Wish List: Classic cups

Every week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. Today she discovers classic cups and Eastern influences.

Pic 1: The classic melamine cup from Rice — a fairtrade company, by the way — is a stylish staple for families of all ages , €4 for the plain coloured or with print pattern, € 4.95. The mug stand is also from Rice, so you’re saving space and looking good doing it. The stand costs €102, all available from The Pavilion Garden, Ballygarvan, Cork. www.thepavilion.ie.

Pic 2: Brighten up the dull evenings with the Rayware Brights tin canister set. This is a five-piece set that will pop some colour into your kitchen, €52 from Littlewoods.