We spoke to Max Benjamin’s creative director Mark Van Den Berg to find out his favourite scent from the collection Irish owned Max Benjamin is run by brothers Mark and David Van Den Bergh in their studio in Enniskerry Co. Wicklow.Max Benjamin has evolved significantly since starting 10 years ago and its luxury home fragrance collections are now housed in world-renowned department store ...

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From newcomers to the well established, there is a diverse range of Irish beauty brands now available at Kilkenny Shop to suit every skin type. The ease of access to beauty experts and beauty trendsetters through social media has shaped us into a very beauty savvy nation over the last few years and we’re proud of the many Irish makers who have identified our needs and risen to the challe ...

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Waving goodbye to one year and welcoming in a new one is always an occasion to celebrate and very often it is celebrated with declarations of love in the form of engagements. Most of us will know at least one person who got engaged over the festive season and the news has been the source of delight for everyone close to them. If someone dear to you has gotten engaged chances are that you ...

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Sustainable Christmas gifts are all in this year as shoppers become ever more conscientious about their purchases. Choosing sustainable gifts for Christmas means more than just being environmentally conscious because sustainable products are usually thoughtfully created with high quality and carefully sourced materials. These are gifts that will last and be treasured by their recipients. ...

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Get to know some of the incredibly talented jewellery designers and makers we have at Kilkenny Design. We are so lucky to support such fabulous Irish Jewellery designers as Enibas, Alan Ardiff, Andrea Mears, Loinnir, Shock of Grey, Loinnir and much more. These craftspeople are keeping jewellery traditions and techniques alive in Ireland and are shining a spotlight internationally on the ...

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Whoever the mother figure is in your life It’s always a good idea to spoil them. Whether it’s your birth mother, adopted mother, grandmother, an aunt who plays a big role in your life or sister who has always been there, show them you’re grateful for their motherly support with a thoughtful gift. It’s not always easy to pick the perfect present for mums, especially Irish mums. Usually, ...

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