Wishlist: Deko cushion

In a sweltering week, Esther N McCarthy braved the perils of air-conditioned shops and a scorching laptop to pick the best of best things for wilting wishers.

* Get decked out with this striped Deko cushion, 40x60cm, €60 from S.O.U.L Lifestyle @ Beacon Sth Quarter, Dublin.

* Nothing like fresh new bedding to give your bedroom a lift. I like this Asilah bedding, a double duvet and pillow cases will set you back €81 from Debenhams.