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!

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.

Handpicked Panellist Fiona McCarthy Launches The Chic Shopper

Writer, opinion maker and lifestyle guru Fiona McCarthy is a vital member of The Handpicked Collection’s expert panel. We adore her pithy insights and access to the best of everything that is out there. Hot off the press (or keyboard) is The Chic Shopper. Fiona’s monthly newsletter promises to share stories of people, places, design and ideas that boast both substance and style.

Fiona describes The Chic Shopper as ‘not quite a magazine and not quite a blog. A slightly glossy, slightly home-spun monthly ‘mag-a-blog’ about the things that I feel matter’.

The Chic Shopper is packed with gorgeous images, beautifully written in Fiona’s accessible but erudite and thought-provoking style, and our only complaint is that the newsletter is monthly rather than daily. Saying that, you can access the website 24/7 here – we’ll see you there.

Portrait taken at the Jo Malone London Blooms 2012 launch.

Posted: May 24th, 2012 under Handpicked News.