BANISH WINTER blues and draughts with fully lined and interlined display model curtains reduced by 30 per cent. At Helen Turkington Fabrics, Unit 7 Terminus Mills, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 (01-2602524), there are 19 pairs in different designs and colours, all with a drop of 223cm.

The curtains are quite narrow with most measuring a rail width of one metre. A pair that was €490 is now €343. At their sister shop, Helen Turkington Interiors at 47 Dunville Avenue , Ranelagh (01-4125138), there are two pairs of gunmetal grey, heavy silk mix display curtains decorated with a Belgian braid. Each pair is reduced from €1,399 to €990. These are double width and have a drop of three metres. There’s also 30 per cent off end-line cushions and accessories, including velvet, silk and Missoni-style print designs. Cushions that started from €50 are now €35.