Handmade in Ireland these cute little fairy dolls make lovely gifts. The ‘Away With the Fairies‘ fairies are stuffed with lavender so they smell lovely, and no two are made to look alike. They can be personalised to suit the occasion, be it birthdays, weddings, or a new baby. Why not spread some fairy love with one of these sweet Valentine fairies? Visitors to Co. Galway can pop into the Secret Garden fairy shop in Kinvara, where you will also find a treasure trove of locally made crafts, clothing and art.

In the 1940s and 1950s, pin-up girls became very popular among men. In the military, pin-ups were often featured on the side of bomber planes as a means of distraction for soldiers. Enlisted men may have also carried these posters with them during service, to keep an image of a beautiful woman with them. Military officers even used pin-ups to act as a map for points of attack, because they knew that the privates would pay attention to lessons involving women.

Everyday... somewhere... someone uses one of many common expressions to describe a situation, an action, or a feeling. The person knows what they mean (and hopefully, so does their listener, also) - but few know the meaning behind the words. This collection focuses on animals...and amazing and unexpected connections to the expressions we all love to use.

We love these cute Christmas decorations from Magical Oddities. Each clear glass bauble has a dinky hand made Sugar Plum or Holly faery inside. They would look lovely hanging from a lit tree to add a little faery sparkle this holiday season.

We love these cute Christmas decorations from Magical Oddities. Each clear glass bauble has a dinky hand made Sugar Plum or Holly faery inside. They would look lovely hanging from a lit tree to add a little faery sparkle this holiday season.