Our Dead Rabbit Commission Across the Pond
We're always so thrilled when wonderful businesses come to us for decorations, particularly those with connections to Northern Ireland. One such establishment is The Dead Rabbit in Manhattan, New York, a celebrated Irish bar that has earned a reputation as one of the very best in the world.
With its Irish roots, it seemed only fitting that a little of our Irish linen should find its way across the Atlantic and into their spectacular Christmas displays.
For Christmas 2022, we supplied a wonderful assortment of Irish-themed decorations, including Shamrocks, miniature Fir Trees, Pints of Stout, Whiskey Bottles, Georgian Doors, St. Brigid's Crosses, Lucky Horseshoes, Trinity Knots and a selection of our intricate Celtic Interlace Baubles.
If you've ever seen photographs of The Dead Rabbit at Christmas, you'll know they don't do things by halves! The decorations are wonderfully abundant, with every corner seemingly dressed for the occasion. It's all so busy and dazzling that I do hope our little pieces managed to get noticed amongst the splendour. Look closely at photograph No. 2 and you'll spot some of them tucked into the garland running across the bar.
Designing and producing a bespoke decoration takes a good wee while, so it wasn't until Christmas 2024 that we had something especially made for them: an Irish Coffee Glass, complete with their iconic little rabbit logo. Perhaps they could bring these out again at Easter, too, given the rather appropriate rabbit connection!
It's also lovely to see how much The Dead Rabbit supports and celebrates Irish arts and creativity throughout the year. Their walls feature work by Irish artists, including our friend at Dollybird, whose wonderful seaweed illustrations also happen to hang in our own en-suite bathroom. A little connection between Belfast and Manhattan!
And if you ever find yourself in New York over the festive season, The Dead Rabbit certainly looks worth a visit. The team really do go all out for Christmas, and it's rather wonderful to think that a few of our little linen decorations have become part of the spectacle.
Here's to the folks at The Dead Rabbit. Sláinte!
Katie xox
