Downstairs Cobh

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Another day, another plant that is easy to care for ✨️Sansevieria, snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue plant is probab...
12/06/2026

Another day, another plant that is easy to care for ✨️

Sansevieria, snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue plant is probably the best beginner plant there is. The care is almost foolproof - kind of just forget about it 😅 These plants don't need to be watered often, literally months can pass without watering, they don't need to be repotted often (they like to be crowded in the pots plus they grow really slowly). It is native to Africa and can thrive in a variety of light conditions (not only dark corners like most people think but that definitely is a plus). Also, it's great for purifying the air as it removes toxins.

Me...I have it on 3 spots at home (basically if it's a spot that I tend to forget when watering or the light is low, or nothing else seems to do well at a certain spot - snake plant goes there and it's back to forgetting the spot 🫠).

There are many different types of them but the one in the picture is probably the most popular and most affordable. I always have them in stock and usually in two sizes, unfortunately all the small ones are sold out at the moment but these large ones that usually retail at 30e are now 24e with the 20% discount valid till the 15th of June (...only 3 left, buy one for your Mother in law 😜).

*the one on the single pic is the size I have for sale, other two are my own 💫

Out of the few plants that people call "money plants", this pilea is definitely my favourite 💸Pilea peperomioides or Chi...
11/06/2026

Out of the few plants that people call "money plants", this pilea is definitely my favourite 💸

Pilea peperomioides or Chinese money plant is one of my favs as it's extremely easy to care for, doesn't need to be watered that often (once in 2 weeks probably for the size I have in stock at the moment but that all depends on conditions in your home, let it dry out completely for a few days before watering). It's happy out in just regular, indirect sunlight but can tolerate direct sunlight as well if introduced gradually.

I currently have medium sized ones in the shop priced at 12e (9.60e with the 20% discount that is valid till the 15th of June). The one in the back is my own that I got in Lidl years back as a single leaf 🌱 (...and is not for sale 😂). She moved with me 3 times and was twice on the edge of death...and it just revived itself twice. A very forgiving plant. Only repotted it once and I actually don't really want it to grow anymore 😅

When placing orders for plants there are few things I look out for - they need to be easy or somewhat easy to take care for, I order different plants in different times of the year (as there is A LOT of direct sunlight in the shop during the Summer months and a lot of humidity during the Winter), I look for plants not prone to pests, I always have some that grow really fast/very slow, and of course - they need to be decorative. More on all that in the next few posts ✨️
..what is your favourite plant?

I've been a bit "sleepy" 😴 on social media lately, with the Summer season in full swing I just neglected posting, I know...
10/06/2026

I've been a bit "sleepy" 😴 on social media lately, with the Summer season in full swing I just neglected posting, I know. However, used the "day off" to create content so you are in for a bit of overposting. I know Instagram algorithm does not like this so I will appreciate every like & share to get me out there and reach more people.

In the next couple of posts you can expect plant content mainly with a bit of home decor thrown in. The shop was never intended to be a plant shop but since all the plants are in the front (cause of the light) people did start calling it that...even though by the end of the year it might be known as "the gnome shop" 🫠

I'll show you some of my favourite plants, give some insight on why I purchase some and why some will never enter my shop, I'll show you some of my plants at home etc.

As said, the shop is primarily a gift shop - but plants do make for excellent gifts as well.

Also, I am doing a major clear up before my next delivery so all plants that are still left are on 20% discount to make room for new ones, and I have sorted a full section of "free" pots - you can pick one with any plant purchase. These are pots that might be slightly chipped or have some imperfections, some I got for free or are my old pots that I don't use anymore, some are seasonal, and some I simply don't like 😂

Come for a browse, you might find something you like. The discount on plants is valid from Thursday 11th of June till Monday 15th of June.

Been planning a post about  for some 2 months now as they are a new addition to the shop - and today my feed had the sad...
07/06/2026

Been planning a post about for some 2 months now as they are a new addition to the shop - and today my feed had the sad news of them closing down. I took pictures for the introduction post a while back but figured stories with my short jurney with them would suit better now 😭

Daga, the owner of ,has probably been one of the most professional small business owners I have ever met, I remember her coming to the shop one weekend in March and not even introducing herself or pushing the product when she seen I am busy with customers. Excellent communication, quick shipping, so much care put into the products...it was one of the businesses where one could really feel the care a person put into it and how much it mattered to them.

It just makes me so sad to see another small business closing down (still can't get over closing down, their no. 5 candles are very missed) and I know that all of us small business owners dread the day when we will put up a post like this. There is just so, so much involved in running any kind of small business and then to keep on top of actual life as well. And I am not here crying now, we all made our choices when we registered as being self employed - it just makes me sad and questioning what kind of future there is for small businesses.

I have placed a rather large order of soap, solid shampoos and hand creams from recently so get them while I still have them as this is definitely your last chance now ✨️

Closed this Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (open today, Sunday, 10am - 5pm)Might not have clear skies but I am...
31/05/2026

Closed this Bank Holiday Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (open today, Sunday, 10am - 5pm)

Might not have clear skies but I am really beat and in need of some "me" time as I opened almost all days in May (started to feel guilty to actually be off, cause thats how normal people think yes? 🫠😂)

Hope you all get some rest as well, see you back Thursday the 4th of June ✨️

Ok, I never expected these would be my best selling items 😂Reordered every few weeks since I first got them in, not a da...
18/05/2026

Ok, I never expected these would be my best selling items 😂

Reordered every few weeks since I first got them in, not a day goes by without at least one leaving the shop. I love to watch peoples reactions when they notice them in the window, the giggling, both kids (...not taking responsibility for what they learn in the shop 🫠) and adults.

I know they have already traveled across the world, New Zealand and Mexico being the most interesting.
..and I'd love to see where the rest of them end up this year.

Take a picture and post it on a story, tag the account and get a chance to win a 50e gift. This will be rolling for the whole year, every 75 pics I'll pick a new winner. I'll give you a small flyer with every purchase but you can participate even if you got them a while back, details are in the posted pictue. Will post gifts worldwide ✨️

(so far I have them in 3 different sizes, loads of colours, key rings, magnets and I will keep adding to the selection with each new order)

As the community prepares for an early night in order to wake and walk from darkness into light.....here is a reminder t...
08/05/2026

As the community prepares for an early night in order to wake and walk from darkness into light...
..here is a reminder that most negative thoughts are planted one way or another and will sometimes grow from a seed that we didn't even know we picked up and carried in our pockets. And the seed grows and sometimes, unfortunately, whatever grows out of it slowly suffocates everything around it.

But this goes both ways...

In a culture where we every day repeatedly say the sentence "how are you?", take a second and actually listen and actually give someone time to respond. Big events and fundraisers are to be applauded and it is amazing how people come together sometimes but please remember, a kind word, a smile, a bit of compassion...they are all seeds that will grow into something beautiful in someone's life.

Or at least bring some light into someone's suffocating darkness ✨️

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Cause I am absolutely exhausted already 🤯✨️👌🌞
02/05/2026

Cause I am absolutely exhausted already 🤯✨️👌🌞

Oh to have every day as sunny as yesterday 🌞Tiny bee necklace is 28e, the cards by  are all 4e. Perfect Spring/Summer gi...
30/04/2026

Oh to have every day as sunny as yesterday 🌞

Tiny bee necklace is 28e, the cards by are all 4e. Perfect Spring/Summer gift I say... (or perfect retail therapy for a heavy-rain-alert-day)

Making room for a big delivery 🌱✨️The shelves are getting empty.....but there is still a good selection left waiting for...
20/04/2026

Making room for a big delivery 🌱✨️

The shelves are getting empty...
..but there is still a good selection left waiting for someone to give them their forever home.

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