Anam & Blath

🧙‍♀️✨ A little break from bath bombs and soaps this week! ✨

Darcie's homework was to create a hat, and she decided she wanted a Harry Potter Sorting Hat.

What started as "Mam, can you help me?" somehow turned into me building most of it while she disappeared off to play video games! 🎮😂

To be fair, she did come back and help with the painting in the end.

It's not often I get asked to swap soap moulds and labels for cardboard and glue, but creativity comes in many forms. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out!

The things we do for our children. ❤️

What do you think?

☀️🌸 Heading to the Navan Midsummer Festival Market! 🌸☀️

I'm delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Navan Midsummer Festival Market and would love to see you there!

Discover my handcrafted collection of organic bath, body and wellbeing products, lovingly made in the Boyne Valley using natural ingredients and pure essential oils. From nourishing lotion bars and botanical bath treats to thoughtful gifts, there's something special waiting for you.

📅 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June
⏰ From 10am
📍 St Mary's Church Car Park, Navan

Come along, support local makers, enjoy the festival atmosphere and treat yourself to a little natural self-care.

I am looking forward to seeing you there! 💛

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✨ An inspiring afternoon at the Women in Biz & Tech Luncheon in the beautiful Station House Hotel, Kilmessan.

This was my first time attending as Anam & Bláth, and it felt a little different walking through the door under a new banner. Starting over can be daunting, and like many women in business, I've certainly had my moments of questioning myself along the way.

Today's conversations around leadership, balancing business and family life, resilience and imposter syndrome resonated deeply. One reminder that stayed with me was that we don't need to have all the answers — we simply need to keep showing up and trust in our own worth.

A huge thank you to our wonderful speakers ; Michelle Bennet, CEO Boliden Tara Mines and
Pamela Stone, GM Respa for sharing their experiences so openly, and to everyone involved in creating such a welcoming and supportive event. I made some new connections today with lovely like minded people.

A special shout-out to Caroline and the team at the Station House Hotel. It is always lovely to see a familiar friendly face when arriving on your own, and the warmth, professionalism and hospitality of the team never disappoint.

And thank you to Paula McCaul and the Meath Chamber team. These events continue to go from strength to strength and provide such a valuable opportunity for connection, learning and support among women in business.

I left feeling inspired, encouraged and reminded that none of us are doing this alone.

🌿 Paula

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🌿 Exciting News! 🌿

I'm delighted to be taking part in Meath Made Creates as part of August Craft Month at Swift Cultural Centre with my new Botanical Soap Making Workshop.

If you've ever wanted to try soap making, this is the perfect introduction. In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you'll create your own beautifully scented botanical soaps using natural ingredients, essential oils, and dried flowers to take home with you.

No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.

📅 Sunday 16th August
📍 Swift Cultural Centre, Trim
🎟️ €45 per person

I'd love to see some familiar faces there and would really appreciate it if you could share this post with anyone who might enjoy a creative morning out.

Booking link in comments 👇

🌸 That's a wrap on Bloom 2026! 🌸

What an incredible five days at Bord Bia Bloom.

As the Meath Made Collective, our eight makers came together to showcase the very best of local creativity, craftsmanship and small business from County Meath.

From the first day of set-up to the final customer today, it has been a truly memorable experience.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Meath Local Enterprise Office for sponsoring and supporting our presence at Bloom. This opportunity has allowed us to introduce thousands of visitors to the talented makers, artists and producers who call Meath home.

Most importantly, thank you to every customer who stopped by our stand, shared a conversation, purchased a product, followed our journey or simply took the time to support local makers. Your encouragement means the world to small businesses like ours.

We've made new connections, met wonderful people and created memories that will stay with us long after Bloom has finished.

Thank you Bloom 2026. 💚
With gratitude,
The Meath Made Makers

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🌕 Blue Moon Self Love Ritual 🌹

Tonight's Blue Moon is a rare one — the second Full Moon of the month.

A moment to pause.

To reflect on how far you've come. To release what feels heavy. To honour what is blooming within you.

There is no need for grand intentions.

Just a few quiet moments to reconnect with yourself.

✨ My Blue Moon ritual tonight:

🌹 Mist my space with Grá 🌿 Pop a few drops of Grá Essential Oil Blend in my diffuser🛁 Sink into a warm bath with a Grá Bath Melt🧼 Cleanse with our organic botanical soap, crafted with h**p seed oil, cocoa butter and our own slowly infused rose jojoba oil ☕ Finish with a comforting cup of Pukka Love Tea

A simple ritual of softness, self-love and coming home to yourself.

🌸 Grá | Self Love Ritual Range

A heart-opening blend of:

Rose Geranium • Ylang Ylang • Bergamot • Patchouli

Created to support emotional balance, self-connection and gentle grounding.

✨ If you're visiting Bord Bia Bloom tomorrow for the final day of the festival, you'll find us at the Meath MADE stand in the Grand Pavilion.

I'd love to meet you and introduce you to the collection in person.

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Introducing Solás 💋

Our new botanical lip balm handcrafted in small batches in the Boyne Valley.

Solás is an Irish word meaning light, comfort and gentle brightness — a name that felt perfectly suited to this nourishing little balm.

Created with:
🌿 homegrown lemon balm slowly infused into organic cold-pressed sunflower & olive oils
🍊 a delicate synergy of organic red mandarin, tangerine & a whisper of melissa
✨ rich organic cocoa butter, shea butter & vitamin E for softness, protection and lasting nourishment.

This botanical blend helps to: • soften and condition dry lips
• support the skin barrier
• lock in moisture naturally
• provide a smooth protective glide
• bring a subtle uplifting citrus-herbal aroma

Organic • Vegan • Botanical Beauty for Body & Being

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