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 August, 2012

Mini Picasso Children’s Artwork Competition

Summer’s out and, at The Handpicked Collection, we know what that means – keeping the kids entertained over the holidays. For a bit of fun we’re running a children’s artwork competition for those aged 10 or under to help you keep them entertained and to help show off their creativity & imagination. So get the [...]

Posted: August 13th, 2012 under Competitions.
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RESULTS: Garden Photo Competition

Thank you so much to everyone who entered our Garden Photo Competition. We loved seeing all the entries come in. You can see them all on our ready made Pinterest board here or go to the competition page on Facebook here.
A reminder of the prizes; first prize is a signed copy of Laetitia Maklouf’s brilliant [...]

Posted: August 9th, 2012 under Competitions.
Tags: Garden Gifts, Laetitia Maklouf, Sweet Peas for Summer: How to Create a Garden in a Year
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