Margaret O’Connor, based in Clare, is a milliner of eclectic couture designs. She brings a sense of drama and energy to her work. The statement blue, Showstopper, found infused in her bold designs and unique pieces, is sure to bring powerful notions.

Having studied Italian and Art History, and worked in design in London and Paris, Sarah Swan now designs striking and colourful cashmere scarves. She combines her passions for design, art and Italy to create her own unique style. Silk Squares is a beautiful cornflower blue inspired by Sarah’s work.

Down on the working bogs of Ireland are the almost black sod stacks — six to each, air dried and aged — a coveted and ancient fuel.

This earthen grey is found off the coast of Kerry on the famous megalithic stone formation that is Skellig Rock.

A staple of the artist, stone white pages fall open to receive new ideas and creations.

This pale azure takes its name from the perfect finish to a creative clay work; the slip glaze fires it into completion.

Orla O’Rourke brings her pottery to life, from rolling the clay to firing to a Soft Bisque. Inspired by her native Cork, she brings the surrounding nature to life in her craft.

A well-known Irish phrase, Soft Day refers to soft yet persistent rain that permeates the air and the ground.

The breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way is strewn with many bright blues and golden hues. Deirdre Duffy’s woven heritage blankets wrap and cocoon like the Soft Sun.

This neutral brown takes its name from the distinctive wings of the Speckled Wood butterfly, found in Northern Ireland.

The dusty petals of the Speedwell flower inspire this pale violet colour.

Famous Irish tales are known as ‘Spinning a Yarn’ — this native wool inspired colour creates its own tale.

Traditional recipes often include a Spoonful of this or that to create a special treat, such as this sweet peachy white.

From the hedgerows and the wildflowers sprouts this youthful green.

Every piece of art creates a Statement and speaks of its inspiration, some with tones as quiet as this pale blushed grey.

This faint grey emits light without glaring, like a soft Stippling texture.

Pale orange breasted songbirds inspire this colour from their native perches in County Wicklow.

Take the road less travelled, along the Stoney Way. The Valentia stone used in Sonia Caldwell’s stonework reveals this beautiful mauve-grey tone as she shapes the stone with her traditional hand tools.