Wish List: Cool colours, desks that declutter, and refreshing rugs

Esther McCarthy looks for ways to liven up a room in seconds, from lighting to paintings and furniture

The Foster desk in oak.

Sense of place

We all need a bit of colour in our lives at the moment. Check out Emma Jacobs, a Cork-based contemporary artist known for oil paintings rich in colour, nostalgia and a strong sense of place.