Cork hampers, natural skincare products, and more

‘Vinyl World – You Spin Me Right Round’ is an excellent read for lovers of good music and vinyl. It’s the story of the record’s place in the history of pop culture, media, and technology. There is much to explore, including the way records are made, major record covers, record stores and record bars around the world, as well as the most expensive and popular records of all time. 208 pages, hardcover. teNeues. 173 color photographs and 25 in black and white. Text: German, English. € 39.90

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Natural skincare products from Dr. Hauschka

Dr. Hauschka Deluxe Facial Care Set
Dr. Hauschka Deluxe Facial Care Set

Dr. Hauschka’s organic products are formulated with natural ingredients to soothe and nourish the skin and the brand has a variety of gift options for natural skincare lovers this Christmas, including the Refreshing Shower Set (39.95 €) and the Everyday Essentials Set (€ 29.95). The Deluxe Facial Care Set (€ 44.95) contains everything you need for a perfect skincare regimen in three steps.

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The best of Bakestone cork baskets

Bakestone's Best of Cork Basket
Bakestone’s Best of Cork Basket

Bakestone’s “Best of Cork” basket enlightens those who create culinary delights in Cork. The basket is just one of those offered in the cafeteria and store and contains treats including Badger & Dodo Coffee, Rebel Chilli Hot Sauce, Joe’s Farm Vegetable Chips, Bakestone Jam, Youghal Honey, Mella’s Winter Spice Fudge and Hadji Bey’s Turkish Delight. € 75

The baskets can be picked up from The Pantry in Bakestone at Fota Retail Park and can be ordered online at bakestone.ie

Focus on the Irishman at Arnotts this Christmas

Arnotts: paddleboards and robes from Orca Board
Arnotts: paddleboards and robes from Orca Board

Arnotts Christmas Market has an incredible variety of Irish brands for adults and children, from health and wellness to food and fashion. We love the Orca Boards range of paddle boards, changing tables and swimsuits perfect for the water lovers in your life. The ‘Blubber Robe’, in silver or purple, claims to be the warmest changing mat in the world (€ 149), its ‘Belooga’ swimsuit features a cute Christmas pattern (€ 99) and, as a definitive gift, its SUP pack ( € 499) contains everything you need to go out on the water.

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Community origin Dublin gin

Stillgarden Christmas gift box
Stillgarden Christmas gift box

The Stillgarden Social Gin Gift Box is a beautiful gift for the socially minded environmentalist and gin lover this Christmas. The box contains a bottle of Stillgarden Social Gin, Ireland’s first community-sourced gin, made with fresh botanical ingredients such as juniper, peppermint, rosehip and rowan berries from Stillgarden’s Community Garden in Inchicore, Dublin 8. The gift box It also comes with two glasses, two reusable copper straws, and two gift cards for a tour of the community garden. € 65

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Luxury candles from Ireland’s oldest business

Rathbornes Cedar, Clove and Amber Gift Set for € 90
Rathbornes Cedar, Clove and Amber Gift Set for € 90

Rathbornes 1488 is the oldest registered company in Ireland and one of the oldest registered companies in the world. Who better, then, to light up Christmas with a beautifully presented gift set? Perfect for the festive season is the cedar, clove and ambergris set that contains a double wick candle and a diffuser. The Dublin Tea Rose, Oud and Patchouli set is perfect for those who love a romantic fragrance and will work well into the new year and beyond. € 90

Kilkenny, Meadows & Byrne and rathbornes1488.com

A Drop D’Issey: optimistic and reassuring

A Drop d'Issey fragrance
A Drop d’Issey fragrance

The iconic L’Eau d’Issey perfume takes us straight back to when it was launched 30 years ago and we’ve loved it ever since, which is why Issey Miyake’s new fragrance for women, A Drop d’Issey, piqued our interest. This cheerful and optimistic fragrance is presented in a bottle inspired by a drop of water and combines natural and artificial ingredients to capture the scent of lilac, a flower that does not easily leave its aroma, with almond milk, orange blossom, rose and star anise. . to create a cozy and comforting scent. Optimism and tranquility: how timely.

30ml € 53; 50ml € 81; 90ml € 99.

Available now in all pharmacies and department stores nationwide, including Brown Thomas Cork, Galway and Limerick.

Discounted decorations before the big day

Woodies
Woodies

Did the Christmas lights come back on? You don’t have to wait until after the big day to pick up some last minute decorations. Woodies is 70% off their festive range, from trees to ornaments, from Santa Claus to snowmen, from wreaths to festive flowers.

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