Notions & necessities

Spring in your scent

Perfumers Cloon Keen and Céline Guivarc’h have joined forces to create the Galway-based atelier’s new scent, Báinín, named for the soft white wool homespun for traditional fishermen’s geansaís. The creators — who previously collaborated on Cloon Keen’s Énbarr fragrance — promise evocations of sea air and gorse, dew on leaves and “delicate rain on warm earth”. There is something primrose-yellow about the scent, with mandarin, lemon, peppermint, two types of jasmine and a grounding base of sandalwood and cedars, among other notes. SC €130, Cloon Keen shops, Galway and Dublin 2, or see cloonkeen.com

Artist trio

An exhibition of over 40 paintings by three artists, Fiona Concannon, Martina Furlong and Marja van Kampen has just opened at The Kenny Gallery in Galway. Nature is the common theme of the works on display. Trio runs at The Kenny Gallery, Liosbán Retail Park, Galway and online at thekennygallery.ie from April 5 to May 4. The paintings are for sale and admission is free. LH

Designer’s boutique

Irish designer Helen McAlinden recently opened a new flagship womenswear store on Dublin’s Drury Street, where the brand’s design studio and a personal shopping space will also be based. As well as their tailoring collection, and more casual separates, the store will also stock gloves by George Horne and millinery by Anna Victoria Mulcahy. The hats will be designed to work with McAlinden’s collection. LH See helenmcalinden.com

Stripey knits

The spring/summer 24 JW Anderson collection has now arrived at Brown Thomas Dublin. We love this nautical cropped knit. LH Jumper, €490, brownthomas.ie

Ladybird gems

Newbridge Silverware’s new spring collection of accessories comprises this sweet Lady Bug Ring in enamel and cubic zirconia stone settings. The 14kt gold-plated adjustable ring makes it a good fit for everyone, including small hands making their Communion or Confirmation this season. SC €40, see newbridgesilverware.com

Rituals for a better rest

Sleep Well by hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan — who also wrote bestselling The Positive Habit — sets its focus on a subject that seems to preoccupy many more of us since the pandemic. Wonderfully practical in its approach, the book lays out eight rules to a better night’s rest and includes free hypnotherapy audios for use while you slumber. And slumber you will, she promises. SC €16.99, published by Gill Books

Afternoon delight

The Shelbourne 200th Birthday Afternoon Tea launched this month, inspired by the kind of sweets that the legendary hotel’s first guests of 1824 enjoyed. It includes the classics, sandwiches and scones, as well as new elements, from €68, or €88 with a glass of Champagne. LH See theshelbourne.com