A colourful cat bed and other must haves for your home
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Any cat, or dog, would be happy to snuggle up on this cool chair.
The cat's pyjamas
The Diva cat or dog bed (seat height 26cm) is made in hard-wearing polyester velvet and powder-coated steel. It has a removable cover and costs €219 from woodesign.ie
Cork it
This print comes from Jando's new collection featuring Ireland's 32 counties. Each shows a map of the county overprinted with the words 'Everything Is Better In…' or 'Tá Gach Rud Níos Fearr i…' along with the county name (from €30 at jandodesign.com).
In song
Best known for sustainable fragrance, FieldDay's new drop includes a Songbird Feeder (€30.95) made in 80pc bamboo fibre. It's 21cm high, weatherproof and designed to be used with their Robin & Songbird seed mix (€8.95). The Northern Irish brand's collection also includes candle refills, incense cones and room sprays (see fielddayireland.co.uk).
Swivel time
Upholstered in jumbo cord, the Serenis accent chair has curved armrests and plump cushions that set it apart from standard swivel chair design. It costs €969 from dfs.ie.
Local hero
These forest green mugs are handmade by ceramic artist Magda Bethani in Kilcoole, Co Wicklow. They cost €32.50 each from irishdesignshop.com.
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