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Esther N McCarthy takes it to the next level with a scenic shower curtain

The Irish landscape is the inspiration for superstar quilter Kaffe Fassett’s latest collection of designs. I wish I could be crafty — the first thing I’d do is make something from this book. Quilts in Ireland (€30, Taunton) includes instructions for 20 quilts that crafters can make at home, all of which have been photographed on location in and around Cork. I can but flick through and dream!

Susannagh Grogan has created this wonderful red swirl print silk scarf — it’s €210 for the large and the medium square size is €130. Available from Brown Thomas, Arnotts, House of Ireland and www.susannaghgrogan.com.

Ikea’s concept of Sustainable Futures is an interesting one. It treads the line between man-made and natural materials, including new hybrids which are environmentally and socially responsible in design. Agnieszka Wojcik, interior design specialist at IKEA UK & Ireland tell us, “The Sustainable Futures trend follows the theme that people are wanting to make smaller changes in their lives to make a big difference. Designing for the future and choosing the right material is an important first step. It ensures that the fibres can be separated out at the end of a products life and recycled so they can be used again in production such as such as the ODGER chair which boasts a rounded shell moulded from 70% recycled plastic and 30% renewable wood bringing this trend into the home.” Every little helps. This is the Ikea Odger chair, €75.