Save or splurge? Glassware for patio entertaining 

Tinted glassware introduces just a hint of colour with a translucent quality to elevate even the simplest tablescape

SAVE: Homesense has a set of four wine glasses with a pale blue tint for summer drinks on the patio, €12.99.

There’s no end to the choice of colours, from groovy retro amber to summery blues and greens. 

Never mind that the tint might distort the ruby hue of your favourite bottle of red, but if that’s really a problem, opt for a tinted water glass instead and stick with clear glass for wine.