Summer Craft Fair at Ardgillan Castle Show your support for local artists, designers and makers at the Summer Craft Fair at Ardgillan Castle! **Date:** Saturday 18th May **Time:** 10:00 til 15:00 **Location:** Gardener’s Cottage (Located next to the Rose Garden) There will be performances by Skerries Ukulele Strummers, tea, coffee and treats available from Brambles, […]
This year, I had the incredible honour of being selected to participate in Showcase Ireland, the biggest international trade show for Irish craft and design. As a small business owner, I’m still in awe of the recognition this has brought to Stories by Ola and my handcrafted ceramics. My pieces were/will be featured prominently in the
How are you keeping after the first week of 2024? Are you doing last year’s summary? Do you plan on making New Year’s resolutions? Personally, I love filling in new calendar and diary. It feels like a new beginning (Spoiler, it’s not). Usually, after the first few weeks, I can’t keep up with my diary,
Did you enjoy the last gift guide? Well, now it’s time for the ‘Him’ edition. Ola here, and as the holiday season unfolds its warmth, let’s focus on the remarkable men in our lives. Gift-giving takes centre stage, and I’ve gathered a selection of unique Irish treasures designed with them in mind. Join me on
Hello lovely people! Guess what? Yep, it’s that magical time of the year again, and I’m starting to chase my tail with excitement! I absolutely adore the entire run-up to Christmas—the thrill of planning gifts, creating Advent calendars for my boys (yep, they’re 16 & 14 and still love it), and the joy of cooking
Hey there, lovely souls! Ola here, and the holiday season is upon us. There’s something truly magical about Christmas, isn’t there? The joy of giving, the twinkling lights, and the warmth of togetherness make it a time to cherish. And what better way to celebrate than by choosing meaningful gifts that reflect the heart and
As adults, we often get caught up in the responsibilities of life and forget to take time to explore our creativity. Whether it’s due to the pressure to be productive or a lack of time, we tend to focus on efficiency and results rather than exploration and experimentation. However, by allowing ourselves to embrace
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