Our best indie shops. After two challenging years, Ireland's small retailers are back to thier eclectic best. Our writers pick their 75 favourites.
Irish Independent, Weekend Magazine, 28 May...
Patricia McGinnis of Maven interiors store in Belfast talks to Brenda McCormick about collaborations, connections and the joy of beautiful things.
Irish Tatler, 8 May 2022
Our friend Cathy offa shares some of the things she likes to do and places she likes to visit when she returns home to Belfast. We never fail to...
Introducing Bornn to Maven:
Contemporary enamelware made using artisan skills in Turkey.
Introducing FAWE to MAVEN:
More newness at Maven! This week we're introducing FAWE to the Maven family. Established in 2018, FAWE’s manufacturing process consists of traditional metal smithing...
Introducing Donna Wilson to MAVEN:
Donna Wilson has been designing, manufacturing and distributing her curious creatures, luxurious lambswool cushions, knitwear and ever-expanding collection of home accessories since 2003.
Just a heads up that our Belfast shop will close on Saturday 10th July at 5pm and will reopen on Tuesday 20th July at 10am. Our Summer Sale...
Like so many people, Catherine and I have taken solace in the sea since the Covid 19 restrictions changed all of our lives. One day, in the very...
We can't quite believe that Autumn is upon us and October is so close. With news of further restrictions and a return to working from home for some of...
This former turf shed in Donegal is a much-loved hideaway for in demand photographer Sarah Fyffe, her husband and two small children.
With lockdowns and restrictions all around us, our worlds have become smaller. To settle myself and make peace with it all, I’m trying to focus on what I can do and appreciate rather...
Hello! As of next week we’ll be open Tuesday -Saturday from 10am-5pm each day. We’ll be opening the upstairs part of the shop from then too. We thank you for your...
With so much confusion around the travel guidelines, it seems that a staycation will be the focus of most of our holidays this summer. And with so much to...
A salvation during these recent months has been to get out into the fresh air. There really is nothing like a walk to ‘get your head showered’. During the quiet periods...
Our Summer Sale finishes this Saturday the 11th July. We have 10% off all in-stock items and 15% off furniture, lighting and rug orders - including outdoor!
Hi, my name is Annie and I’m a project assistant for a construction company.
My name is Deborah Sloan and I work as a lecturer at Ulster University.
I’m Patricia and I own Maven, along with my sister Catherine.
Wendy Crawford and I’m the owner of Scout, an independent store based in Dublin selling carefully sourced apparel, homewares and Irish Design.
Hi! I’m Sharon Watson and I’m a Hair and Make Up Artist. I work in the Film and Television Industry and I also have a salon space...
My name’s Lucia and I'm currently a stay a home mum and a part-time wedding musician.