HOW TO HENNA Inderpreet Jass of Indi Jass Designs, who created the stunning henna designs on this issue’s real wedding bride Meesha, is an expert in bridal henna designs. Her art is absolutely stunning so for brides who wish it could last a lifetime, now it can! Inderpreet will soon be offering a henna canvas service to her bridal clients, meaning you can now take up the opportunity to have your bespoke wedding-day design turned into a canvas to display in your homes and treasure forever. She also offers beautiful henna-inspired canvases, which make for a gorgeous keepsake. Looking for inspiration for your own bridal henna design? Then Indi Jass Designs’ Sketch to Henna: Bridal Henna Designs containing 30 hand-drawn designs has you covered! You can find it on Amazon priced at £34.99 or £24.99 for the Kindle edition. Alternatively, to enjoy the mindful beauty of henna opt for Inderpreet’s colouring book, MEDIART: Colouring Book for Relaxation, also on Amazon, currently priced at £7.19. You can also check out Indi Jass Designs’ work on Instagram at @indi_jass_designs RELISH THE RUINS As we head into the last of the summer, there’s still much to enjoy over at Cowdray Estate. For those who love a murder mystery, you won’t want to miss Murder at the Manor, an interactive murder mystery experience at the Cowdray Ruins on 30th August, 11am to 1pm. You’ll explore the picturesque exterior of the Ruins, along with the historical Kitchen and Tower Rooms inside. You’ll question a variety of witnesses to gather essential clues, then present your findings in a compelling trial to uncover the identity of the culprit. This experience offers the perfect combination of historical exploration with a captivating whodunit challenge, ideal for families or groups such as your hen, stag or sten, seeking an intriguing activity. For the arty amongst you, on 26th August, the venue will be hosting Ruins Reimagined, a printmaking and acrylics collage workshop, from 10am to 12.30pm. Beginners are welcome to get messy, get creative and explore the beauty of ancient ruins through bold colour, texture and play. Plus, there’s further opportunity to indulge your creative side on 8th September (9.30am to 11.30am) at Textures of Time: Capturing Light in the Ruins. Step into the world of shadows, stone, and timeworn beauty in this relaxed, hands-on drawing workshop inspired by the dramatic Cowdray Ruins. For further information, ticket prices, to book and for details of Cowdray's wedding venue offerings head over to cowdray.co.uk A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT This June Leonardslee English sparkling wine celebrated the first anniversary of its debut wines: Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé, and Brut Reserve. The year marks an incredible period of growth for the family vineyards having won top international awards at the 2025 IWSC and Decanter World Wine Awards, a testament to the quality of the Sussex vineyards and winemaking craft. The Leonardslee Family Vineyard encapsulates the extraordinary journey of owner, Penny Streeter OBE. Once living in homeless accommodation, Penny’s story is a modern-day Cinderella tale. The wine bottles’ labels, designed by local Sussex artist Will Parr, depict a swallow signifying Penny’s migration from South Africa to England, emblematic of her resilience and determination. You can shop Leonardslee’s wonderful wines at shop.leonardslee.co.uk unsplash.com/@ben_brunner unsplash.com/@helloimnik 8
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