Choosing the perfect Christmas gift is no easy task. Whether it's a stocking filler, a secret Santa, a present for your work bestie or a big gift for a loved one, you want it to be special... We get it! That's why we've put together this list to help you get inspired this festive season. Want to know the best part? They're all from amazing, female-led businesses!
Sparkle & Shine this Christmas
Siobhán Daly Designs is a multi-award winning Irish jewellery & accessories brand, designed and handcrafted in Meath. Each piece is individually handmade in bold, strong colours and textures, in contemporary designs, influenced by travel, fabric, the world of vintage and nature.
These beautiful vintage-inspired earrings are sure to brighten up her Christmas.
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Wrapped in Kindness, founded by Julie Gaffney, stock a range of beautiful, Irish design goods such as jewellery, prints, textiles, ceramics, candles, books etc with a unique charity concept. 10% of the value of each order goes to an Irish charity of the customers choice at the checkout.
These unique, handcrafted earrings would be a beautiful gift.
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Dúil; unique statement pieces for unique people - making the world an even prettier place! They are environmentally conscious and even use recycled materials in some of the designs, as well as ensuring the pieces are durable and strong, so that they can last a lifetime with the correct care.
These lightweight earrings are handcrafted using polymer clay, gold leaf and are coated in resin.
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Roxluna was founded by Jewellery Designer and former Interior Architect Emily Mackeogh. Many of the pieces in the collection have been hand-carved by Emily. All of their solid gold carved pieces have been hallmarked with their special stamp in Dublin Castle.
This gorgeous, hand stamped necklace is customisable and includes a mini charm.
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Emma by Jane, founded by driven entrepreneur Jane Asple, offer stand out pieces. Jane’s thoughtful and creative designs inspires you with the opportunity to create and express your own personal style, which Jane thinks; “is the most important part of it all”.
This chunky necklace with rainbow moonstone gems is the ultimate statement piece.
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The Temple Wolf offers a variety of accessories, jewellery, home decor, greeting cards and other gifts. Their collection includes specially designed pieces by Emma, the owner, and thoughtfully curated pieces from around the world.
This unique Jewellery case is available in a variety of colours and styles (the velvet blue one is our favourite!)
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Gifts for the fashionistas
Moon + Mellow was launched by Cliona in 2019. Luxury cotton, unique prints and detailed finishes are the brands signature. Paired with beautiful detailed packaging, these gorgeous pyjamas make a lovely gift celebrating women, family and friendships – the legends in our lives!
The Long Set is designed with comfort in mind and is made from 100% luxury cotton.
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The Nicki Hoyne Collection first launched in 2020 with a range of crossbody camera bags. Since then, they have released more beautiful fashion accessories including shoes, boots and pouches! They celebrate individuality, vibrancy and well made, slow fashion products.
This Crossbody Camera Bag has a unique, cool look with vintage textures and vibrant colours.
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Begley & Bowie, founded by Illustrator and Screen Printer. Doireann Healy in 2019. She designs all of her smile-inducing pieces, from clothing to fine art prints, herself in her shop and studio. This unique brand is recognised for it's fun fluorescent and beautiful pastel colours!
This Well Behaved Woman sweatshirt is made from 85% organic cotton & 15% recycled polyester.
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So LoveLee is a clothing brand that was created to inspire, promote a positive mental state and bring joy to your everyday life. Each one of their products are specifically designed and custom made for each customer, to build confidence, inspire self-belief and encourage you to lead with kindness.
This Happy t-shirt is the perfect staple to add to your wardrobe or to give as a gift to a loved one.
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Gallery 9 showcases a curated collection of the most exciting designers from around the world. Their emphasis is on finding cutting edge brands which combine a dynamic silhouette with design quality and wearability.
This Super Soft Jumper is made in England from 100% Lambswool.
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PLOP! offer a range of original, handmade screen-printed bags, colourful accessories and beautiful handprinted shirts. Created using a range of organic cotton fabrics and other materials, their products would make for a wonderfully unique gift.
This Handmade unique shirt was crafted slowly and carefully in their Dublin studio.
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Jill & Gill is an independent collaborative Irish business with an international outlook that offer fine art prints and wearable art. Founded by Jill Deering and Gillian Henderson, their colours and prints are made to move, empower and be your creative beacon in a sea of similarity.
Gift this Tote Bag to the coolest woman you know and make her Christmas one to remember.
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Urban Aran is an independent Irish knitwear brand offering bold, colourful but considered knitwear for modern lifestyles founded by Christine Murphy in 2017. Her collections are influenced by urban art in all its forms and are designed to be cherished and last a lifetime.
This fun, vibrant Sweater Vest is inspired by street art culture and urban walls of Ireland.
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Far Fetched Accessories was founded by Tara Faulkner. They stock a wide range of must-have accessories from jewellery to bags and keyrings. Many of their products can be personalised just for you. They also offer a stunning selection of pre-loved, vintage treasures.
These gorgeous Birthstone Pouches are available in a range of colours (The Yellow is our fave!)
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For the Little Ones in your life
Fairy Elle was created by mother of four, Therese Wright. When little ones have worries or get anxious there is nothing more important than support, so Fairy Elle wakes up to comfort them.
Fairy Elle is a reassuring wellness doll. Whether she's comforting children at night or helping to take a worry away Fairy Elle is the perfect magical companion to promote positivity & kindness.
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Jackanory is a children’s boutique with a focus on fun, function and family. They value brands that are kind to the planet, use organic materials and practice ethical manufacturing. They also proudly support Irish creatives, small businesses and women-owned brands.
This beautiful Woodland Box includes a Teething Ring, Muslin Square and Swaddle Blanket.
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Elizabeth Rose Murray writes novels for children and young adults, as well as short fiction and essays. Keen to encourage new and emerging writers, Elizabeth regularly facilitates workshops for both adults and children.
The Book of Learning from the Nine Lives Trilogy was the chosen book from the 2016 Dublin Unesco Citywide Reading for Children campaign.
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Honeysuckle Crafts was born out of a desire to continue on the passion for all things bespoke & handmade. All of their our Bespoke crafts are made in Salthill. They also have an array of Gift-sets which are made up of both handmade pieces and products from top-class suppliers.
This lovely Newborn Gift-set can be upgraded to personalise the Rainbow Wall Hanging.
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Jiminy Eco Toys is an eco-specialist toy company, retailing and distributing the earth-kindest toys across Ireland & the UK. They offer items suitable for all age groups, including books, board games, craft kits, toys and much more!
This award winning Card Game is perfect for those who want to learn about who made history, how & when.
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Anniepooh is a small family run business, founded by Ann Tehan. They are doing our best to go zero waste and want to share their zero waste tips, cheats and favourite products to make zero waste easy for you too!
This lovely backpack is made from recycled soft drink bottles. It is the perfect size for school, travelling or a nice day out.
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Mama Bear Foods started in Loretta Kennedy's kitchen when she began making a healthier version of ketchup for her children, using natural ingredients. It has the seal of approval from Loretta's ketchup loving children and they hope you love it as much as they do!
For a unique stocking filler, why not try out their popular Handmade Tomato Ketchup
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Handcrafted Scented Goods
Citrus & Sage Home Interiors is independently owned and offer a range of key pieces and must have accessories that will help you to create a beautiful home. All of their items have been handpicked with love to help create the comfy nest that we all need.
This Olive Candle is a great gift for those interested in calm & wellness items for the home.
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Elena Manta is a national and international rewarded pedicurist with many years of experience in the industry. She developed her own line "Pretty Feet by Elena". These products are handcrafted from her workshop in small batches, using finely sourced local ingredients.
This limited edition hand-poured candle has been created using eco wax and natural ingredients.
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By Regina offer a collection of hand poured scented soy candles, wax melts and tea tealights to help you create a beautifully fragranced home where you can relax & unwind.
This Wax Melt Complete Gift Set is available in a variety of fragrances, from Christmas Morning to Vintage Blush, there's something for everyone's taste.
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Circe Studios was created from the desire to celebrate the natural beauty and sensuality of the female form. They create ethical and sustainable homeware with a twist, while honouring all colours, shapes and sizes of a woman's body.
Sparkle this Christmas with The Gilded Gift Box; it comes gift wrapped and has the option to be customised to include your own choice of candles.
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Here's to the Creatives
Grounded Pottery is run by Marjorie and Emma, a mother + daughter team. They are hand-making pottery to help to move society towards a more sustainable culture, away from single use waste.
This unique Travel Mug was inspired by the sea and the night sky. It has been hand decorated and each one is unique due to the handmade nature.
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Badger & Blue is a one-woman Irish business creating prints and cards that encapsulate your unique stories and relationships. Designed and created in their studio, each piece is printed individually and made to order.
This lovely print would make a fantastic gift for a friend or loved one (or yourself!) and can even be gift wrapped and sent with a personalised note.
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Oast is a female-owned, independent business. They aim to provide eclectic, statement tableware and interior pieces that make your space feel alive. Choose from a range of unique pieces including mugs, frames and vases.
This Blue Tortoise Shell Vase is a classic, yet statement piece that is made from amazing, handblown glass.
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SIAR Photography offer a range of contemporary photographic prints. Founded in 2019 by husband and wife team, Gary and Aoife, they also offer greeting cards, notebooks and tote bags.
Gift someone a little piece of Ireland this Christmas with this beautiful Rosscarbery Print: Available in a variety of sizes and finishes.
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Niamh O'Connor is a process based mixed-media visual artist. With works exhibited in a number of Galleries and Venues in Ireland, America and Europe many of her works are included in private collections across the globe.
Seeking Calm is an original, one-of-a-kind painting that is ready to hang in any luxurious domestic or commercial setting.
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Paper Tree is a family run design business creating personal gifts. They design lead papercut & lasercut gifts to spark magic & love at special occasions.
This beautiful Christmas bauble is a perfect token gift to remind us of the time we got to finally hold and hug each other again, precious hugs after periods of time spent apart.
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Melodie Fox, an artist and designer from Tipperary, has released a collection of original paintings and art prints that aim to celebrate the female form - empowering women to feel confident in their own skin and embrace the unique traits of their body.
This unique, Dahlia Print is available in A4 and A3 size and is hand signed by the artist.
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Design Knows No Borders was founded by Sarah Zarebinski. With a passion for Interiors, they help homeowners to find unique pieces for their home to express themselves. They curate designer and unique furniture as well as home accessories from artisan brands across Europe.
This luxurious handcrafted, velvet cushion is sure to be an unmissable addition to anyone's home.
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Beauty, Wellness & Lifestyle Gifts
Jo Browne offers luxury natural products both for you and your home. The passion and drive of Jo Browne and the consistent high quality of the ingredients are at the core of each product. They offer a range of products including Solid Perfumes and Luxury Bamboo Bedding.
This Luxury Gift Set includes their popular Facial Cleansing Balm and a lovely Bamboo Facecloth.
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MYSA was founded by two sisters, Harriet and Imogen, and their mother Orla. It was created on the foundation of enjoying the activity of comfort. Their products include handcrafted soaps and beautifully scented bath salts, created using natural, handpicked ingredients.
This Handmade, natural soap is made with 100% pure essential orange, lemon and grapefruit oils.
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Suzanne Egan is a Dublin based Lash & Brow Educator with over 10 years' industry experience. She is committed to staying at the forefront of the Lash & Brow revolution.
The missing step in your lash routine you never knew you needed! This Primer has a smudge proof, water resistant formula and is suitable for contact wearers.
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Bee Balm is a newly launched business by Phyllis Mackle. Phyllis is a registered beekeeper who creates lovely, organic lip balm using beeswax. The ingredients are 100% natural and organic.
Available in a variety of essential oil blends including Lavender and Eucalyptus, Jasmine and Rose and Sage and Geranium. Bee Balm would make for a perfect stocking filler.
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Reuzi was founded by Pat Kane. Their aim is business is to inform, inspire and connect people through offering a strong marketplace of products and an educational hub on all things sustainable living.
This Ruth's Palm Free gift set is perfect for those who love all things natural. It includes 2 Large Soaps, 2 Lip Balms and 2 Free Mini Soaps.
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Soak Bath Salts was founded by Karen Kearney; "Your wellbeing and supporting the community is at the heart of what I do". They offer handcrafted bath salts that are created in small, unique batches.
Give her a relaxing gift this Christmas with Bedtime Bliss. It includes essential oils and dried lavender to help you float in a dreamy bath.
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Ode to Earth is a one-stop shop for sustainable living. They are proud to be supporting 30+ Irish businesses, many of them female-led, who create these amazing sustainable products.
This amazing Gift Set contains a selection of eco-friendly, handmade products designed to help you re-energise.
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Pestle & Mortar was co-founded by Sonia Deasy. Driven by the belief that skincare shouldn’t be complicated, Sonia created a line of simple highly effective skincare products. Their philosophies are rooted in her Indian heritage in Natural Healing.
This gift set contains products designed to deliver everything you need to care for your skin on a daily basis.
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NatZen is a holistic skincare brand that was founded by Olga Jusupova. NatZen means “Naturally Zen” and as its name suggests, they make all products to bring you the sense of serenity, enjoyment and relaxation.
This Skin Radiance Gift Set will make a perfect gift for someone who loves to look after their skin.
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Unique Gifts & Experiences
Helen Walsh is a successful Health & Life Coach and Trainer. As one of Ireland's leading health and wellness experts, she is passionate about helping society in any way she can. Helen believes that every day is a chance to start over.
If you are looking for a unique experience to gift a loved one this Christmas, Helen is running a Vision Board Workshop on the 29th of December.
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Organised Chaos was founded by Sarah Reynolds for busy parents and professionals. Their Gift Vouchers are available by emailing info@organisedchaos.ie
They also have a book which aims to transform your approach to clutter and tidying-up so that getting and staying organised is easy & you can get the maximum space and joy from your home.
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We hope that our gift guide has helped to inspire you this festive season! Here at Mentor Her, we're passionate about supporting women all year round but we do know that this time of year is particularly important for small business owners. If you choose to shop small this Christmas, please know that you are supporting the person behind the brand, their family, community and most importantly, you're helping to make a dream come true!
