Handpicked Collection of Gifts Blog.

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.

Archive for June, 2012

Deal of the Week 20% off Bestselling Cashmere Wrap

This week’s Deal of the Week is 20% off our bestselling Cashmere Wrap. Its pretty Mother of Pearl buttons enable it to be transformed into five different styles of wearing; a cape, shawl, poncho, shrug and scarf. Below are instructions on how to try them all. Click on the image to enlarge. Our bestselling cosy [...]

Posted: June 26th, 2012 under Handpicked News.
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Photo Competition Update

We’ve received some beautiful entries to our Photography Competition. We’ve posted them all to our Facebook page and you can see them all together on our dedicated Pinterest board. Enter to be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of Handpicked vouchers, you don’t have to be a professional, there isn’t a theme but [...]

Posted: June 21st, 2012 under Competitions.
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Matthew Dennison

We’re avidly reading The Twelve Caesars, written by one of our founding expert panel members Matthew Dennison. He explores the personal and private lives of this eminent group that spanned 100BC to AD96, ruling over Rome and its dominions with untold pomp and unquestioned loyalty. The FT describes the work as ‘gossipy and insightful, making [...]

Posted: June 8th, 2012 under Handpicked News.
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