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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.

- www.heatherlovesjelly.blogspot.com
- www.secretsworthsharing.blogspot.com
- www.angelsandurchins.co.uk
- www.mightygoods.com
- www.mrandmrssmith.com
- www.ilovemygrub.com
- www.kitchencritic.co.uk
- www.apartmenttherapy.com
- lickedspoon.blogspot.com
- www.weebirdy.com
- www.desirable.co.uk
- www.dulwichmum.net
- www.sugarpieexpress.com
- www.sweettidings.com
- www.blog.wahaca.co.uk
- www.handpickedcollection.com
Tag: Cashmere
Winter Warmers Rescue Pack
I thought that we’d gotten through the worst of the snow but was pleasantly surprised to venture out into the world Wednesday morning complete with two pairs of tights, a blanket of the white stuff and very unsuitable shoes. I thought some Handpicked recommendations were in order as I was so glad to arrive in [...]
Posted: January 15th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Cashmere, Cath Kidston Mugs, Hot Water Bottle, Teapigs Tea
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Toasty Toes
A while back we had a chat with Niamh from The Travel Wrap Company…”everyone loves your travel wraps, surely they’d also love some socks?”…for long flights (yuk to the socks in the inflight plastic pack) or more importantly to avoid frostbite at night during the current big freeze. And true to her brilliant form, a few [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Cashmere, Gifts for Girls, The Travel Wrap Company, Travel
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CASHMERE PONCHO
I was reminded why we had decided to introduce the Five Way Cashmere Poncho last night when, after a day in the office, followed by kids tea and bath-time, I had minus ten minutes to get ready to go out to a party. I had to choose between a dash of make-up and changing – [...]
Posted: December 10th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Cashmere, Gifts for Girls, gifts for her
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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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