Special Commissions

ENJOY 10% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL COMMISSIONS ORDERED BEFORE 31.10.24

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If you're looking for a truly special framed gift for someone you love this Christmas, a special commission might be just what you need!

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What EXACTLY is a Special Commission?

It can be anything really! 
  • It could be some special photos from a memorable trip or special event that you want to create a really personal gift from.
  • Maybe it's just a single photo you love that you want to pair with a special poem or quote?
  • Or maybe it's a sentimental poem or song that means a lot to you?
 

Here's what you need to know

  • Special commissions start from €69
  • Your commission will be framed in a beautiful white, solid wood, Irish-made frame measuring approx. 43cm x 34cm.
  • Get a further 10% off if you book before 31st October '24!
  • You will receive a print proof BEFORE framing to make sure you are 100% happy with your commission.
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How do I book?

Email me at helen@simplyindividual.ie to let me know what you're thinking of.
I'll give you a quote for your special gift and we can go from there! EASY!
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Need some inspiration?

Here are just 6 examples of some previous special commissions. Please note all photos shown in these commissions are stock images to protect privacy.
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1. This is Clodagh's story.
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The brief: She got in touch last year wanting to do something with 2 family photos. The same family photo with poses recreated 20 years later! She wanted something simple / elegant.
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The process: We made the 2 photos black & white for a bit more harmony and then looked for a suitable quote to pair the photos with. She decided on the gorgeous family quote "Family, like branches on a tree. We all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one."
It's one of my most favourite quotes.
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Here's what she said "Helen designed this for me! It was beyond what I had hoped for. I teared up when I opened it. A very special piece that is now displayed in six different homes in several different countries, connecting our family 🥰 Thank you."
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2. Cora's Story
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Not all special commissions involve photos.
This was another special commission for Christmas last year.
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The brief:
"He loves this Paul Brady song... The lakes of Pontchartrain. I would love to have a piece done with the attached lyrics. Would love to keep the beautiful simplicity but introduce some dark blue/navy for colour? Whatever you think..."
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"Delighted with proof 2. Thank you."
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 Another happy customer!
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3. Ciara's Special Commission
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The brief: This one, was from Ciara for a special commission for her hubbie for Christmas last year. An avid golfer, she wanted to get a special framed gift to celebrate his winning a golf competition. She had 2 photos and a medal she wanted framed...
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    She was thrilled and left a glowing 5-star review "Service went way above and beyond. Helen is a perfectionist. I'm absolutely delighted with my gift"
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    4. Vicky's Running Buddies
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    The brief: Vicky, (one of my lovely repeat customers) sent me a screenshot of a poem she had found on Pinterest. She wanted to get Christmas gifts made up for her 3 running buddies. Each lady had her own photo showing her marathon medal.
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    This commission was in a smaller square-sized frame, that I no longer stock. But this one was too special not to share. Again, I have used a stock photo here, so you'll get the idea!
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    "Hi Helen, they arrived yesterday. I love them and I know my buddies will adore them. Thank you x, Vicky"
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    5. Ber's beautiful tribute
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    This was a very different commission.
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    The brief: Ber had a really lovely photo of a deceased loved one that she wanted to be paired with one of Wordsworth's famous quotes. "The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love."
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    Simple but classic and elegant. She was delighted.
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    6. The story of a spilled pint and the gold dress!
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    You might wonder what Oasis, a spilt pint and a gold sequin dress have in common! But this was the beginning of a beautiful love story...

    ...A packed bar (The Hairy Lemon) on 22nd December... a spilled pint of Guinness over a gorgeous gold sequined dress... with frantic apologies shouted over "Wonderwall" playing at full tilt in the background!
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    From one VERY stained gold sequined dress to arguing over which one of them was the biggest Oasis fan, the rest, as they say is history! One year on, they were celebrating their first anniversary!
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    Complete with "Wonderwall" lyrics arranged "record" style, a little nod to her gold dress with the gold glitter love heart and of course the iconic OASIS typeface for the location! Such a lovely commission to work on and she LOVED it!
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    AND he got mega brownie points for such a special gift!
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