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GIFTS Saying Thanks! 14995 views
Planning your wedding is a whirlwind of exciting things to do - and saying thank you is one of them! Treat your wedding party to a special thank you gift that they will remember your big day by. We have ideas for all the key members.
A WEE DRAM
A hip flask is a classic gift for the best man so why not head to the Highlands for the original Dalvey Flask (£35). The hand finished flask also comes as a Compact Flask (£27.50), fitting easily into the hand and slipping into any pocket. For the ultimate personal touch, opt to have it engraved.Perfect for: best man, father-of-the bride
Where to buy: Dalvey 01349 884111 dalvey.com.
CHARM SCHOOL
Your best friend, sister or sister-in-law will love Hot Diamonds charms. Made from sterling silver, diamond and 18ct gold vermeil, prices range from £25-35 for a charm, bracelets from £55 and charm pendant necklaces from £35. This traditional gift is given a modern twist with charms inspired by Sex and the City, including Glamour Puss, Portofino Bag and Shoe Goddess - just right for a would-be Carrie.Perfect for: bridesmaids
Where to buy: Hot Diamonds 0800 023 4481 hotdiamonds.co.uk.
MOTHER'S DAY
A piece of jewellery or a silk scarf make great mementos for mums, but for something a bit different, we love these printed cushions from Feather & Down. Specialising in licensed art on cushions, the scene here is Signing the Register by Edmund Blair Leighton, featuring a beautiful bride. The cushions are 100% cotton, approximately 18" square, made in the UK to a very high standard, and cost £40 plus £6 for postage & packing.Perfect for: mother-of-the-bride, matron-of-honour
Where to buy: Feather & Down 020 7328 2835 featheranddown.co.uk.
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GIFTS Love Message 13632 views
Guests love giving - especially if it is a gift with a personal message that they know you will remember them by and cherish forever. So this week we have travelled to a Victorian pottery in Stoke-on-Trent to find some gift ideas with a personal messge.
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Emma Bridgwater pottery is all made by hand in her Staffordshire factory, using earthenware, a variant on Josiah Wedgwood's 18th century recipe for creamware. 
Finished with hand-sponged patterns or hand-applied litho designs, before the final glaze you can have your Emma Bridgewater cup, teapot or other cute vessel personalised with a message. Best of all you can direct your keenest guests to emmabridgewater.co.uk where they simply need to choose a pattern, such as polka dots or hearts, and then pick a shape, whether it's a bowl, mug or plate. Adding £1 per letter to the price of the gift, tap your message into the box and check out! Allow a few weeks for delivery - personalisation is a bit of long process - and wait to see the happy grin!
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GIFTS Summer Garden 15515 views
We have taken a walk around the garden for our gift inspiration this week. Outdoor furniture, garden accessories and essentials for a Summer barbie make great gifts for your wish list.
MAGNIFICENT MELAMINE Melamine is the perfect solution to picnics and outdoor dining - and it looks good too! We love these patterned Blossom and Ripple cups, plates and bowls from Robert Dyas (0845 450 3004; robertdyas.co.uk). Prices start at £1.99 for a cup. Until August, your guests might like to take Mr Dyas up on his offer of any 4 for the price of 3.
BRILLIANT BARBIES
Weber's (wowbbq.co.uk) One Touch Gold charcoal barbecue (£139.99) is a backyard must-have. New features include a hinged cooking grate and a huge catcher for the ash which can be easily removed and emptied. Its iconic porcelain-enameled bowl and lid comes in no-nonsense black with glass-reinforced handles.
SITTING PRETTY
If you really want to indulge in outdoor living some fold-up chairs that can be stowed away at the end of summer are ideal. We love the classic director-style chaire from Habitat (habitat.net), called Africa. The basic solid oak frame is £29 with a choice of slings (£6) including this sunny saffron yellow.
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GIFTS Fairly Given 15165 views
We love gift list ideas which offer something for everyone, whether it is a donation to a charity or a contribution to a developing country. This week we look at a new gift list company with 'fair trade' principles.
At new wedding gift list company Fairgift®, everything is fairly traded and traceable back to the original producer and their community.
“The idea is simple really” says Fairgift founder Brian Walmsley who set up Fairgift on returning to the UK after living in Tanzania and being unable to find anything similar when setting up his own wedding gift list with his fiancé Jo. “There are now hundreds of outstanding fairly traded products available in the world, across dozens of different categories. By bringing them all together for the first time people have access to a fantastic range of gifts from which to choose. It’s perfect for either a last minute gift or for setting up an exciting and original wedding list.”
Fairgift products are predominantly handmade and manufactured in small quantities by skilled craft makers across Latin America, Asia and Africa. Perfect for a wedding gift list, the range covers bespoke ethical products for the home and garden including large items of furniture such as stylish tables as well as gorgeous bed linen, stunning wedding albums and beautiful household accessories. 
Through every product purchased, Fairgift is able to advance the fight against poverty by ensuring sustainable income and good working conditions. Setting up a gift list with Fairgift is simply a matter of logging onto the website fairgift.co.uk, completing a few personal details and clicking onto your selected items. Photos of all Fairgift's products can be seen on the website or viewed in person at the company’s showroom in Henley on Thames (0870 803 3226).click for more gift list ideas > -
GIFTS Great China! 12591 views
If setting up a gift list seems a teensy bit self-indulgent, think of the alternative. Guests love to give and if you offer no guidance you'll be groaning under a pile of mantelpiece knick-knacks and too many toasters. This week we have checked out china to give your old dinner service the boot.
Little StarCouture wedding dress designer Monique Lhuillier has teamed up with Royal Doulton to create a stunning collection of gift and tableware - perfect for wedding lists! Tableware ranges include this gorgeous bone china, Etoile Platinum with its striking border design of stitches and dots, inspired by the designer's bridal wear collection. Dinner plates are £20 and small plates, £11.50. For stockists call 01782 404041 or go to royaldoulton.co.uk
Classic BrideWith just a hint of aqua green, one of Denby's latest collections, Jewel is a fab mix of contemporary style with classic taste. Breaking away from its traditional stoneware, Jewel is a bone china with Denby's trademark durability. Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, dinner plates are £14.50 and this teapot, £60. For stockists call 01773 740899 or go to denby.co.uk
Wedding Queen
American bridal guru, Vera Wang has created stunning chinaware collections with Wedgwood, including this classic Champagne Duchesse. Sophisticated and luxurious, it is the ultimate mix and match collection with elegant bands of subtle colour. Dinner plates are £22.50 and small plates, £13.50. For stockists call 01782 223301 or go to wedgwood.com
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