Storytelling that educates and explains real-life issues and challenges  Growing up in rural Ireland, storytelling was a major part of Martha Begley’s family culture, storytelling being used to educate and convey values. Storytelling builds empathy, creates a lifelong love of reading, improves language and listening skills, activates and empowers imagination. Not surprisingly, Martha repeated the...Read More

We asked a number of proprietors and buyers, from stores around the country, why the Autumn Gift and Home Fair is important to them. Here’s what they had to say …   Gift Closet, Laois. “I’m looking forward to going to the show. It’s lovely to actually see things, especially the new items. I love...Read More

Alontin Sales & Marketing is the distributor in Ireland for Gallery Direct, a range of furniture, mirrors, textiles, etc This is a very well-known brand on the Irish market and ALontin have many retailers who stock the product around the country. Alontin will have a limited range from its well-established collections on display in the...Read More

Mele & Co, Europe’s foremost name in jewellery cases. has introduced over 50 new designs, finishes and colours for 2022/2023. The wooden jewellery case section has new cherrywood and floral walnut finish collections, while the Flora & Fauna ranges include cosmetic bags, manicure sets, diffusers, placemats, travel mugs, stationery and compact mirrors.   In the extensive...Read More

At the Soap Story we believe sustainable self-care should be colourful and kind. We offer a huge selection of vegetable based, skin kind soap products in mostly eco-friendly recycled and recyclable packaging to buy again and Soap Story’s products include natural ingredients, fantastic fragrances, and wonderful colours – we advise retailers and buyers to prepare...Read More

Multi award-winning brand Brooke & Shoals have released a new collection of body-care products focused on aromatherapy and wellness. Featuring hand cream, body cream, hand wash and body wash, these products are available in two unique fragrances. They are 100% natural and created by blending a carefully-selected range of essential oils to invoke the senses...Read More

While health and wellbeing in the workplace is now a key priority for most companies, “self-care” is also important with individuals encouraged to devise their own programme of healthy habits and rituals. Consequently, buyers from gift and home stores, not to mention specialist outlets such as health shops and pharmacies, are fully aware of this...Read More

R&G Essentials’ products invite people to relax, be quiet and calm, and are restorative and healing. Georgina Higgins is the founder of R&G Essentials and she started the business to provide people with luxurious, natural products comprising rapeseed and wax candles, and unique fragrant flower diffusers. They are designed to deliver a long-lasting aroma to...Read More

The Farrow Collection’s candles and wax melts are hand-made, hand-poured in Cork, and all made with love. The Farrow Collection is a family business, run by a husband and wife team. Their principles of business are strongly influenced by personal core values and they strive to keep enjoying the process, nurturing authenticity and selling home-made...Read More

Affordable yet beautiful mid-range jewellery collections Karine & Co is one of the leading jewellery and watch brands in Ireland, offering a wide range of classic and contemporary designs. With almost 20 years experience in the jewellery industry, Karine Jewellery has developed several ranges of products in the mid-range market that are affordable, yet beautiful...Read More