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.
- 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: City Guides
Top tips for finding the perfect holiday house to rent
Finding the perfect holiday house to rent:
Research the surrounding area before you book – that “surprisingly cheap” holiday home will become very expensive (and inconvenient) if the nearest facilities are 20 minutes away.
Draw up a list of essential amenities and check that your rented house satisfies your criteria. There is no point in having access [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: City Guides, Holiday, Interview
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Handpicked quizzes the founder of Luxe City Guides
We love Grant Thatcher’s Luxe City Guides, bite-sized gems about the world’s most exciting cities, and what makes them uniquely fabulous. Handpicked met him to try and discover how many Martinis he reckons he’s sampled in the name of research, and what he always packs in his suitcase.
Your books specialise in finding the fabulous. What’s [...]
Posted: June 23rd, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: City Guides, Holiday
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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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