Been to this shop many times to buy small gifts and the odd thing or two for home. They have a nice…read moreselection of unique pieces from around the world. Great gift ideas and odds and sods for the kitchen and other home decor.

Some shops I just can't leave without buying something. Article is one of them. Part of the…read morePowerscourt Townhouse, it is situated within easy reach from Grafton St. and well worth a visit. Everything is so pretty/elegant/stylish/quirky/or just plain useful that, if you are ever stuck for a gift for someone who already has everything (like most of us), here you'll find something for them. They have the most beautiful greeting cards, scandi-inspired home wear, candles (not the tacky ones), mugs and decoration, maps, quirky wrapping paper, books....the list is long. Go check them out, browse their little shop and if you do, make sure to look up as the ceiling in there in beautiful as well.

Wallpaper Hanging Excellence…read more After spending 40 euro per roll of wallpaper we needed someone who would hang it properly especially given the weight and matching required. Our previous hanger let us down badly so we had to start from scratch. Thomas was recommended by Gerry Keane where we purchased our paper so we called him and took a leap of faith and what a leap it was. Usually these leaps can cause nothing but hardship but in this case we fell on our feet on soft padding. Thomas has hung around 25 rolls of paper for us and the quality of his work is staggering. The paper he hung 12 months ago never so much as moved and I would challenge anyone to find the seams / matches from roll to roll. The feature walls were centered and really stand out. So if you need paper hung then look no further.

A shop dedicated to handmade goods from Ireland and further afield…read more Not a bad spot with lots on offer for Christmas and any other time you need prezzies. However - it might not be for the uncool among the shopping peoples, sadly I am one of them. Yes I walk among you, looking hip and with it, but then I go in to Makers & Brothers and see the oddly shaped bracelets - which my wife tells me are not for people with oddly shaped wrists - I cant see the point, they look uncomfortable... I start moaning like some, old, not with-it old man, someone who makes funny groaning noises as I get out of a chair.

If you are an urbanite from the U.S., this is the store you are looking for in Dublin...bee-line…read morefor it to avoid sifting through an array of commonplace chain stores and tacky tourist traps. The shop sells craft items, traditional and contemporary, but all of fine quality. Most of the stock is Irish made, but there were also items such as German (iris hantewerk) wooden brushes. There is a selection of price points because they sell locally made jams right on up to Inis Meain sweaters and probably beyond. Anyhow, if you want to bring home a gift that somebody will appreciate because it isn't generic and mass produced? This is your shop. I wish I had seen more like it.

One of the nicest & priciest shops for Irish gifts. They carry name brands of clothing, pottery,…read morelinens, crystal & more. Sales staff is always helpful & friendly. Have picked up quite a few things here. Nice when they have their winter & summer sales.

House of Ireland specialises in beautifully crafted and designed Irish crystal and silverware…read more The pieces are very impressive and it really is like buying a piece of art. Most of us couldn't afford to totally deck our houses out with the stuff, but for a high-end gift, it might hit the spot. The items on sale are far removed from merchandise sold in other gift shops, not a 'póg mo thón' plastic apron in sight. This makes it popular with those tourists who look for some expensive authenticity Irish to bring home with them, and who have a few euros to spare. It's a good place for a wedding present too, or a smaller gift if you can't cough up the big bucks. It's a slightly pretentious establishment (definitely the kind of place might refer to itself as an establishment, it's not a common shop, don't you know), which I suppose comes part and parcel with the business they attract. Inside is kind of airy, ethereal and peaceful - the perfect atmosphere in which to conduct some expensive Celtic purchasing.

What an incredible store!…read more I've never seen anything like it in the States and apparently it's based in Copenhagen but they do have other stores in Europe, one of them being located right in Dublin. The best way I can explain the store is: It's like an IKEA meets Target... does that make sense? The way things are set up, packaged and organized is exactly like IKEA and then the items they sell are things you'd find at a super target. Things for the home, bath, they even sell knitting/crochet and craft items. Lot's of snacks and cooky - (slightly weird in a good way) looking designs and knick knacks. There were a lot of kitchen/cooking tools too, and designed, I'd say, smaller than average sized so that if you don't have a lot of space, these things would be perfect. I loved this store, I'm really glad there isn't one near me because I have a feeling I'd spend a lot of money unnecessarily here.

I went to Folkster in South William Street for my bridal appointment and Ricki was ABSOLUTELY…read moreAMAZING! So attentive and lovely- suggesting dresses and styles without being overbearing. I don't think it could've gone any ybetter! Walked out of there with an amazing wedding dress! I can only recommend- the shop is beautiful, the dresses are gorgeous and the staff is absolutely amazing!

You know that girl who looks so fabulous that you feel like a fishmonger standing beside her?…read moreChances are she shops at folkster. Hailing from Kilkenny, the Folkster team are transforming Irish fashion one fabulous fedora at a time. Not your typical vintage shop, it's a miasma of the old, the new and the futuristic. The staff are always bang on, giving ace style advice and general chat. Fashionistas every one of them... they're inspiring rather than intimidating. Price wise, it ain't cheap but it's not staggeringly expensive. Your pockets may be lighter leaving but the spring in your sartorialist step will most certainly balance you out!

I happened across this treasure trove of a shop the other day. From the outside it looks like just…read moreanother fancy home store, with minimalist decoration, selling a few expensive items to those who list interior design as a hobby. Yet it turns out to be much much more than that. Walk into the shop and the building is like a TARDIS, with aisles winding further and further back into the shop. What was more impressive was the content - yes there are pretty boxes, and furnishings, but also candles, a plethora of craft items, a wide array of different coloured candles, cookery utensils, old fashioned sweets, and much much more (and at affordable prices too!). A quick internet search when I got home revealed the shop to be a "Danish lifestyle retailer... selling a range of home accessories, kitchenware and hobby items", and this Dun Laoghaire store is it's first in Ireland, Well worth a look in if you are in town.

This store is just perfectly lovely. Beautiful but affordable goods for home, kids and more. I…read moreliterally wanted to buy one of everything! The quality is impressive and the prices are more than reasonable. If I had little ones their room decor would come from here.

The most adorable items. I will definitely be back. Don't take your husband though. It's all too…read morecute and mine didn't see the need for any of it, but my daughter and I wanted everything in the shop!

From the owner: 'We seek' .. so 'you can find' quirk & fun stuff for those difficult-to-buy-for people. Well known…read moreIrish brands too; - Foxford, Max Benjamin, etc. From retro delights to the downright funky, we hope that a browse at Nook and Cranny will brighten your day!

***Note: this is a review of the Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic range***…read more Since its impressive launch onto the scene not two years ago, the ex-Quin and Donnelly fashion designer's range of homeware has remained true to form, and more. For lovers of a vintage sensibility, it's a must, but what I love about this range is that it's not easily categorised. It is what the name suggests, and numerous sensibilities combine with the designer's personal stamp to create something unique yet entirely of a piece as an ensemble - from the smallest cake cutter or knife and fork set to the larger furniture pieces. And it comes with a distinctly modern twist. The shabby chic look has become so omnipresent that it's cliched, and I'm so glad this range doesn't fall at its feet, rather takes those aspects that appeal in a more classic way and then shakes them up a bit. Her Rosetta Dhurry rug is a great example of this I think; at first glimpse, you might think, seen that before. But in fact you quickly realise you haven't, as its almost pixelated design gives it something quite different. http://www.dunnesstores.com/cushions-throws-and-rugs/carolyn-donnelly-eclectic/fcp-category/list What comes across throughout is a great deal of thoughtfulness and a real love of comfort, eclecticism, ethnic design and vintage chic combined, from the smallest paperweight at around a fiver, to a velvet-covered blanket box/head board or bedside lockers. For lovers of any of the key design aspects, I find you'll find this this range interesting. Another vote in its favour is the keen pricing. Some of the furniture isn't particularly cheap, but there is certainly great value to be had at the lower scale. It's now my first stop when buying gifts for friends, from the very pretty tea light holders to the beautiful keepsake boxes which you're happy to form part of a room decor, to the range of kitchenware which suits a mix n match approach to decor perfectly. I really hope that Dunnes know what they have here and how to market it (there's no doubt they could be making a lot more of it on social media), because I think that it, teamed with the Paul Costello range which is more traditional, classic, male-oriented and higher priced, they have created something special. Plus these ranges are available on their online site now, which seems to be coming together even if it's not yet of the standard we've come to expect from the bigger UK chains and more long-standing online retailers. For instance, I can't find the furniture on this range featured here, but perhaps they don't sell that online. In the store itself, on George's Street - the showcase one for the range - you'll walk on the rug but you won't see that it's actually for sale; you have to enquire to find that out. A browse here will walk you through the range; a visit in store will let you get a proper feel for it: http://www.dunnesstores.com/carolyn-donnelly-eclectic/home/fcp-category/home?resetFilters=true Really something special as the new range shows - the only serious problem is how to choose!

We came to the grocery store portion. It's pretty solid, we were able to pick up some chocolates…read moreand other gifts for a much cheaper price than at the retailers. They offer plenty of self check out kiosks. My only complaint was that they do not offer any bags. We had to purchase a plastic bag for .70 euros.

I have never been in this shop, I don't know where it is and I'm not in a mad rush to find out…read more However, I would count myself a regular phone-in customer. I merely tell them how much I want to spend and they do the rest with unerring attention to detail and an uncanny sense of knowing exactly what's necessary for the occassion. They have yet to let me down, delivering excellent, fresh, keenly priced and well-presented bouquets to my lovely wife within an hour or two of my ordering them, complete with schmaltzy message which elicits not a titter when communicated over the 'phone. This is the only downside of the service but until they invent virtual flowers this is the best I can do. Highly recommended.

The smell in this shop is simply divine! I love it so much and the flowers are really unique and…read morecool not just your average stuff that you would find in most run of the mill florists. They offer cut flowers as well as trees, shrubs and pot plants for both indoors and out. They sell lovely holders and cards and gift items as well as chocolate so a great stop for Mother's Day as well as Valentine's Day. But the real draw here is the florists skill at selecting, arranging and presenting perfect made to order bouquets! A fabulous gift for any occasion!