Amalie Loves... HAPPY BOX

Well to be fair, a company with "happy” in their name is going to grab my attention! This week’s awesome find is the innovative gift company Happy Box (think ultra modern version of a wicker hamper). Their Director Charlotte Orton and her glamorous friendly team are storming both the private client and corporate markets due to their versatile set-up, stylish packaging and the use of chic top class products. Clients can pick and choose which luxurious gifts they want in their hamper box, personalising each one to make it extra special. If their elegant black and yellow boxes don’t quite fit your wedding theme, Happy Box offer a bespoke service for arranging personalised packaging or branded gifts to match your design or colour scheme. Additionally they also provide a handy next day delivery service anywhere in the UK.

These hampers provide a brilliant alternative to the usual flowers and gifts for mothers of the bride and other members of the bridal party you wish to say a big thank you too. They're also great for engagement or anniversary gifts too, especially if you're stuck for either ideas or time.

So go on make someone cherished; give them a happy box!

Amalie Loves... CHOCART

Again this Fab Friday something beginning with 'c': chocolate! I had an amazing time at the RSVP event at the Business Design Centre in Islington this week, mainly because I got to meet a host of amazing new artists and suppliers (and catching up with old ones of course!). One of my favourite new finds (and there were many so it was a very hard choice today!) were the fabulous ChocArt guys with whom the tag line “almost too beautiful to eat...” is a slight understatement.

They have a unique product whereby they use a top secret technique to print a thin layer of white chocolate onto dark chocolate to your specific design or even picture. These stunningly beautiful and completely edible chocolates have been made for both gift items and promotional material for some top names such as Estee Lauder, Roberto Cavalli, Dior and Elle to name a few.

I had a taste of the chocolate (couldn’t possibly refuse could I?!) and although the cocoa content is quite high at 70%, it was surprising creamy and unlike other brands of dark chocolate not bitter at all. The packaging is super chic and luxurious too and would make brilliant favours for wedding guests or special chocolates for when serving the coffee after the wedding breakfast.

ChocArt Rocks!

Amalie Loves... ALESIA BARRY CANDLES

Now, lovers of all things beautiful are in for a real treat as Alesia Barry have just launched a fabulous new range of candles which are not only top quality but also smell divine too.

They are all beautifully hand-made from creamy soy wax (biodegradable, non-toxic, burns twice as long as normal wax), and the highest quality of fragrances and essential oils to create the gorgeous aroma. Because these are made to order, they take a while longer to make (up to a week), however they are seriously special and would fill the church or reception with a beautiful fragrance everyone will enjoy.

The owner Aleisa Broad told me earlier “the centrepiece candles burn straight down the middle which means the beautiful ribbon and Swarovski crystal detail remains intact. This means the client can keep the beautiful candle after the wedding or event as a keepsake”.

They are all reasonably priced too, especially as they are all hand-made using natural and eco-friendly ingredients and packaging. The beautifully votive candles would make awesome gifts for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom or as wedding favours for guests. They would also make excellent gifts if attending a wedding and also Christmas or christenings (well just about any time really!!).

Please go to their fabulous website www.alesiabarry.co.uk to check out their full range.

Gorgeous!