Make your table display the topic of dinner party conversations! Create an alternative centrepiece to traditional dining with a dazzling display of ornate Swarovski crystal waterlilies arranged with delicate orchids on a silver platter.

Accessorise with Swarovski champagne "utes and wine glasses, all from the new Home Decor collection. Crystal waterlilies from 100 each, Swarovski, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, 01 - 6334303

AND SO TO BED When you consider that we spend nearly a third of our lives in bed, it's amazing how little most of us know about how our bedding can affect our sleeping patterns. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when considering your next bedding purchase according to Marks & Spencer:

>> Breathability: In general natural "lling breathes more easily than man-made "bres and absorbs moisture more ef"ciently.

>> Washability: Buy duvets that are machine washable and can be tumble dried.

>> Lifespan: The lifespan of your duvet depends on its usage and the frequency of washing. A high quality duvet can last as long as 10 years.

>> Tog rating: The higher the tog rating on a duvet the warmer it will be. 13.5 tog is suitable for cooler months or colder rooms. 10.5 tog is ideal for all round use in centrally heated rooms. 4.5 tog is designed for summer use only.

REFLECTED GLORY

Reflect a little glory back into your interior with mirrors. Think big, think decorative. Opt for smoked glass, mottled glass or plain mirror glass in ornate gilt frames and display propped up against a wall on the floor or on a mantel shelf above a "fireplace. For maximum impact group together several mirrors of diffferent sizes and styles. Mirrors are perfect for visually enhancing a room's size and adding a touch of elegance to minimalist interiors. Snap up these mirrors from House of Fraser, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin, 01299 1400.

CUSHION COMFORTS

If your sofa is looking a little jaded but you can't afford to get it upholstered, give it a new look with throws and a selection of cushions in a mix of different fabrics, patterns and colours. If you're afraid of clashing patterns keep the colours tonal and up the visual appeal with textured fabrics.

Selection of cushions from Laura Ashley, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, 01633 0050