COULD 5 Fernwood be described as anything other than a confection, when its cake-baking owner is the next best thing to Mary Berry? 

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.

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

Hold the front page — a pop-up Christmas shop has opened in the headquarters of the Irish Examiner.