FeaTure
everyone’s taste buds. From artisan irish
foods to quality wines from France, this
is the sort of picnic to liven up even the
darkest winter afternoon.
ampers and Co
h
The hamper company promises to
ship the chosen gift within a day of
ordering and most hampers arrive within
two days in ireland or the uK, and up to
four days across europe.
“one of the most important aspects
of a gift is ‘who sent it’, says emer. “We
add a personalised greeting card to each
hamper and will do so on behalf of the
sender – this ensures a really personal
touch which is all part of our select service.”
Wine Buff
aRt foR aRt’s sake
“it is important for people to know if you are looking for something
The wine connoisseur
that the gift they are giving will be personal, why not include an art gallery
“
believes that many couples
appreciated and enjoyed,” Dave on your wedding list. Many companies
explains. “and because everyone are now offering the chance for couples
who receive a case of age-
working in our shop has first-hand to choose a selection of paintings which
worthy wine as a wedding knowledge of every wine we carry, can either be viewed in person or on line.
gift will have a bottle on
it isn’t necessary for someone to be once a purchase has been made, the
their anniversary every
an expert on wine to put together a artwork will be wrapped and delivered
year, or even share some
fantastic selection.” within a few working days.
all the Wine Buff gifts are customized Brian Waldock runs Waldock art
with their children as they
and it is possible to include wines gallery in Dublin and specialises in fine
get older produced when the couple met or got art, ceramics and other creative gifts.
engaged. Bottles are packaged in timber “a lot of people are buying paintings for
store offers a wide range of choice for presentation boxes and can be delivered newlyweds as it is a lot more personal
every palate. nationwide for €10 – tasting notes, than the traditional household gift,” he says.
“Wine is a gift that everyone wants to descriptions and food pairing ideas can “Buying online or coming into a shop
receive because you can never have too also be included. like mine is much easier than visiting a
much,” he says. “it is something that the or if your eyes light up at the thought snooty gallery and this makes art much
couple will appreciate and enjoy together of luxurious goodies to eat, why not more accessible – we have the facility
and it will enhance the special occasion encourage some of your guests to give to customize a web page for couples
for which it is opened.” you a hamper as a wedding gift? Most so their wedding guests can see what
The wine connoisseur believes that companies can personalize gifts to your paintings they have chosen and then
many couples who receive a case of age- taste and usually contain an array of make a purchase on line.”
worthy wine as a wedding gift will have chocolates, pate, terrines, preserves, oils prices range from €200 up to €25,000
a bottle on their anniversary every year, and wines. Varying in size, you could so there is something to suit every pocket.
or even share some with their children choose a selection of smaller hampers to But if you are still not sure of what
as they get older. spread the cost amongst your guests. you would like to receive from your
“They get the added bonus of hampers and Co, based in Dublin, wedding guests, just take your chances
observing the wine as it evolves and specialises in creating edible gifts for and hope for the best – you can never
it helps them to reminisce about their every occasion. “The gift of food and wine have too many toasters!
wedding day. Wine is known as being provides a lasting impression as each of
something that brings people together, the contents is opened and savoured,”
For more information:
which is why it makes it the perfect says managing director, emer purcell.
;
wedding gift.” “our unique packaging and
;
Spas in Ireland,
www.discoverireland.ie/spa
Inchydoney Hotel, Tel: (023) 882 1104,
all of the wines at the Wine Buff are presentation adds a real ‘wow’ factor
www
exclusive and sourced from independent, when received and subsequently
;
.inchydoneyisland.com
The Wine Buff, Tel: (065) 684 2082,
quality-oriented producers and the wine provides a practical reusable item
www
;
.thewinebuff.com
Hampers & Co, Tel: (01) 851 1098,
expert assures buyers that they can around the home after the contents have
www
be confident about giving a gift of the been enjoyed.”
;
.hampersandco.com
Waldock Art Gallery, Tel: (01) 278 1861,
highest quality. With a vast range of over 350 products
www.irishpaintings.com
to choose from there is something to suit
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