“A stunning shop tells a story. It’s a carefully edited emporium that reflects the shopkeeper’s unique character and vision,” says Paula Flynn of TheShopkeepers.com. In an era dominated by online shopping, nothing replaces the singular joy – the surprise and delight – of shopping in real life. Discover THE GLOSS X The Shopkeepers Best Lifestyle and Homeware Shops 2024 …
COFFEEWERK + PRESS, 4 Quay Street, Galway, Co Galway
Award-winning, design-driven coffee shop that not only offers delicious coffee but the perfect edit of Japanese, Scandinavian and European homewares and printed goods. A tall and narrow, four-hundred-year-old building on the busy, pedestrianised Quay Street in Galway is home to COFFEEWERK + PRESS. Bright yellow accents feature on the windows and door and carefully edited yellow products punctuate the interior and website. www.coffeewerkandpress.com / www.instagram.com/coffeewerkandpress/
ARTICLE, Powerscourt Townhouse, South William Street, Dublin 2
The former dressing room of Lord Powerscourt in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, stately home turned boutique shopping destination, is home to homeware shop, ARTICLE. With a focus on home décor, tabletops, and stationery, Article’s shelves are stocked with a unique assortment of home goods from around the globe. After working with both Habitat and John Mellor in London, owner and shopkeeper John Adams opened his own shop, stocking Article with an edit of goods he personally picks and loves. www.article.ie / www.instagram.com/articledublin/ Photography by Sean Breithaupt @seanbreithaupt
BEGLEY & BOWIE, 16 Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry
Prolific award-winning designer Doireann Healy designs, creates, and prints the signature products in her shop, BEGLEY & BOWIE. Favouring fluorescent and pastel colours with a distinctive playful style, she creates a range of casual clothing, art prints, and accessories. www.begleyandbowie.bigcartel.com / www.instagram.com/begleyandbowie/
FOXFORD, Mount Congreve Gardens, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford
FOXFORD’s original woollen mill was founded on the River Moy in Foxford, Co Mayo in 1892 by a nun, Mother Agnes, to bring much needed employment to the impoverished area. A new Foxford store has just opened at Mount Congreve Gardens in Co Waterford, where you will find the heritage brand’s blankets, throws and colourful scarves. www.foxford.com / www.instagram.com/foxfordhome/
GRANNY’S BOTTOM DRAWER, 3 Main Street, Kinsale, Co Cork
A classic-style homeware store on the Wild Atlantic Way showcasing design and crafts by both Irish and European artisans and makers. Established in 1993 by Clodagh Murray, GRANNY’S BOTTOM DRAWER stocks an heirloom-worthy selection of Irish throws, knitwear, and ceramics. www.grannysbottomdrawer.com / www.instagram.com/grannysbottomdrawerkinsale/
HARK, 42 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co Dublin
“In a world full of trends, we remain classic,” says Paul Donovan who opened HARK on Castle Street in Dalkey. “Our store is about functionality; we look for products that are well designed and helpful for everyday life, from kitchen items to tools for the garden.” Look out for Toyo steel toolboxes and Vetra workwear jackets. www.harkhomegoods.ie / www.instagram.com/harkhomegoods/
INDUSTRY & CO, 41a/b Drury Street, Dublin 2
Brother-and-sister team Vanessa and Marcus Mac Innes opened INDUSTRY & CO in 2010. The shop is a unique collaboration between creative director and interior designer Vanessa coupled with Marcus’ passion for the food and business side of things. Homeware, jewellery, and apothecary items are a mix of local Irish designers and from sources in Europe, the USA and Japan. www.industryandco.com / www.instagram.com/industrydesign/
IRISH DESIGN SHOP, 41 Drury Street, Dublin 2
“We travel the country to source suppliers, finding extremely talented makers who are not stocked elsewhere,” say Clare Grennan and Laura Gaffrey, owners of IRISH DESIGN SHOP on Dublin’s Drury Street. “Among our favourite makers are ceramicist Mark Campden, handweaver Eddie Doherty and furniture-maker Tricia Harris. We also stock a bespoke Irish crystal collection by Criostal na Rinne. Our aim is to cater for every budget.” www.irishdesignshopshop.com / www.instagram.com/irishdesignshop/
JENNIFER SLATTERY, Benburb Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7
JENNIFER SLATTERY’s studio and shop is an opportunity to see the designer at work. Customers can witness the design process in action at the large worktable in the centre of the space. This is where Jennifer creates her Irish linen clothing collection and her award-winning embroidered linen tableware. www.jenniferslattery.com / www.instagram.com/jenniferslatterytextiles/
JOYCE’S CRAFTSHOP CONNEMARA, Recess, Connemara, Co Galway
Festus Joyce, owner of the Joyce family Marble Quarry in Connemara, founded JOYCE’S CRAFTSHOP in 1895 to showcase the distinctive green stone. Today, artist and photographer Mark Joyce, the founder’s great-great-grandson, manages the shop. As well as a range of jewellery and goods featuring Connemara marble, including vintage pieces, there is also a selection of Irish handcrafts and books. www.joycescraftshop.com / www.instagram.com/joycescraftshop/
SAHARA, 69C George’s Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
Having launched online during the pandemic, SAHARA now has a store on George’s Street Upper in Dún Laoghaire where customers will find gorgeous African paintings, furniture and accessories guaranteed to add colour to their homes. Sahara’s Ghanaian owner Barikisu Ali Telfer scours villages across Africa seeking skilled artisans to produce high quality original crafts you won’t see anywhere else. www.sahara.ie / www.instagram.com/sahara.ie/
STABLE, Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Dublin 2
Sonia Reynolds and Frances Duff have created a fresh and modern take on Irish weaving and craft, presenting old-world skills and traditions in a new light. STABLE works with more than 30 different producers to create the clothing, accessories and homewares offered in the shop. www.stableofireland.com / www.instagram.com/stableofireland/
THE BLUE DOOR, 16B Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown, Dublin
After establishing their shop, THE BLUE DOOR in Naas in 2003, Peter and Eileen Kelly later moved the premises to The Crescent in Monkstown. The Scandinavian-influenced homeware shop has a lovely assortment of goods by craftspeople and designers from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, France and Ireland. There is an adjacent outdoor space for garden furniture and décor. www.thebluedoordirect.com / www.instagram.com/thebluedoorhouseandgarden/
THE OLD MILL STORES, Gortroe, Connonagh, Co Cork
The owners of THE OLD MILL STORES in Gortroe, Co Cork are interior designer Claire Graham and Tom Keane, an experienced retailer. They spotted a gap in the market for edgy homewares. “We trade on our difference, not our sameness,” says Claire. “We have drawn on our design experience to help us choose interesting stock, and regularly add new brands sourced on our travels.” www.theoldmillstores.ie / www.instagram.com/oldmillstores/
