Wishlist: Bags of gorgeous things

Bags of gorgeous things to pick over in this week’s lucky bag from Esther N McCarthy.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016 - 00:00

Esther N McCarthy

* Print out precious memories languishing in digital land and give them a proper home with these fabulous frames. I’m adoring the colours — they come in two pop tones of fluoro orange and turquoise. €8 at The Pavilion Garden Centre, Cork, www.thepavilion.ie

* If eclectic restyled and repurposed furniture like this green occasional table is your thing, check out the goodies at Quay Designs Interiors, Alfred St, Cork. www.quaydesigns.ie. The table is yours for €110.

* Inspired by nature, each of these bespoke bijoux beauties are hand sculpted fusions of ceramics and glass by Rebekah Kahn. They feature outdoor scenes with 3D elements. Priced from €125, available at www.arboretum.ie

* This blue birch plywood floating shelf would work well in a minimalist home. Inspired by the movement of waves; this contemporary piece is handmade in Ireland, using layers of high quality birch plywood. It even comes in other colours. Available from Martin Gallagher Furniture, www.martingallagherfurniture.com

* What do you do if you want a healthy alternative to chocolate eggs this Easter? A limited edition Easter-themed LEGO toy is available at Tesco — but only for a few weeks. The one off ‘Easter Painting’ toy is aimed at age seven and upwards, €5.99, and will be available in 79 of the 149 Tesco stores in Ireland. Display it with pride afterwards and don’t feel too smug, they’ll still end up eating their own body weight in sugar.

* Check out these little beauties, showerproof messenger bags lined with recycled denim. Designed and handmade in Ireland, by Sallyann who trained as an engineer and worked in the clothing industry.Available at www. sallyannsbags.ie, at her market stall in Chapel Lane Market in Ennis, and selected outlets including The Design & Craft Studio, Charleville, Co Cork, and Shannon Airport Duty Free, Co Clare.