A little Valentines Day gift suggestion from Louise Kennedy’s emporium at 56 Merrion Square. Buying from this beautiful house will in itself make you feel extra special.
This came in From Om Diva which I think would be a great gift to self for all you crafty people.
Good evening Divas!
Get crafty just in time for Spring with our knitting and embroidery workshops. Emerge from the darkened evenings wrapped in your very own hand knitted creation!
6 week knitting course with Dublin’s most prolific weaver of all things woolen, Claire Singleton starting Monday 7th Feb. 6.30-8.30
During this 6 week course you will learn how to cast up, plain and purl stitch techniques, how to change colours, how to finish your work, how to stitch it up, make button holes and accessorise your finished item.
The cost for this 6 week course is 120 euros. This includes bamboo knitting needles, 50g of wool to practice and patterns to work from aswell as your choice of red/white wine, tea/coffee and nibbles.
1 day intensive Embroidery course with Paget Scott Mc Carthy from Textile Workshop Dublin on
19 Feb 10-4pm
During this one day workshop you will learn eight different embroidery stitches, applique
techniques using felt, how to create a finished item such as a purse, tote-bag or headband. How to
embroider hemlines and cuffs on existing garments.
The cost for this 6 hour workshop is 65 euros and this includes some basic materials, a light lunch
and tea and coffee throughout the day.
Om Diva
Sip and Stitch Academy
Atelier 27 Young Designer Studios
27 Drury Street
Dublin 2
Ph: 01 6791211
From Nina Divito, sublime Irish shoe designer and artist some news for all of us who want the best but need to bag a bargain
I’m sitting in front of a log fire and relaxing a little after a manic day at work with all the stresses which surrounded my day. I
will be in work tomorrow at 8am to work on pricing all the Jaeger samples that finally arrived at 3 O’clock today (it’s nail biting times). The first appointment is at 8am on Monday morning so by that stage my showroom has to look perfect. Flowers in a vase, liquorice all sorts in the bowl, a fridge full of bottled water, fresh coffee in the machine and all the samples looking pristine on the hangers.
So time to put a smile on my face , If you haven’t seen this video advert in full before take a look and enjoy….
This is one of those blogs where I have no idea what is about to spill forth from my confused brain! In the midst of (organised) chaos in the showroom with ranges arriving daily and the fact that I moved home a few days ago. I can’t find any of my clothes which are all bunged onto a rail and I have less idea where my shoes and bags are. Added to that I have now become a commuter travelling into town and home again by train. The train is an interesting observation post. I spend the journeys home guessing what job each person has. I’m sure none of them could begin to guess mine! dressed as I was today in a big anorak, a cuddly Electronic Sheep scarf and hat with my computer bag slung across my shoulders.
The Muubaa leather is now in the showroom and I love it love it love it! The shearling and flying jackets are going to be a sure hit as well as the leather skirts in three lengths covering all trends. Antique distressed leather and suede all feature. I’m expecting the first customers next week so I will let you know soon where you can buy them.
As I walked the streets of London yesterday ( I always think the pavements there are harder than home) my feet kept sending me messages. I was there to preview ‘Boutique By Jaeger’ and’ Jaeger London‘ Autumn Winter 20112 collections which are, as we speak winging their way onto my showroom rails. But I digress, back to my feet, which by the end of the day were sore even though I was wearing a pretty comfortable pair of low heeled boots. I passed by lots of shops on Regent street and as it was a flying visit (literally) I only managed to take a peek at the windows. Flat ballet pumps were everywhere. I have to say I am delighted even though I have a vast array of high heels. It’s time for comfort and so I’m about to release my inner swan (more like baby elephant I hear you mutter!) and buy some really comfortable flats. I have a gorgeous wrap silk Jaeger dress which just arrived in for Spring in navy polka dots which is calf length which will be the perfect partner. I just remembered the voucher for Brown Thomas shoe department (they have a great selection of flats) which is burning a hole in my wallet will now come in very handy indeed.
