The Pip collection at Home Gallery is exactly what every Irish home needs – a pop of colour whatever the weather. Their cheery 100 per cent cotton patchwork quilts comes in birds of paradise and chinoiserie prints and is sold as a set with a pair of matching pillowcases. Available in two sizes; double and king, the former is down from €135 to €94.50, the latter from €145 to €101.50.
Artificial flowers are a great way to freshen up tabletops, windows and mantelpieces. The Home Gallery’s collection ranges in price from €3 to €18 per stem. These are now all half price. Peony roses that were originally €18 each are now €9. Buy at Home Gallery (homegallery.ie) in Newtownsmith (091-895 228) Galway; Pembroke District (01-296 3516) Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 14 and Kilrush Road (065-679 7040) in Ennis, Co. Clare.