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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 [...]

After a long long wait and lots of debating which new ideas fit well together, our new summer collection is finally landing!! We’re all very excited about the reception that our new range will get from our customers.
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Victoria, Handpicked’s Customer Services Manager (and resident Aussie), talks about our British Summer and tells us about one of her favourite products…
I think I speak for a lot of people when I say – where has summer gone! One minute we are sitting in the park enjoying a refreshing spritzer – the next we are [...]

Look at these. Aren’t they lovely?

If money was not object, would I really spend it on boules? Probably. Seeing as though these are £1700 I might go for some Handpicked ones for £12.95 whilst I save up my pennies.

It’s proving a stop-start summer, but there’s enough sunshine out there to mean plenty of picnics. With children in tow (I’ve three) it can be hard work keeping them entertained between the showers, but I’ve discovered a failsafe activity that also doubles up as a picnic treat. I’ve been making Yummy Dough cookies, and it’s [...]

Apparently summer has officially started and there’s a definite Friday feeling in the air today. Despite this, we are, as ever, still thinking about what would make a great present and seeing as though our Christmas catalogue is only a couple of months away, we have started our new collection. Something that we are thinking [...]

This week is National Barbecue Week (I only know this because Victoria, our customer services manager and resident Aussie told me). I started early with a family birthday barbecue on Friday evening much helped by the lovely deckchairs that I gave to my father. They went down very well – sturdy enough to spend an [...]

Our summer catalogue has been out for a couple of weeks now (if don’t have your copy yet, click here to get your free copy or here to browse our online version) all our new products seem to be going down a storm. A surprise hit is the Curio Cabinet which Amanda reviewed a few [...]

MINT Polo in the Park takes place 4-6 June, London’s Hurlingham Club. It’s a new high-octane version of the game, with eight professional teams representing global cities. It’s not just about the chukkas: stunt riders, Argentinian BBQs, a Pimm’s garden and kid’s zone make this an event for all the family. Visit Polo in the [...]

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 [...]