Wishlist: Hand painted mug

Esther N McCarthy continues her trawl for interior treasures. This week she discovers sewing is a mug’s game, that stools are worth standing up for and also hooks an invite to a vintage tea party.

* Designer/artist Laura Lee has come up with this hand painted mug, with thread and buttons, and you can personalise it with your favourite crafter’s name, if you fancy it. Laura also provides bespoke gifts for knitters, crocheters and all those crafty types. €20 from www.lauraleedesigns.co.uk.

* Inspired by the traditions of his native Inishbofin, where sail-making, boat-building and wood-working have long been synonymous with Caimin Coyne’s island family, Woodbofin crafts are classically simple and quintessentially Irish with contemporary colour and design profiles. This Seas Suas stool is available from Ardmore Pottery, Co Waterford, www.ardmorepottery.com; The Gift Horse, Kilkenny, www.facebook.com/TheGiftHorseGallery; the Horse & Jockey Hotel , Thurles, Co Tipperary, www.horseandjockeyhotel.com and Killruddery House & Gardens, Co Wicklow, www.kilruddery.com. Check www.giveirishcraft.com for a full list of retailers.

* Our own Michelle Darmody has some fabulous Cork-themed products for sale at Cake Cafe in Dublin or online at www.thecakecafe.ie/shop. All orders are sent in beautifully designed Cake Cafe gift boxes and delivery is guaranteed within two days for all Irish addresses. This is the Cork apron with icons from Cork city, and is flying out the door. Up the rebels! €10.50

* Granny Griffins, of Griffin’s Garden Centre is having a vintage tea party at The Spinning Wheel Restaurant on Wednesday, Aug 28, @ 6pm. And listen up fashionistas, the Best Dressed Lady will win a €250 gift voucher plus there will be live music, spot prizes, afternoon tea and if you want to create your own tea party, Griffins Home store has everything you could need, like this Katie Alice Cupcake Couture Range. www.griffinsgardencentre.ie

* I love this colourful Eoin O’Connor Old Boreen print €55.00. Available in Carraig Donn stores and online www.carraigdonn.com image

* Check out this cuddly crocodile cushion set by Guadalupe Creations, €40 at swoop.ie. It has hand cut appliqués with a handy removable cushion cover for easy cleaning. Swoop.ie says it was handcrafted in a smoke and pet free environment and delivery can take up to two weeks. Also available in pink.

* Get lots of little houses for your house from Littlewoods. Love this canvas, €29 from littlewoods.ie.

* This fantastic print features the greatest quotes from the greatest horror films of all time. The perfect piece of wall art for fans of the genre and an ideal gift for the movie buff in your life. Hand-pulled screen print onto 100% archival acid free paper and it comes in a black wooden frame. €32, from hunkydoryhome.co.uk.