Desire Lines: A cosy craft market in Dublin for cracking Christmas presents

Plus: Next's winter lineup, lovely phone cases from Magee 1866, and a Christmas takeover at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Desire Lines: A cosy craft market in Dublin for cracking Christmas presents

Cosy Fox Print, €10 - €15, rottenrouge.com

The craft market

Painter Rotten Rouge aka Eibhin Kavanagh runs a carefully curated craft market in the basement of Dublin's Wigwam once a month. 

This month's edition on Sunday November 17, runs from 12 - 5pm and is sure to be a great spot to find some unique Christmas gifts - like Kavanagh's gorgeous A5 fox print, €10. 

Next's Black Bow Jumpsuit
Next's Black Bow Jumpsuit

The dress 

Next showcased its winter look in Cork this week. 

The standout party piece? Check out the Black Bow Jumpsuit, €118. 

Christmas party sorted.

Magee x Landa - Cassia Phone Bag - Green Leather - Green Salt & Pepper Donegal Tweed - €120
Magee x Landa - Cassia Phone Bag - Green Leather - Green Salt & Pepper Donegal Tweed - €120

The phone case

Who says phone cases can't be beautiful? 

Donegal's Magee 1866 and LANDA bags have joined forces to create a range of luxury phone cases crafted with elements of Magee tweed in a range of beautiful colourways from olive green, cream, deep navy, and black. 

Add Pottery with Purpose to your homeware with the exclusive Caroline Duffy X Loaf Pottery collaboration.
Add Pottery with Purpose to your homeware with the exclusive Caroline Duffy X Loaf Pottery collaboration.

The mug

Add pottery with purpose to your homeware with this stunning collection of handcrafted, hand-painted mugs from Caroline Duffy and Loaf Pottery. 

All proceeds from sales of these limited-edition mugs will be re-invested into the social enterprise group NOW which supports people with intellectual disabilities and neurodivergent individuals into sustainable employment across Ireland. €41, each.

LanaiBlo: good for the hairdryer treatment
LanaiBlo: good for the hairdryer treatment

The gift

LanaiBlo is the Irish-made hairdryer with a difference. Its USP? The personalisation option, where you can request your name be printed on the appliance. 

Now it's coming with two new colour options - aqua and purple pastel. The gold though is still the big seller, especially with the countdown to Christmas. 

Prices start at €99.99. 

New Dimensions activewear.
New Dimensions activewear.

The pop-up

New Dimensions active wear has arrived at Douglas Court, Cork. 

In celebration of the grand opening of the pop up today, the first 100 customers will receive a goodie bag worth over €50 filled with premium activewear and accessories.

The Christmas events

Check out the festive markets and brand new ice skating rink at Winterlee. 

The wonderland takeover at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh even includes fake snow. 

Meanwhile over at Fota House Wonderlights opens today - expect meadows of glowing winter flowers, and enchanting frozen forests. See our exclusive first look elsewhere on our website.

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