If you're looking for a present for someone whilst supporting local artists, this is the job…read more It's a deadly little shop just a smidgen outside the main city centre drag that has some really interesting pieces in it. Lots by local photographers and street artists (have my eye on a Solus print that I can't get out of my miiiind!) There are also lampshades and photo blocks, placemats, bags, t-shirts n all kinds of random stuff. This makes it sound like it's just another one of 'those' shops though. You know the ones. Nice to look around. Smile anemically at the shop attendance. He smiles hopelessly back. You walk out, empty handed, with the thoughts of the pretty bits you saw gone already by the time you get to the nearest Spar. Not so in the Jam Art Factory! Honestly there were about 17 different things in here I could have bought for myself or others. They are all completely unique and most are Irish (in fact, from Dublin). But not Irish in a shilaley kinda way - in a much more 'Jezus we're deadly' kinda way. They also do framing by the way - if you do buy one of their pieces, or if, like me, you've been hoarding prints and paintings for years, clinically fearful of the price of putting them behind wood and glass. I've been assured that it won't set me back a frightening amount, so I will be back, and will update this accordingly.

Walking to St. Patrick's Cathedral, I came across this gorgeous shop window with quirky posters…read morehung across like washing line. The artwork and sayings were wise, witty, funny, ironic and hip and I loved the look of the shop so wandered in to find out it was an art coop of sorts, which featured only local Irish designers and artists. I loved a local artist's take on Tintin as Hipster and ended up purchasing this poster of a screen silk of a young Alice-in-Wonderland-type-of-gal looking at these butterflies on a page from an old thesaurus. There was also just other lovely cool decorative arts stuff. The bloke behind the counter was also gregarious, engaging and passionate about supporting local art. Loved the store, and highly encourage local Dubliners to go and support their neighborhood artists! Note: #282 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

Really really adored this shop. Visited while in Dublin recently and picked up some unique and…read moreartist handmade jewelry. Definitely a superior souvenir to the normal made in China sweatshirt or mug I have been known to buy. I spent quite a bit of time in this little shop and they didn't seem to mind I had a small stroller and tiny human in it. Staff were kind and its attached/in the same building as other cool vintage shops. Definitely stop in for some cool ass shit!

Check out this awesome quirky shop in the heart of Temple Bar. Handmade by artists you'll find…read morejewellery, gifts, bags and much much more all under on name. MAGNE.

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.

I love the shop in the National Gallery. Not only does it have gorgeous prints and imitation…read morepictures, but it has the best stationary and random book or make-and-do section that I've found. There's brilliant kids stuff and lots of unusual reference books. Nice and alternative.

The National Gallery of Ireland Shop is located in the Gallery's Millennium Wing, just inside the…read moreClare Street entrance. The Gallery shop offers an extraordinary range of artistic memorabilia and fine-art hardbacks. Excellent quality gallery guides and publications such as '1854-2004 The Story of the National Gallery of Ireland', 'Samuel Beckett, A Passion for Painting', and one I recently bought entitled 'Harry Clarke's Illustrations for Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tales' are stocked in abundance. The shop also does well to supply really superb art prints and posters ranging from custom prints, canvas prints and small replica prints of the popular paintings displayed within the gallery. The shelves are crammed with awesome art books including those on the topic of Art History together with art inspired fiction such as Sue Roe's 'The Private Lives of the Impressionists', or A.S Byatt's 'Still Life', which I recently purchased. It doesn't stop there either with hardbacks about architecture such as Phaidon publications (well, this wouldn't be a gallery nor museum shop without this name making an appearance in the realm of books concerning the 'visual arts') like 'The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture Travel Edition' amongst others included in the extensive range of stock. However, it's the 'Irish Art and Architecture' hardbacks that really enliven the senses, the cheapest costing a whopping €55. S.B Kennedy's 400 page, 15''x15'' hardback entitled 'Paul Henry - Paintings, Drawings and Illustrations' would illuminate any coffee table. As Ireland's greatest 20th century landscape painter he is featured heavily in the gallery and this carries through to the gifts on offer within the shop. Not only are there books dedicated to his masterpieces as explained but pencils, pens, postcards and more besides all featuring his works of art are available to buy. These gargantuan books really are as striking as their price would suggest. 'Ireland's Painters 1600-1940', for example priced at €60.00 offers one of the finest richly illustrated surveys of the history of 'the' Irish painting (that expertly encompasses the entire span from the middle ages to the mid-20th century) that I have ever seen. Stationery and gifts, calenders and diaries all featuring replicated images of the paintings displayed within the gallery align the shelves in abundance. A chock load of postcards and stationery featuring the gallery's most famous paintings such as Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ', Frederick William Burton, 'Meeting on the Turret Stairs' and Rembrandt's 'Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt' cram the shelves. Moving away from this seeming refined stockpile and things directly affiliated with art, the shop also stocks more light-hearted products that are irrelevant in light of fine art but maintain a creative edge concurrent with everything the shop stocks. This includes a pair of Freudian slippers, magnets of Munch's 'Scream' amongst other humorous items. A wonderful shop chocked full with goods that are as cultured as they are entertaining. Anytime I have ever gone in there with friends no one has ever come out empty handed despite no initial intentions to buy anything, which only pays homage to the appealing goods on offer.

It was by pure accident that I discovered this newly opened designer shop, tucked away in the alley…read morebehind the Cake Café. It's the kind of shop you need to know about to find, and that's exactly what Yelp is for! This one-of-a-kind shop boasts a nice selection of colourful designer wear, hand-made accessories and very cool children clothes, toys and prints. If there's one place to go for Christmas gifts, that is, if you want something unique and creative for a reasonable price, Mayfly would be a sure bet. I covered pressies for all the little ones in the family and picked up a cool pin for myself (cause you always need to treat yourself a little after a day of shopping presents for others). You can easily loose track of time in here as there are interesting items in every corner. Finding this shop was the best part of my day. Check it out, it's definitely worth a visit. And tell your friends!

This shop is an amazing little place. It's right in the epicentre of the business and…read moreshop/pub/chipper packed that is Camden Street, but since it's down a little alley way it's seems to have managed to have kept a bit of its charm. There's tons of options for cheap clothing these days, but every once in awhile I stop and think why is that shirt so cheap? The answer sadly is more probably than not that some unsavoury labour practices were undertaken. Mayfly solves this dilemma: it's fair trade, the clothes are funky and cool and they're relatively cheap for the material you're getting. If you check in the shop they also offer classes on jewellery making and felt work amongst others and will hold private events showing how to do such things as make an old outfit look new and other great things. They also trade in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire on Sundays.

This store is ADORABLE! We were looking for unique gifts to bring back home and this ended up being…read moremy favorite store in Dublin. We found some beautiful jewelry pieces! Roughly 25 euro so not cheap but not too expensive either. There were tons of cute items all over the store and I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for pieces made by local artists. Some of the necklaces are made with lava rock and brass. Those were my fave!

Like a big giant ice cream sundae; the ones you get in America with loads of different sauces and…read morenuts and chocolate dolphins etc .... Delicious, packed full of goodies,with all sorts of treats to find once you really get stuck in. I found leather satchels, a 1973 bowling bag WITH bowling bowls inside, some amazing fur rugs, gorge jewelry, a quirky looking cabinet and some super sweet paintings. The place is absolutely tiny but packed to the rafters, highly recommended for a good rummage and chat with the lovely staff. Also, what a good freakin name for the place that's in it!

What a little hidden gem. This place sells really cute Dresses, Candles and Cameras…read more I bought a really cute Greetings card for a friends upcoming Birthday - though it was quite steep at 6.50 euro! I enjoy visiting small independent shops like this so I will certainly return.

What a beautiful little shop!!! I can't believe it's been there five months already and I've walked…read moreby it a million times. I've long been surprised that more niche businesses haven't followed the spate of indie cafes and restaurants into the area. Well here is one of the first. A small but perfectly formed gem featuring unique art, really really gorgeous gift wear, vintage clothing for men and women, and lots of other knick-knacks. Two things stood out to me here more than anything - 1. You can tell that each and every item in the shop has been carefully considered and individually picked. There isn't an overload of stuff to trawl through - each piece is meticulously styled and merchandised beautifully. Though it may not be to your taste, the quality is most certainly there, and there is a myriad of styles, so the next item may very well be right up your alley 2. The clothes are priced incredibly well - a lot cheaper than most vintage shops in town, which I have to say I was really surprised about in such a small shop Delighted Lyon Loring has opened up - I really hope they do well, and I'll absolutely be calling in regularly from now on!

The Loft is a great idea. The Powerscourt Centre have opened up this previously unused space and…read moreturned it into a Mecca for jewellery and original design seekers. It's a melting pop of Irish designers and jewellers giving them the opportunity to sell their wares and have an outlet to the general public. You're sure to find something original here, nice and different to the high street selection that we're used to. It's great for a special occasion (no fear of having the same dress) or for unusual and unique presents. Keep an eye out for Yvonne Ross Jewellery here, some gorgeous stuff.

Just knowing this place exists makes me feel a little trendier…read more Secreted away at the top of that poshest of posh Powerscourt Townhouse, The Loft is a hot spot for finding the latest in boutique Dub fashion. Now, I'm not talking about a "ladies who lunch" boutique that takes appointments and only stocks size 6 and under -this is a burgeoning den of cool where Dublin designers try something new and show it all off on the racks and brick walls of this raw industrial space. On weekends a DJ spins (though I'm over the ironic replaying of 80s b-sides) and headband-wearing, skinny jeaned hipsters lounge on the sofas. Prices are a little steep for the budget shopper, but the pieces here are unique and handmade (or vintage and relabelled). All in all, it's cooler than cool.