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We started Handpicked to give people a trusted source of unusual and inspiring gift ideas. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a present well received and it’s our mission to make that simple. Our Expert Panel make sure we stay on track but we hope, with our blog, we’ll hear more from you too. Comment away!

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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

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Archive for November, 2011

How to Make a Christmas Wreath

 
Extracted from The Virgin Gardener by Laetitia Maklouf
This not just for the realm of the ultra-organised. Wreaths are deliciously easy to make and welcome you in to your own home after a long day at work, which is delightfully self-respecting and cheery
TIMING: Winter
YOU WILL NEED: A good armful of evergreen foliage. This could, of course, be [...]

Our Wilbur & Gussie Clutch as seen on Pippa Middleton

Last month Pippa Middleton attended the Boodles Boxing Ball in a beautiful Temperley London dress accompanied by a glittery gold clutch, one and the same as our gold Wilbur and Gussie Clutch.

Buy the Gold Wilbur & Gussie Clutch from The Handpicked Collection>>

Christmas Tips from Party Pieces

Christmas is a time of fun and frolics, delicious food and getting together with friends. It can also be a season of stress as you watch the clock count down and think you’ll never have enough time to get everything done. So to help you enjoy the festivities we asked Lorraine from the Party Times, [...]

The Other Art Fair – 2 for 1 ticket offer

Ryan Stanier, Director of The Other Art Fair handpickeds his favourite gifts from The Handpicked Collection. Our Mr Messy Mug (£5.95), Sandstorm Odyssey Weekend Bag (£124.95), Green Alpaca Socks (£34.95) and the Family Croquet Set (£25.95).
 

 
Ryan’s experience running successful fairs spans across fashion, wine and art. Working on London Fashion Week, The Wine Show and [...]

Did you see us in The Daily Mail?

Did you see us in The Daily Mail this weekend? Our new Personal Library Kit was featured in the front of Saturday’s magazine.
 
Personal Library Kit £11.95 It is frustrating to lend books and never see them again. With this kit, both you and the borrower will be able to keep tabs on [...]

What women really want

 
As the founder of SheerLuxe, the ultimate online shopping guide, Georgie Coleridge Cole is the ideal person to reveal what girls really want.
If you’re her other half then don’t buy things that are secretly for you. She does not want a Sky Sports subscription when she isn’t interested in sport. Feigning interest in the World [...]

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Our sweet Bunny Ring Holder is a thoughtful gift and is also this week’s Deal of the Week; buy two for £10, usually £6.95 each.

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