'll find some, clever, simple and just 'well nice', international items on their shop too, like this candle loop.
{IMAGE CREDIT -Makers & Brothers}

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One clever box

 

 

Ah the joy of  a cardboard box and the endless possibilities. Genius kids customizable toy box idea by the clever box club. Get one here.

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Because everyone has an inner goth

...or knows one! Well then check out this dark eclectic mix. Day of the Dead, cushions and jewellery by Dublin based Matoloki.  Buy one here or keep track on Facebook for updates and free giveaways. We love a bit of fun in the dark.

[IMAGE CREDIT - MATOLOKI]

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Grace & Favour

Crochet loveliness by Grace & Favour, shop for them here.

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Ranelagh Popup Christmas boutique

Seen as we just mentioned the great Irish made pressie finds we spotted at Ranelagh's Christmas Boutique, here's a little taste of what to expect. The pop up market is located at the Ranelagh Arts centre from 10th to 18th December, 11am-6pm with late opening until 7pm on Thursday and Saturday. Well worth a visit with some of the best of Irish design talent under one roof.

Featured here: Keep Going Sure It’s Grand / Artysmarty / Klickity Design / Laura Cassidy Designs
[IMAGE CREDIT - Lui Guiney]

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I know a bird that will look good on this!

Give your Christmas carver (aka Dad!) a treat. Check out these perfect hardwood chopping boards by Little Tree Design,  hand crafted in Waterford from sustainably sourced and reclaimed material. We spotted them at a boutique Christmas Market in Ranelagh Dublin (lots of great pressie material there), but their products are also available here.

[IMAGE CREDIT-Lui Guiney/LUI8@LIVE.COM]

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Made for you by arms.

They had us with their name. Then we spotted the exquisite details on these menswear shirts, by Australian designer Renate Henschke's Dublin based Label Made for you by Arms. Available on their Etsy shop, also stocked in Dolls boutique in Dublin 8 or discover more here.
[IMAGE CREDIT - www.madeforyoubyarms.com]

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A beer at bathtime

Beer Soap! Or how about wine hand cream ...I kid you not, these are natural beer and wine cosmetic ranges from Kildare based 'Inspired by Nature'. All handmade and boasting delicious bitter-sweet and distinctive fragrances. I bet! We're big fans of this wine lip balm! The guys also stock a great range of hand crafted wooden toys here.

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Lady GaGa is a fan.

Leather scarf holders by Úna Burke (€29 each). Think edgy, cool girl guide! There's more of Burkes ah-mazing leather available to buy here, check her out, this girl has designed garments for superstar, Lady Gaga.

[IMAGE CREDIT - www.style-tonic.com]

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Think of the mugs.

Oh mug, how you've suffered with my frozen fingers clutching your warm body for dear life. I spotted these Aran sweater mug warmers and thought of you! These cosy little fellows are hand-knitted in Wexford with Aran wool by Little Buttons & Bows /€6. Tea never looked so good. 

[IMAGE CREDIT - LITTLE BUTTONS AND BOWS]

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Dreamy Ceramics

Some pretty dreamy ceramic artwork and quirky clay gems here by KaroArt ceramics all handmade in Dublin. How cute are those 'Happy Worm' plant markers. Plenty more to make you smile out loud on her Etsy, such as these cuties.

[Image credit - KaroArt]

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