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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
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Tag: Handpicked Christmas
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 [...]
Posted: December 8th, 2010 under Christmas, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Girls, Handpicked News, Product Reviews, Things we love.
Tags: Handpicked Christmas
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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, [...]
Posted: November 24th, 2010 under Christmas, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Boys, Gifts for Girls, Product Reviews.
Tags: Handpicked Christmas, Olympics 2012, Union Jack
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Our New Surprise Bestseller
One of the most exciting things about this time of year is that we get to see which of our new products are earning their keep the best. At the beginning of October everyone in the office writes down two products which they think we’ll sell most of. As you can imagine, its not an [...]
Posted: November 5th, 2010 under Christmas, Gift Ideas, Product Reviews.
Tags: Bestsellers, Gin & Tonic Shower Gel, Handpicked Christmas
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Sloe Gin
It’s not too late to bottle some sloe gin for Christmas. One of the last fruits to remain on the trees before winter, we’ve heard reports of excellent crops this year. Lakeland sells some really pretty bottles and the ruby nectar makes a very special present any non t-total [...]
Posted: November 3rd, 2010 under Recipes, Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: Handpicked Christmas, Sloe Gin
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New Catalogue!
It used to infuriate me when I saw adverts for Christmas puddings and shop decorations any before November, it honestly does get earlier every year. But since being at Handpicked, I’ve realised that the people behind the scenes talk about Christmas for months and months beforehand; we’ve been feeling festive since April. I enjoy it, [...]
Posted: October 18th, 2010 under Christmas, Sneak Peek, Things we love.
Tags: Christmas Catalgue, Handpicked Christmas
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Our new catalogue’s a-comin’!
Our new handpicked collection is landing! What could we possibly get more excited about?! Even if James Franco walked into the office this second, I don’t think much could raise our spirits.
If you’ve received our catalogue in the past, then it’s likely that you will receive our new one again next week, if you’re not [...]
Posted: October 13th, 2010 under Christmas, Gift Ideas, Handpicked News, Product Reviews, Things we love.
Tags: Handpicked Christmas, James Franco, New Products
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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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