About Us

I grew up in West Cork but as many people did, I left home at 18. I studied history and politics at the University of Limerick and followed this with a higher diploma in business. Shortly afterwards I began a career in Public relations, marketing and digital marketing that spanned two decades and one pandemic. It was the pandemic that offered me the chance to work remotely so my husband and I moved back to West Cork in September 2022. 

There, I started spending more time in nature, enjoying a slower pace of life, and paying closer attention to the seasons. I immersed myself in West Cork living and noticed the abundance of farmer's markets showcasing heritage crafts and creators making beautiful things. Inspired by the Danish Hygge way of living, I want to create an Irish brand that helps people live a slower pace of life while enjoying products that help them be cosy, whatever the season. Having recently completed a diploma on Hygee: The pursuit of Happiness, I want to bring those learnings to a community of likeminded people through my blog and website.

When you buy a gift from this site it will have been personally selected. This is not a gift site full of imported cheap products. You'll pay a little more but you're paying for local handmade products that are sustainably produced. See the supplier page for more information on this. 

Our tagline is 'enjoy the present' because it's all we have. When you buy a gift from this site, you're gifting yourself, or someone else, the power to slow down. You're giving them permission to just be. Everything in our curated boxes will help you to be cosy. Enjoy! 

Doreen