Wish list: Owl bag

It’s Arabian nights and a bit of Scottish borders too for Esther N McCarthy this week as the first nip appears.

This felt owl bag is a cute way to hold the treats for Halloween, and there’s a nice choice of bright orange and purple colours. €8.95, available from The Pavilion Garden Centre, Cork. www.thepavilion.ie

Go all Arabian Nights with this gorgeous Moroccan lantern, €29 from TkMaxx.

With Scotland saying ‘Nay’ at the polls, DFS says ‘Yay’ to the highland interiors trend. Handcrafted ranges mix tartan prints with warm, natural materials and classic styling to bring a comforting feel to your home this season. Named after areas of Scotland, The Loch Leven, Kintyre and Berneray ranges at DFS are inspired by the Scottish heritage— they’re upholstered in Harris Tweed, hand woven by islanders in the Outer Hebrides. Loch Leven Plaid Chair: €1625. Bernaray Sofa: €2599 and Bernaray Bed: €1819.

Tiger stores have these well-priced DIY wooden clocks and the kids will get a kick out of these. There are hedgehog and owl options and they’ll hit the shops at the end of September. www.tiger-stores.ie