Wish List: Eight top ideas for hosting, gifting and treating ourselves
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Awww! Check out this furry fella. Bertie Bear is back, and he has his cousin Charlie Bear on board, at The Europe Hotel & Resort to help raise much-needed funds for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland (YSPI).
Charlie Bear makes a wonderful festive companion and yours (or your little ones) for €30, with all proceeds going directly to YSPI As a bonus, everyone who purchases a Charlie Bear will be entered into a special draw to win an overnight stay for two at the five-star hotel in Kerry.
Any excuse to have an auld swoon over Stanley Tucci — this time it's because Tanqueray No Ten Gin has launched a vibrant new-look bottle just in time for the festive season of hosting and gifting. Tanqueray tells us it is made for tastemakers and cocktails and is adored by brand partner Stanley.
Discover his favourite festive serves for hosting on Tanqueray. Available in major retailers and independent stores nationwide from €45.
'A Farewell to the Fairways' is a reflection of golfing correspondent Dermot Gilleece’s 63 years of golf writing for Ireland’s national newspapers.
Over the decades he has covered all major golfing events, interviewing the game’s top players, and has written extensively about leading Irish exponents of the game, like Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke, Shane Lowry, and, of course, Leona Maguire.
He also covered the profound changes that have impacted the sport including equality for women golfers. A nice little stocking filler for the golf fan in your life. Available in all good bookshops, €19.99.
Sick of the kids having all the fun with the advent calendars? Won't somebody please think of the adults? Well, Nespresso has a fancy one, unveiling one coffee behind each door, allowing you to discover new flavours and revisit old favourites. The packaging is only divine, echoing the collection’s theme of travel, this festive treat will transport you to magical places from the comfort of your home.
It includes the limited-edition festive coffees co-created with Jean Imbert and an exclusive decorated mug in porcelain for the last day. It's €44 from Nespresso.
A hamper is possibly my favourite gift. It's a basket full of yummy goodies, what's not to love? Donnybrook Fair has everything you need to make your Christmas a little more special and a lot more delicious with their specially curated selection of foods, wines and hand-cooked dishes. We love they are using traditional home-style cooking methods, and their food offerings are handmade by chefs in Dublin.
Choose from a selection of pre-made hampers, or create your own selection of the goodies in-store to give a bespoke bundle of Christmas cheer to someone special.
The Donnybrook Fair Christmas range is available across all stores, including the newly renovated Morehampton Road flagship store. See Donnybrookfair.
A cute festive mash-up we spotted this week, the Moroccanoil festive fairytale ornaments and stocking filler minis, perfect for Secret Santas too. There's also four-piece fairytale gift sets and they come is super-cute cosmetic pouches, choose from hydrate, repair and frizz-control, with substantial savings — for instance, the Frizz Shield set has an RRP of €67.55 with a retail value of €97.50. The range is available from salons and beauty e-tailers like Millies and Beauty Features.
It's all about the elf on the shelf and Santy at this time of year, but don't forget, the tooth fairy works flat out all year round! We love this idea from the Irish brand, My Forever Tooth Fairy. They are in the business of creating lasting memories for Irish parents and children with a meaningful product that encourages personal development for children.
Created by Emma Duffy, and her daughter nine-year-old Éabha, their inaugural product is the My Forever Tooth Fairy gift set, €59.95, which includes a beautiful plush fairy doll, an enchanting book, a tooth tote and keepsake dis'play' case. Each element has been crafted with a profound amount of love and attention to detail. Stockists include Mimi Toys, Cogs Toys, Pinocchios, and Arnotts. See Myforevertoothfairy.
This Christmas, Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in Wicklow, is opening its doors for the first time, inviting guests to celebrate in its newly refurbished resort. With a host of seasonal delights, including luxurious accommodations, delightful dining experiences, and a range of activities, the timely break away could be just the thing if you don't fancy all the stress and strain of Christmas at home — no bickering over who does the dishes sounds good! Check out their Festive Christmas Getaway Package Experience, a magical two-night stay starting from €995 for two adults sharing. See Tulfarrishotel.