Wish list: Betty Jackson candles

This week is back-to-school time so Esther N McCarthy has picked up a few bits— big and small —to cheer us all up.

I hate to say it, but the evenings are drawing in... try these Betty Jackson candles to add a twinkle to the proceedings. €12 each from Debenhams nationwide.

Sleek or what? This curved rosewood veneered drinks cabinet by Tricia Harris Designs has an elliptical shape with curved doors that interlock when closed and open out to reveal a maple interior. The rosewood veneer and high lacquered finish bring a certain Art Deco feel to this piece - it’s the first of Harris’ designs to go into small batch production. Available from www.triciaharrisdesigns.com , €4,200 for the walnut version and €4,800 for the rosewood piece.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Cuckooland is getting in the pink to raise funds for the charity with the launch of the new Pink PILL Hot Water Bottle, with 20% from the sale of each hot water bottle donated to the charity. Available from September 2014, the Pink PILL is perfect for those who use heat therapy to aid pain and stiffness. The free-standing design and pull-out funnel allows the user to fill the bottle without having to hold it. €43.80 from www.cuckooland.com

We love this funky cage light by Irish designer Jenny Walsh. It’s re-purposed from the packaging those creative types get their studio deliveries in. This light can be hung from the ceiling or placed on your desk. http://www.jennywalshdesign.com

Mindy Browne’s Interiors recently launched its new collection, which includes this Melena blue lamp, €169.95. We love Irish companies here at Wishlist and Mindy Browne gets full marks as a family run business, based in Mullingar Co Westmeath, since establishing Genesis Fine Arts in 1988. The new collection is also available in listed stockists. See www.genesisireland. com for more information.