A friend swears by her I Am Not A Paper Cup Reusable Mug. It is a double-walled porcelain cup with a removable silicone lid that can be used instead of a disposable paper cup and washed (mug is dishwasher safe) for repeated use. Available from Amazon.com ($18.87) and IWantOneOfThose.com (£12.99).
Not A Paper Cup - Reusable Porcelain Cup with Silicone Lid
There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a truly Irish tee, you can wear it any day you want, but look super cool on St. Patrick’s Day because you’d be wearing with the Irish sport – Hairy Baby!
Hairy Baby started in Cork, Ireland and its wares are quickly gaining worldwide popularity. Some are simple designs while others are catchy phrases – some of which are in Irish! I own, wear, and love my navy tee stating Is maith liom Cáca Mílis (I like cakes) and my husband owns a sweatshirt stating Tóg Go Bog É (take it easy). The cotton is unbelievably soft and it is sweatshop-free organic clothing so you feel good on the inside and the outside when you wear your Hairy Baby apparel. If I had to equate it to an American business, I’d say it’s like a cross between Ben & Jerry’s (the quirky and cool part) and American Apparel (the sweatshop-free cotton stuff part) with both being globally responsible and kind to their communities.
The history of the iconic Claddagh ring is long and stems from the little fishing village of Claddagh on a stony beach in the outskirts of Galway, Ireland. The design has symbolic meaning, the two hands representing friendship, the heart standing for love, and the crown expressing loyalty. If the ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing out it means the wearer is available. If the ring is worn on the right hand with the crown facing out, the wearer’s heart is taken. It is often used as a wedding band and in those cases the ring should be worn on the left hand ring finger with the crown facing out.
There are many styles, both modern and traditional, of the Claddagh ring. Here are some I found to be quite charming:
Ladies Claddagh Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Wedding Band ($52.95) from Celtic by Design
Various Claddagh Rings (23 to 450 Euros) from Thomas Dillon’s Claddagh Gold
Ladies 14 karat gold Claddagh Wedding Band ($360) from Cash’s of Ireland
Modern Claddaugh Ring ($30) from Sudlow
Irish Weddings Rings from MyCelticJeweler.com
Claddagh Wedding Bands ($277 to $2,857) from CladdaghRing.com
Modern Claddagh Rings ($38.40 to $636.43) from Irish Shop
From Left to Right: Celtic By Design; Sudlow; Thomas Dillon.
Here is a wide range of gift ideas for your honey this Saint Valentine’s Day…
Earmark makes gift giving simple and thoughtful with its Mini Gift Set ($23.50). There are many different Earmark gift set options that are lovable for reasonable prices (and no running from store-to-store trying to put together your own gift set).
Earmark MINI Gift Set, $23.50
Block Party Press’s clever Would You Love Me? design is available in cuff links ($25), a necklace pendant ($25), a magnet set ($25), and even a ring ($20).
Block Party Press Would You Love Me Ring, $20
Coach has a lovely and reasonably priced Heart Picture Frame Key Fob ($28) that is made of red leather and brings practicality and indulgence together with romance.
Coach Heart Picture Frame Key Fob, $28
June Designs has a few heart items, but my two favorites in sterling silver are the Fine Heart Necklace ($15) and the Tiny Hearts Earrings ($16).
June Designs Fine Heart Necklace, $15
June Designs Tiny Hearts Earrings, $16
DirtyAssSoaps makes vegan soaps resembling heart-shaped chocolates ($10/five), Oreo-style cookies ($10/four), chocolate-dipped strawberries ($15/five), cupcakes ($10/one) and many more adorable treats (even to resemble bacon or a hamburger).
DirtyAssSoaps's Oreo Cookie Soaps, $10 for four 'cookies'
I don’t know about your iPhone earbuds, but in my world they get tangled rather easily. That’s when it is particularly helpful to have something to mind your earbuds when you’re not using them. EagleApex has an Owl Wrap ($5) for earbuds that is cleverly designed and fun to look at. I’ve noticed owls are gaining the popularity they deserve, making this a thoughtful gift for trendsetters and nature lovers alike.
Owl Wrap for iPhone ear buds from EagleApex
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