Wish list: Going al fresco, giraffe motifs and fun frames

Esther N McCarthy sticks her neck out for giraffe motifs and fun frames this week.

I spotted this handy drinks dispenser in Flying Tiger Stores for just €4. Loving the sunny colour too and the handy tap. ie.flyingtiger.com.

I love this leopard brass frame,it is deep enough for things other than photographs that you may want to display. A shell from a favourite beach holiday or even a love letter...that would be a bit embarrassing for the kids though. They’re €20 from April and the Bear, www.aprilandthebear.com.

Go all al fresco with these gorgeous side plates, they’re €16.50 for a set of four from Marks & Spencer. www.marksandspencer.ie.

Pop into Meadows & Byrne if you’re looking for inspiration for your outdoor area for summer.

They have some very nice combos in there.

I love the Sparks Simplicity collection. These chairs can be used outdoors or dragged inside if the weather doesn’t play ball.

If you do leave them outside, the powder coated metal base has a faux rattan woven seat, which doesn’t take on rainwater. €99 per chair, www.meadowsandbyrne.com.

Sara Miller has some really cool designs instore at Debenhams this season. This genteel giraffe mug caught my eye. Love the gold rim. €14. www.debenhams.ie.

Another gorgeous giraffe on Wishlist this week! I just adore this delightful Scandinavian design monochrome applique cushion from Home Lust Concept Store.

Wouldn’t it be so cute in a nursery? The square ‘Giraffe’ is €35 and is made of faux felt and features a funky stripey crochet scarf. Be warned though, it’s delicate, so handwash or dry-clean only. home-lust.com.

My mellow yellow moment this week is more ochre, granted, but I love this sunny micro fleece throw, it’s from Littlewoods and yours for €23.99. www.littlewoodsireland.ie.

Just because you don’t have your own garden, it doesn’t mean you can’t be a gardener. Have a peek

at the ACD Prestige greenhouse, it is perfect if you are stuck for space or just want to protect your plants.

Complete with safety glass and a self-supporting aluminium foundation with anchors. There

are a few different sizes and colours available at the Pavilion garden centre, Ballygarvan, and this one pictured is €2,500. www.thepavilion.ie.