Be Bold

Carol O’Callaghan says old favourites are being reinvented on fabrics with vivid colour palettes

For an afternoon tea party, perhaps with a glass of bubbly? Floral finished wares and glasses (Geisha teacup and saucer €13, glasses €8, Geisha floral embroidered table runner €40 at M&S)

Sketches of flora and fauna depicted with a touch of wit turn conventional objects like cushions and mugs into conversation pieces (cushions: dog walking €31, dog and bike €39, bird on purple tree €39, birds on branch €25, cats and teapots mugs €25 for two by Ashley Thomas www.ashleythomas.web.com)