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Liz Christy Scarves Review - Celtic Croft

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What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz's scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet. This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop! about Liz  Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios. Liz's love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.   She draws her inspiration from the lu...

Nicholas Mosse Pottery Review - Celtic Croft

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Nicholas Mosse Review – Celtic Croft Nicholas Mosse is everything we love about Irish pottery. Nick throws a huge passion into his pottery and it shines through in all the kitchenware we stock in our store. Nicholas Mosse Review – Celtic Croft Whether is a warm cup of tea on a cold day, or sharing a family meal on a special occasion we adore the homely feel of every single handmade item Nick makes. Nick applies patterns to the mugs using a traditional 18th Century technique in his pottery studio in Bennentsbridge in County  Kilkenny in Ireland. His Old Mill is steeped in family history and was restored from an old hydro electric mill to power the fire needed to cure the pottery. Nicholas Mosse Review – Celtic Croft Nick began his lifelong obsession with pottery 55 years ago, he learnt his craft with the potters in Harrow, England and then married an American artist , Susan before going on to start the pottery business in 1976. Susan is the creative force behind the origina...

Julie Dillon Knitwear Review - Celtic Croft

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Julie Dillon Knitwear Celtic Croft Jumpers , Cardigans and Waistcoats from newborn to age 5. These are the perfect family gifts for the little  leanbh  in your life ! Around the time we started our lovely croft store a certain charming lady from Dublin in Ireland called Julie Ditton started making gorgeous childrens knitwear and when we first saw these we instantly fell in love. Julie Dillon Knitwear Celtic Croft There is something about the bold elementary school colours she uses, combined with strong motifs such as animals or flowers that makes us smile every time we bring her clothing over to the USA. Julie Dillon Knitwear Celtic Croft The moment you pick these up its obvious that these are handmade in Dublin. In a world of mass produced sweatshop corporate clothes you can tell the moment you feel the soft wool against your hands that this is something special.  One of the ‘magic’ elements in all the things we stock in the Celtic Croft is the feeling certain th...
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Hibernia - Celtic Passion Hibernia - Celtic Passion An amazing and seductive fragrance from the Irish Company Fragrances and Memories based in County Wicklow . The famed fragrance designer Alison Banton created this summer floral and neroli blossom mixed with pink pepper and soft woody base notes. Celtic Passion - sitting on a Nicholas Mosse Plate   What we love about this fragrance is the warm and gentle scent. Wear it for fun, an evening out, or to impress your friends.  You can buy this fragrance at our store Celtic Croft or on-line at our Amazon store .  The three Hibernia - Celtic fragrances Celtic Passion is one of three amazing fragrances, Celtic Passion, Celtic Charm and Celtic Spirit

Inis The Energy of the Sea Cologne Spray Review

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Inis The Energy of the Sea Cologne Spray Review This cologne/ perfume is perfect  for a man or woman. What we love the most about this fragrance is how much people love the subtle scent. Inis comes from the Irish word for Island or standing in or near water and this is reflected in the subtle lemon and marine with lily of the valley and sandalwood Inis The Energy of the Sea Cologne Spray Review This fragrance is perfect for anyone that wants a subtle cologne/perfume and not a strong overpowering one. The products are all natural and this is made in Ireland. Based in the county of Wicklow these perfumes have been made for over thirty years and are very popular in Ireland. Inis The Energy of the Sea Cologne Spray Review This 3.3 oz spray is perfect for airports and travelling as it is within the liquids on a plane size allowance.  To find out more visit the link below for the lowest online price in the USA with free shipping. www.celticcroft.com...

Brooke and Shoals - Fragrance Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia

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Brooke and Shoals - Fragrance Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia  This diffuser is one of the bestselling in the Brooke and Shoals Range.  This diffuser has fragranced oils and is alcohol free and we find gives a lovely scent in the home for up to 4 or 5 months.  We would describe the scent as very zesty, with a more subtle floral note of magnolia and jasmine. This scent is perfect to help create a relaxing atmosphere. Brooke and Shoals - Fragrance Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia  We've been a fan of Alison Bantons fragrances for a long time. She is the founder of Brooke and Shoals and often uses childhood inspiration for the fragrances she creates.  She often recalls picking flowers in her great-aunt Mollies garden. The garden was near a babbling brook and whispering shoals and this came to form the name of Alisons company in her Aunts honour.  Brooke and Shoals - Fragrance Diffuser - Lemon Mandarin and Magnolia  A top t...

Fragrance and Memories - Cliffs of Moher - Natural Wax Scented Candle Review

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Fragrance and Memories - Natural Wax Scented Candle - Cliffs of Moher  We take a look (and smell!) at a delightful candle from Fragrance and Memories that will take your senses to a sun drenched day in Ireland by the sea. Its fragrance and essential oils are carefully selected to stimulate your imagination and make you feel you are sitting on the Cliffs of Moher in beautiful County Clare . Fragrance and Memories - Natural Wax Scented Candle - Cliffs of Moher  This candle comes in a lovely box with pictures of the Cliffs of Moher on the outside. This candle was inspired by this area of outstanding natural beauty and reflects the local scents of flowers and the sea from this unique and magical place.  Fragrance and Memories - Natural Wax Scented Candle - Cliffs of Moher  Opening the box you are instantly aware of the relaxing fragrance. The Cliffs of Moher are 700ft high and stretch for over 8 miles with wild lavender and sea pink flowers....