Wish List: Peggy Table lamp

Every week, Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your home. This week she finds pretty prints, country kitchens and retro lamps to create cosy comfort at home.

* If it’s pretty vintage you’re after, have a peek at the Greengate collection. This traditional Amy tin flour shaker has a cute floral design and for the cook in your life, those baked goodies will be dusted to perfection. Available from Granny’s Bottom Drawer, Kinsale, 0214774839, The Pavilion, Ballygarvan, 0214888134 or online from www.lovefromrosie.co.uk for €10.50

* This beautifully designed Peggy Table lamp is made of antique brass and has a red conical shade, designed to give a soft whimsical light. Nothing like a bit of whimsy of an evening. €345 from www.gong.co.uk

* Laundry is such a . . . well, chore. But imagine what it was like in the olden days, (anything pre-1995, right)? Hand washing and wringers and all that torture. Get a bit of the glamour without the drudgery with this Ben de Lisi laundry washing powder box — with scoop of course. Available from Debenhams, €21.

* Painted furniture is all the rage at the moment. This is the La campagne range which shows how fab it can be when it’s done properly. Available from Boulevard Interiors, Douglas, Cork, starting from €40, www.boulevard.ie.

* Tall, elegant, sophisticated and will add a flicker of romance to any room. Not a WLTM ad, but this lovely Royal candle stand that Meadows and Byrne have in their spring/summer range. It’s dimensions are 89cm x 11cm, in case the picture is deceiving. It costs €49.95.

* No matter if you put any store in horoscopes, the outlook is good for craft-loving signs. Have a look at this Pisces Silk Scarf. This bespoke, digitally printed scarf is influenced by the Japanese artist and printmaker, Hokusai. Available from The Design Basket for €130.