SHOP + STUDIO

A Quiet Life came about as a result of my own desire for a more intentional, less distracted way of living, our shop is a reflection of that ambition. We offer a curated collection of simple, useful pieces for your home.

From unique vintage finds, to handpicked homewares and items we craft ourselves, every piece is chosen with practicality and daily life in mind, yet each one is special enough to treasure and pass on for years to come.

We will also be hosting workshops and events throughout the year.

Our shop is located in Holywood, County Down.

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Spring Painting Workshop

Spring Sessions

Spring Sessions

Get creative and capture a seasonal scene full of colour and folk charm to cherish in your home. Making use of often wasted half-used tester paints and acrylics you will be guided in expressing your own creativity, while simply enjoying the process of mixing colours and making your mark.

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Handmade Wooden Bread Saw - Walnut Handmade Wooden Bread Saw - Walnut
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Hand Made Bread Saws

Elevate your bread-cutting experience with this beautifully handcrafted bread saw, made by hand in Ireland from sustainably sourced walnut or oak. Designed with care and precision, each piece is individually crafted, showcasing the natural grain and character of the wood.

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This should be your ambition: to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands.

I just picked up a selection of vintage Irish linen tablecloths this morning, most with lovely embroidery on them. They would look beautiful as part of a cake table set up or to dress a table for a guest book. I love finding special, one-of-a-kind pi
Hello 👋🏼 how are we feeling about it being the end of August already? It definitely feels like summer is still with us, doesn’t it? (just say yes 😅). I’m hoping it holds on into September so we can go out without a coat for a little wh
Friday again!! I was back to work after a few weeks off and actually enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I thought I would just want to be off again but I missed the routine and the satisfaction of completing tasks that help the workplace r
Couldn’t resist a little charity shop visit today while I was out and about. Love this big cake knife and the scalloped edge glass bowl as well as those tiny little ceramic candlestick holders. All will be available for you to hire 🎉 I’