It’s International Women’s Day, so we thought we’d share some of the best women-led businesses in Dublin. From dazzling jewellery items to mouth-watering cakes to flowers that anyone would be bowled over by, here’s what you came up with. Enjoy!
1. Reuzi
Reuzi is a brand that aims to spread sustainability as far as possible, through what they sell and what they live by, in simple and realistic ways. They’ve gained a large following for their useful ecological and sustainability tips, podcasts and content; as well as great products like reusable mugs, body oils, candles and much more.
2. Flowerpop
Flowerpop is an award-winning floral studio and is easily one of the top spots to head to when in need of those extra special bouquets. And, with Mother’s Day coming up, it’d be hard to find a better option for the right batch in the city.
3. One Dame Lane
Founded by Lyndsey Kavanagh, One Dame Lane is a unique spot to pick up pieces of dazzling jewellery. The pieces are created with the aim of instilling “balance and emotional healing to each and every person they belonged to”.
They certainly fulfil that, along with being ethically created and sustainable making them a go-to spot the next time you decide to treat yourself or a loved one.
4. Sweet Brazil
Some of the best-designed cakes you’ll find in the whole of Dublin can be found here. I mean, who could not just fall in love with a jaw-dropping cake resembling everyone’s favourite cutie, Baby Yoda? Just look at his little hands!
5. Skingredients
A perfect place to help you finally embark on that skincare journey. Skingredients have all the tools to help everyone and anyone be kind to their skin.
6. The Little Wooden Peg
The Little Wooden Peg is a sustainable lifestyle store for children, where you will find everything from socks and jumpers to quirky handmade puppets.
7. The Vegan Tart
In life, is anything really better than a box filled with delicious treats? There’s definitely not much that can top that, and it’s what The Vegan Tart deal with to the highest level. Head over here for some drool-worthy, plant-based items that will be like Christmas come early for your sweet tooth.
8. Costume Dublin
A lovely, multi-brand Dublin boutique. Costume Dublin offers stylish and affordable items from talented designers, offering everything from colourful jewellery to luscious scents to chic handbags.
9. Bakeology Treats
A scrumptious Argentinian bakery around Temple Bar with some of the most delightful treats you’ll find in the whole of Dublin. Browsing through their collection really is a dangerous game.
In the space of thirty seconds, you’ll be weak at the knees imagining the rogel with dulce de leche, afternoon tea, raspberry pepas and many more. And, then you’ll be on your mission to buy them all. Totally not what I just did…
10. Clean Slate
A shop made up to ease the soul. Clean Slate offers all kinds of zen products such as the “Buff” candles, with scents including Coffee And Espresso, Lavender and Eucalyptus, plus much, much more.
11. AnotherPoxySarah
AnotherPoxySarah is a talented artist offering commissions of comical prints. Whether you want a reworking of Ross from Friends’ infamous squeaky “I’m Fine”; joke scenes from Scream; or a good old Derry Girls print, this is the page for you.
12. Costelloe And Costelloe
A lovely family-run business. selling all kinds of little gift items, from stylish face masks to hand-crafted dolls to cute berets. They even sell adorable outfits for your dog!
13. Aoife Bakes
Beautiful cakes and a reminder of the greatest football club in the world? Sign us up! But seriously, these cakes are bloody amazing, and you need to check out all their wonderful designs. This incredible baker is just 24 years old and self-taught, to boot!
14. Like No Other
Like No Other deals in some amazing, handcrafted gifts that can be given to one and all. Who wouldn’t be chuffed to bits with a high-quality mug complete with a design of their dog on the front?
15. Sandia
If you’re looking for some stunning award-winning jewellery then Sandia is a no-brainer. Check-in now for their magnificent Spring 2021 collection for pieces just like these gorgeous earrings picture above. We might be just a little bit obsessed…