To recreate Marian's homely entry way, have a look at the items below.
1. Liven up your greenery with a some colourful pots. Blue ceramic glazed pots, from €5.99, Woodies DIY, www.woodiesdiy.com
2. Make a feature of your light by placing it centrally above your door. Green/ antique Milton light, €55, Bright lights and interiors, www.brightlights.ie
3. Bring a smile to your visitors faces with an unusual statue like this. Adare sheep statue, €79.99, Arboretum, www.arboretum.ie
4. Add a local element to your doorstep. Ripple unglazed terracotta tuscan umber pot, from €60, Kiltrea bridge pottery, www.kiltreapottery.com
5. Assorted herbs will not only look fab but smell gorgeous too. ORTIG assorted potted plant, €2.59, IKEA, www.ikea.ie
By Colette Doyle