Restrictions might be lifting a little next week, but we're still be asked to stay at home. So to keep you occupied during the downtime, we're continuing you bring you Stuff We Love, a weekly fix of our latest insta crushes, cool small business initiatives, and things to keep us all occupied while we're keeping ourselves and others safe. These are things we've been loving over the last seven days...
No FOMO
We've had so many thoughtful people getting in touch to ask us for ideas on what you can send your friends during lockdown, whether they've postponed their weddings, are missing milestone birthdays, or are simply in need of a pick-me-up. Enter new Irish gift delivery company No FOMO (that's Fear Of Missing Outside) who have put together a selection of goodies for you to send to your pals in isolation. Starting from €15, you can built your own custom box of treats, choosing from sweets, pamper products, cheese or booze as a base. So far delivery is just in Dublin, but watch this space!
For more information, check out nofomo.ie
Table For One
Top London-based Irish event planner Fiona Leahy has long been a favourite of ours on instagram - not only does she give a behind-the-scenes look at assembling some of the coolest and most beautiful events, but her taste is flawless to boot. It's her lockdown insta content that's really caught our eye though, as she dresses her table, (or if she fancies dinner on the couch, a swanky tray) with a place-setting for one, that has the same style and attention to detail you'd expect from one of her fabulous events. Her extensive collections of linens, cutlery and tableware is the stuff of dreams, and we'd give anything to be invited to hers for a dinner party when all this is over. In the meantime though, it's inspiring us to be a bit more extra with how we plate up our leftover pasta!
Check out her feed, @fionaleahydesign
Houseplant Parenting Classes
If you've ever known the heartbreak of watching your Fiddle Leaf Fig wither away, or the euphoria of seeing your Monstera double in size, you'll know that owning house plants can be a tumultuous business. That's why we love the idea of spending some time in lockdown learning how to be responsible house plant parents! Patch Plants have created a free YouTube course for beginners, covering everything from when to water and where to place your plants, to choosing the right plants for your home. If you're aspiring to keep your succulent alive for longer than a month, this is for you!
Find the course on YouTube
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