It's been a while.....

I was just having a quick look at our Blog to see when it was that a post was last put up. Would you believe that it was way back in October?! Since then, we've had Christmas, New Year, a ton of snow, a big freeze and now a monsoon!

At least we know that from now on the days get longer, the nights shorter and with a bit of luck, we'll have a great Spring and Summer!

Well, next stop is Valentine's Day which, can you believe it, is only about a month away?!

Anyway, I hope your year has got off to a good start and that this year will be better than last year...

Cheers

Fred

Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Pressieport - October 2009

Here we are again, so soon... The end of the Summer (in case you missed it, it was back in May!).

The October Bank Holiday weekend is upon us again and although we won't make it down to the Cork Jazz Festival this year, I get the impression the rest of the country will be there. Let's hope the weather stays fine.

Our offices will be closed on Monday the 26th October and we will be re-opening on Tuesday morning.

If you should need to contact us in the meantime, please click here as we will be keeping an eye on our e-mails.

Otherwise, here's wishing a great weekend from all at Pressieport!

Cheers,

Fred

A Very Tasty Menu

And now for some good news for a change...

Here at Pressieport we are thrilled to be bringing you the Menu range. We love the clean designs, beautiful finish and overall quality of their products. At Menu, their criteria are all about designing beautiful and original useful objects.

The pattern used on the tableware range we are launching was originally designed by Verner Panton, an influential Danish designer whose style very much embodied the 60s look. His 's' chair and 'cone' chair remain design classics to this day, and many of his designs are still in production. Geometri 1 was designed as part of an overall design commission for the Astoria Hotel in Trondheim in Norway. Panton used innovative positioning of furniture and lighting to give a sense of intimacy in the large open space of the dining room.

Have a great week!
B

Back To School...

Yes, it's back to school time of year which of course means that the traffic (in Dublin at any rate) gets worse and we have to get up that bit earlier to get to work on time. If the traffic is giving you a pain and you need to express yourself just check out Drivemocion!

Of course, all the little Junior Infants always look so cute as they head off in their brand new uniforms, excited, nervous, terrified! And of course the mums aren't much better!
Make sure your little princess looks great with a backpack and pencil case!

Have a great week!
B

Our Power Traveller World Adaptor Plug in the Star on Sunday

The Star on Sunday magazine, AMEN, featured our Power Traveller Plug at the weekend. In a review in Gavan Byrne's Toys for Boys feature and review of essential gadgets for guys.

The TRavel Plug Adaptor with USB connector has been one of our best selling travel essentials this year!

Baby Boom!

I read in the paper the other day that we are in the middle of a Baby Boom in Ireland and I would certainly believe it! Apparently we're trending as much as 5-6% ahead of predicted numbers of births and have been for the last number of years. This certainly explains why our most popular item this Summer has been the Travelling High Chair! Lots of babies and toddlers went on holidays this year and were able to sit comfortably with the adults on a 'Big' chair.

Of course, Baby Boom also means lots of new arrivals - and I can see the proof of that with all my friends. There is a procession of new arrivals, each one cuter and pinker than the one before. That's where our baby gift range is so handy - all sorts of lovely gifts at all price ranges and overnight delivery as well or same day if you live in Dublin! It couldn't be easier.

Have a great week!
B

The Good Life

I know I have been raving about Joseph Joseph for the last few weeks, but I have to give them one more mention. I really love all their range, and it's well worth checking out for a gift or yourself.

Many of us have been enjoying growing out own fruit and vegetables this Summer, but as the autumn arrives only the most dedicated of gardeners are planning their autumn planting and preparing for the spring. For the rest of us fair weather gardeners, we are putting the tools in the shed and looking around for something else to occupy is.

Well, before you give up entirely on gardening as a hobby, don't forget that herbs can be grown all year round on your windowsill. And I personally think there is nothing nicer than seeing pots of herbs and other plants on the kitchen window sill. If you are so inclined, you should consider our 'Grow It' range, which grow all year round indoors. They feature all the traditional herbs and some very quirky alternative plants such as Chillies, Tea & Coffee and a Carnivorous Plant!

And while you're at it, make sure they look attractive by putting them in our range of pretty planters available in lots of different colours and sizes to brighten up the Autumn days.

Happy Growing!
B