Wishlist: Fancy furniture

From cribs to coffee, arty greeting cards to classic fabrics — it’s all here this week in Esther N McCarthy’s shopping basket.

* Set the scene for a great night’s sleep for you and your little prince or princess by kitting out the nursery in a fancy furniture suite, the Mamas and Papas Vico three-piece set comes with a cot bed, dressing and changing unit and a wardrobe. I like that the cot grows with the baby — the little darlings stretch before your eyes. The Vico Set is available for just €424.99, offering a saving of €325.00 www.mamasandpapas.com

* In this electronic age, communication can lose its personality, and handwritten missives are so very lovely, certainly for special occasions like a wedding or a new birth. Add a little extra to your best wishes with these beautiful art cards from Cork artist, Karin Smyth. Based in Bishopstown, Karin’s collection celebrates all of life’s special occasions, the cards are blank on the inside to add your own greetings. Support local enterprise and make someone’s day at the same time. Long live snail mail! Cards cost €2.50 each, 5 for €10. Facebook — Babycraftbykarin, www.babycraftbykarin.com