Peninsula Pottery

Author: PeninsulaPottery

  • This Year’s Reflections

    This Year’s Reflections

    Not quite on the armchair side of Dragon’s Den yet, but I have learned a thing or two through starting up on my own…Here’s a little condensed guide

    *Forget “make money fast” books. Read up on mental health- success lends itself to a balanced, positive mind.
    *If looking for a business coach, opt for a regular intervals, rather than one long intense session, you’ll always think after “oh I needed to ask this!”
    *Paradoxically, challenges are there to help you, business growth comes post personal growth.
    *online e-commerce is essential but don’t forget the power of interaction. We all love to connect, value relationship and support local.
    And a big thanks to all the locals who support my business. : )

  • Priceless Packaging

    Priceless Packaging

    pottery ireland packagingWhooo (no this isn’t a scary ghost noise) it’s the reaction your gift receiver will have when they’re given Peninsula Pottery in its new packaging. Bespoke, luxury, laminated bags, differently sized to fit your present snugly. Lots of gift ideas for the upcoming festive season.

    For Tea and Coffee Enthusiasts: Cup & Saucer, or expresso pots, include their favourite condiment. For those who enjoy a stronger beverage add a mini bottle of Bushmills, for the perfect Irish Coffee.

    For the savoury nibblers: Server & Ramekins. Dairy lovers will be delighted with the local scenery hand painted on Peninsula Butter Dishes. Lots more too, just contact me. 0868789117

  • Donegal Women In Business Extract

    Donegal Women In Business Extract

    Delighted to be in Donegal Women In Business Site. Here is the extract below.

    Lorraine O’Carroll – Turning local landscapes, into unique homeware.
    From ancient dolmens to the coastline’s iconic lighthouses and our lands imposing historical architecture, the potter embodies these on wares thrown on the wheel.
    She also encompasses the symbolic circle, which in Celtic tradition, embellishes protection- from fairy rings to burial sites. Glazing with the muted colours that dominate the Irish skies, the potter has taken a painting and given it purpose.

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  • Dissecting Doodles – The meaning of Spirals

    Dissecting Doodles – The meaning of Spirals

    It’s Friday and if you’re doodling at the edge of the page waiting for the weekend..you may be interested to know your little spirals and squares have an ancient Irish meaning.
    Winter sun – clockwise spiral
    summer sun – Anticlockwise
    Kite shape – the four seasons
    So if anyone asks, you can proclaim that you are writing in your ancestor language…just as Burnfoot outreach class have been modeling. Going by the weather..I noted their swirls are all clockwise!
    Check out mythicalireland.com astronomy for more doodle explanation

  • Enterprise Week

    Enterprise Week

    Who’s for a cuppa..Edel MacBride and Paul Mc Nulty that’s who. Thanks for all the tips and the Leo for running a great enterprise week.

    Peninsula Pottery and Michelle Mc Kee at Creative Industries Event 2015

  • Butter is best!

    Butter is best!

    Saturdays….great excuse for real butter. Love the new research ‘ butter is better than margarine’

  • Clonmany Craft Fair

    Clonmany Craft Fair

    Thanks for all the encouragement and support. Loved the Clonmany craft fair yesterday …hope you all enjoy yer cuppa’s this morning! Will get more photo’s up soon…. summer hols have been hectic!!