The Beauty of Making Christmas by Hand: Creating Traditions That Last There’s a moment every year when Christmas starts to feel close. Maybe it’s the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven, flour scattered across the kitchen counter, or a box of decorations brought down from the attic. Maybe it’s the familiar chaos of everyone
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When I first decided to run regular ceramics classes in my little studio, I had a few doubts. Would I be able to keep the sessions interesting? Would everyone enjoy themselves? Would two hours really be enough? Well, I’m halfway through my first round of 6 Weeks of Clay, and I’m happy to say that
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The older I get, the more I notice how uncomfortable we have become with being beginners. We live in a world where we are constantly encouraged to be efficient, productive and good at things straight away. We watch tutorials, compare ourselves online, and often expect a perfect result before we have even started. I see
There are moments in running a small creative business that feel exciting, terrifying and incredibly rewarding all at the same time. This is one of them. Today I’m launching my very first Kickstarter campaign to support the next chapter of Stories by Ola – my new ceramics studio in Balbriggan, North County Dublin. Why I’m
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So… this actually happened. Stories by Ola won the Irish Made Award 2025 in the Home category! It still feels surreal. For the past three years, I’ve been shortlisted twice in Home and once in Gift, and every time I thought, “That’s already huge.” I never really expected to win. So when my name was called
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I’m so excited to be taking part in BLOCK Market this Sunday, 20th July, at Charlemont Square, Dublin 2 – my first time there! This lovely in/outdoor market brings together independent Irish makers, artists and food fans for a special day in the city. You’ll find me from 11 am to 5 pm, showcasing my handmade coastal ceramics—mugs,
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I’m just back from an unforgettable few days at Bord Bia Bloom – and what an experience it was. Bloom is Ireland’s biggest gardening and lifestyle festival, held every year in the heart of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, and this year it truly lived up to its reputation. I had the joy of exhibiting in the
Stories by Ola at Bloom 2025 – Come Say Hi! I’m so excited to share that I’ll be exhibiting at Bloom 2025 – Ireland’s largest garden and lifestyle festival – at the Phoenix Park in Dublin, from Thursday 29 May to Monday 2 June. It’s a big one, and I’m buzzing! If you’ve never been,
We live in a time where speed and convenience often take the lead. It’s easy to walk into a high street shop and leave with a set of plates or mugs, all identical, all inexpensive. They do the job. They look neat on a shelf. But for some of us, that’s not quite enough. When
From Baltic Summers to Irish Shores For as long as I can remember, the sea has always been my refuge. Growing up in Poland, I spent many summers by the Baltic Sea where family holidays were filled with the gentle rhythm of the waves and the joy of collecting seashells along the shore. Those summers
The whole internet is full of 2024 recaps… …I wanted to make one too, but I discovered I barely have any content to make a short video..maybe I’ll try later. This year was, IS STILL, amazing! It wasn’t easy at all. It brought me joys I never dreamt about. It stressed the hell out of
Even though I couldn’t make it to the Irish Made Awards, I’ve been hearing amazing things from everyone who went. It sounds like it was a total blast celebrating all the incredible Irish businesses out there. I’m super excited to share that Stories by Ola was a runner-up in the Gift category! This wouldn’t have
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