Sustainable Gift Guide 2023
It’s that time of year when we are thinking about gifting.
There are a wealth of small, creative and sustainable businesses and art makers who need extra support this year just to keep the physical lights on. All ship internationally.
Here are few friends of mine doing some beautiful work, which makes for wonderful gifts.
Native Circles- Emily Archer
Native Circles : Led by artist (and one of the best human beings there can be) Emily Robyn Archer. Her seasonal wheels are creative reminders of the circularity of life, both big and small- from the night sky to the kitchen garden. She has some new prints coming soon too. I’ve one right by my front door, my threshold adorned with her talent.
Liadain Aiken Knitwear
Liadain Aiken Knitwear: Friend, swim buddy and fellow west cork resident, Liadain Aiken, creates beautiful knits from Irish yarns. From cardigans to kerchief, lots of colour and choice on offer, each made with loving care, guaranteed.
Cora Murphy - Paintings and Art Prints
Cora Murphy Artist. Cora is a long time mentee and has become a great friend too. Every exploring her own creative edges, she creates stunning paintings, from which her print range and cards evolve. Her new collection, Threshold, was recently released, alongside a new size of print.
Jiminy Eco Toys
Jiminy Eco Toys. Founded by the wonderful Sharon Keilthy, Jiminy offers sustainable eco-toys as an alternative to plastic and disposable toy waste. She’s on a mission to ‘inspire a playfully sustainable world’. If you are on the hunt for toys this year, Jiminy is a great place to start…
Mari Kennedy- The Celtic Wheel
Mari Kennedy- Self Led Wheel of the Year- Mari leads an annual Wheel of the Year programme. While the doors to the live group version have closed, the self-led option is still open- weave some Celtic wisdom throughout your days.
EEDI Studio
My former housemate, and dear friend, Eavan English, is an extremely talented interior designer and runs an online shop, with exquisite homeware, furniture and lighting over at EEDI Studio. Quality to last a lifetime.
And a nod to a couple of organisations
Green Sod Ireland
Green Sod Ireland - Save a Sod. Rewilding and protecting lands in trust, your contribution to Green Sod is a goes towards protecting biodiversity in Ireland. I’ve sponsored some sods in Cork, home turf after all.
Kiva.org
Kiva.org. A few years ago, rather than send out Christmas cards, I made a loan to Kiva, a global micro-lending site. I’ve added to that original loan, and now have several circulating to entrepreneurs and learning projects around the world. It’s like a gift that just keep giving.
And some recommendations from Readers.
Contact me to add your suggestions. If it is a good fit, I’ll add to the list.
A note from Pam in The Netherlands:
The Burren Perfumery. ‘Since I visited their shop in The Burren I have never bought a perfume from a large fashion brand again. Spring and summer flowers are my favourite. But there is much more, also fitting autumn and winter moods’.
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Hello. I'm Clare
I'm a writer, educator and facilitator, living in beautiful West Cork, Ireland. I love to share resources and learning to help harness the regenerative power of words, place and story. I hope my work offers nourishment for mind and soul. Thank you for being here. Clare