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
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Tag: Interview
Hot Brands Cool Places
Our Creative Director Amanda asked co-founder of Handpicked’s favourite luxury lifestyle magazine, Hot Brands Cool Places’ Kaye Thorne some questions about her company and what trends she foresees in the future.
1.Do you have a tick list of must-haves for every brand you feature, or do you just instantly know if something is right?
We try [...]
Posted: April 20th, 2010 under Handpicked News, In the Press, People and Places, Top Tips.
Tags: Hot Brands Cool Places, Interview
Comments: 3
Decorating Tips from Matthew Dennison
Expert Panel member Matthew Dennison reveals the best ways to decorate in style this season. He should know. He worked for years at House & Garden, and is famous for his table settings!
Be inspired by history. Early Christmas trees introduced by the Royal Family were not fir but holly, and decorated with twists of coloured [...]
Posted: December 18th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Tips, Decorating Tips, eco packaging, Holiday, Interview
Comments: none
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
Comments: none
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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