A Peek Inside the Moodboard of One of Galway’s Leading Creative Voices, Aoibheann MacNamara

I collect anything that is beautiful, but, as I get older, books of any sort are the thing that I treasure most. Derek Jarman’s books on his garden and house in Dungeness in south England have been and continue to be a huge influence. 

I bought a few things recently from Bobo Choses, an ethical brand I discovered in my favourite shop in London, Luna & Curious. Their cotton is the softest and the colours so fun and vibrant. I love how they design, you feel so young and free in all their stuff. 

Right now, I would describe my style as colourful and childlike (see above). I only wear cream and pink - these lighter tones really make me happy.

I love walking the beach with my dog Puffy. It’s where all the excess stimuli of thoughts and ideas distil at some level. 

Any timeless pieces really wow me. I have revisited Levi’s 501s - the cut, the wearability, the durability (1,000 washes at least). Those are the kinds of products we should be investing in. That’s what we try to achieve in The Tweed Project; timeless pieces and longevity.

When it comes to Irish design, I love Joe Hogan’s basketry, both the conceptual and functional - the man is a genius and deeply rooted in his Irish heritage.

Some of my favourite objects in my home are by Brendan, The Pine Rack guy from the Galway Market. He is so rooted in the old wood but creates anything you want with all sorts of pops of colour. I am totally addicted to his stuff.

I’m reading Tracey Emin’s A Second Life, from her Tate Modern show at the moment. What a life, what an artist.

My quirkiest recent purchase is my custom-made plunge bath in bright orange steel, for the new sauna at my eco retreat in the Burren, Summerage. I adore it. thetweedproject.com