Esther N McCarthy paints a pretty picture with her January picks, along with cool ideas for fridges and lunchboxes

Esther N McCarthy spies sunshiney lampshades and wistful wallpaper this week.

Esther N McCarthy courts cool cushions and gets a hoot out of a stool inspired by nature this week.

Esther N McCarthy is feline fine with cute cat cushions, sustainable scents and wall art with the wow factor.

Esther N McCarthy picks perfect paperweights, brilliant books and Christmas collectables this week.

Esther N McCarthy picks rustic rugs, cool ceramics, and handcrafted toys this week.

Esther N McCarthy finds five experts to share their tips on how to survive the festive season...without going crackers

Eclectic as ever, Esther N McCarthy eyes up a Cocteau collectible, fab craft items, and a luxury gift that keeps on giving.

Esther N McCarthy rounds up the best scares, shares and fares.

Esther N McCarthy mixes it up with spins on kitchen classics, Munster-based design news plus an absolute diamond of a pouf

Esther N McCarthy picks perfect pastels and throws some shade in this week’s interiors round up

Esther N McCarthy swoons over Smeg and purrs over pompoms this week.

Esther N McCarthy focuses on the bedroom this week, from headboards to jewellery stands, lampshades to desks.

Five Corkonians, five French farms, five days. What could possibly go wrong, wonders Esther N McCarthy

Tie-dye making an appearance on wallpapers, love-bird cushions and the mackerel collection of ceramics have caught the eye of Esther N McCarthy this week

Esther N McCarthy highlights the best of the Rebel County’s creative brilliance as Cork Craft Month draws to a close, after a hugely successful tenth year.

Esther N McCarthy has her eye (and ear) on party speakers for your BBQ, spots a rug that’s out of this world, and revels in all that’s on offer for Heritage Week and Cork Craft Month.

Esther N McCarthy sees the fringe benefits of cool cushions, art with a purpose and a little something for all the bird lovers out there.

When her 10-year-old son gets hayfever symptoms for the first time this summer, Esther N McCarthy, leaps into mammy mode to try to cure him. They trial homoeopathic remedies, high-tech household gadgets and good old-fashioned nettles.

From pastel shades to lippy shades, colourful bowls to glorious garlands and eco-friendly candles, Esther N McCarthy delivers an interesting array for you to choose from.

From funky prints and ultra cool furniture design, to a sun-kissed snuggle chair, Esther N McCarthy has a heap of inspiring ideas for you this week.

Esther N McCarthy picks trippy cushions, retro kettles and sunshiny clocks this week.

Esther N McCarthy selects her choice products and experiences for summer.

From ceramics to cushions to candle holders and cattle captured on canvas, Esther N McCarthy has the low-down.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor items you’re crushing on, Esther N McCarthy offers some intriguing items to choose from this week.

So that’s nearly Thursday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

From chairs and stools to floral-print linens and beech chessboards, Esther N McCarthy takes a look at some of the best designs in stores and online.

“I was always aware of the environment and our role in protecting it, but I definitely became more conscious of it when I was working on No Frontiers.

Esther N McCarthy rounds up ten top adventure activities in some of Ireland’s most beautiful locations.

From Father’s Day gifts to fancy breakfast trays, Esther N McCarthy rummages through the best of this week’s offerings

Interiors Wish List: Sitting pretty or Choosing the hottest hotseats

Though sceptical at first, Esther N McCarthy’s conversion to E-bikes has given her a brand new superpower

From taking care of our bee population to clothing with a conscience and recycled storage options, going green can still be stylish, says Esther N McCarthy

The metallic trend looks here to stay- for summer at any rate. From safe knits to fabulous fringes, there's a whole range of glitz and designs to get a shimmer of silver int your wardrobe, writes Esther N McCarthy.

Esther N McCarthy sorts out your shelves and shells as part of this week’s picks.

From fruity picnic cups to savvy summer hampers, Esther N McCarthy picks the best buys of the week