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A Little Means A Lot

A Little Means A Lot

Join our November giving campaign by making a purchase. There was a bleak headline in the Irish Examiner last month that said business insolvencies...

Studio Update: We Are Moving!

A big and slightly scary milestone for our business. From next month, all orders will be shipped by a distribution partner. Since we started our b...

11 Independent Bookshops To Visit In Dublin

Visiting Dublin? Here are 11 indie bookshops you need to check out.

February Spotlight 2023

As we slowly get closer to the spring, here are some tips on what to read, listen to or stream.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products due to its light texture and moisturising properties.

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree: A Fantasy Comfort Read

Book review of Legends and Lattes (2022) by Travis Baldree.

5 Bullet Journals & Notebook Brands for 2023

Check out these 5 notebook & stationary companies for your 2023 bullet journal.

Lip Balms for Speciality Cafe and Artisan Bakery Flower & Bean

We recently created some cafe inspired lip balms for artisan bakery Flower & Bean. Here's why you should visit.

December Spotlight 2022

As the days grow darker and colder, get some tips on how to enjoy this time of year.

Royal Mail Strike Info For UK Customers

To UK customers: Please order early and upgrade to tracked shipping.

9 Recent Spooky & Queer Books To Read For Halloween

With Halloween around the corner, get ready for a spine-tingling ride with some spooky stories about necromancers, monsters and ghosts. Whether yo...

Christmas 2022 Shipping Dates (An Post)

When should you place your order to ensure it arrives before Christmas?

Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 Releases by Authors of Colour (#3)

A selection of 27 new science fiction and fantasy books by authors of colour released between July to September 2022.