Wish List: Swirl drinks cabinet, egg hammer and the Rangemaster Elise

Faith Ryan sees the range cooker re-imagined and takes a hammer to her morning egg.

This swirl drinks’ cabinet in rosewood and maple, is part of the collection of Letterfrack graduate Tricia Harris (seated). Currently making her mark here and in Europe, Tricia is resident at the Chocolate Factory in Dublin, an exciting design community.

See this Swirl cabinet along with other examples of her work at the two-day open event on June 20 and 21, at Kings Inn Street, D1. Picture: 4thFloorforPhoto - http://www.4thfloorforphoto.com

Marcel Wanders brings a hint of formality to the business of the morning egg, with the thermoplastic Driver egg cup and soft boiled egg hammer and spoon. Egg cup €20, Spoon €25, Alessi.com and all retailers including Brown Thomas

Doing anything on October 18? Learn to cut, assemble and shape coloured glass in a fascinating workshop with master maker Michael Ray at the Kinsale Pottery & Arts Centre.

Produce your own coaster, pendant or tile with all materials provided. €80, with a friend for €65. One day courses remaining. Details at www.kinsaleceramics.com

The Rangemaster Elise has the handsome weight of an old range cooker with all the safety, convenience and performance of an electric induction hob. In a range of colours we love this rusty orange in the 100cm model. €3,699, Harvey Norman.

Wired to CE standards these nostalgic Tea-cup pendants provide a soft glow through vintage china. Wired to a ceiling rose, they include an ivory braided flex at slightly different lengths for maximum impact. Different teacup patterns and flex colours available. €300, www.forgottenchina.ie

This Nessie ladle is no myth and will appear in your soup pot regularly. She comes with small feet to stand with a ballast of liquid on the countertop. €17, www.designist.ie

Glass freestanding frames can hold more than a photo. Capture leaves and twigs with a sculptural beauty scooped from your favourite romantic haunt. Frame with support, €17, Geometric candleholder €10, April & the Bear.

Waterford Crystal has always made a fabulous gift. For a single showy chunk of the latest lines in its traditional favourite, this Fleurology Tina cylinder vase is perfect. €135. Suppliers include Kilkenny Design.