Although our Emerald Isle is going through a tough time at the moment, Paddy's Day is just a couple of days away so we're getting all patriotic here at House and Home HQ...Here are our top ten picks of Irish-made home accessories that we love.
- Solid oak parlour chair, prices start at €90, www.derrys.com
- Mohair throw, €79.95, www.avoca.ie
- Irish linen shamrocks tea towel, €7.95, www.houseofireland.com
- Guinness tin sign, €19.99, www.carrollsirishgifts.com
- Waterford Crystal Lismore Irish coffee glasses, €115 for the pair, www.houseofireland.com
- Gardeners Grapefruit soap, €5.50, www.avoca.ie
- Guinness money box, about €10, www.traditionalirishgifts.com
- Newbridge Silver salt and pepper set, €35, www.newbridgesilverware.com
- Selection of jugs from Stephen Pearce pottery, prices start at €19.50, www.stephenpearce.com
- Buttons tea pot, €34.95, www.avoca.ie
We would like to wish you all a very Happy Paddy's Day and a lovely long weekend. Will you be going to see the parade in Dublin or your local town at the weekend? As always we would love to hear from you.
Slainte!