Irish gifts for your loved ones

We are all missing loved ones this year and it’s safe to say this will be a V-day that we will never forget.

Regardless of whether you celebrate the day or not, it’s the perfect excuse to spoil that special person in your life be it a partner, family or a friend. I’ve found some fab Irish businesses with beautiful products that make the perfect gifts.

GiftedfromIreland.com has come to the rescue more than once for me when it comes to picking a gift and it has a stunning range of Irish made products to share with your Valentine, Galentine or whoever has your heart!

Some of my favourite pieces include the ‘Hug’' prints from Fab Cow, the heart lamp from Kooper Kreations, Garrett Mallon's heart earrings, an Esker Fields gift set or a Made Obvious 'Sending my Love' lavender pillow.

You are spoilt for choice on GiftedfromIreland.com. All products are made in Ireland with love by a small Irish business. GiftedfromIreland.com stocks brands from across the country, bringing the joy of #buyingirish into your home.

Another business I’ve featured here before are printmakers Jando. Owned by husband and wife Owen and Julie McLoughlin, Jando boasts an acclaimed range of architecturally inspired prints uniquely capturing Ireland’s landmarks in their vibrant and distinctive style. Jando recognises that places matter and now is the ideal time to remind someone of a special place that means something to you both or for a friend or family member living abroad. What’s even better is that it works only with local suppliers and use sustainable materials wherever possible, all prints are available in A4, A3, A2 and A1 and can be sent framed or unframed.

Lastly and probably my favourite thing to receive as a gift is a piece of jewellery and you can’t go wrong with a beautiful piece from Cork-based design duo The Silver Loom. This February, The Silver Loom is delighted to announce the introduction of two new collections of contemporary silver jewellery. The launch will add new styles to its current ‘Cascade’ series, as well as introducing its new collection ‘In Flow’.

The new collection ‘In Flow’ presents a new point of view; a silver disc gently rippling to create a variety of mesmerising patterns on the surface of each piece within the collection. This classic medallion form carries throughout the set making the collection extremely wearable, a timeless set that can be worn to any occasion.

The collection features a pair of rippling silver stud earrings, a statement ring with a double band feature that balances the piece and allows the ring to sit comfortably and two variations on the pendant design, giving the choice between a large eye-catching show piece and a smaller pendant with the same design to wear dressed up or casual.

As one of the designers Izabella Balikoti says: “A piece of jewellery is like a time capsule that travels with us through our lives. Throughout the years it becomes imbued with memories that echo through every time we wear our favourite pieces. Our desire to create collections that are contemporary yet timeless drives our explorations.

“We make jewellery for design-conscious women who are looking for elegant, unconventional pieces to wear and cherish for years to come.”