16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
A calming kettle and other must haves for your home
Stay calm
There's even volume control. It also has a 'keep warm' function, and costs €119 from
Shady ladies
The Nóiníní collection from Dublin-based lighting studio Shady and the Lamp is named for the wild Irish daisy. Each shade is hand-shaped to suggest delicate petals in bloom.
They're made by Sarah O'Dea, one of Ireland's only master lampshade makers, using sustainably sourced Irish linen. The texture and tone of the fabric work well with Irish light (€188 to €225 from
Down to earth
The three-seater Collins sofa is handmade by Finline Furniture in Emo, Co Laois. Prices start at €1,630, depending on fabric. This one's Cornwall Pigeon.
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Plug and play
The Wall Fragrance Diffuser (€35) is a new product from Irish fragrance brand Max Benjamin. Just plug it into a wall socket.
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Born again
The Kallarhals vase is a reissue of Anna Efverlund's 1995 design classic, then known as Snurra. It's 22 cm high, made of painted glass, and costs €13 from