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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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Children’s Art File & Frame

Obviously, everything that the little darlings bring home is displayed proudly around the house for everyone to see their destined path to become the next Monet. But if you feel your living space is getting a little crowded, we’d recommend one of our clever Childrens Art Frames.
These are frames which you attach to the wall, [...]

Practical and Pampering Mother’s Day Gifts

How many days a year should really be dedicated to thanking our mothers? I’m sure they’d say more than one. Now’s that time where you can really spoil your mum silly this Mother’s Day for all the extraordinary things that she does. Our panel of experts have handpicked a range of unusual mother’s day gifts [...]

Carolyn Sheffield Elephant Cachepot

At Handpicked we spend a long time rooting through products from hundreds of different places to come up with what we think is well thought-out collection of gifts with a choice of things to give to everyone. The gift ideas that we include are either unique in that you will be hard-pushed to find them [...]

Get Prepared for Moth Season!

And FREE Delivery on all orders over £25!
Wage War on Munching Moths
Are moths playing havoc in your wardrobe? Have you got seriously fed up with finding holes in your favourite cashmere tops? Moths love the warm weather and with Spring looming (so exciting in most ways) the moths are ready to play and boy are [...]

More Unusual Mother’s Day Gifts

Dan Black is a valued member of Handpicked’s panel of experts. One half of Black + Blum, their team have come up with beautiful designs for interior accessories and some functional pieces. The Flower Loop is one of our bestselling gift ideas and goes down especially well at Christmas time. It comes complete with the [...]

A More Unusual Valentine’s Gift

At Handpicked we love gifts that you can personalise and though traditional roses and chocolate are always appreciated, roses perish and chocolates aren’t great for the waistline. The Handpicked Collection’s Founder, Jo McGivern, loves our Photo Frame Bookends and Managing Director Natasha recommends Handpicked’s bestselling product, the Photo Tray.
Jo says ‘The Bookends sit in my [...]

Dear Father Christmas…

We asked our some of our team what they would most to be given from the Handpicked catalogue…
Natasha – Managing Director
I would like the Porcelain Rose Candle Holder to help furnish my new flat.

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Claire – Marketing Intern
Please can I have the Aspinal Fit-Your-Life-In-Clutch? So I can have everything to hand.
Liza – Customer Services Team
Pure Cashmere [...]

Gift Guide for the Boys

This week we’re sending out an email to all our subscribers every day with a spread of gift ideas for every person you can think of in your life. First of it’s the boys, young or old, we’ve got them covered. Who says they’re hard to buy for? Be sure to sign up to our [...]

Curious Aardvarks

When we style products for our catalogues, we try and imagine how they’d look if we had them in our own houses. For creative director Amanda, this isn’t a huge leap for the imagination because she has so many Handpicked bestsellers that her house is something of a showhome for our catalogue. We take many [...]

We’re Still Flying the Flag

You might have noticed that the Union Jack flag (which I think is really called the Union Flag) is having what followers of fashion call ‘a bit of a moment’. Not ones to let a good trend pass us by, particularly a colourful, fun one that allows you to bring some vibrancy into your home, [...]

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Pick of the Day

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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