Now that the clocks have been put back an hour and we are getting used to longer, darker evenings, it is time to think about staying warm and cosy as the winter season comes in. It is a time when we yearn for the indoors and a slower pace if we can manage it!

Warm up your interiors with cosy layers using woven blankets or throws from Studio Donegal. When you do venture out, there are plenty of colourful handcrafted wool beanies, snoods and scarves in Handmade Design Studio to brighten your day, keep the winter blues away and stay snug and warm.  For the little ones, we have the cutest baby booties  in Aran knit. You’ll wish they could be available in adult sizes! A hot chocolate, milky tea or steaming coffee sipped from one of Vale’s hand-carved ceramic mug will no doubt keep you toasty but all grounded in the moment.