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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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Tag: Election 2010
The Curious Cabinet
About twice a year, The Handpicked Collection hold its own little elections. Each one coincides with the publication of a new catalogue, and everyone on the team gets to pick the new product that we think will become a bestseller. In the past, the photo tray, dragonfly necklace, funky picnic blanket with carry strap and [...]
Posted: May 12th, 2010 under Gift Ideas, Handpicked News, Things we love.
Tags: Curio Cabinet, Election 2010, Handpicked Summer
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Tangerine Dreams – Have we turned the Election orange?
Well, who’d have thought it. After a world that’s been red for over 20 years, and briefly looked like it might turn blue, we’re now, apparently, about to turn orange. Gordon Brown standing down seems to have led the way for a New Labour new labour face to stand up – are we really going [...]
Posted: May 11th, 2010 under Handpicked News, Product Reviews.
Tags: Election 2010, Handpicked Summer
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Which Election Party?
Election fever has been sweeping the country for the last few weeks. What with the not-so-nail-biting live debates (Handpicked think audience participation would have made them far more fun), Gordon’s blatant lack of sleep, Cleggy Clogs, the surprise contender and David’s incessant inspiring talks of modernisation, it really has been an interesting journey.
And that’s not [...]
Posted: May 6th, 2010 under Handpicked News, People and Places, Things to see.
Tags: David Cameron, Election 2010, Gordon Brown, Nick Clegg
Comments: none

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