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.

Straffan Courtyard, also known as Straffan Antiques & Design, is the most wonderful place to visit…read morefor a good day out. It is right there in Barberstown crossroads, almost equal distance from Maynooth, Clane and Celbridge and very close to Straffan village. As you drive in through the gates, park on the left and amble in, you will see that this place is a feast for the eyes - almost like a tiny village but in a courtyard setting. Beautifully restored old outhouse buildings contain a whole host of shops, including a huge antiques section of 18th and 19th century period furniture, ceramics, silver and fine art. A fantastic home and gift shop with modern country style furniture, lighting, pictures and tons of gifts of various descriptions - you will not be short of ideas or choice here! There is also a gorgeous fashion shop, with a large selection of ladies casuals and accessories from a host of Irish designers, including some lovely jewellery, hats, cashmere and silks, as well as a huge selection of vintage clothing, hats and jewellery. Plus, I noticed they have now add a selection of smart casual menswear. When you have finished browsing and shopping - which will certainly take some time as there is such a lot to see - drop into the wonderful Victorian Tearooms, also in the courtyard, for a cup of freshly brewed coffee, some delicious cakes and pastries or a light lunch. So, if you fancy an afternoon's drive, I would highly recommend that you drop into the Straffan Courtyard, which is only a short distance and easy to find from both the N4 and the N7 and trust me, you will not be disappointed.

If you have a soft spot for all things cutesy and have just moved into a new home (or if you even…read moreknow someone who has) this is where you need to go to have your every whimsical desire for home accessories met. And when I say every, I mean E V E R Y. From gorgeously quaint little 1950 style signs that read quips such as "When my house is messy I don't clean, I just turn off the lights!", to floral teapots, fairy lights and kitsch bunting, it's a must for any self-respecting female fortress. Last time I ventured in they also had a pretty rambunctious sale going on, so its a great place for some cheeky thrifty Christmas shopping!

the shop is wonderful, there many stuff to look at that you cant make your mind and choose at once…read more I cant go there and not spend at least 2 hours!. My favorite section where the signs are. If you need to buy a gift for a friend, family then you definitely need to go there. They have amazing birthday cards that come with music and a cd, birthday and wedding decorations and other things. Go and check it yourself.

Thanks to Yelp I finally discoverd this little gem just outside Dublin (going down the N4 it's just…read moredown the R403 towards Celbridge). I went there due to the Grill Academy presented by Weber Grills which are new in the range of things The Orchard offers. These grill presentations take place now every Saturday 12-2pm until end of July and are well worth it I think if you want to learn more about how to get the most out of your grill and to get ideas what else you can use it for other than the usual steak or sausage. And if you'd like to use your grill even during the week for a quickly prepared meal. The presenter we had, Jamie, was very knowledgeable, passionate and interesting to listen to. Before the event I had a proper look at the whole shop and I very much liked what they sell. Yes, it's pricey, but also very good quality. And they have a room full of reduced items that a very much worth looking at. I loved especially their huge range of plants for both indoors and outdoors. But also their little interior items with a twist and the kids games looked unusual and fun. At the event I got to talk to the owner and you could just feel his love and passion for the place which I thought transferred to every member of staff I came across. So I hope to be back soon and treat myself to something from the Orchard and to try their cafe which I heard has a very good reputation and I loved the setting in a greenhouse style building.

The Orchard is a bit of a mix match of several different types of items. It is a pet shop, garden…read morecentre, furniture shop, baking goods store, book shop and sells some nice local foods too. The pet shop is a great place to bring kids, they can see rabbits and fish! The furniture is expensive but is very nice and there are some one off pieces here. There is often a sale on too. The books are expensive in fairness as are a lot of the local type foods on sale but if it is for a treat after seeing the pets, it's perfect! The cafe is hit and miss. The cakes can be delicious and the salads and lunches seem to be very popular. The coffee is just from a machine but for the number of tables they have here (seats about 100) they are always full so nobody much minds! It's good for kids but their queing system is terrible and there's very few frills but it is a lovely setting which is why I'm presuming people come back. I think if they improved their cafe to be much more of an experience this venue would be five star all day long and would probably be even busier!

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.

New lands Gand Centre is such a beautiful Place. Step into…read morethe place and you will fell buying everything over there. If you r looking at something unique for ur home. You will find it here. Make sure to stop by at their cafe.

I was just there today and a couple of other times really good service told me what I wanted to…read moreknow I'll be buying a gecko and other items in the pet shop there I would recommend the pet shop to anyone who wants to purchase a reptile a spider or fish And also you can put down an order a few weeks in advance and they'll order it in for you there main supplier is a website called monkfieldnutrion.co.uk If you head to there website it changes stock every week and that's the place you can put in your order from it's a lovely place would recommend it Cillian v

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.

You might be forgiven, on entering this shop, for thinking that it's a homeware shop for people…read morewith more money than sense, (the display of linen water made me think this immediately) but on closer inspection Eden Home & Garden shows itself to be high-end homeware both in quality as well as price. The store contains decorative items like candles and mirrors as well as larger pieces of furniture. Most of the furniture is solid wood signature pieces that you might consider spending a lot on as an investment for your home. They also have a range of seats and couches, but a choice of fabrics. The furniture, particularly the tables, are beautiful, solid wood pieces likely to submit to quite a bit of wear and tear and still look good. The prices are high but where items are on sale they do have substantial reductions. They also stock a range of garden furniture too. Certainly worth a look if you're home decorating.

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.