Handpicked Collection of Gifts Blog.

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.

Tag: London Events

Hermès Pop Up

We like the idea of such a long standing brand like Hermès having a contrastingly temporary shop. Head over to Spitalfields from the 17th to the 25th November to view beautifully made designer leatherwear. Or maybe a nice neckerchief.
They will be showcasing their new collection J’aime Mon Carré and the shop coincides with the launch [...]

Posted: November 9th, 2010 under Things to see, Things we love.
Tags: Hermès, J'aime Mon Carré, London Events
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The Perfume Diaries – Harrods Exhibition

Running from 2 September to 2 October with previews from 28 August, the exhibition will chronicle the history of perfume starting with its early origins continuing right through to the modern day. Visitors will be able to discover ingredients and methods used in perfumeries since the 1800’s with help of world renowned perfumer and curator [...]

Posted: August 16th, 2010 under People and Places, Things to see.
Tags: Harrods, London Events, The Perfume Diaries
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Open Air Cinema Somerset House

From the 9th of July until the 8th of August youll be able to find a selection of the Handpicked staff present and accounted for at Somerset House for the open air cinema. Weve always been a fan of the outdoor screenings, we went to the roof terrace winter cinema at the Berkeley Hotel.
Somerset House [...]

Posted: July 8th, 2010 under People and Places, Things to see.
Tags: London Events, Open Air Cinema, Somerset House
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Portavilion ROSY (the ballerina)

We love accessible cultural events and we love a little bit of green in our big city. So as you can imagine, the Potavilion, which showcases a huge festival of architecture, art, theatre, workshops and interactive environments in parks all over Greater London is right up our alley (though we’re not really sure what that [...]

Posted: July 7th, 2010 under People and Places, Things to see, Top Tips.
Tags: London Events, Portavilion 2010, raumlaborberlin, ROSY the ballerina
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