Last year, on the 16th of July, I bid a teary farewell to my parents in Dublin airport and embarked on the biggest adventure of my life so far. With two suitcases (the size of small cars), I walked through security and onto a plane that would take me to my new life. Seven hours later, I found myself walking out of O’Hare Airport and into the summer heat of Illinois, unaware of the massive journey I was about to undertake. So here’s my story - an Irish girl in the United States! The Summer was hot. I was lucky...
Father’s Day is just around the corner! We’ve some absolutely lovely wee gifts that Dad will just love - plus they’re fairly light on the wallet. Quality and great value - what more could you want? 1. Patrick Francis Leather Wallet These Celtic wallets are perfect for Dad. Crafted from 100% genuine leather, these wallets are full of Celtic character. Made by Patrick Francis in Co.Dublin, Ireland. These lovely wallets feature a Celtic Knot on the front are available in brown and black leather. Dad will love their Irish charm and quality! $49.95 2. Lime & Orange Shaving...
Father’s Day is fast approaching and there’s nothing Dad deserves more than a good pint (or maybe even a whiskey)! We’ve got everything he’s going to need for enjoying his favourite drinks. Perfect Father’s Day gifts that ye can enjoy together! Take a look - Shop Barware! Jameson Whiskey Glasses These glasses were made in Co.Westmeath by Mullingar Pewter and feature a beautiful Jameson Irish Whiskey pewter plate. They come in pairs and are presented in a beautiful gift box as shown below! They would make a great gift for Dad and ye could both enjoy a great Irish whiskey...
Are your candles tunnelling down when you light them? Here are some really simple ways to stop tunnelling, allowing you to get the most out of your candles! Tip #1: Don’t trim the candle’s wick on the first burn. The first burn for a candle is very important so keeping the wick length can prove to be important. Too short and the candle flame will not melt the top layer of wax. Tip #2: Let the candle burn for several hours when first lit. This will allow the whole...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so you better be prepared (just like Mom always is)! Picking out a gift for the most important woman in your life can be difficult, but don’t worry - we’ll give you a hand! Here’s a list of our Top 10 Favourite Mother’s Day Gifts for 2017 ! Let us know in the comments what your favourite gift idea is! #10 Stemless Wine Glasses There’s nothing better for an Irish Mother than a glass of red wine with her feet up! Put on a good movie while you’re at it! Our lovely Stemless...
