Wishlist: It hasn’t gone away you know — the sun that is

So this week, Esther N McCarthy prepares for a little teddy bear’s picnic outdoors, with colourful seating, great images and then it’s off to bed.

Get the summer vibe in your kitchen with the Garden Range, a veritable kaleidoscope of colour with key pieces like mugs, cutesy teapots and storage tins. These are just a taste of the lovely Katie Alice designs at Griffins Garden Centre and Homestore out at Dripsey, Cork. The set of three nested storage tins costs €12 and the Tankard mug is going for €6.50. (021-7334286)

Pop the Estaban wool pouffe into any room for instant eye-catching fun. I love this mad array of multi-coloured felt balls — full of personality. Available from Littlewoods for €139.

Kinsale-based photographer, Giles Norman, will celebrate his Kinsale gallery’s silver anniversary, with a collection of over 150 of his most enduring images in his book ‘Ireland … Timeless Images’. He’ll be signing the book at Hodges Figgis, Dawson Street, Dublin, next Tuesday Jun18, at 6.30pm. This image was captured in Beara, west Cork. The book is published by The Collins Press, price €24.99 and is available in bookshops and online from www.collinspress.ie.

This fab Goosie Goosie design screams country kitchen and no matter what time of year it is, don’t we all still want a nice cup of tea? This cosy is 100% cotton with calico lining and can be ordered at www.bettyboyns.co.uk for around €18.

Eco-friendly and ethically made and Irish? This ticks all the boxes. The beautiful mulberry silk pillowcase from The Ethical Silk Company encourages a peaceful night’s sleep while benefiting your skin and hair. Score. And best of all, it’s machine washable. It costs €45, available at www.theethicalsilkco.com P&P is €6 per shipment regardless of how many ordered.