If you’re looking to inject some newness into your home without buying a new suite of furniture, invest in some simple accessories in one of the season’s top trends. Copper is heading up the homeward trends since last year. It’s everywhere in all its shiny, industrial glory. We’ve picked some key pieces to give your house a bang-on-trend edge. 1. Copper jug, €30 at Laura Ashley    2. Twin bell alarm clock, €27 at Marks & Spencer 3. Oslo pendant light, €55 at Next 4. Mushroom lamps, €15 each at Tiger   5. Copper measuring cups, Considered by Helen James, €60 at Dunnes Stores  Main image, copper accessory and pendant, from a selection at Tom Dixon. Lia Stokes is mama to one special little lady, Hailey. The Galway girl is very much at home in her adoptive city Dublin, but misses the wild west coast from time to time. A big-time foodie, when she’s not reading stories or playing Peppa Pig, she can be found cooking, eating or reading about food. Luckily, her love of fitness and the outdoors helps cancel out some of the chocolate intake.