The FAIRE Gift Guide
For the friend who needs a little extra TLC
Many in our community are suffering from chronic illness, debilitating prolonged long-Covid-19 and undergoing chemotherapy.
We reached out to two creative friends, Rebekah Peppler and Liadh Connolly, who are suffering long covid-19 and asked their advice for what to buy someone who needs a bit more care and kindness this holiday season - or every day for that matter.
Kathryn Davey handdyed knitted socks
Using only the purest of plant extracts & dyes, I hand-dye a selection of natural fibre goods. These are available in our online shop & select stores in Ireland, Europe, Japan & the U.S.A. When I'm not busy dyeing, I teach natural dye workshops to private, group & corporate clients. I also collaborate & dye goods for other like-minded brands wanting to create more sustainable products by adding naturally dyed textiles to their product range.
€39.00 EUR
Cashmere Hot water bottle - Wedgewood colour
This wonderful cashmere hot water bottle is made by Johnstons of Elgin and comes in a few different colours but we love this ‘Wedgewood’ blue.
“We select only the finest Cashmere fibres to ensure unparalleled softness in our products and dye them in our own Scottish mills. The inherent temperature-regulating properties of our natural Cashmere fibres will help your hot water bottle to retain its heat, while the classic cable design is timeless and luxurious.” Johnstons of Elgin
€149.00
LIBERTY SATIN PJ SET Pink Mist by Ghost
Lightweight and soft against the skin, our Liberty nightwear set is made from smooth filament satin in gorgeous pink mist. Long-sleeves and matching straight cut trousers with elasticated waist ensure warmth and comfort perfect for snuggling on the sofa to watch your favourite box set. The button-up shirt and loose collar provide a stylish yet easy to wear look. Staying in your PJ’s all day never looked so good.
£99
Arran Street East - The Mug Out
Perfect for people who like a mug that slopes outwards towards the top. Suits cool hands, latte-loving baristas, and people who drink things from mugs before they go cold.
Glazes: From our Market and Cityscape collections.
Carbon neutral bouquet.
Petalon (UK based delivery service)
Petalon is a better kind of flower delivery service.
Our first priority is to care for the land that we are responsible for. We do this by farming without machinery, pesticides or artificial fertilisers, by using 100% renewable energy, by practising sustainable animal husbandry and by leaving more than half of the land we manage to be a wild habitat for the local ecosystem.
We want to grow our business and to spread the word about what we feel is the right way of doing things, but we will not do this at the expense of our land or our staff. If we reach a point at which we are unable to grow responsibly then we will stop.
Agua De Azahar/Orange Blossom Hydrosol
From La Bella Figura founder Victoria Fantauzzi
“Beauty treatments and TLC while living with illness is something very undervalued by most until you find yourself or someone you love in this situation. I should know as my own mother lives with Dementia. She adores our daily skincare and beauty rituals and I adore showering her with this kind of affection when she needs it most. You don’t have to spend a lot to receive a lot. It’s mostly about taking the time and putting in effort to value yourself or someone that is enduring and navigating an illness. Touch, application and the tenderness of rituals are important.
A new perfume if you can handle that can be meditative and transport you to someplace magical. Facial oils especially if undergoing chemotherapy are precious elixirs for your skin. A botanical hydrosol to refreshen your space, skin or calm hot flashes feels so incredible and allows for aroma-therapy to be fully enjoyed. This is a good time to seek simple pleasures with beauty rituals and be present in these moments.”
$50.00 USD
50,00 €
STABLE of Ireland Check Linen Kimono robe
This is a classic, it is generous in size, elegant and so comfortable to wear. Fabulous as both home wear and evening wear.
€395
Open Studio 79, relaxing silk eye pillow
Filled with organic flax seeds, rose petals, lavender and essential oils of lavender and rosemary, you can either use it at room temperature, cool or warm, depending on your preference or need.€35.00
(L) Espa ; (R) Skin Alchemists
Non-toxic candles
ESPA positivity candle: £46.75
Skin Alchemists, essential oil scented candle, Seasonal Candle £65.00
Epsom salts for baths to reduce inflammation, ease aching muscles.
Delivery voucher from their favourite restaurant for those times when you don’t have the energy to cook
Venmo cash to your friends account as being ill often means losing a source of income and that added stress can make your friend been sicker.
