Nuala Brett-King   Did You Know? Nuala Brett-King is a native of Claremorris? She spent her early years in Athlone and more than 20 years teaching children in primary schools in Dublin and Co. Meath. With Sandy, her husband, Nuala retired to Kilmeena, Westport in 2003. It is in her native Mayo that she continues to paint in various media. Her watercolours and acrylics reflect her love of nature, her travels and of course, the Irish landscape. Largely self taught, Nuala attended courses in Achill and the Burren over a number of Summers. She has painted in oils, acrylics and...

I always send out our latest supplier interviews or profiles, such as this one, first to the members of our Parade Handmade Gazette (newsletter) and a while later they will be added to our blog here. It is always interesting to me how creative people organise their lives and getting an insight into their creative process and inspirations is fascinating. Lily Ryder - Shoreline Owner Owner & Designer of SHORELINE 'Simple Luxuries Delicately Made'.    Shop Shoreline - Press Here!  Shoreline, is a food and creative business based on a farm on the shores of Clew Bay, in Westport Co....

  It's really about time some thoughts were put down on 'paper'. (Remember that?..lovely paper?..) There are so many things we think about in the day. So many things to muse over and consider. Sometimes I wonder whether other people are thinking along the same lines as I might be at a given time and they probably are and they do. I don't think that every thought that passes my mind ought to be heard by everyone who knows me, the general public and any poor unfortunate passing by or that my thoughts are particularly original or awe inspiring. I...

These Very Exciting Times

The best way to approach these very challenging times, to my mind, is to carry on as normally as possible. Calmly and quietly, unless of course you have reason to make a bit of noise. Follow the guidelines, try to have positive outlook while striving to make the most of every opportunity. Try not to see everything in an all or nothing way.

It Represents The Indomitable Spirit

Parade Handmade not only represents and hosts the work of varied and individual producers of authentic, artistic and creative endeavor, mostly in Ireland, it represents the indomitable spirit that permeates creative life and those that dare to live it...