
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: Jo McGivern
ECMOD Awards Ceremony Video – The Handpicked Collection wins Best Brand
A while ago we won Best Brand at the ECMOD awards. We were up against some tough competition, so the whole team were really proud when Jo, Handpicked’s Founder, and Natasha, Managing Director, came back with the good news. Click on the image below to see a video of them being presented with the prize [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2011 under Handpicked News, In the Press, People and Places.
Tags: ECMOD Awards, Jo McGivern, Natasha Cubitt, The Handpicked Collection
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Hot Brands Cool Places
I’ve had an annoying week trying to get my children to eat healthily (or get the younger one to eat at all). So I was very interested to read the interview with Sally Bee about her healthy eating book on one of my favourites websites Hot Brands Cool Places. Looks very inspiring and I [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2010 under In the Press, Reviews.
Tags: Healthy Eating, Hot Brands Cool Places, Jo McGivern
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Woman & Home Jo McGivern and Jo Malone
I’m a huge fan of Jo Malone products (one of my favourites is the modern classic, Lime, Basil & Mandarin scent), and love the way Jo Malone’s simple packaging can make even the most chaotic bathroom seem a little more ordered and indulgent. As a businesswoman, I have always been incredibly impressed by the way [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under Handpicked News, In the Press, People and Places, Things we love.
Tags: Jo Malone, Jo McGivern, Woman & Home Magazine
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Interview with Jo McGivern – Hot Brands Cool Places
We thought we’d give a little shout about Handpicked MD, Jo McGivern, and her recent interview with Kaye from Hot Brands Cool Places. Click here to go to the site and have a read.
Posted: February 4th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Jo McGivern, People and Places
Comments: 1

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