Wishlist: Vintage-print coffee cups

Faith Ryan samples a delicious lampshade, mosaic table coasters and vintage-print coffee cups.

Spread your wings with a vintage-print latte cup, €8.95, with a lid to-go, for €4.95, Pavilion Garden Centre.

Is that wooden bread bin not cutting it? The Breadboy comprises two metal half shells, hinged so that the upper one swings right back for easy access. Ventilation holes in the back keep the bread fresh. Of course, it’s Danish. €88.30. Amara.com

It’s the smaller touches that can make a table. I love this set of two, laser-cut mosaic-inspired, patterned coasters from Irish craftswoman, Jenny Walsh. Complete in a custom made gift box, they are just €19 for two. jennywalshdesign.ie

Soren Ravn Christensen and Anders Klem came up with this delicious whip of ice-cream styling, for Danish brand, Vita. With its ripples of light when on, Karina is available in floorlamps, ceiling lights and table lamps, from €69 in white; Sahara or Azure. vita.dk.

Cliona Higgins, of Quay Design, transforms the formerly ignored into the absolutely gorgeous. Look for the brighter, zesty colours and softer touches of industrial design now used on upcycled furnishings. Sideboard, €385. Cliona’s shifting collection can be found at no 3, The Stables, Alfred St., Cork.