Bag designer gifts

WOODEN IT BE NICE: GMIT Letterfrack graduate, Martin Gallagher's cascade chest of drawers in maple is currently on show at the GMIT Letterfrack - 25 years of Excellence and Innovation exhibition at Farmleigh. The exhibition runs until Dec 20 and all pieces are for sale. For more information go to: www.gmit.ie/Life-at-GMIT/letterfrack/ or find them on facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialGMITLetterfrack, or call 091 742650.

PORCELAIN BELLS: If you're looking for something a little different for decorating this year, have a peek at these gorgeous pink porcelain bells. They are handmade by Mary Neeson in The Blue Pool Gallery and Studio in Killarney, Co Kerry. Available for €20 each, from the studio, (www.maryneesonceramics.com), or Ardmore Pottery, or Fellini's Cork City.

KEY TABLE: For some original and simply beautiful design, have a look at GMIT graduate Brian Murray's showpiece - a key table made in native walnut, lime, birdseye maple, vavona burr, pearwood and ebony. Prices available on request. www.gmit.ie.

BLING: A beautiful gift for the right lady here — called Corroded Dweller, it's a one of a kind enamelled silver ring with fire opal by Eily O'Connell. Stockists include Project 51 in Dublin 2, (www.project51.ie), Sirona Boutique in Galway and Designworks on Cornmarket Street, Cork (www.designworksstudio.ie). You can find out more at eilyoconnell.com.