So last weekend was St. Patrick's Day and though we were bombarded by Oirishness on the web and on the street, we did want to honour some of Ireland's real talents by sticking to our roots this week on Stuff We Love so we're bringing you a mix of Irish designers - a really diverse group, […]

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So last weekend was St. Patrick's Day and though we were bombarded by Oirishness on the web and on the street, we did want to honour some of Ireland's real talents by sticking to our roots this week on Stuff We Love so we're bringing you a mix of Irish designers - a really diverse group, all with a sense of humour and a 'not taking ourselves too seriously' vibe that is 100% Irish.

Me & Emee is a fun design collaboration of two sisters, Louise and Emer O'Leary who between them have backgrounds in fashion, textiles and printing. The girls approach life with a smile and share a good sense of humour that is carried through to their collection.

'Bags of Chat' is the first venture by Me & Emee. The collection is a twist on expressions containing the word bag that we use in everyday conversation. With over 16 different fun and cheeky options to choose from there is a bag for every personality! All Me & Emee bags are hand-printed in Ireland on cotton canvas with Italian leather handles. Such a fun gift for your bridemaids and groomsmen or even for yourself! You can find Me & Emee stocked at Bow Powerscourt as well as online at meandemee.myshopify.com.

Homespun Ireland is a collection of mixed media and textile art all created by artist Jessamyn Sommers. We just love the dinky little cottages and churches that would make cute wedding cake toppers. And how fun would the kiss me rosette look on your groomie!?

All Homespun Ireland items are created at Jessamyn's studio in Ballinacurra, Co. Cork, Ireland and all pieces are made to order allowing you to add in specific details if you wish. For more info pop on over to the Etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/HomespunIreland.

Finders Keepers Guild is a sweet jewellery collection developed by Avoca Design Director, Amanda Pratt with Ruth NÃ Loinsigh of Om Diva, a vintage jewellery, clothing and accessories store in Dublin. With a shared interest in text and typography, Amanda and Ruth have drawn on Ireland's long love affair with words and mottos, through poetry, literature, song and conversation for many of the pieces.

Made from silver, brass, some gold plate, enamel and clear resin, each piece of the Finders Keepers collection is totally individual with unique subtle variations in colours and styles. On the pieces with "Windows", a little message is typed onto paper, cut out meticulously and then sealed into the ring or bracelet. The collection features rings, enamelled bangles and message bracelets as well as pretty necklaces. Each piece comes in a beautifully designed duck egg blue gift box and pouch. Finders Keepers Guild Jewellery is available in Avoca Stores in Ireland, boutiques across UK & Europe and online at www.avoca.ie/home/products/.