Esther N McCarthy is all about the birds and the bees... and fish, this weekend.    

Add a touch of sparkle to your home for a glitzy Christmas, suggests Esther N McCarthy.

Esther N McCarthy has lanterns, linens and lots of other lovelies on her list this week. 

Being born with a silver spoon in the mouth really was a mark of rank. Kya deLongchamps sups at the long history of precious flatware.

 

It’s time to snuggle-up and Esther N McCarthy shows you how to do it in style this autumn.

Esther N McCarthy gets us winter ready.

Kya deLongchamps is moved by the centuries old skills used in the automaton. 

Tall lamps and little buttons are Esther N McCarthy’s choices this week.

Kya deLongchamps clocks some George Nelson glamour.

 

Owls have been a staple theme for interiors for a while now and why not? They’re just so cute. 

 

 

Esther N McCarthy spots maritime ceramics, creative waves and a storage solution from the god of the sea.

Esther N McCarthy goes on a world tour at home and finds a bracelet that’s a real charm.

 

Esther N McCarthy’s picks of the week include cute flamingo fairy lights and funky pieces to lift the mood and the soul.

 

Kya deLongchamps takes a turn on vintage record players making sweet music in the collectables market at the moment.

Do not go to the Coal Quay in Cork without paying a visit to the Designworks Studio, even if it’s just to peer in the window.

Quirky, comfy and downright lovely — Esther N McCarthy goes for gold in tone and texture.

 

Kya deLongchamps takes a wincing look at the most peculiar protuberance of male attire which thankfully wilted in the age of Shakespeare’s ‘A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream’.

This week’s online and in the shops.

It’s officially summer, people —and Esther N McCarthy has some sunny treats to show.

This week’s online and in the shops.

Samsung Electronics recently launched a line up including, wait for it, SUHD Quantum dot display TVs.

It’s summer at last and Father’s Day too, Esther N McCarthy reminds us — in plenty of time to buy that card.

 

Esther N McCarthy casts her eye over a selection of groovy products for your home.

Don’t mind the Downward Dog, try the Downward Lion with this very cool Misaki Kawai yoga mat, €25 from Tiger Stores, Patrick St and Mahon Point, Cork, www.tiger-stores.ie 

 

It’s all in the mix from Esther N McCarthy.

Kya deLongchamps celebrates a bear of very little brain, but very large heart, with some collectables for your honey pot.

It’s blossom time and the odd pop of pastel pink occurs in Esther N McCarthy’s picks for May.

 

Esther N McCarthy goes garden mad this week with a pick of pastoral pleasures.

This Arran St East mug and pourer set is inspired by the markets area of Dublin.

 

Give your home a lift with a splash of seasonal colour. Esther McCarthy unearths some chic and cheerful gems.