Helpful Arty Gift Guide for Christmas Calm

Stay calm this Christmas and escape all the tizzy and stress of finding the perfect gift in time for Christmas day.

I've got your back with my top tips for a calm and pleasant shopping experience this year. November is the month to set the stage for a blissful winter holiday experience, so you can relax knowing you have it all sorted and your loved ones will have the most unique creative gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Top Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Shopping

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Top Pick No. 1

Do you know someone who likes travel? Holiday dreaming inspiration is the perfect choice, choose from My Portugal miniature paintings.

Price is range €80 to €180 and they are sure to brighten someones home or workspace.

Give the gift of My Portugal from €80
Molhe - My Portugal Framed
Molhe - My Portugal Framed

Top Pick No. 2

Mount Leinster Mandala limited edition print is a popular choice for Irish art buyers and our diaspora with ancestral links to the sunny south east of Ireland.

The edition is limited to 50, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity. They are sold without frame, although occasionally there may be a small selection of framed prints available.

Give the gift of Irish Mountain €95
Ganga Dreaming Limited Edition Art Print

Top Pick No. 3

India has a charm for many of my art buyers. I sold the entire Indian Heartway collection in a flash, except for Golden Urn which has been in my private collection until recently.

Take a look at your options for claiming a piece of Indian Heartway with an original painting (€250) or Ganga Dreaming limited edition print (€110)

Give the gift of India from €110

Top Pick No. 4

Friendly Winter Robin art prints and greetings cards have a special meaning particluarly at this time of year. The robin is traditionally associated with the memory of loved ones who've departed the earthly world.

Bring comfort to someones life by choosing from a range of prints in paper, canvas, wood, metal or greetings cards.

Give the gift of Friendly Robin from €5
WInter Robin
Winter Robin Prints & Greetings Cards
Rathvilly After the Rain (Ireland)

Top Pick No. 5

Looking for something more impressive for that special someone? Browse through the catelog of available paintings (from €250 to €1,250) with themes of romantic freedom, country village, indian charm and the nature inspiration.

Gifts that say more from €250

Order Dates for Christmas 2022

December is a particularly busy month for postal and delivery providers and this can affect the time it takes for your order to arrive. Check the recommended order dates below for each art category to avoid unnecessary stress and disappointment this year.

With the exception of my open edition prints I prepare all items for delivery. When you choose open edition prints you're purchasing directly from the printer and their terms and conditions apply along with their excellent customer support.

Open Edition Prints

Greetings cards and open edition prints are printed in the UK., while wood, metal, canvas & framed prints are manufactured in Europe.

For stress-free shopping place orders for these type of prints by the first week of November.

Fabric prints are produced in the USA. For deliveries of fabric prints outside of USA order in September for stress free fulfillment in time for Christmas.

Limited Edition Prints

These are printed in Ireland and delivery is by registered post.

For orders within Ireland place your order by December 4th.

For deliveries outside of Ireland order wtihin November.

Original Paintings

Order original paintings in November. It's best to get in touch to discuss delivery options.

Smaller paintings can be delivered by registered post whereas larger paintings can be delivered by courier or collection can be arranged from my home in Carlow.

Larger items containing glass require special arrangements for collecton or delivery.

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Choose an Original Painting

Tips for a Stress-free Christmas 2020

My top tips for a stress-free Christmas 2020

Plus Last Order Dates for my Artwork and Books ahead of Christmas.

The clock is ticking. Are you in Christmas countdown mode? Do you even like Christmas? It was not always my favourite time of year but I have my first Christmas tree now that presents can actually fit under and I have logs for the fire in my new home. I’m looking forward to having a break from 2020 and all its trials.
I want us all to have a stress-free Christmas so I have my top tips to share.

Top Tips for a Stress -Free Christmas during Pandemic:

1. If this time of year is especially difficult for you because of the diminishing light or for other personal reasons, take special care to mind yourself during this time. Remember, after December 21st daylight hours increase and within the first weeks of January we will notice a stretch in the evenings once more.

2. Find some interesting things to do during this time, like some art and craft, or planning your vegetable plot for 2021. Line up some good books or learn something new thorugh an on-line course. There are plenty of on-line galleries to visit too.

3. If you are buying gifts for friends and loved ones keep it simple. If possible shop local and if relying on postal deliveries keep in mind the dates for last posting before Christmas. Postal services are under a lot of pressure due the pandemic, so avoid the worry of whether your gifts will arrive on time and know your cut of dates for ordering and sending.

4. Keep following the guidelines for public health during pandemic. It’s tough what we”ve been through as humans in 2020 there is no doubt about it but change is on the horizon and great minds are working on solutions to our current predicament. Are you one of those people?

5. Take time to reflect on the stage you are at in your life. This is a good time for reflection. What are you proud of, what are you grateful for, what are you letting go of and what are you ready for?

6. Even if you are feeling tired and worn out at this time of year it’s important to keep up some exercise routine. Even if that means some gentle walks or some stretches to keep stiffness at bay, keep your mind and body in shape during the coming weeks.

7. Treat yourself but keep things in moderation. Know your portion sizes and calorie alottment and aim to do your best to keep within these or do some extra exercise so you can afford to indulge a little now and then. Gaining weight can affect mood later on so know your limits.

8. If you are alone this Christmas and finding it tough, reach out to someone. There are ways to maintain connection even if it is through the internet or phone. If you feeling particularly isolated and vulnerable at this time there are helpline volunteer groups such as Alone or The Samaritans.

9. Relax and enjoy the moments that you have now. Tomorrow is a new day and 2021 is around the corner. There are many possibilities ahead.

I hope this helps in some way, let me know if you can. Remember I am on standby to offer wellness coaching, my way of empowering you through lasting mindset change.

Last Orders for my Books and Art Work: (assuming you live in Ireland):

  • Fine Art America Prints (unframed) can be ordered up until December 13th (ships from UK)
  • Fine Art America customised gifts – it is now too late to order if you live in Europe  as these items are processed in USA.
  • Limited Edition Prints and Books – Last order for post within Ireland is December 15th
  • Original Paintngs – For delivery within  Leinster last order is December 18th.

Due to the pandemic I cannot gaurentee deliveries to other locations to arrive before Christmas.

Amber Tree Painting Framed €170
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Art Gifts & Books for Christmas & All Occasions

For the one who buys the most thoughtful gifts for others for Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries and for those who like to surround themselves with colour and comforting nature inspiration, this post is especially for you.

Spend as little as €12 or more on books, paintings and art prints with lots of variety to choose from.

Books of Poetry and Calm:

My books evoke feelings of calm and encourage people to restore and maintain calm. 'Seven C's to Calm - Reclaiming your Anxiety-free Self' provides tips for self-care and includes a workbook. The Whisperings of Nature provides thought-provoking nature-inspired poems. Click on the book images to go straight to purchase area (Amazon & Feedaread book stores).

Restore Calm
Connect with Nature

Art Print Gifts for All Occasions:

Discover my affordable art prints, with options for customising lifestyle items; phone-covers, tote bags and even personalised greetings cards. The beauty of this option is that you get to choose the size of the art print and the format (e.g. paper or canvas options) and ultimately you choose within your budget.

Gifts for All Occasions

Limited Edition Prints:

Ganga Dreaming Limited Edition Art Print
Ganga Dreaming Limited Edition
Give the Gift of a Limited Edition


Limited edition art prints provide a high quality affordable option for you to obtain an original Caroline Cunningham art piece.

Art of Caroline Original Paintings:

Often people prefer to have the original painting for their home or workspace. My art is an expression of stories that awaken dreams and keep them alive. I love vibrant colours and the freedom of allowing imagination to seep through reality.

Explore my paintings in the interest of feeding your own dreams and keeping them alive. You'll find landscapes, trees, scenes from lands such as India and Portugal.

See something you like, get in touch to make it yours.

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