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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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Congratulations William and Catherine on their First Wedding Anniversary!
It’s a year since Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William married on 29th April. The happy couple plan to spend their anniversary ‘quietly and privately’, according to a Clarence House spokesperson. While we’re a little sad that Prince Harry won’t be shooting party goers out of cannons or instigating a United Nations conga, we [...]
Posted: April 25th, 2012 under Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: Anniversary Gifts, Royal Wedding Anniversary, William and Kate
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Pearl Tag Bracelet – Deal of the Week
Our gorgeous Pearl Tag Bracelet is this week’s Deal of the Week. Normally £29.95, at huge 25% off, it is now £22.46, and a perfect Mother’s Day Gift. Be sure to get yours quickly, the offer is only valid until midnight this Sunday and only whilst stocks last.
Pearl Tag Bracelet
Special Offer: Now £22.46
Posted: March 1st, 2012 under Gifts for Girls, Product Reviews, Things we love, Treat for you.
Tags: Deal of the Week, Mother's Day Gift Ideas, Sale
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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 [...]
Posted: November 30th, 2011 under Christmas, Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: Christmas, Handpicked Expert Panel, How to, Laetitia Maklouf, The Virgin Gardener
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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>>
Posted: November 18th, 2011 under Handpicked News, People and Places, Things we love.
Tags: Gold Clutch, Pippa Middleton, Wilbur and Gussie
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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, [...]
Posted: November 17th, 2011 under Christmas, Handpicked News, Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: Christmas 2012, Party Pieces
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The Ginger Pig Meat Book & New Hawksmoor Moorgate
Have you come across the Ginger Pig Meat Book yet? In our new catalogue, we feature this King of Recipe books alongside our new Juice Collection Carving Tray, a great gift combo for chefs and meat-lovers. This hearty tome, created by the highly celebrated meat producers of Yorkshire, Tim Wilson and Fran Warde, has won [...]
Posted: October 27th, 2011 under Gift Ideas, Reviews, Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: Cooking Gifts, Ginger Pig Meat Book, Hawksmoor Guildhall, Kitchen Gifts
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Hello Kitty London
We love these beautiful new Liberty Prints. Look closely and you’ll see these beautiful colours and designs are emblazoned with the world famous Hello Kitty. Liberty Hello Kitty is launching on 26th September for two weeks only. We love the transition and the products that match the prints, including stationery sets and make-up sets, have [...]
Posted: August 18th, 2011 under Things we love.
Tags: Hello Kitty London
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Handpicked Festivals
We love festivals at Handpicked, and with the traditional likelihood of rain on the horizon for Glastonbury this weekend, we thought we’d share which other Great British Festivals we’re looking forward to and what we’d take from Handpicked…
The Ongoing Old Timers
Glastonbury Arguably the biggest, and some would say the best, Glasto is set [...]
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under People and Places, Reviews, Things we love.
Tags: Festivals, Handpicked Summer
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Party Style and Birthday Gifts
To create perfect atmosphere and make your event extra special, we’ve expanded our Party Style collection. Whether you are preparing a dinner party for a few friends, or throwing a garden party for lots, we’ve got all the accessories to make it picture perfect. Have a look at our mini sparklers, party dishes and paper [...]
Posted: June 8th, 2011 under Gift Ideas, Product Reviews, Things we love.
Tags: Birthday Gift Ideas, Birthday Gifts, Party Style
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The Handpicked Collection Father’s Day Competition
Our brand new Father’s Day competition launches today! We’re giving away a fabulous Fathers Day gift to one lucky winner. We’re asking all our Facebook followers to choose their favourite thing from our Fathers Day Gifts section. We’d love you to take part. All you need to do is find the gift idea from our [...]
Posted: May 26th, 2011 under Competitions, Handpicked News, Things we love.
Tags: Father's Day Gift Ideas, Fathers Day Presents
Comments: 1

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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