For the birds

Bird prints and motifs are everywhere this spring. Parrot on with this rather fine piece of decorative porcelain from Spanish luxe label Lladró. Parrot Parade (right) has a Hollywood Regency flavour and is a seriously collectible design. It stands 41cm tall and is 21cm in diameter. It is available to order from Arnotts (01-8050400 Arnotts.ie), House of Ireland (01- 6711111 HouseofIreland.com), Tierney’s Gift Shop Dún Laoghaire (01-2806361 Tierneysgiftshops.com) and Treasure Chest in Galway (091-563862), and also online at Lladro.com. Price €1,045.

Sanderson’s Calico Ducks is not a new print but remains rather fab. Showing ducks and storks among the bulrushes, it was created as a collage from torn patterned paper. It can be used in curtains, upholstery and soft furnishings. It comes in two colourways: a multi-colour (pictured) and a pink that is perfect for little girls. The 100% cotton fabric is 140cm wide and costs €49.51 per metre at Brian S Nolan (01-2800564 Briansnolan.ie) in Dún Laoghaire.

Bird up your space with lush tropical parrots, courtesy of Butterfly Home by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams. The cushions, €37.50 each, will make conservatories sing with summer sunshine. The range also includes a Tropic dessert plate, €5.25 each, and bird floral mugs, €9.75 each.