Wish List: perfect prints and ravishing retro-chic

Esther N McCarthy picks perfect prints and ravishing retro-chic chairs this week.

We all love a good sale: Just because we’re in lockdown, doesn’t mean we can’t grab a bargain. Kilkenny’s Spring Sale is still on this weekend, and with 72% of its brands designed and made in Ireland, you can support local too. This gorgeous Orla Kiely linear stem utensil pot is half price at €15, see www.kilkennyshop.com.

On the Kitchen Shelf this week is the newest addition to the cult classic Bonne Maman. The Intense range stays true to the ethos of using simple ingredients to create fruit conserves, but, good news for anyone watching their sugar intake, it uses up to 37% less sugar than regular conserves. Big hit with the kids here.

Available in all major retailers, €2.99. Instagram: @bonnemaman_irl

Emma O’Hara is assistant studio manager of Cork Printmakers and has adjusted to lockdown by transforming her hallway into a studio.

“I’m washing my screen out in the bath. (My mother would kill me if she knew.)” This stunning piece is called Terracotta Pot II, her monoprints range from €20-€40, and she is donating 10% of sales to Pieta House until May 10. Find out more at www.emmaohara.com

Pink velvet? Yes, please! Behold the Retro accent chair, mid-century inspired, chic and very stylish, it’s part of DFS’s Chair Edit, yours for €389, see www.dfs.ie

The Johnny Magory book series based on the old Irish rhyme was brought to life by Co Kildare-based Emma-Jane Lesson. And to celebrate one year in business Emma is launching the Irish Wildlife Art Collection, a collaboration with fellow Irish business Frametastic, you choose either mounted or framed prints, price €35-€50, see www.johnnymagory.com/

On the Bathroom Shelf this week we have the award-winning Dr Hauschka. No harm in treating ourselves to a little nourishing self-care, right? This shower cream has a really soft and light texture, foams easily and we loved the lemon and lemongrass scent. Vegan-friendly and the packaging is made from a combo of recycled and easy-to-recycle, it’s €15.95 and available from chemists and www.drh.ie/