A little creativity, a love of Irish craftsmanship, and a cabin in the garden.

Willow Moon Ireland is a small, independent artisan business nestled in the heart of County Tyrone. Born from a lifelong love of art, creativity and making things by hand, it is a place where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary design, with a little Irish character woven in.

Before Willow Moon

My creative journey began long before Willow Moon Ireland came to life.

For many years, I worked as a professional photographer, running my own studio in Cookstown. I loved photography, but realised that I wanted a better balance between work, family and the things that made me happy, so I built a little cabin in our garden. What started as a way to work closer to home gradually became something much more special.

Having completed my Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Imaging, I had already rediscovered my love of art through studying different artists, exploring creative techniques and experimenting with new mediums. It opened my eyes to a world of possibilities beyond the camera lens.

Today, that little garden cabin is my creative sanctuary. It's where ideas take shape, where I experiment, design, paint and create, and where more than a few happy accidents have turned into something beautiful.

My work has evolved over the years to include ceramics, pottery, jewellery, clothing and thoughtfully designed Irish-inspired gifts and homeware. I particularly love bringing elements of Ireland's rich artistic heritage into my designs, giving traditional Celtic influences a fresh, understated and contemporary feel.

I have been fortunate enough to create pieces for customers not only across Ireland and the UK, but as far afield as the USA, Canada, Australia, Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands. It's still a wonderful feeling to know that something created in my little cabin in County Tyrone has found a home on the other side of the world.

Keeping it personal

Willow Moon Ireland isn't a large production business, and that's exactly how I like it.

It's personal. It's creative. It's constantly evolving. Every design begins with an idea, a little imagination and a genuine love of making something different.

Beautiful things don't have to be overly elaborate or mass-produced to be special. Sometimes it's the simplicity of a design, the story behind it or the personal connection that makes it meaningful.

And although Willow Moon Ireland has grown and changed since those early days, the heart of the business remains exactly where it began — in a little cabin in the garden, surrounded by creativity, inspiration and the occasional bit of organised chaos.