Grow It Yourself (GIY)
From the Replenish archive Grow It Yourself (GIY) Stephanie Mahon | 9 June 2022 These family-friendly Grow It Yourself books brought together practical guidance on growing and cooking food. Beautiful illustration and approachable advice made the books a useful starting point for children and adults interested in understanding where food comes from. This is an […]
Eco Straws
From the Replenish archive Eco Straws Stephanie Mahon | 23 June 2022 Eco Straws offered an Irish-made alternative to the large number of disposable plastic straws used every day. Based in Limerick, the company focused on sustainable, attractive drinking straws that could help households and businesses reduce unnecessary single-use waste. Product ranges evolve, so check […]
Plastic Free July
From the Replenish archive Plastic Free July Stephanie Mahon | 1 July 2022 Plastic Free July encourages everyone to take part in reducing plastic pollution through manageable everyday choices. Going completely plastic-free can feel overwhelming, so the Replenish approach was to start with one useful swap each week: refill where possible or choose an unpackaged […]
New Plants
From the Replenish archive New Plants Stephanie Mahon | 19 July 2022 Úna and Páraic from Crú Valley Nurseries created a fresh display of quality plants at Replenish. The local nursery paired healthy plants with practical advice, adding colour to the shop and giving customers the confidence to choose well. Plant varieties change throughout the […]
Elderflower Cordial
From the Replenish archive Elderflower Cordial Stephanie Mahon | 21 July 2022 A local-product arrival from An Feirmeoir Beag Glas in Spiddal, made using elderflower grown by the producer. The cordial was tested and tasted at Replenish before reaching the shelf, earning its place as a bright seasonal drink for warm days. This was a […]
5 Litre Refills
From the Replenish archive 5 Litre Refills Stephanie Mahon | 18 August 2022 For customers who refill regularly, selected household and pantry products were also available in convenient five-litre sizes. The archived range included products from several refill brands, allowing customers to top up at home and reduce repeat packaging. Some larger sizes needed to […]
Beautiful posie jars of sweet peas
From the Replenish archive Beautiful posie jars of sweet peas Stephanie Mahon | 24 August 2022 A simple seasonal pleasure from the archive: beautiful posie jars filled with fragrant sweet peas. Small local flowers and thoughtful handmade details brought colour to the shop and made easy gifts for friends, hosts or the kitchen table. Flowers […]
Christmas Baking
From the Replenish archive Christmas Baking Stephanie Mahon | 22 October 2022 A customer request brought chopped almonds into the shop alongside the other pantry essentials needed for Christmas baking. Seasonal ranges at Replenish have often grown through conversations at the counter, helping the shelves reflect what local customers actually need. Christmas stock changes each […]
2GoCups
From the Replenish archive 2GoCups Stephanie Mahon | 26 October 2022 The reusable 2GoCups returned to Replenish as a practical alternative to disposable coffee cups. Customers could pay a small deposit, reuse the cup, or return it through participating outlets and receive the deposit back. The scheme made lower-waste takeaway coffee easier. Ask in store […]
Sourdough bread
From the Replenish archive Sourdough bread Stephanie Mahon | 17 December 2022 Fresh sourdough from Wild West Sourdough arrived at Replenish still warm from the oven. The simple pleasure of a properly made local loaf, delivered fresh and ready for the weekend, made this a memorable food arrival in the Replenish archive. Bread deliveries and […]