From a showcase of Irish arts and crafts, to a Santa snowglobe or a luxurious speaker, shoppers have plenty of choice to fill their festive stocking, writes Esther N McCarthy.

Faith Ryan is looking forward to spring now that the mid point of winter is past and the daffs’ are up.  

This week Esther N McCarthy scrabbles for bright ideas, including a clever home-grown gift, a striking pouffe and some very NYNY wallpaper — plus some practical stuff too.

I have a charcoal grey sofa and would love to brighten it up for summer. What do you suggest?