Wishlist: Patchwork quilt

Esther N McCarthy picks her favourites for your interiors pleasure. This week there’s foxy cushions, colour conundrums and furniture with knobs on.

* Is it a firepit, BBQ, ice bucket or table? the Casablanca set comes with interchangeable pieces, so it can be all of the above. With Moroccan tile designs and cushioned seating, the Casablanca will add a bit of a spark to your outdoor entertaining this summer. RRP €1,099, available at Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Cork. 021-7334286 or www.griffinsgardencentre.ie

* From jam-makers and chocolatiers to olive growers and bakers, that Jamie Oliver fella has been fierce busy collaborating with artisan food producers for his JME collection of food, kitchen and dining products. The homewares pieces have been created by designers including Queensberry Hunt, Russell Pinch, Graham Jowitt, Maham Anjum and Morph and are available from Arnotts kitchen department.

* We’re all upcycling these days but it’s the little touches that can make the difference. Spotted in the Paint Pot in Anglesea Street, Cork, these knobs could be just the thing to finish off your project at home. Jackie and Connie are super helpful and have built up a solid reputation for having an expert eye for colour and design. The knobs start at €6.99. Contact 087-2425263 or find them on Facebook. Plus, to celebrate Cork Craft Month the ladies have a pop up shop in Douglas Shopping Centre at the moment. Drop in and check it out.

* The Doll collection is a contemporary twist on traditional charm, with a new take on the patchwork trend. The range mixes and matches pretty floral patterns in gorgeous pastel colours and includes a maxi sofa, a midi sofa, an accent chair, a chaise longue, a footstool and a handy storage box. It’s a bit of a bargain at the moment — available for €899 until Aug 27. (Normal retail price is €2,339) DFS Citygate, next to Mahon Point, Cork or www.dfs.ie

* I love these pretty Frangipani enamel mugs, they are available in three colours — pink, blue and mint green. And of course, the added bonus is they are Fair Trade and hand-painted. 9cm x 8cm diameter. €10 from Fairwind.com. Stockist information: www.fairwindonline.com

* Get cute as a fox and add some woodland wonder to your interiors with this super sweet cushion, €21. It’s available from paperchase.co.uk. Don’t forget to factor in post and package.

* Sometimes, it’s hard to pick a colour. But if you have 132 colours to choose from, you could have a nervous breakdown. Who knew there were even that many? Magnolia included. Here’s a nice combo from Farrow & Ball floor paint, which yes, is available in 132 colours. Walls: Wimborne White Estate Emulsion, Floor: Dove Tale floor paint, stairs (main): Cook’s Blue floor paint stair stripes: Babouche and mahogany floor paint rug design: Cook’s Blue, Calamine, Green Blue. Phew. www.farrow-ball.com.

* The Irish Handmade Glass Company specialises in coloured cut and blown glass. The company was founded by former-Waterford Crystal workers and brings together the talents of four craftsmen; three master blowers and a master glass cutter. Together they have 130 years of experience in the medium. The company combines cut with colour. They use new cuts and contemporary designs to create affordable giftware which is hand-made on their premises in Waterford City’s historic Viking Quarter. €300, and check www.giveirishcraft.com for a list of retailers that stock this item.