Craft Life

Why do we Love Hand Knitted Hats so Much in Ireland? Well I suppose it could be a case of having to. What do I mean? Well, even if you think they don't really suit us sometimes, we need them. A common sense thing. It is better to embrace them than to make them your enemy. SHOP HATS HERE! Let's face it we have very unpredictable weather in Ireland. It is not just of late with the climate change phenomena either. It has always been that way. Everyone is aware of our great changing weather patterns. Raining one minute and...

Horseshoe Gifts 'Blacksmiths worked with elemental fire and magical iron and were believed to possess special powers.'Lucky Horseshoe Folklore, Liffey Forge While most people agree that when given a horseshoe it is best to hang it above a doorway to spread good luck, there's actually no consensus on whether to hang it pointing up or down. Pointing down fans say luck will be spread to all who pass under the shoe. Pointing up fans say luck will run out unless it's hung with points up as all the good luck and energy will be stored inside. Horseshoes are ancient symbols...

Bridget Clarke, Children's Story Writer & Illustrator 'MY A-Z OF ANIMALS', BY BRIDGET CLARKE 'It is a whimsical introduction to the animal kingdom with a sprinkle of magic dust added.'- Amanda Coen - Parade Handmade MY A-Z OF ANIMALS by Bridget Clarke, is the kind of book I loved as a child. It is a whimsical, soft back book. It is an introduction to the animal kingdom with a sprinkle of magic dust added. Every animal has a different story or poem. The kind of book a child will go back to again and again. I love that not only...

Gemstone Jewellery Has a Special Appeal As we all know the world is awash with jewellery and trinkets of all varieties and styles. Fashion jewellery, costume jewellery and the real deal of course, gemstone jewellery. Perhaps it incorporates precious metals such as your typical engagement ring or diamond tiara. Whatever it is and however much it costs in cash, there is more to consider. Other benefits of jewelry are sentimentality of course and style. You don't need to spend massively but you do need a good eye for detail. Gemstone jewellery is a popular choice. Even semi-precious stones are desirable....

Mindfulness For Kids I wish Derval Dunford and Ann Caulfield were around when we were in school. They foster mindfulness for children and adults. We could have done with some empowering input. Mindfulness for children is a tool children can bring with them into adulthood to enable them to find their inner balance when life gets bumpy. Feeling centered even when everything else is spinning around will help develop resilience and help to understand that everything comes at it's own pace. Meanwhile, stillness will take some of the anxiety away associated with living, even the anxiety apparent when life is...