"though we live in a world that dreams of ending, that always seems about to give in, something that will not acknowledge conclusion insists that we forever begin" 'Begin' by Brendan Kennelly - forever immortalised in Porcelain The above words from Brendan's poem 'Begin' are both poignant and encouraging, highlighting the need to persevere in the face of adversity, to never give up, to forever begin. The past couple of years have been a real struggle for humankind. And rece

"Believe in Magic" Roald Dahl Magic was very important to Roald Dahl. While adults usually avoided the subject, he knew that children had a profound sense of the supernatural. Roald’s last children’s book, The Minpins, is filled with magic. And so is first, James and the Giant Peach. Magic, in its many forms, is essential to Roald’s storytelling. But as those closing lines from The Minpins remind us, it is also about using your eyes. Look closely at a leaf and it is amazing w

Words in Porcelain has always been a popular gift for weddings, and with Wedding Season in full swing again, why not immortalise in porcelain the most perfect words for the couple. If you know the couples first dance song, choose words from it to remember forever. Some like to gift an Irish blessing, while many people also choose a poem that was used in the ceremony, with the most popular for this being 'Scaffolding' by Seamus Heaney. Or why not gift your bride / groom to be,

"the day you stop racing, is the day you win the race" - Bob Marley Slow down... Let's stop telling each other just how busy we are. It's not an attractive trait any longer. Everything appears to be important, but it's your choice, at the end of the day, to decide what is really important. It's very difficult to teach yourself to slow down. I have learned out of necessity how to accept slowing down, and to simply pause when I need it. We all need it. We all need it because we

A mood board of sorts... Its all about the visual for me. Always has been. If its pleasing to the eye then I need to look at it. Its such a magical sense to be able to visually appreciate every little detail around you. Even if it is in the mundane. Because sometimes therein lies perfection! The fact that I create things that are visually attractive to those who purchase my art, pleases me to no end. It means that what I love and appreciate, is also equally appreciated by oth

I really cannot believe that we are in March already! Despite January feeling like it lasted a thousand years, February zoomed past us in the blink of an eye, and I wonder what March may bring us. I'm hoping for balance...a mindful month which neither lasts forever nor flies by, but which delivers an easy pace, allowing us to enjoy each day with calmness. Namaste March. We welcome you with open arms. #march #namaste #porcelain #orlaovisualart #irishart #ceramics #sayitwithwor

Sometimes we forget prayer in the midst of life's madness. Making this has reminded me that it's good to have a reminder to pray. At this time of the year, we get caught up in the noise of everything around us and forget about the real story behind Christmas. Take a moment to just reflect and regain that 'serenity' that prayer can give us. #serenity #serenityprayer #prayer #wordsinporcelain #orlaovisualart #irishmade #irishart #designIreland #dccoi #irishdesign #pray #calm

Poetic finesse at its finest. Regarded amongst the most famous lines in 20th Century literature, James Joyces' last line of 'The Dead' is here immortalised forever in Porcelain. James Joyce had the ability to magically combine words to create such beautiful pieces of writing. He sure knows how to end a book! #wordsinporcelain #orlaovisualart #irishmade #irishart #ceramics #sayitwithwords #porcelain #JamesJoyce #thedead #writing #literature #words #designIreland #dccoi #cerami

With wedding season in full swing, why not gift the wedded couple with a bespoke piece of fine art. Immortalise the words to the couples wedding vows, reflection prayer or their wedding First Dance, forever in Porcelain. Say it words. Words that mean the world to them. Words in Porcelain. #wordsinporcelain #orlaovisualart #irishmade #designIreland #dccoi#ceramicsIreland #weddinggift #weddingWednesday #wedding