Wish list: functionality and style

Functionality, style and a little bit of nostalgia make up Esther N McCarthy’s list this week.

Get classy with this beautiful 100% Irish linen. Designed and handcrafted by Agnes Holohan in her workshop in Wexford, embroidered with the Celtic motif in white threads on white linen on each mitred corner. www.AgnesHDesign.com, [e-mail].

You can’t escape the turquoise/teal trend this season, and hey, why would you want to? The Drapery Shop has the most beautiful ‘Resort’ fabric from the South Sea collection of printed and woven fabrics. We love the coordinating wallpaper by Thibault. It costs €98.50 per metre and €76 per roll of wallpaper. They deliver all over the country. Drop into The Drapery Shop, Emmet Place, Cork for more information. T: 021-4271877 or Facebook.com/thedraperyshop.

We love simple designs here at Wishlist. Check out this nest of two circle tables. The functionality box gets a big tick too — the top of the tables can be removed and used as a tray. The large table is (H) 66cm x (D) 43cm and the smallie is (H) 60cm x (D) 33cm. €98 from Meadows and Byrne.

Heatons have a Timeless Love Story range full of pretty floral prints and heart shapes. Nice for a spring revamp. Add a touch of whimsical softness with the rose ball €4, the T-Light bird cage €15, MDF printed bunting €10.

Now that the birds have woken up, add some cheer to your table too with these lovely chirpy napkins. A set of four 100% cotton napkins can be yours for €22. Available from The Old Mill Stores, Leap, Co Cork. Facebook.com/theoldmillstores.

Irish brand Green Monkey Designs, based in Co Meath and new to the Kilkenny Shop, has created a range of quirky retro homeware accessories using prints of certain iconic products that only us Irish would understand. Case in point — this Avonmore apron, strap it on and get ready for your trip down memory lane. €24.95 from Kilkenny shops nationwide. www.kilkennystores.ie

I came across these Lego products in my online travels this week and just had to share. It’s cool to square, people. Get colour blocking with this giant storage brick, €28 by Ellie Ellie, www.ellieellie.co.uk.

Continue the vibe by stepping into these building bricks slippers . Not only will have a pair of snazzy slippers, but they also provide muscle to your feet. Instead of stepping on bricks, you can now step into one with your bare feet. They come in red or blue and one size fits all. €22 from thegiftoasis.com.

With 100% of the profits going to support female heroes around the world, and supported by inspirational women including Mary McAleese, Joanne O’Riordan and Easkey Britton, this Oxfam Heroes Tipperary Crystal candle could be the best €25 you spend this week. oxfamheroes.org

The colours alone are enough to make me fall in love with these Eiko egg cup boilers but they are super functional too. Made of high gloss polycarbonate, everyone can get their egg just the way they like it, take out the dippy ones before the hard boilers. The cooking cups hand in the pot for boiling, then transfer straight to the table. €14.35 for set of 4, www.cuckooland.com, [phone]. Matching spoons €7.20 for set of four.