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AFTER five years in operation, local designer Laura Vaughan has announced the closure of her design studio and gift store in Ennis. The independent business is to close the doors on its store on O’Connell Street, however the business will continue to trade online, Laura has confirmed. Taking to social media this week where she revealed the impending closure, Laura expressed her gratitude for the support she and her business has received over the years. “A big heartfelt thank you to all the lovely people, friends and family who have supported the shop over the last five years. “I have enjoyed every minute of it and loved all the sincere chats and connections made along the way. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have my own shop, but it’s time for a change of direction. “The bricks and mortar shop will close, but I will continue to design and develop my own range and continue making …

DESIGNER Laura Vaughan is the latest talented craftsperson to join the high profile ‘Made Local’ campaign. This is the second year of the prestigious initiative from the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Laura, who has a degree in interior architecture, was selected for her creative curation of the work of other Irish designers and makers, as well as her own range of products Laura’s Design Studio and Gift Shop is a working studio located on Upper O’Connell Street in Ennis. As well as showcasing the work of other designers, Laura offers her own range of digitally printed lampshade, matching cushions, napkins, tea towels and aprons. Combining her background in interiors and textiles, Laura launched her own distinctive homeware range at Showcase 2016, and her patterns and products are constantly evolving and growing. Laura’s collection is designed and made and printed in Ireland and as well ask making her own shades, Laura offers a lampshade restoration and making service …