Add some sparkle for a magica l Christmas
SHAKEN AND STIRRED
Festive fizz goes down a treat at this time of year (in moderation, of course) and Irish owned Craft Cocktails has released an all wrapped up line of Christmas tipples from Gingerbread Punch to Mistletoe Margaritas that are sure to wow. Prices range from €12.50, while the cocktail selection boxes are available from €62.50. Browse the range at craftcocktails.ie or at the brand’s cocktail factory in Dublin.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
It’s the scent of home that fuels our love of Christmas so this year give the gift of nostalgia with this festive spiced orange gift set with a room spray, candle and diffuser for €59 from Irish brand Green Angel, available from greenangel.com
AND TIME FOR BED...
AVOCA’s mill turns 300 this year and to celebrate centuries of being woven into Irish society, the luxury retailer has released its first inhouse pyjama range, including this set for €79.95. It’s available in store and online at avoca.com
A NUTCRACKING BARGAIN
This nutcracker festive jumper is high on nostalgia, low on cost and perfect for throwing on with your pyjamas while unwrapping presents. It’s €12 from
Penneys.
GLAMOROUS IN GLITTER
Put your best foot forward into the festive season with a pair of whimsical glittery shoes courtesy of Kilkenny designer Nicki Hoyne. These oversized bow pumps are €225 from nickihoyne.com
THE WRITE
STUFF
This pink lined notebook is perfect for the diarist in your life. It’s by Irish stationery brand Badly Made Books with a cover illustration of the Clocks and Watches signage on Cork’s main street.
It’s €24 from badlymadebooks.com
PRINTS CHARMING
Milliner Laura Jayne Halton added another string to her bow during lockdown with whimsical prints and illustrations that will liven up any home.
Shop the range online at laurajaynehalton.com and at the GATHER collective at Kildare Village.
A MAGIC DOOR
Inspired by Dublin’s
Georgian doors, and made for the love of a family tradition, My Name Is Ted’s Mini Door bag is the timeless keepsake accessory that will knock their socks off on Christmas morning. It’s €595 from mynameisted.com
SNUGGLE UP
The Merrion blanket was designed by Irish artist Ellie Dunne, who has Down Syndrome, to commemorate the hotel’s 25th anniversary and is inspired by Mainie Jellett’s Mother and Child painting. It is available from elliedunneart.com, priced at €395, with ten per cent of proceeds going towards the Together Academy.
SHINE BRIGHTLY
This glittering gold-fill pendant by Seoidín is part of the Fí collection named after the Irish weaving tradition with just the right hint of sparkle for the magpie in your life this Christmas.
It’s €120 from seoidin.com
CHECK OUT YER WAN
Is it even Christmas without some novelty socks to keep your toes toasty? These ‘yer wan’ socks are bound to cause a chuckle or two. They are from irishsocksociety.com and cost €9 per pair.
SMELL LIKE CHRISTMAS!
Christmassy scents are not just for the home! Gift someone special this Tuberose + Frankincense perfume from a west Cork natural perfumery this year. It’s priced from
€45 at watersandwild.com
GET A SKIN-FULL
Multi-award winning Irish natural skincare brand Jo Browne will put a smile on faces with this Gift of Skincare box set. You get a Facial Cleansing Balm; Serum with Bamboo Extract & Elderberry; Bamboo Facecloth; Organic Bamboo Headband. Worth €145 individually, the set is €130 from jobrowne.com
SAVVY SPENDING
You don’t have to spend a fortune to shine brighter than the star at the top of the tree at Christmas. Dunnes Stores’ festive drop is full of affordable statement buys to have you looking your best on the big day, including this patterned mini dress for just €30 (far right) and sequin mini dress (right) for just €40. Available in store and online at dunnestores.com
FAB FOXFORD
That’s a wrap on Christmas! If in doubt you can’t go wrong by gifting a luxury scarf like this one from the Foxford mill that’s €62 from foxford.com
SAY YES!
It’s the season for popping champagne and very special questions. Lab diamonds have become the more sustainable engagement ring stone option of choice and Fields has released a new ‘Born’ Diamonds range, including this sparkler for €4,500, available in-store and at fields.ie
FLASH THOSE GNASHERS
The fairy lights shouldn’t be the only things flashing at Christmas — give the gift of pearly whites with Irish dental brand Spotlight Oral’s Sonic Pro Toothbrush. It costs €104.97 from eu.spotlightoral.com