I love working with metal, such as copper which has been used to create homeware for more than 10,000 years...My aim is to bring together centuries of décor trends and create pieces that people will love and that will not go out of style - Siobhán Sacker, metalsmith and founder of Gilded Hound

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