Not just special, but totally exceptional, our dream wish-list of all things fabulous.
Top Row:
Heaven-scent fragrance by Ormonde Jayne: From one of my all-time favourite fragrance houses, Bukhara is a gloriously exotic fruity floral with heady spice notes, inspired by the ancient Silk Road through which merchants transported their wares from East to West. From £35 ormondejayne.com
Something blue from Dartington: Cocktails are always on the wish list. The cut crystal retro-style Royal Brierley Harris Ink blue spirit decanter would make a fabulous addition to any stylish drinks tray. £250 dartington.co.uk
Winter Veil from the English Dreamer collection by Halfpenny London: Romantic rose lace appliques scattered over a soft tulle veil for the ultimate in ethereal bridal looks. POA halfpennylondon.com
Tuxedo tailoring from Moss: Make it a black tie event with one of Moss’s sleek suits in a range of fabrics and colours to suit every wedding. moss.co.uk
The Elevator contains everything you need in a daily supplement: Formulated specifically for women and designed to tackle fatigue, boost immunity, balance hormones, help support collagen renewal and store glow to skin, hair and nails. A must in the run-up to any big day and all in one daily-use sachet. £81.30 for one month, sisterlylab.com
Bottom Row:
Flapper-fabulous style from Queen Mee: With more decadent 20s style than you could shake a sequin at, the glamorous Great Gatsby headband would make a fantastic hair piece for bridesmaids or brides. £45 queenmee.com
Make it unique with a gift from Oxfordshire-based Eligo: Sunday Morning, a stunning Swedish mid-century oil painting, is just one of the vintage finds in Eligo’s carefully curated selection of original artwork, decorative objects or statement lighting. From around £250 byeligo.com
Unusual personalised wedding favours from Officine Universelle Buly: Founded in 1803, Parisian perfume house Officine Universelle Buly is the last word (le dernier cri!) in indulgent toilette. Their finely milled, skin-friendly fine soaps come in an utterly gorgeous range of natural-inspired scents and can be engraved with the initials of your choice; the happy couple or the cherished guests? You decide. From around £33 buly1803.com
Ben Garelick’s Fine Jewellery 12 Day advent calendar has a very special surprise: Surely the most luxurious advent calendar ever created? The 12 gem boxes each contain a diamond (natural and lab grown) encrusted piece of jewellery with day 12 containing a ring box with one of your choice of three 1.5ct rings. Perfect for a festive proposal. £38,550 bengarelick.com