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Gifts
Polka passion
Bring a dash of colour
to any giftlist with
Clare Simcock
's striking
range of smartie and
polka dot glassware.
Individually
handpainted by the
artist and delivered to
your door with the
utmost care and
attention, you can take your pick from cocktail glasses and
champagne flutes to a water jug and tumblers and an oil and
vinegar set – this glassware is ideal as a gift from guests, or
simply to each other, as a keepsake of the day.
Perfect for any modern kitchen, the funky, colourful pattern of
this glassware will definitely have dinner party guests
impressed at your eye for one-of-a-kind design. And just as
importantly for the modern couple, the glassware is also
dishwasher friendly to avoid any unnecessary arguments over
dirty dishes!
www.claresimcock.com
Puppy Love
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and if you don’t
want to end up with 60 garden-variety toasters as wedding
presents, artist
Claire Eastgate
might offer the perfect
alternative. As one of the
most sought-after canine
portraitists, Claire’s
beautiful paintings are
commissioned and
collected by many –
including the Royal
Family – for all kinds of
special occasions, both
nationally and
internationally.
‘A painting, especially a
portrait, is such a lovely
gift idea for someone
special,’ says the artist. ‘I
work with my clients closely to make sure that their gift on
that special occasion is something really amazing. It is an
unusual gift, and people love the fact that it is unique
which makes it extra special.’
Claire is happy to discuss ideas, quotes and general
information about commissioning a portrait, so drop her a
line and get those chins – and tails – wagging.
www.ceastgate.com
Past, present and future
Your wedding is the bringing together of two families, uniting
not only those from the present, but also ancient ancestors
whose migrations have been lost deep in time. Inside you, lie
their hidden stories.
DNA is the
molecule at the
heart of the
reproduction of
all life, and holds
the secrets of
where our
ancient ancestors
came from and
the path they
took to reach
Britain’s shores.
As a nation at the farthest reach of Europe, our origins are
tremendously diverse, unexpected and fascinating. From just
a simple saliva sample the scientists at BritainsDNA can
unlock the past and take family history research beyond the
written record to reveal stories only DNA can tell. These are
stories shared through inheritance, as ancient lineages are
passed down through generations in our DNA – so discover
more about each other than you ever thought you’d know!
www.britainsdna.com
Haute Parfumerie
In a world full of mass-
produced perfume of generic
quality,
House of Sillage
returns to the essential
elements that define
fragrance and luxury. Founder
Nicole Mather focuses on
distinguishing every detail,
rediscovering the artistry,
traditions and unmatched
craftsmanship of the classic
parfumerie.
House of Sillage creates extraordinary fragrances, all of
which are produced in France by a team of highly skilled
noses, artists and designers. Each bottle is a testament to
years of experience – from the rare and exotic ingredients
to the brilliantly designed jewelled caps – making each
fragrance a treasured and collectible work of art. House of
Sillage has successfully revitalised the meaning and passion
of Haute Parfumerie.
www.houseofsillage.com