Go retro with this cute vintage television-style alarm clock. It’s even got glow in the dark hands. Take note though, it needs batteries. €11.20 from www.dotcomgiftshop.com

Carolyn Moore meets five designers making their mark on the Irish fashion landscape – and asks what advice they’d give to the class of 2016.

Winter may be glowering, but Faith Ryan lights up the whole house with comforting and eye-catching buys for the New Year.

The master bedroom is somewhere you should feel invited to drop your guard, sloughing off your clothes and the emotional trials and tribulations of the day.

Whether they are fabric, faux or fresh, Kya deLongchmps celebrates the place of flowers all over the house with tips to put a gorgeous bloom on any room.

Kerry GAA star Paul Galvin is as well known for his daring and trendy style as his football skills — and, to prove his fashion prowess, he is about to launch a menswear clothing range for Dunnes Stores.

At this time every year I wheel out a particular gift idea — that of filling a bag with little bits and pieces for the home.

Dunnes Stores has trans-seasonal style sussed, says Anne-Marie O’Connor.

Esther N McCarthy has watery wishes this week, along with lovely interior set pieces too.

This week Esther N McCarthy picks from a wide range of summer goodies for your delectation.

Take the stress out of getting dressed with Carolyn Donnelly’s The Edit.

What began as a six-month experiment in doing without a second car has quietly evolved into a way of life. Claire O’Sullivan explains how she now uses other means to navigate her daily chores

Esther McCarthy looks at a golden opportunity for winter style and designer Carolyn Donnelly explains why this limited collection is so special.

A collection designed by one of the country’s foremost fashion designers is set to hit the shelves next Monday, but fashionistas are urged to be quick if they want to snap up this gilt-edged opportunity.

Cosy up now and gather round, says Esther N McCarthy, because the days are shortening, the light is dimming and it’ s time to play inside.

The once mini-wearing women of the swinging ’60s have been forgotten by the Irish fashion industry in their middle-age, according to Dunnes Stores, but no longer.

With autumn on its way and the nights drawing in, it’s time to get cosy in the midst of the back to school rush. Helping with the effort, Esther N McCarthy picks a clock, some lamps, cute pottery and clothes to wrap baby in.

This week with the promise of sunshine on the way, Esther N McCarthy goes hunting for shedloads of stuff including summer brights, greeting cards and a brolly — just in case.

LET’S go shopping. Not a mad debt-inducing spree mind you, but a reward for a month of hard graft to bring something new to your surroundings and a lift to the spirit.

Each week, Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting bits for your home.

As Feb 14 approaches, Carol O’Callaghan offers some Valentines gift suggestions, for both him and her, which come in at €20 or less

Each week, Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting bits for your home.

Each week, Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting bits for your home. This week, she finds fabulous fabric and gets hot under the collar over a fire extinguisher.

Esther N McCarthy dips, wheels and whirls to pick cute, clever and crafty gifts for everyone this festive season.

Every week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. Today she discovers pretty piggies and divine dressers.

Every week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. Today she discovers wild designs and posters that are as easy as A, B, C.

THE McCartney sisters, whose brother was stabbed to death outside a bar in Belfast almost a year ago, received the top accolade in the Irish Tatler Women of the Year Awards last night.