The Handpicked Collection SS12 Catalogue

Fabulous things to give or keep

184 NEW GIFTS for every occasion

Can you kick it?

Over 20 beach and garden games

Best Gift Store 2011 & 2012

Outdoor living and entertaining made easy Home – Garden – Gifts

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WELCOME

Welcome

It’s been a great start to the year for The Handpicked Collection, and this catalogue is crammed with what is literally an award-winning selection. We were absolutely thrilled to win two more awards this year for Best Gift Store – thank you for your support that got us here.

for everyone you could think of. Everything in this catalogue has the Handpicked promise to be unusual, great value and backed by our no-quibble guarantee.

We hope you’ll find something special.

Happy Shopping!

As ever, we’ve used the expertise of our unique Expert Panel to source our new range. There are ideas for your home and garden, as well as outstanding presents

Jo McGivern and the team at Handpicked

Our Expert Panel Meet The Handpicked Collection’s Expert Panel. Those featured below reviewed our newest products and the rest of the panel can be seen at www.handpickedcollection.com

Thomasina Miers

Food Writer & Cook

Winner of BBC2’s MasterChef, Thomasina has since published four cookery books, done numerous TV series and co-founde d the Wahaca restaurants. thomasina miers.com

Classic Deckchair handpicked by Thomasina

.com From fashion to food, SheerLuxe best is the definitive guide to the very in online shopping.

Rhoda Parry

Laetitia Maklouf Author of The Virgin Gardener and Sweet Peas for Summer, Laetitia has been nutty about plants ever since she discovered a packet of seeds at the back of a cupboard. laetitiamaklouf.com Butterfly Tealight Holders handpicked by Laetitia £6.95

.com Founder & Editor of Sheerluxe

ler Etched Glass Carafe & Tumb £19.95 handpicked by Georgie

£79.95

TV Gardener & Writer

Georgie Coleridge Cole

Editor of Country Homes & Interiors

Like the readers of the magazine she edits, Rhoda Parry loves a beautiful home and garden, cooking seasonal food , creative crafting, and the British landscape . countrydays.wordpress.com

Bird Cake Stand handpicked by Rhoda

£24.95

It’s so easy to order...

Alice Rose

Freelance Writ er

Alice is a freela nce writer and has contributed to Tatler and Home s & Gardens and edits Tatler’s Schools Guide.

Black Labrador Cushion handpicked by Alice £19.95

Dan Black

Industrial Designer Dan founded black+blum with his business partner Martin Blum in 1998.

Their award-winning designs are sold all over the world. black-blum.com Three Cheese Knives handpicked by Dan £29.95

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What’s inside...

Contents...

New Arrivals Outdoor Living Organise Me Home Kitchen For Her For Him Travel Party Accessories Wedding Presents For Kids How to Order

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New England Beach Bag ÂŁ9.95 (p.7)

Our Awards

We judge our success by how much you, our customers, like shopping with us, but we are also proud to have won two prestigious awards in the past twelve months.

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NEW ARRIVALS

New Arrivals

There’s no denying that the team at Handpicked, and our unique panel of experts, have their own favourite products.

Here’s our pick of the best new arrivals, and why we feel so strongly about them.

Wrapping Paper Poster

So pretty it’s frame-worthy.

40409 £3.95 See p.19

Handpicked by Thomasina Miers

Porcelain Bird Vase

you only Adorable, quirky, eccentric, and off. it show to ers flow need a few 40412-1 £14.95 See p.22 Handpicked by Georgie Coleridge Cole

Other great new gifts arrive online daily -

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Statement Cushions No need to redecorate when you can update a room in seconds with these.

40441-2 £74.95 See p.17

Handpicked by Natasha Cubitt

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Traditional Tree Swing Every child deserves to spend hours on this.

91044-1 £29.95 See p.10

Handpicked by Amanda Fox

NEW ARRIVALS

Tea Box

Olive Oil Dipping Dish

There are few things more delicious oil. than fresh bread and good olive 85122-1 £19.95 See p.27 Handpicked by Dan Black

A really smart way to offer tea at dinner parties.

85125-1 £22.95

See p.27

Handpicked by Kate O’Donnell

Votives in Wooden Tray

White Photo Tray It’s the perfect easy-to-personalise wedding present.

30101-3 £29.95 See p.17

Handpicked by Jo McGivern

Move them around the garden when you want to create accent areas.

91030-1 £6.95 See p.5

Handpicked by Alice Rose

Unusual, quirky and fabulous quality – and that’s just our unique panel of experts who help us bring you the latest in wow-factor products

Etched Leaf Glass Canisters Ethereally pretty storage for the contemporary bathroom.

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£12.95

See p.25

Handpicked by Laetitia Maklouf

Lights & Darks Laundry Basket A genius, time-saving reinvention of a household essential.

40414-1 £124.95 See p.25

Handpicked by Rhoda Parry

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Outdoor Living Rustic Linen Cushion Cover £24.95 (see online) Glass Jug £31.95 (see online)

Perching Bird Three-Dip Bowl £22.95 (p.27)

Butler’s Tray We find you never have quite enough table space when eating outside. This useful tray and stand will provide room for the salad, wine or bread basket and also means you can move everything in and out with ease.

Also works well as a rustic side or bedside table. Folds away flat.

80(h) x 50(w) x 35(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Eating outdoors is even more fun when you bring a bit of civilisation with you.

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£44.95

“This is on my list immediately - rustic chic and inexpensive too”

Laetitia Maklouf

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Classic Deckchair with Cushion This classic deckchair is roomy and extremely comfortable - just picture yourself making the most of its head cushion while lolling on the beach. Wood with cotton canvas seat cover. 91 x 56cm.

Handpicked because: We love the extra cushion.

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£79.95

Petal Tea Light Holders These glorious white iron orbs transform your patio into something much more Moorish. Iron. Small: 12cm.

Medium: 16cm. Large: 22cm.

Handpicked because: Lets light work its magic.

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Small £12.95 Medium £18.95 Large £24.95

Wicker Bottle Baskets Our delightful wicker baskets are great for transporting drinks into the garden, park or beach, and also look lovely storing cordials in a kitchen.

Natural wicker. Two bottle: 21 x 12cm. Four bottle: 21 x 21cm.

Six bottle: 32 x 21cm.

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Handpicked because: We’re fans of simply stylish design.

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Two Bottle Four Bottle Six Bottle

£9.95 £14.95 £16.95

Votives in Wooden Tray Fold-Up Camping Stool This useful little stool folds to almost nothing but is sturdy enough to keep you going through a day’s cricket or week’s camping. Linen. Wood with cotton canvas seat cover.

43 x 29 x 33.5cm.

Handpicked because: Now you can take the son’s neverending cricket sitting down.

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Create atmosphere in seconds simply by lighting the tealights in our slimline wooden crates containing plain glass votive holders. Wood & glass. Set of 7: 45 x 6 x 7cm. Set of 3: 22 x 6 x 8cm.

Handpicked because: Also stunning on a windowsill.

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Set of 3 Set of 7

£6.95 £14.95

£24.95

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Portable Food Smoker

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It’s just like your mother warned you: once you start to smoke it quickly becomes a habit. This is incredibly easy to use, and perfect on the beach or riverside, or simply at home. Includes two bags of oak-smoke sawdust.

Stainless steel. 36 x 28 x 10cm.

Handpicked because: Offers a radically different way to enjoy your food.

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£59.95

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Stand for Disposable Barbecue

Wine in the Park

Our clever barbecue holder is perfect for the beach or campsite and is particularly useful at home where it will prevent your deck, grass or table from scorching. Flat-packed.

Instant barbecue not included. Small 33 x 27 x 17cm. Large: 48 x 29 x 17cm.

One half of our carrier is insulated for wine, the other contains plastic ‘glasses’, corkscrew and bottle stopper (in the unlikely event you don’t drink the entire bottle).

Wipe-clean, zips up, and has a carry handle. Holds a 75cl wine bottle. Lifetime guarantee.

Handpicked because: Its design also helps air circulate, meaning a quicker, more effective, flame grill.

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Handpicked because: Neat way to deliver chilled alfresco fun.

£9.95 £12.95

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£44.95

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Barbecue Set Our man-sized implements make barbecuing a breeze, and tidy neatly away in their smart, roll-up bag. 4-piece set with roll-up bag.

Handpicked because: If flame-grilling is their only cooking skill, they might as well do it properly.

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Thornback & Peel Deckchairs These are no ordinary deckchairs. Kitted out in heavy-duty cotton in a surreal print, it’s cool Britannia for designer lawn lizards. Made in the UK. Sturdy wood frame, hard-wearing cotton covering. 105 x 58 x 92cm.

£29.95

Barbecue Brush Cleaning all those burnt bits off the barbecue will never be fun, but this brush will make the job speedy. Wood with brass bristles. 7(h) x 5(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Classic, English eccentricity.

Handpicked because: Prevents your barbecue becoming a health and safety hazard.

Available in Grey Bird, Rabbit and Jelly & Pigeon.

91010 £119.95

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£4.95

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New England Beach Bag

BBQ Burger and Fish Grills

Finding the right bag to load up for a day out is not always easy.

We love this spacious bag with its nautical theme. Closes securely with a zip. 36 x 58cm.

These useful grills enable you to turn your burgers or an entire fish easily and frequently, minimising the risk of cremation or disintegration. The long handles also prevent burnt fingers and arms.

Non-stick steel and bamboo.

Burger: 55 x 26cm. Fish: 66 x 14cm.

Handpicked because: Great value for such a smart looking bag.

Handpicked because: Perfect flamegrilling isn’t as easy as it sounds.

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Burger Fish

Available in Red or Blue.

95107 £9.95

£22.95 £17.95

Zinc Rain Gauge

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Collapsible Bucket

Work out if your lawn needs an extra sprinkle or your dahlias deserve a drenching with our easy-read rain gauge. Glass & zinc. 11.5 x 131cm.

Our pop-up buckets mean you can make spontaneous visits to the beach to go crabbing or collect seashells. Dozens of other uses include a wine cooler in the park, washing the car and portable pet water bowl. Every garage, shed, car and boat needs one.

Polypropylene.

Full size: 4cm when flat.

Capacity: 11l. Kids’ size: 3cm when flat. Capacity: 3.5l.

Handpicked because: Gardeners no longer need to rely on guesswork to discover how much rain is falling on their head.

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£19.95

“So much prettier than the plastic ones” Laetitia Maklouf

Handpicked because: Pop in the back of your car and you’ll be surprised how often it gets used.

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Illuminating Tentfinder It’s scarily easy to lose sight of your tent in a packed festival ground or camping site. Leave your Tentfinder behind and when it’s time, simply click the pocket sized remote control from up to 50 metres away to activate and light up your tent. The Tentfinder hooks onto the inside of the tent and can double up as a light (with three light settings). 13cm diameter.

Full size £14.95 Kids’ size £9.95

Portable Sun Lounger Fling our lightweight wipe-clean portable sun lounger on to your shoulder, and unfold in the park/garden/beach for instant relaxation.

Unfolded: 160 x 53cm. Available from mid-May. Handpicked because: When we tested this, everyone on the beach asked where they could get one.

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£24.95

Handpicked because: Alfresco adventures shouldn’t mean sleeping completely in the open air.

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£19.95

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A holiday essential

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French Boules A traditional French game involving skill and coordination that anyone, young or old, can play. Ball diameter 6cm. Six balls plus marker in canvas bag.

Family Croquet

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Handpicked because: It’s worth jumping through hoops to enjoy an afternoon playing this.

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£29.95

Giant Pick-up Sticks

Handpicked because: A real leveller can be played across generations.

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BEST

This is just the right size and weight for smaller members of the family, but large enough for grown-ups to join in the fun too.

Includes: 4 x mallets, 4 x wooden croquet balls, 6 hoops, winning peg and storage bag.

Mallet height: 76cm.

Our gigantic version of this classic game is perfect for parties. 31 wooden sticks in a canvas bag. 93cm.

£14.95

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Handpicked because: You can always pinch a few to tie up the roses!

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Garden Limbo Garden Quoits This was originally played on the decks of cruise ships, and is equally at home in the contemporary garden. Comes in a canvas holdall. 42 x 42cm when assembled.

Handpicked because: Takes up minimal space and delivers maximum fun.

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£13.95

“Too easy? Have another beer” Alice Rose

Brilliant fun for any age - although we don’t fancy daddy’s chances against a bendy six-year-old.

Sets up in the time it takes to say ‘How low can you go?’ Wood.

Poles: 165cm.

Beam: 165cm.

Handpicked because: Successfully breaks the ice at a five-year-old’s princess party, or a Golden Wedding anniversary.

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£24.95

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£12.95

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Traditional Rounders This is the most fun you can have in the park without being chased out for bad behaviour by the keepers.

Bat size: 46cm.

Stump size: 60cm.

Handpicked because: Fresh air and exercise for the entire family.

2 in 1 Penalty Goal & Removable Shoot-Out Hone placing skills with the ‘Shoot-Out’ target cover, remove it to practice kicking into the back of the net.

Includes ground pegs. 200 x 150cm.

95060-1

£19.95

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Handpicked because: Future World Cup heroes will get masses of use out of this.

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£39.95

Lawn Darts Hurl these giant darts to see who can consistently hit the triple top. 6 giant darts and 3 plastic rings. Darts: 32cm long. Children should play this game with adult supervision.

Not Just Cricket Set All you need for weeks of alfresco fun in your garden, park or on the beach. A sturdy canvas carry bag contains cricket and badminton sets and a football with all-important pump.

Handpicked because: This hits the target for alfresco family fun.

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Handpicked because: It’s the Olympics in your own garden.

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£54.95

£19.95

Jacques Surrey Croquet Set No self-respecting lawn should be without a classic croquet set. Jacques has been making the best since 1795, and this set is presented with full rules in a custom-finished box.

Handpicked because: Helps make being incredibly competitive seem almost gentlemanly.

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£339.95

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Water Wars Water Pistol Game Turns messing around with water guns into something far more exciting, because the targets on our water vests turn red when hit. Includes two water pistols & two vests. Vests turn back to white when dry. Suitable for ages 8+.

Handpicked because: Like paintball but without the sting.

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£19.95

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Traditional Tree Swing This comes with the kit needed to attach your swing to a tree to give hours and years of fun. Pine seat with polyhemp ropes.

Seat: 45 x 19cm.

Ropes: 2 x 300cm.

As Crazy As You Like Golf Take to the beach, play on the patio or go for real greens on the lawn. Contains two clubs, four obstacles, hole, score card and balls.

Club size: 63cm.

Handpicked because: You can add extra obstacles (tin cans, shoebox ramps) and tee off for days.

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Handpicked because: It’s the easy way to get them to enjoy the great outdoors.

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£29.95

“Childhoods need a swing, it should be the law” Amanda Fox

£22.95

Jumbo Garden Tennis Set This turns even a relatively small garden into a fun playing area for all the family.

Includes two jumbo rackets, two jumbo bouncy balls and net with poles.

Handpicked because: Every family needs a mini Wimbledon.

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£29.95

Garden Archery Set

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Archery and very young children don’t usually mix, but this safe set uses sucker arrows. Addictive fun for young and old. Includes 3 arrows, target and bow. Plastic.

Target: 42cm diameter. Age 3+.

Original Stomp Rocket These are aimed at kids but every father we know jumps to it the second they see it. Simple to use: jump on the air pad, and watch as the rocket shoots up to 400 feet.

6 rockets. Age 6+.

Handpicked because: Simply addictive.

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Handpicked because: Helps hand-eye coordination, and is fun to play alone or with friends.

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£14.95

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Real Adventure Outdoor Den Kit

National Geographic Outdoor Walkie Talkies “Are you receiving me?” Children love making contact using walkie talkies.

“Over and out.” Works up to range of 200m. Also sends secret morse code messages. Age 4+.

Handpicked because: Provides outdoor fun and communication skills in one James Bond package.

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£24.95

National Geographic Digital Metal Detector The ultimate treasure hunt. Every beach, garden or country walk holds a potential pot of gold with this. Backlit digital LCD screen.

Age 8+.

Handpicked because: We love toys that get their imaginations going and gets them outside.

This does both.

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£29.95

Know a wannabe Bear Grylls? See how they measure up with this den kit. It comes in a camouflage bag and includes a tarpaulin, groundsheet, mallet, rope, camouflage paint, webbing haversack, tent pegs, metal mug and (phew) instructions.

Handpicked because: Picks up on the trend for real outdoor living.

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£29.95

“Boys may have trouble prising this kit off their nostalgic dads, or finding them once they’ve built their dens” Tom Barber

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Happy Hopperz Anyone who has seen the elated reaction of toddlers sitting and bouncing around on one of these will be running out to buy one. For indoor or outdoor use.

Due to a small valve, EU law recommends these for use by children age 3+. Easily deflated/ inflated. 50 x 26 x 26cm.

Handpicked because: The traditional round space hoppers are impossible for toddlers to stay on - while they can hop for hours on these.

Available in Red or Blue.

61191 £22.95

Personalise Your Scooter Accessories These accessories enable children to personalise their scooters making it easier to identify theirs from the dozens of others at the swings or school.

The Wheel Whizzers create fabulous patterns as the wheels turn. The plates are like personalised car number plates for juniors which the child creates themselves using a set of colourful number and initial stickers.

Made specifically to fit scooters. Number Plate: Plastic. 15 x 1.5 x 8cm.

Wheel Whizzers (for Micro Scooters only): Pack of two.

Handpicked because: Unique looking scooter = fewer lost scooters = happy mother + happy child.

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Plates (White, Green, Orange, Pink or Blue)

Whizzers (Green Star, Green Circle, Pink Star, Pink Circle)

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£9.95 £6.95

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Rustic Linen Cushion Cover £24.95 (see online)

New large size

Cream Marrakech Lanterns These lanterns are real statement pieces. If you’re entertaining outside, add a tealight (or three) and let the shadows and light work their magic. Metal. Small: 29cm(h). Medium: 40cm(h). Large: 48cm(h).

Handpicked because: These look fabulous lighting a path but also look beautiful indoors.

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Small Medium Large

£9.95 £14.95 £19.95

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“These would look lovely in the garden even when the chill keeps you inside” Natasha Cubitt

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Moonlight Hanging Lantern

Gothic Arched Garden Mirror Designers often use mirrors in a garden to add interest, depth and a feeling of surprise. The distressed finish on our Gothic arch will make it look as though it’s been gracing your garden for years. Painted wood. 66 x 4 x 85cm.

Handpicked because: Gives alfresco entertainers a chance to check their mascara.

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Just add a tealight to our recycled glass lanterns decorated with a white floral pattern, and the moonlight will do the rest. 100% recycled glass.

19 x 11cm.

Handpicked because: These are created by a Fair Trade co-operative with a mission to make the world beautiful.

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£64.95

Gorgeous hung in trees

£12.95

Classic Barometer Keep track of our national obsession with this smart barometer which can be used indoors or out to measure the air pressure and alert you to any unseasonal changes.

Also shows the temperature at a glance. Powder-coated steel case.

Includes hook. 12cm.

Handpicked because: There are times when you need to know whether it’s a barbecue or indoor buffet weekend.

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Wind-Proof Garden Votives and Holders Use these simple votives and holders to transform a garden path or border. Simply pop in a glass votive, light a tea light, and job done. The votives come with a cover to protect a flame from the wind. Votive and holder sold separately. Votive: 7 x 7cm.

Holder: 100cm.

Handpicked because: They’re the easy, pretty way to create a night-time path - and prevent guests crashing into your plants!

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Votive Holder

£3.95 £3.95

£14.95

Know someone with an overflowing apple tree?

Shaker Heart Bird Feeder The Shakers know a thing or two about simple design with a purpose. We love this classic, and know the birds will too. Metal. 27 x 22cm.

Handpicked because: It shows how much you love feathered friends - spoil them in seconds.

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£9.95

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Seed Packets Organiser Collect, organise and store seeds by planting month in this stylish shoebox-sized tin. Comes with pencils, monthly dividers and five special envelopes.

Metal. 16 x 28 x 20cm.

Portable Stool & Tool Carrier

Handpicked because: Creates a miniature library of seeds for the potting shed.

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When you’ve got a big day in the garden, load up the side pockets with your tools, and put your packed lunch inside. Tools not included. Folds flat.

39 x 29 x 32.5cm.

£19.95

Garden Tool Apron

Handpicked because: Lightweight, dual-purpose.

This extra strong garden apron features adjustable neck and waist straps and four pockets for tools - there’s even one for a mobile phone. Canvas.

Tools not included. 48 x 58cm.

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£17.95

“Also superb for fishing” Matthew Dennison

Handpicked because: Protects you from the rougher elements of gardening and gives you access to the tools to fight back.

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£9.95

Great for the environment!

Cast Iron Bootjack & Brush

Garden Tool Sharpener A workman is only as good as his tools, so give yours a new lease of life using this sharpener specifically designed for garden implements. 15.5 x 8.5 x 2cm.

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Plant Pot Maker Our ingenious device creates sowing and seedling pots from old newspaper. When it comes to planting out time the ‘pot’ biodegrades naturally.

BEST Wood. 8 x 8 x 12cm.

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£9.95

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Ever hopped around in the rain struggling to get your boots off?

Us too. Which is why we love this combined jack and brush.

Cast iron. 20 x 26 x 9cm.

Handpicked because: You’ll now have an excuse to jump in muddy puddles.

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FREE delivery when you spend over £100 - see p.49

£24.95

ORGANISE ME

Organise Me

Present Wrapping Storage Bag This consigns sessions of hunt the Sellotape/scissors/wrapping paper to history. Cotton. 10 external pockets. Draw string closure. 27 x 10 x 58cm.

Personal Library Kit It’s frustrating to lend books and never see them again. With this kit, both you and the borrower will be able to keep tabs on whose it is / who has it. And don’t we all have ‘Shhhh’ fantasies about being the librarian doing the stamping?

Handpicked because: Helps you keep tabs on your library.

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£12.95

Handpicked because: We love beautifully wrapped presents and this makes it easy.

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Handy Household Organiser Pegs Place the named magnetic pegs on your fridge and never miss a bill or lose a recipe again. The non-magnetic variety is perfect for desks and kitchen drawers. Wood. 5cm (long).

Coloured non-magnetic: set of 12. Plain magnetic: set of 6.

Pretty Sticky Notes Make a design statement with this pretty and useful answer to boring Post-It notes. Includes 480 assorted sized sticky notes. Tin size: 11 x 16cm.

Handpicked because: If you’re going to stick them everywhere, why not make them pretty?

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Butterfly Birds

£9.95 £9.95

Handpicked because: Cluttered kitchens and desks aren’t fun for anyone.

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Office Magnetic Household Magnetic Coloured Non-Magnetic

£4.95 £4.95 £3.95

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www.handpickedcollection.com To-Do Mousepad Notepad Make your mousepad work harder with our useful week-per-view to-do list.

60 sheets. 24 x 20cm.

Handpicked because: We really clicked with this twoin-one mousepad/organiser.

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£6.95

Nag Notes, Notes to Self, All Out Of & Don’t Forget Sticky Notes Choose the appropriate set of sticky notes and use liberally to remind yourself, and anyone else who can read, about life’s essentials. 100 sheets. 7.5 x 7.5cm.

Handpicked because: These stick in your mind as well as on your desk/monitor/fridge.

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Nag Note All Out of Notes to Self Don’t Forget to £2.95

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House Curio Shelf An adorable home for those mini treasures that end up hidden at the bottom of drawers because they are too small to sit pretty anywhere else. Painted wood. 54 x 45cm.

Handpicked because: It is also the perfect shelf for a little girl’s bedroom.

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£34.95

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Photo Tray Our bestselling photo trays feature a removable mount that frames four photographs or you can remove the mount to insert a collage or one large photo (white and walnut only). Walnut: 39 x 39 x 6.5cm. Black: 44 x 44 x 5.5cm. White: 47 x 35 x 4cm.

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Handpicked because: The personal touch made easy.

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Antique-style Glass Candlesticks These candlesticks look antique but are in fact made from recycled glass by a Fair Trade collective. Glass. Small: 12.5cm high. Large: 17cm high.

Handpicked because: Beautiful clustered or as a simple pair.

Available in Antique Silver or Clear.

40425 Small £7.95 40426 Large £9.95

“I love that the recycled glass gives each of these its own character” Dan Black

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Silver-Plated Jugs BEST

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These hammered silver-plated jugs look gorgeous and transform vin ordinaire into extraordinaire.

Equally stunning serving up Moscow Mules, Sangria and water as filled with flowers. Gift-boxed.

Silver-plated. Standard: 1.7l.

Mini: 0.3l.

Handpicked because: Adds sparkle even if the company falls flat.

40347-1 Mini £24.95 40238-1 Standard £49.95

Statement Cushions Don’t bother re-upholstering your sofa, just add a statement cushion. These eye-catching designs are printed on neutral backgrounds, which means you can instantly add wow to your existing colour scheme.

Linen. 45 x 45cm.

Handpicked because: It’s the one-minute makeover.

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Black Labrador Cushion We could not resist this elegant cushion paying homage to the UK’s favourite dog.

Handpicked because: These dogs will definitely be allowed on the sofa.

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£19.95

“Would look just as at home in an Islington loft as a Cotswolds’ cottage”

Message Giant Wall Stickers An elegant alternative to traditonal art aimed at the younger generation. Once in place they look hand-painted and their matt finish gives a painted, rather than ‘stuck on’, appearance. Matt self-adhesive vinyl. Boys: 55(h) x 70(w)cm.

Girls: 52(h) x 57.5(w)cm. Owl: 45(h) x 60(w)cm. Twinkle: 32(h) x 80(w)cm.

Handpicked because: They look just as good as a mural but cost a fraction of the price.

Alice Rose

Available in blue, grey and pink.

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£29.95 The Owl & The Pussycat...

Twinkle Twinkle...

Sunburst Photo Frame With its art deco good looks and slightly matt silver finish, this frame adds real glitz to precious photographs. Small: 6 x 4”.

Large: 7 x 5”.

Handpicked because: Old-style glamour never goes out of fashion.

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Small £11.95 Large £14.95

Carolyn Sheffield Wastepaper Bin, Tissue Box Holder & Cachepots Slam, dunk! A smart bin can transform a room. The gorgeous cachepots and tissue box holder also make elegant features of household staples. Wastepaper bin: metal.

28 x 23.5cm. Tissue box holder: wood. 14.5 x 12.5cm.

Cachepots: resin. Small: 12cm. Large: 16cm.

Wagging Tail Dog Clocks There’s something wonderfully reassuring about having man’s best friend keeping time. Labrador: 46 x 34cm.

Spaniel: 48 x 30cm. Dachshund: 48 x 30cm.

Handpicked because: The streamlined silhouette lends canine character without making your interior look like Crufts.

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Handpicked because: A tribute to some of man’s best friends.

All available in Elephant, Black Lab and Cockerel.

40286 Wastepaper Bin £39.95 30342 Tissue Box Holder £29.95 40284 Small Cachepot £29.95 40285 Large Cachepot £42.95

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Ideal for the downstairs loo!

Spineless Classics Complete Novel Art Print BEST

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This is worth saving up two very special photographs for. It’s a wonderful frame to have on a bedside table so the first thing you see every morning are your favourite people.

Wood. Single: 13 x 13 x 3cm.

Twin: 24 x 13 x 3cm.

Handpicked because: It doubles the prettiness.

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Single Heart Twin Heart

£6.95 £9.95

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Read all about it. An entire novel is printed on high quality art paper around a striking silhouette image. Printed on heavy-weight, satin finished paper in size 4 font.

Supplied unframed in a tube.

Handpicked because: It’s a classic.

Brings an intellectual touch into the home.

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Alice in Wonderland (50 x 70cm) Wind in the Willows (100 x 70cm) Peter Pan (70 x 100cm) Pride & Prejudice (120 x 84cm) Just So Stories (70 x 50cm) Great Gatsby (70 x 100cm)

Wrapping Paper Poster This wrapping paper is so beautiful we suggest framing it. Not that we want it to give up the day job because it makes any present look incredible too. Italian acid-free paper. 51 x 70cm.

£39.95 £44.95 £44.95 £44.95 £39.95 £44.95

Fits great value frames from Ikea

Handpicked because: It makes any gift look a million dollars.

Available in British Isles, ABC and Butterflies.

40409 £3.95

Sweetheart Letter Wall Tidy

Framed Vintage Playing Cards These framed pictures are created from real vintage playing cards. Daddy, Home: 32.7 x 24cm.

Carpe Diem: 50 x 20cm.

Use one compartment for incoming post, the other for outgoing, and never lose a bill, flyer or invitation again.

Wood. 54 x 30cm.

Handpicked because: Post has never looked prettier, or more organised.

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Handpicked because: They deal a winning hand.

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Daddy £38.95 Home £38.95 Carpe Diem £49.95

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The Ultimate Versatile Vase

by LSA These mouthblown column vases are beautifully weighty and brilliantly versatile.

Fill with flowers, fruit, candles, baubles...

Glass. Medium: 24cm. Large: 36cm.

Handpicked because: One type of vase but so many uses - it’s a decorating essential.

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£24.95 £39.95

“Fill with flowers, pine cones, candles or lemons for a statement centrepiece” Georgie Coleridge Cole

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Caterpillar & Circle Bud Vases

The perching bird adds huge character and charm to this simple bowl. Use the bowl with or without the bird, depending on the shape of the plant or flowers. Ensures the bowl remains a feature when empty. Bird approx: 10 x 5cm. Bowl: 41 x 12.5cm.

Our joined row and circle of bud vases make a huge impact even when you’ve only a small handful of blooms to play with. Glass.

Caterpillar - 6 balls. 24 x 6cm.

Circle - 9 balls. 30cm diameter.

Handpicked because: He’s a whimsical little companion whose impact outweighs his size.

Bird available in Dove, Sparrow, Cockatoo or Owl. 40432 Ornaments £4.95 40453-1 Bowl £16.95

Handpicked because: Fewer flowers means a smaller florist bill.

30366-1 Caterpillar £9.95 30406-1 Circle £29.95

Black + Blum Flower Loop This simple design lets the flowers take centre stage.

An is-it-or-isn’tit artificial Calla lily is included with every vase.

Tempered steel.

29 x 14cm.

Perfect Bloom Vases These vases have simple lines that showcase flowers rather than overpowering them. Glass.

Classic: 13 x 8cm. Sphere: 11 x 11cm. The Sphere vase is dotted with holes for each stem.

Handpicked because: Small flower displays can be as stunning as large ones.

40410-1 Classic £7.95 40411-1 Sphere £14.95

Handpicked because: Blooming lovely!

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Set of Six Cupcake Tealights These adorable tealight holders look charming by day and even better at night reflecting candlelight. Set of 6. Glass.

4(h) x 7(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Great value for parties.

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Butterfly & Dragonfly Tealight Holders

Black + Blum Candelabra Loop

These elegant porcelain bowls have a hidden secret: etching-style motifs of butterflies and dragonflies.

Porcelain. 9 x 9cm.

Handpicked because: They make a subtle statement and will last a lifetime.

40430-1 Butterflies £6.95 40430-2 Dragonflies £6.95

We’re loopy about this designer candelabra. Use on its own, or entwine two or more to create an intricate centrepiece. Chrome finish. 28 x 20cm.

Holds standard 22-24cm candles.

Buy 2 for

£11.00 and save 20%

Handpicked because: Modern style from one of Handpicked’s favourite design houses.

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Chunky Glass Candlesticks

Large Silver Tealight Holder Treat yourself to this sparkling tealight holder to make a statement either on its own or grouped with others. Silver.

9cm high.

Handpicked because: The rustic finish casts mesmerising flickers of light.

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Glass candlesticks are a design classic and our chunky versions are pleasingly contemporary.

The clever top rim means you can either insert slim dinner candles or use wider church candles to create two different looks. Glass. Small: 18 x 9cm. Large: 24 x 9cm.

Handpicked because: Glass doesn’t have to mean fragility.

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Also makes a grea t present for little girls

Sweetheart Mini Chest This adorable wooden chest is perfect for keeping special little items safely in one place. Wood.

10 x 24 x 28cm.

Handpicked because: Turns the dressing table into a treasure trove.

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£24.95

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Silver-Plated Photo Frames Our hammered photo frames really make an impact. We think they would make a lovely wedding present too. Small: 4 x 4”. Medium: 4 x 6”. Large: 5 x 7”.

Porcelain Bird Vase This unusual vase is so pretty. You don’t need to use many blooms to make it look beautiful, just a few pieces of blossom or small-petalled flowers such as daisies. Biscuit porcelain. 22 x 9cm.

Handpicked because: Decorative without being fussy.

30358-1 Small £13.95 30359-1 Medium £16.95 30360-1 Large £18.95

Handpicked because: It gives the modern home vintage charm.

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Bird Door Stopper Simply wedge this Fair Trade-made bird’s tail under the door, and job done.

Wood. 19 x 7 x 6cm.

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Nautical Knot Doorstop

These are beautifully tactile so offer great distraction potential when you’re sitting at your desk.

Wood. 14 x 9cm.

Land ahoy! Doorstops are an essential in any house, and this oversized nautical knot works as well in a home office as a bathroom. Jute. 25 x 15cm.

40283-1 £29.95

Available in black or white.

40434 £12.95

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Children’s Art File & Frames The little darlings bring home hundreds of pictures, and there are only so many walls any house has. Now you can display current favourites, and file early works for posterity. The frames are deep enough to store numerous pictures or one 3D work. White painted wood. One, two, three A4 slots. 2cm depth.

Handpicked because: Banishes Blu-Tack and turns the playroom into a gallery.

Mini Stacking Suitcases There’s no end to the clutter, sorry, treasures the kids (and you) will be able to hide away in our set of three cases. Tough card.

Rainbow: Largest: 25.5 x 18 x 9cm. Blue Star (Available from mid June): Largest: 30 x 20 x 9cm. Not suitable for children aged under 3.

Handpicked because: Children create chaos, and these help deal with it.

61215-1 Rainbow 40431-1 Blue Star £14.95

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£14.95 £19.95 £24.95

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Traditional Feather Duster Sweeps away cobwebs and dust before you can say ‘Queen Victoria would most definitely approve’.

Ostrich feathers with wooden handle. 50cm long.

Handpicked because: It’s the ultimate environmentally friendly clean machine.

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£12.95

Traditional Carpet Beater Whack away and you’ll get rid of dirt, and gain an environmentally sound stress-relieving session at the same time.

13 x 2 x 20cm.

Handpicked because: It’s very literally a dust buster.

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£9.95

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T-shirt Folder

Ceramic Notepads

A T-shirt folder? We were equally skeptical until we tested this and saw the magic it worked. Clothes are precisely folded for easy stacking, meaning you can get away without ironing them. Laminated card with magnetic flaps. Folds flat.

Leave a message for a loved one on these ceramic notepads, or keep to hand by the phone or near the fridge for reminder notes. Heart comes with drywipe marker and Notepad with chinograph pencil. Heart: 14 x 18cm. Notepad: 13 x 20cm.

Handpicked because: Makes your mother sigh with relief that at least one of life’s lessons has been learnt.

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£14.95

Handpicked because: These are eco and clutter busting.

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£14.95

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Table Mirrors for Party Sparkle

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Flowers and vases look twice as good on these fabulous table mirrors. They double the glow of a burning candle, and look stunning as placemats and coasters. Foam backed. Small: 12.5cm. Medium: 20cm. Large: 30cm.

Handpicked because: We confess. The idea was stolen from countless professional party organisers.

40291-1 Small £4.95 40289-1 Medium £7.95 40290-1 Large £19.95

Set of Six Jewel Bud Vases Make a statement with these tiny vases by adding flowers in clashing colours.

Recycled glass. Set of 6. 6 x 5cm.

Handpicked because: The fun of pick ‘n’ mix for flower arrangers.

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Etched Glass Carafe and Tumbler

Etched Leaf Glass Canisters

This duo looks divine on the bedside table and the carafe also doubles up as a stunning vase. Glass. 30cm high.

These look beautiful filled with cotton wool or bath salts in a bathroom, and even better (we think) filled with sugared almonds or other treats. Glass. Small: 20cm high. Large: 25cm high.

Handpicked because: Ethereally pretty etched glass is a design classic that every house deserves to enjoy.

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Handpicked because: Etching transforms glass to bring out its shining prettiness.

£19.95

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This has got it all. Two wine glass holders, a candle stick and book stand - as well as lots of room for less essential bathtime things like soap! Adjustable arms to fit most baths. Inner tray: 38.5 x 20cm.

Handpicked because: The only thing it won’t do is scrub your back.

£44.95

Lights & Darks Laundry Basket Our sturdy wicker basket has compartments for the Darks and Lights in your laundry.

45(h) x 76(w) x 45cm.

Handpicked because: Even 13-year-old boys can get the hang of using this.

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A great product for a man they like smellies too, but are often put off by fussy packag ing

Compagnie de Provence Liquid Marseille Soap, Foam Bath, Body Lotion & Handcream

Chrome Bath Caddy

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£12.95 £16.95

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Wish you were en vacances among the olive groves? Waft a south of France atmosphere into your home with our authentic Marseille toiletries. All 300ml and available in Olive & Lavender, Wild Rose and Fresh Verbena.

Handpicked because: The ingredients are as simple as the packaging because we love natural beauty.

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Hand Cream Foam Bath Liquid Marseille Soap Body Lotion

£13.95 £9.95 £9.95 £14.95

£124.95

Branche d’Olive Reed Diffuser To scent your house 24/7, simply pop a few rattan sticks in the bottle and let the glorious essential oils work their magic. Available in Thé Vert (green tea), Garrigue (citrus cologne), Fleur de Cassis (soft floral/blackcurrant) and Rose. Scent lasts for up to two months.

Bottle: 100ml. Rattan sticks: 21cm.

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Handpicked because: A contemporary classic.

Refills available online.

30109 £21.95

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Kitchen Egg Spiral This is a brilliant and attractive way of storing fresh eggs in date order. As you take out the bottom egg another gently rolls along to take its place, meaning you always use the oldest egg first. Holds up to 20 eggs.

Handpicked because: No one likes a rotten egg.

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£24.95

“I love this quirky and practical idea - great for hen lovers” Rhoda Parry

Pantry Tea, Coffee and Sugar Tins £9.95 (see online)

Glass Juicer with Jug £12.95 (see p.32)

Sophie Allport Butterfly Tea Towel £4.95 (see p.29)

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Threedip bowl is also great for nuts

and nibbles

Olive Oil Dipping Dish This simple dish is inspired by the terraced olive groves of Italy. Fill with oil, dip your bread, drain the excess off the ridged sides. China. 12.5cm.

Handpicked because: Brings la dolce vita to the dinner table.

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Perching Bird Jug, Butter Dish & Three-Dip Bowls Four Rocking Glasses Our rocking glasses redefine getting tipsy. Their curvaceous bottoms help the contents roll around to release the bouquet, or simply keep the drinker on his or her toes. Glass. Set of four. 30cl.

Handpicked because: You could also use to serve puddings.

40161-1 £16.95

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These fabulously chunky designs with a vintage French feel are made even more covetable with the addition of decorative detail of the moment, a stylish bird.

Stoneware. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Jug: 14 x 18cm.

Butter Dish: 12cm diameter. Each bowl 10cm diameter.

Handpicked because: French styling brought up to date in dishwasher safe ceramic.

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Jug Butter Dish Three-Dip Bowls

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Water or Wine Carafe with Oak Stopper This water or wine carafe is from the same range as our bestselling Decanter with Oak Stopper (see p.43). It is handblown and looks as good on the table as the sideboard.

Glass with oak stopper. 1l.

Handpicked because: The oak stopper gives it a practical edge glass ones often get smashed when the user is, er, smashed.

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Tea Box Rummaging around a kitchen drawer for herbal teas can outdo the relaxing benefits of drinking them.

Wood with glass lid.

15 x 9 x 23cm.

Handpicked because: Keeps your lapsang separate from your lemon and ginger.

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£22.95

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Pantry Recipe Box It doesn’t quite come with a lock and key, but does provide a safe home for your special recipes you have cut out or printed. Bigger than you would expect - fits major supermarket recipe cards. Cardboard with six dividers. 23 x 11 x 17cm.

Children’s Art Pegs

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Handpicked because: A home for all those mouthwatering recipes you cut out and promptly lose.

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Children love showing off their art as much as their parents and grandparents do. Here’s how to keep masterpieces safely on the wall. Wood with metal hanger. 9.5 x 11cm.

Handpicked because: Better looking than Blu-Tack.

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£7.95

This Week’s Masterpiece A Picture by My Grandchild

£9.95

Notepads These magnetic pads will keep you on top of your housekeeping and home improvements by helping you plan your meals and tasks for the week ahead.

60 sheets. 15.5 x 23cm.

“Magazine recipes were once scattered like confetti around my kitchen” Jo McGirven

Handpicked because: Being organised is easy when you can create lists that won’t get lost.

Magnetic Shopping List

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You’ll be organised in no time with our brilliant magnetic notepad with built-in pencil holder. Write notes, useful telephone numbers and shopping lists.

Pencil included. Magnetic back. 50 sheets. 24 x 11cm.

All Out Of (magnetic) Things to Do Around the House (magnetic) What to Eat (magnetic) Pros & Cons Decision List £5.95

Handpicked because: Every fridge needs one of these.

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Wooden Signs Hang our signs somewhere prominent and you’ll never leave the hen coop open or overfeed Kitty or Doggy ever again. The dog and cat signs are doublesided. Wood with metal hanger. Chickens: 23 x 5cm.

Dog & Cat: 16 x 6cm.

Handpicked because: It’s all too easy to forget basic chores.

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Put the chickens to bed The dog’s been / not been fed The cat’s been / not been fed

£9.95

Write your thoughts on recipes on these sticky notes, stick in your recipe book and be Michelinworthy in no time. 100 sheets. 7.5 x 7.5cm.

Handpicked because: Helps you turn so-so meals into fabulous feasts.

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Sophie Allport Textiles and Jugs We love Sophie Allport’s designs and products which are as pretty as they are useful. Textiles: 100% cotton print. Jugs: Fine Bone China.

Dishwasher & microwave safe.

Handpicked because: Delivers country style that doesn’t stray into twee.

Textiles available in Chickens and Butterflies.

85041 Aga Cover £9.95 85043 Kitchen Gauntlet £9.95 85046 Double Oven Glove £11.95 85045 Tea Towel £4.95 85138-1 Small Jug 300ml £12.95 85137-1 Medium Jug 500ml £14.95 85136-1 Large Jug 1L £19.95

Bird Cake Stand The only time you might want a bird anywhere near your baked goods. Beautifully made in porcelain to keep your cakes cool.

Handwash only. 11(h) x 24(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Makes afternoons look even better than tea at The Ritz.

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Heart Olive Wood Chopping Board

Beautiful Bowls

This looks beautiful on display, and is made from olive wood which is naturally anti-bacterial. Also great for serving canapés, cheese etc. 21 x 19cm.

Crisps, dips, or knick-knacks will never enjoy a more striking home.

Our British-designed bowls come in three pleasingly contemporary designs. Bone china. Dishwasher & microwave safe.

Handpicked because: Why shouldn’t kitchen tasks be undertaken with a smile?

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£14.95

“I’d heap this with salami, olives and cheese” Thomasina Miers

Handpicked because: These also make wonderful gifts – you can never have too many pretty bowls.

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Ladybird (14 x 7cm) Heart (14 x 8cm) Love (17 x 11cm)

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Set of Five Retro Nesting Glass Bowls with Lids

Perfect for picnics too

See at a glance what you’ve stored inside these dishwasher, freezer and microwavesafe Pyrex bowls.

They nest when not in use.

Black + Blum Fruit Loop Unlike conventional fruit bowls this keeps air circulating to prevent soggy surprises.

Chrome-plated steel. 26 x 14cm.

Handpicked because: They look just as good as - but are much more versatile than the Sixties originals.

Handpicked because: Easy access to your five a day.

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Environmentally Friendly KeepCup KeepCup is the first barista standard reusable cup. It’s the same size and shape as a standard takeaway cup and means an end to paper or plastic takeaways. BPA-free. Dishwasher and microwave safe. 340ml (12oz).

Herb Saver Fridge Pod

Handpicked because: Finally, caffeine with a slightly cleaner conscience.

Handpicked because: It can also be used for vegetables like asparagus.

Available in Spring, Classic & Grassy. (pictured from left to right) 85115 £8.95

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This keeps herb cuttings watered while they sit inside your fridge, prolonging their life by up to three weeks. Refillable water base. 28 x 18 x 7cm.

£14.95

Set of Herb Pots on Tray These charming pots create a miniature herb garden on your kitchen windowsill or a lovely display of favourite plants.

Each pot has those allimportant drainage holes.

Set of 3. Enamel finish.

Tray: 9 x 43 x 14cm. Pot: 11.5(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Indoor garden kit has to be as practical as anything you’ll find outdoors.

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Own Produce Cardboard Baskets

“The perfect herb planter, and it has drainage holes most of them don’t!”

Laetitia Maklouf

Homegrown or baked gifts are always gratefully received, and these cardboard baskets are perfect for giving fruit from the garden or brownies from your oven. Pack of 3. 17 x 14cm.

Handpicked because: The finishing touch for your homemade efforts.

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Gravy Boat with InBuilt Fat Separator

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This clever gravy boat looks like a regular Sunday lunch buddy on the outside. Its interior fat separator means that (in our dietary rule book, anyway) you can eat even more roast potatoes.

White porcelain. 500ml.

Handpicked because: The only time white might make you look smaller.

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£9.95

Animal Milk Jugs

Glass Teapot Set Our Glass Teapot with inbuilt infuser helps you brew from fresh or dried herbs. Includes a packet of mint seeds, metal plant marker and a booklet of herbal tea recipes.

Handpicked because: Its refreshment potential is clearly obvious.

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Which is your favourite? There’s a new pet for everyone with our porcelain animal creamers.

Porcelain china.

Approx. 9cm(h).

£19.95

Magnetic Retro Timer This tick tocks the minutes away in Sixties splendour. It’s magnetic, so stick it on the fridge or oven.

No batteries required. 7 x 3.5cm.

Handpicked because: Whimsy meets wonderful in pared down white.

Available in Elephant, Dog, Cat, Cow, Duck and Rabbit 85141 £4.95

Handpicked because: Good cooking is all about precision timing.

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One Egg Frying Pan

Bird Kitchen Roll Holder

Set of 6 Bistro Glasses

This dinky pink non-stick frying pan isn’t just cute, it’s the ideal size . to fry one perfect egg. Non-stick )cm.

12(d x 24(l) safe.

Dishwasher

Your kitchen rolls will look much more cheery with a cute birdie perched on the top. Metal.

23 x 45cm.

These classic glasses have real feel appeal and lend a laid-back French vibe to entertaining.

Glass. 9 x 7.5cm.

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Joseph Joseph QuickSnap Ice Tray

Magic Whisk

QuickSnap’s unique switch mechanism holds the ice cubes in place until required. It releases cubes one at a time, making it ideal for the after-work G&T.

Say goodbye to lumpy gravies and sauces with this silicon – wrapped whisk which won’t scratch your smartest cookware.

Stainless steel. 20cm.

27.5 x 11.5 x 4cm.

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Available in Pink or Blue.

85116 £4.95

£8.95

AnySharp Knife Sharpener This award-winning tool sharpens any knife, including serrated ones, with diamond precision. By far the easiest and most effective knife sharpener we have tested. 6cm.

85104-1 £14.95

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Glass Juicer with Jug The rigid glass dome of this duo helps you squeeze out every last drop with ease and catches any pips so you can pour straight from the jug. Glass. 24(d) x 17cm.

85108-1 £14.95

Coffee Scoop & Clip Get the best results out of your p caffeine fixes with this clever scoo s bean keep s Help bo. com clip and fresh and makes it easy to serve the right amount. Stainless steel.

18cm.

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£5.95

Wine Glass Draining Rack

New lower price

This won’t let your best crystal end up in a heap on the floor, and prevents unsightly tide marks.

Holds up to 6 glasses. Dismantles flat. 31.5(h) x 30.5(w)cm.

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£19.95

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Wooden Toast Tongs

The next time your toast, crumpet or teacake gets jammed in your toaster you’ll be very glad that this safe rescuer is at hand. Untreated beechwood. 17.5cm.

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£3.95

Self-Watering Plant Friend

Enamel Compost Bucket

Next time you are away for the weekend there is no need to worry about your pot plants.

Simply fill with water and this releases water as needed into the soil. Plastic. 16.5cm.

85155-1 £2.95

This makes turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost almost easy. It will also prevent fruit flies getting into the mix. Metal.

Air-tight lid and removeable inner bucket. 20 x 18.5cm.

85037-1 £17.95

FREE delivery when you spend over £100 - see p.49

KITCHEN

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Natural Slate Cheese Boards & Cheese Wire Cheese needs to be served at room temperature if it’s to be properly savoured. Our bestselling slate cheeseboard keeps it just cool enough, and you can write the names of the cheeses on with the chalk included. The smartly boxed cheese wire makes the perfect companion. Chalk included. Gift-boxed.

Foam on base to protect table. Rectangular: 35 x 25cm.

Heart: 30 x 30cm.

Handpicked because: An ideal present drawer standby.

85004-1 Original Cheeseboard £14.95 85114-1 Heart Cheeseboard £19.95 85013-1 Cheese Wire £19.95

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Herb Cutting Scissors & Cleaning Comb These nifty five-bladed Herb Cutting Scissors snip herbs without crushing them, and will have you chopping with the speed of a professional chef.

Includes cleaning comb.

Also great at holding

sheet music for musicians

Handpicked because: Nothing enhances the taste of food more than fresh herbs.

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£9.95

Recipe Rock The Recipe Rock, with its strong stainless steel magnet and clever design will hold recipes from magazines or printed from the internet upright as you cook. 6.5cm diameter.

Handpicked because: Recipes are easier to follow when they are easy to see.

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£7.95

Joseph Joseph CookBook Stand Most bookstands are bulky and take up valuable space.

CookBook opens and folds exactly like a book, which means it can be stored neatly away on a shelf with other books until required. Plastic. Folds flat to 2cm. Closed 26 x 20 x 2cm.

Handpicked because: We love kitchen gadgets that solve their own storage dilemmas.

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£29.95

Juice Collecting Carving Tray by MENU Stylish Scandinavian design combined with discreet practicality. The cutting board and serving tray can be used separately or together, and a hole in the centre of the board allows meat juices to drip down into the tray.

Sustainable bamboo. 35cm.

Handpicked because: Ever found you have more juice on your worktop than in your gravy? Problem solved.

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£59.95

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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For Her

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Savannah Leather Shopper

This eco-chic leather shopper is as at home on the school run as in a smart boutique. We’re also fans of its ethical credentials. It’s handmade from leather dyed using extracts of bark and plants by a co-operative of 40 families in Rajasthan. Lined in pretty printed cotton. 34 x 14 x 28cm.

Handpicked because: Fair Trade fashion.

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£89.95

Handbag Tidy/Pencil/Glasses/Make Up Case We love beautiful multi-purpose objects and this sleek luxury French leather case is ideal to slip into your handbag to hold pens, slim-line glasses, make up or other handbag essentials. Leather. 20 x 7 x 5cm.

Handpicked because: It is too useful to ignore.

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£24.95

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Five-Way Cashmere Poncho 100% cashmere wrap/scarf/stole/poncho and shrug. Really. The shape-shifting is possible because of a clever trick with mother-of-pearl buttons (a pretty design feature in their own right). Gift-boxed with instructions. 130 x 70cm approx. when unbuttoned.

Handpicked because: Lends chic warmth to black tie, school runs, and dinner parties.

Peony & Moore Leather Slouch Bag In gorgeously soft leather and with just the right number of internal pockets, this slouchy bag fits perfectly under your arm so you’ll forget you’re using it. Leather with brushed gold metal hardware. Shoulder strap & detachable across body strap, 116cm.

Handles, 26cm. Cotton striped lining with zip. 39 x 33 x 10cm.

Available in Grey, Pale Blue, Navy and Oatmeal.

30227 £119.95

“Beautiful. Five gorgeous garments in one” Fabia McDougall

Handpicked because: It’s the kind of high fashion but practical bag that tends to attract a waiting list.

Available in Vanilla, Navy and Faux Snakeskin.

30401 £219.95

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FOR HER

Always Beautiful Moroccan Earrings

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Jennifer Aniston is one of the celebrity fans of this cult US range.

These statement earrings combine a bold design with a classic shape.

Presented with a message card printed with ‘Always Beautiful’.

Silver or gold-plated silver. 7 x 4cm.

Earrings are not returnable.

The cute birds on the swivelling branches of this pretty jewellery tree keep your baubles safe and easy to access.

The base of the jewellery stand is curved to act as a useful tray for rings and other precious items.

Transparent acrylic with metal pole.

17 x 36cm.

Handpicked because: You can’t go wrong with statement pieces that go with everything.

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Gold Silver

Partridge Jewellery Tree

£49.95 £44.95

“A nice twist on the classic gold hoop” Georgie Coleridge Cole

Handpicked because: Twisted, tangled chains won’t ever look chic.

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£19.95

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Message Necklaces

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These stunning necklaces speak volumes in terms of style and symbolism and go with anything from a white shirt to little black dress. All come with message cards and are handmade in California. Chain: 46cm long.

Pendant: Wish 0.85cm; Past, Present, Future: 0.64cm.

Handpicked because: Chic jewellery with a hidden meaning will always be rapturously received.

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Past, Present, Future

£59.95

Silver & Gold-Dipped Karma Necklaces

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Single Silver Single Gold Triple Silver Three Golds

£49.95 £54.95 £54.95 £59.95

£32.95

Bracelets al so available, se e online

Sometimes less is more. But not when it comes to good karma. These pretty necklaces help keep the wearer positive, peaceful and their loving energy spinning in the right direction. All come with message cards and are handmade in California. 46cm long.

Handpicked because: Already a cult classic in the US, these have been picked up by UK stylistas in the know.

Wish

Bunny Ring Holder This pretty chrome ring holder is right at home on your dressing table or by the kitchen sink, sitting to attention to take care of your valuables. Chrome-plated metal.

Bunny height to ears: 8cm.

Handpicked because: Decorative, useful and a great value gift – a Handpicked classic.

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£6.95

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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One Line & One Word a Day Books Who has time to write a full diary? Write a simple sentence each day or pick just one word to express your feelings and you’ll be amazed how the memories will flood back. Hardcover. One line: 370 pages, 5 year.

One word: 384 pages, 1 year.

Handpicked because: History in the making for the Twitter generation.

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One Line One Word

£10.95 £9.95

Perfect Bloom Vase £7.95 (p.20)

Etched Glass Carafe and Tumbler £19.95 (p.25)

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FOR HER

To be usefu l, an alarm n eeds to be imme diately at hand lik e this.

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Make-Up Organiser Our perspex organiser has a space for everything from make-up and jewellery to medicine and hair clips, and its clever stacking design means you can store a lot without taking up half your dressing table or basin.

12(h) x 30(w) x 14(d)cm.

Handpicked because: An organised way to face the day.

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£24.95

Lemon Soap & Leaf Dish This is the kind of throwback we like. Fruit soaps were all the rage in the Seventies, and this zesty reinterpretation that comes with a leaf dish is just as fresh as the original.

Soap: 8 x 5 x 5cm. Dish: 12.5(l) x 9(d)cm.

Handpicked because: Real citrus fruit helps cut through grimy hands.

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£12.95

LA Tweezers The Illuminators These amazing tweezers are slanted to perfection and include a magnifying mirror and light for precision plucking. Stainless steel.

LED light switches off automatically when not in use. Comes with carry case and built-in magnifying mirror.

Handpicked because: Turns guesswork into salon slick.

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£14.95

ila Dusk Personal Alarm & Bag Charm This ingenious alarm dangles prettily from a handbag or keyring, but don’t be fooled by its shiny good looks.

In vulnerable situations you can lose your voice. The ila Dusk emits a female scream which research has shown others are more likely to respond to than the conventional ‘car alarm’ noise. 8 x 3.5cm.

Handpicked because: Makes them safer without compromising their style.

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£19.50

This Works Sleep Solutions A former Vogue beauty editor is behind this blissful aromatherapy range that delivers on its promise.

The soothing and sleep-inducing essential oils of Lavender and Vetivert have been combined to spritz pillows, scent baths and even rub on your pulse (the balm) to help you unwind and enjoy a better night’s sleep. Pillow Spray: 75ml.

Soak: 200g. Balm: 10g.

Handpicked because: Nothing will be more warmly welcomed than a good night’s sleep.

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Pillow Spray Bath Soak Balm

£14.95 £21.95 £11.95

“I’ll give this to my sleep-deprived new mum friends” Amanda Fox

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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Wine Breather Carafe by MENU

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You won’t believe how quickly this ingenious 2-in-1 carafe works, decanting and adding oxygen to your wine using only the force of gravity. Pop the carafe on top of your bottle, turn upside-down and the wine will flow through the breather located inside the neck of the decanter. You can then either serve in the decanter or turn over again and pour back into the bottle. Glass. 21cm.

Handpicked because: 120 seconds to a brilliant bouquet.

Engraved Flasks A classic stainless steel flask, created to fit snugly in a pocket and with a range of amusing designs. Stainless steel.

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£46.95

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Rechargeable Electric Corkscrew This amazing gadget is super efficient and can open 50 or more bottles in one charge. Rechargeable cordless system.

Handpicked because: These get the party started in five seconds flat.

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£29.95

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20325-1 Hair of the Dog (3oz) £24.95 20325-2 Salut (3oz) £24.95 20325-3 Three Sheets to the Wind (5oz)

£26.95

“Perfect pocketsize vessels for your tipple of choice”

Dan Black

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Decanter with Oak Stopper The wide base means a large surface area of wine is allowed to breathe, which really helps enhance its bouquet.

Glass with oak stopper.

Capacity: 2l.

Handpicked because: Beautiful when empty, practical when in use, and fantastic value.

40369-1 £24.95

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Handpicked because: A tactile flask is an essential component of any man’s outdoor kit.

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Stargazer’s Stellarscope A great introduction to the night skies. Set the dials around the outside of the barrel to the required hour and date and the Stellarscope reveals stars and constellations which are present in the real night sky above you.

19 x 4cm viewing map. Only works in Northern Hemisphere between latitudes of 20 - 60 degrees.

Handpicked because: Puts the universe in the palm of your hand.

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£29.95

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Decanter Drainer

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Heyland & Whittle Men’s Gift Set

This beautifully packaged set of three classic soaps smells masculine and includes a sisal nail brush and soapsaver (which truly does what it claims). Gift-boxed.

Handpicked because: Self-styled ‘purveyors of fine soaps to the gentry and filthy rich’ have come up trumps with this.

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Handpicked because: You’ll feel safe to actually use the wedding present.

£14.95

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Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses A cognac glass has many functions. It has to help the drinker appreciate bouquet, maintain the right temperature, hold the right volume, and feel good in the hand while the amber nectar is swirled around. Our version shapes up to perfection, combining function with style. Set of two. Hand wash-only. 11(d) x 7(h)cm.

There’s no hangover potential with this pick-me-up bath & shower gel scented with juniper and lemon. 300ml.

Handpicked because: Turns a shower into cocktail hour.

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50219-1 £7.95

Handpicked because: Eau de vie deserves nothing less.

Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy We stole this enormous sharpener from a passing giant. Sadly, we couldn’t lift the pencils, but normal sized ones, pens, scissors and other paraphernalia fit in just fine. Wood and stainless steel. 12 x 8 x 8cm.

Handpicked because: Keeps your desk looking sharp.

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£14.95

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Bouffadou Fire / BBQ Starter & Poker Blow down the pipe and this brilliant Bouffadou gets fires and barbecues going in seconds by concentrating the flow of oxygen. Its secondary important role is as a poker. Mild steel. 74cm.

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Handpicked because: Whatever the weather this will help create a barbecue summer.

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Drinking your favourite vintage is fun. Cleaning your decanter afterwards can be dangerous. This collapsible drainer lets your crystal drip-dry in one piece. 33(h) x 17(w)cm when assembled.

Gin & Tonic Bath & Shower Gel

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£14.95

20135-1 One set £34.95

Two sets £59.95

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Immortalise your child’s special artwork or photograph onto a personalised keyring or cufflinks. Simply email or post the original masterpiece and a very useful and heartfelt gift will come back in return. Gift-boxed.

Instructions supplied after ordering. Takes up to two weeks to deliver. Keyring image: 3 x 2cm. Cufflinks: rhodium-plated, image: BEST SELLER 1.3cm2.

Handpicked because: Those funny figures can stay with you forever.

40245-1 Keyring £19.95 20185-1 Cufflinks £38.95

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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Travel

Black + Blum Eau Good - Natural Filter Water Bottle

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Wash Me Wear Me Embroidered Bag Genius. One half of this bag is for dirties, the other is for cleanies.

Both sides zip up, and the entire thing squashes easily into a suitcase. 100% cotton.

21.5 x 53cm.

Handpicked because: Over 22 billion plastic water bottles are discarded around the world every year, need we say more?

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Handpicked because: Some things should always be kept separate.

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Now you can have purified water straight from the tap with this awardwinning bottle featuring an ancient Japanese filtering system to filter water naturally. The bottle holds a stick of Binchotan active charcoal that reduces chlorine, mineralises the water and balances the pH - making tap water taste great! BPA free bottle and charcoal filter (6 months life). 800ml.

£14.95

Bottle £14.95 Replacement Filter £3.95

More travel gift ideas online... www.handpickedcollection.com

Leather Travel Wallet & Journal As well as pockets for passport, boarding cards, other travel documents, credit cards, country information, a foldout map and space for itineraries, this spacious travel wallet also incorporates a journal. Leather. 12.5 x 22.5cm.

Handpicked because: Record your favourite moments or make notes of your plans.

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Soft Leather Journals These Fair Trade super-soft journals are perfect for writing and sketching. They contain plain, recycled, acid-free cotton paper suitable for all pen types, drawing, oil painting and pastels.

Leather cover. Tiny: 11 x 9cm.

A6: 15 x 11cm. A5: 21 x 15cm.

Handpicked because: This classic design hasn’t changed since Turner’s time.

40396-1 Tiny £19.95 40393-1 A6 £24.95 40392-1 A5 £29.95

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Waterproof Phone Case Thought water and electronics don’t mix? Think again.

Our 100% waterproof smartphone case will safeguard smartphones from the elements - water, sand and snow.

And here’s the ingenious part – the transparent, flexible, touch-sensitive skin means your device is still fully functional when sealed away. Hinged case with Perspex skin and durable rubber seal.

100% waterproof at depths of up to one metre.

Compatible with all iPhones and BlackBerrys.

Handpicked because: You can lounge on your lilo, chill out on the beach and head off piste, whilst still connected to your favourite apps.

40394-1 £19.95

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ila Pebble Personal Alarm BEST

This cute alarm makes a useful keyring and, if you feel in danger, emits a piercing alarm at a push of a button (a clever catch ensures you cannot activate it by mistake). The genius is that you always have your keys with you, therefore the alarm is permanently with you.

Lasts up to 3 years. 5cm.

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Handpicked because: It’s a pretty addition to your keyring as well as a responsible one.

50213-1 Red Polka Dots 50213-2 Black Swirl

£9.95

Minimises

Hammamas Towel

dry cleaning bills too!

These are based on classic Turkish bath towels.

Lightweight but superabsorbent, they make great looking sarongs, handy baby wraps, tablecloths, picnic rugs and chair throws.

100% cotton.

Adult size: 150 x 90cm.

Kids’ size: 90 x 50cm.

Grandma’s Secret Wrinkle Remover When you’re on the move it’s not always possible to find an iron. Use this instead. Spray, smooth with your hands, and - ta da! - crisp rather than crumpled. It’s tempting, but it really doesn’t work on faces. 8oz.

Handpicked because: If these were any more versatile they’d be running the country.

Original: Available in Blue, Pink, Olive.

40395 £21.95 Classic: Available in Stone, Red, Blue.

40462 £29.95

Handpicked because: Slept in your clothes on an overnight flight? Who cares!

Kids’: Available in Blue or Pink.

61192 £12.95

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ila Door Wedge Alarm Even if you lock a hotel room from the inside, you can’t always control who can access it. Jam our door alarm wedge under the door and it will be harder to open, plus it will emit an ear-splitting alarm if the door is moved.

Alarm triggered when door opened, emitting 130dB siren.

Handpicked because: Also alerts parents if a child tries to open the hotel room door in the middle of the night.

50250-1 Blue/Purple 50250-2 Black 50250-3 Red

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Party Accessories Mirrored Tealight Holder

Photo Frame Coasters and Tablemats y6 5

Bu £9.9 These look curiously % r fo ve 15 like little sea urchins and sa are pretty enough to keep on the mantlepiece when the party’s over. Mirrored glass. 4 x 8cm.

Handpicked because: Antiqued mirrored glass casts beautiful patterns when lit with a tealight.

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£1.95

Our heatproof glass coasters and tablemats look smart protecting furniture and are brilliant pressed into service to theme parties. Coasters: set of 4.

9 x 9cm. Placemats: individual. 25 x 20cm.

Handpicked because: Use for photos, a menu, place names or even a birth or wedding announcement.

Coasters: BEST SELLER 46031-1 Frosted Glass 46031-3 Silver 46031-4 Gold 46031-5 Union Jack £4.95 Tablemats: 46032-1 Black 46032-2 Union Jack £6.95

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Set of Six Silver & Gold Glass Tealight Holders

www.handpickedcollection.com

This is what happens when you take the classic Moroccan tealight and add extra sparkle. We hope you’ll agree that these are just on the right side of bling. Glass. Set of 6. 5.5 x 6.5cm.

Handpicked because: Silver and gold are a classic combination.

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Chinese Flying Lanterns These have been used for millennia in the Far East at festivals, symbolising troubles being carried away with the glowing lantern. They give a real whoosh to celebrations and are ideal if you want fireworks but don’t want the noise, expense or fuss.

100% biodegradable. 39 x 39 x 2cm. Inflate to 90cm.

Handpicked because: Fun and magical to use.

95138-1 White (4 pack) 95140-1 White (10 pack)

£14.95

£9.95 £14.95

Set of Six LED Tealights With their flickering lifelike ‘flame’ these are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The difference is that they last for up to 40 hours, and are much safer than a naked flame. Pack of six. Batteries included. Standard tealight size.

Handpicked because: It’s one party companion you can rely on to keep going past midnight.

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Paper Lanterns with LED Tealights Flickering candlelight is even better when it will keep going for up to 40 hours. Set of 6 lanterns with LED ‘tealights’. Lantern: 7 x 5 x 10cm.

£6.95

Planning a wedding or party?

Call us on 020 3384 7150 to discuss larger volumes.

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Handpicked because: Safety first - and these won’t be blown out by a gust of wind.

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£8.95

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Weddings & Special Occasions BEST

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Hammered Silver Bowl

Decanter with Oak Stopper This great value decanter combines practicality with gorgeous design.

The wide base really helps enhance the wine’s bouquet. Glass with oak stopper. 2l.

Handpicked because: Beautiful when empty, practical when in use, and fantastic value.

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This highly polished individually made bowl gives fruit or salad star quality. Stainless steel. 30cm.

Handpicked because: Even when you’re not using this it will look wonderful on display.

40443-1 £49.95

“So versatile – I use mine all the time as a fruit bowl or for salads” Jo McGivern

£24.95

Silver-Plated Champagne Baths First comes love, then comes marriage, and when children arrive this will make a fairly amazing baby bath. At least, we think that’s how the rhyme went. Scoop out the champagne bottles first. Silverplated. Large holds up to 6 standard sized bottles. Takes up to 14 days to deliver. Small: 38 x 26 x 18cm. Large: 50 x 34 x 21cm.

Handpicked because: Fizz bottles are big brutes, and mere ice buckets only cope with one.

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£119.95

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£194.95

BEST

Silver-Plated Wine Cooler and Ice Bucket

Wedding Invitation Tray Simply slot a wedding invitation (special photograph or Order of Service) into the space provided, and it will be preserved under glass forever. Tray: 55 x 39.5cm.

Display area: 17.5 x 12.5cm.

Handpicked because: Makes a uniquely useful way of remembering a uniquely wonderful day.

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£34.95

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These chilled little numbers love to party.

Made of hammered silver plate with hardwearing leather straps, their good looks mean you’ll want to keep them on display once the guests have gone home. Wine Cooler: Comfortably holds 2 bottles of wine or champagne.

26 x 14cm. Ice bucket: Tongs not included. 15cm high.

Handpicked because: Gives wine the send off it deserves.

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Wine Cooler Ice Bucket

£95.95 £79.95

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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Silver-Plated Jugs These hammered silver-plated jugs look gorgeous on display or in use and transform the ordinaire into extraordinaire. They also make a pretty flower jug the petals’ colours reflect beautifully in the hammered silver dimples. The mini version is perfect for milk or a small posy of flowers. Silver-plated. Not suitable for dishwashers. Both gift-boxed. Mini: 12cm. 0.9l. Large: 21cm. 1.7l.

Handpicked because: Adds sparkle, even when the company falls flat.

40347-1 Mini £24.95 40238-1 Large £49.95

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Wedding Invitation or House Painting China Dish

Carolyn Sheffield Elephant Tray This classic tray is handsome, useful and designed to last for decades. A bit like the perfect husband.

Wood. 47.5(l) x 34(w)cm.

Handpicked because: When buying home essentials it’s worth investing in something that will look as good in 20 years as now.

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£49.95

Love Union Jack Jug Jugs are wonderful timeless gifts and this pleasingly patriotic jug will brighten up any home whilst sending out its feel-good message. Made in England. Fine bone china. 17 x 15cm.

Handpicked because: We’ve yet to see a more stylish Jubilee-year souvenir.

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Simply email or post us a copy of a special invitation or house photo and we’ll have them transformed in Stoke on Trent onto a bone china dish. The photo of the house will be converted into a watercolour on the dish. English bone china. Invitation Dish: 23cm². House Dish: 16 x 13.5cm.

Handpicked because: It’s not just any old china.

85110-1 Invitation Dish £59.95 40450-1 House Dish £69.95

Lovely token gift

if you can’t make the wedding

Love Egg Cups – Set of Two Give those breakfasts in bed a loving touch with our fine bone china egg cups. Fine china. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Set of two. 5.5cm x 4cm.

Handpicked because: A pair of these would make a pretty present out of proportion to their size.

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£29.95

Wooden Signs Pretty wooden signs with a cheery purpose - to remind the happy couple that their first ‘take the bin out’ argument isn’t the end of the world. Wood. 6.5 x 40cm.

Handpicked because: These make a reassuringly feel-good gift.

40454-1 Happily Ever After 40454-2 Bring Me Sunshine £12.95

“Nothing wooden about the sentiments behind these!”

Amanda Fox

24-hour order line: 0844 482 9707 or visit: www.handpickedcollection.com

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Silver-Plated Water Pitcher

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Not just a pretty face. Our silver-plated pitcher is fabulous to use inside or out. Virtually unbreakable, it keep contents super cool in summer and glitters by candlelight at night.

Not suitable for dishwashers.

27cm high. Capacity 1.4l.

Handpicked because: Safari chic meets practical.

Platinum & Gold Rimmed Vases by LSA

£88.95

These plain, beautifully proportioned vases are enhanced by a stunning rim of hand-painted gold or platinum. Glass with platinum or gold collar. Not dishwasher safe. 16cm.

Personalised Olive Wood Board and Pestle & Mortar

Handpicked because: They make flowers look even more dazzling.

These personalised olive wood kitchen beauties make truly unique gifts that will last for decades. Decide what you’d like to say and our expert carvers will create them in a single block of richly grained olive wood. Comes in Fair Trade cotton bag. The board has slightly irregular outline.

Board: 15 x 30 x 1.5cm.

Pestle & Mortar: 16 x 16 x 9cm. Takes up to 14 days to deliver. Order online only.

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Handpicked because: These don’t just look good, natural oils in the wood make them naturally anti-bacterial.

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Wood Board Pestle & Mortar

£54.95 £64.95

£29.95 £29.95

Platinum Gold

“A perfect silver or golden wedding anniversary present too” Natasha Cubitt

Set of Three Cheese Knives Say cheese. Or say ‘Sharp, Stinky or Creamy’ because each stainless steel knife is engraved with the name of the cheese type it should be cutting.

Stainless steel. Set of 3.

Gift-boxed. Approx.

15cm long.

Handpicked because: Helps you find your way around the cheese board.

85002-1

£29.95

Personalised Enamel Bucket and Treats Tins No excuses – these do what they say on the tin, and if they say they are “Grandpa’s treats” then hands off. You choose the message and we’ll emblazon it on these smart enamel buckets and tins. Hand-painted to order. Bucket: 29 x 31cm. Tins: Small: 18cm. Medium: 21cm. Large: 26cm.

Takes 14 – 21 days to deliver.

Order online only.

Handpicked because: We all have things we’d like to keep to ourselves.

Available in Brown, Red and Black.

85156 Bucket £39.95 85148 Small Tin £29.95 85149 Medium Tin £34.95 85150 Large Tin £39.95

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WEDDING PRESENTS

Classic Station Lanterns These gorgeous, colonial-style lanterns will light up anyone’s life, and look fantastic inside the house or out. Small: 26 x 13 x 13cm. Medium: 40.5 x 15 x 15cm. Large: 51 x 17 x 17cm.

Handpicked because: Our faces lit up when we saw them.

40374-1 Small £32.95 40315-1 Medium £46.95 40375-1 Large £64.95

Glass & Silver Match Striker A forever present to grace any drawing or dining room. Fill with non-safety matches and strike the base to light. Hand-blown Isle of Wight glass with sterling silver collar. 5.5 x 6.5cm.

Handpicked because: Combines ethereal beauty with practicality.

20214-1

£99.95

Giant Letter Cushions These soft cushions make fabulous Christening or new baby gifts, or cute additions to beds and sofas. 100% pure Irish linen. 36cm high. Available in A - Z. Select letters when ordering.

Handpicked because: Oversized letters of the alphabet make a great design motif.

40418-1

£44.95

My Life Story

Faceted Glass Candle Holders Skilled artisans use precision techniques to create these dazzling dinner table companions.

Use with tealights, long candles or as salt cellars. 8 x 5cm.

Handpicked because: Who says diamonds are a girl’s best friend?

These are even more sparkling.

40438-1

£22.95

This beautifully presented book is a 100year diary to record the events of a lifetime.

With pages each year to list details of achievements, jobs, skills, people never to forget, year highlights and much more, it is a great way to never forget special moments. Hardback with pocket. Comes in a presentation box.

16 x 22 x 6cm.

Handpicked because: Records family history as you live it.

Available with Black or Natural Cover 40220 £34.95

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FOR KIDS

For Kids Ribbon Watch

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£13.95

Fairy Sunshine Jar

61202-1

£14.95

There isn’t an outfit you can’t accessorise with this

London in a Bag

Place outside and fairy folk will gather up sunbeams to use when night falls.

Shake to wake the fairies (and the light), or to switch it off. Solar-powered with back-up battery.

61196-2

This bestselling replica of the Sixties original is a great clicking, ringing, pull-along for today’s little chatterboxes. 30 x 14 x 19cm.

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This stylish watch with 11 interchangeable self-tie ribbon straps will impress any self-assured young lady, and might just tempt mummy to steal it for a night out.

One-year warranty. Fasten by tying ribbon with a knot or bow.

60126-1

Fisher Price Chatter Telephone

Create your own version of London with our colourful wooden play set depicting the capital’s best known landmarks. Contains masses of small wooden toys representing landmark buildings such as 10 Downing Street, the London Eye and Tower Bridge. Linen bag with 24 wooden pieces. Age 3+.

A brilliant souvenir for

Olympic and Diamond

Jubilee year

60122-1 £12.95

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£19.95

Camouflage Gilet, Bag and Waist Pack

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Hammer & Balls Lorry Drive, bang, roll, bang, drive, roll, drive, bang... It’s hard to think of a more appealing toy combination for little people. Wood. Age 2+. Lorry: 35(l)cm. Includes mallet.

61220-1

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£19.95

They’re a war-like lot, little boys. Help them feel regiment-worthy with our gilet, bag and waist pack with drinking bottle.

Gilet: Polycotton outer with 11 pockets. Side Pack: Cotton with shoulderstrap and two internal divides.

28 x 24 x 12cm. Waist Bag: Includes drinking bottle.

22 x 18 x 11cm.

61250-1 61250-2 61250-3 61251-1 61252-1

Small Gilet (age 5-6) Medium Gilet (age 7-8) Large (age 9-10) £14.95 Side Pack £6.95 Waist Bag £14.95

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music box This gloriously retro tin y. Older ser nur any for st mu a is off for siblings love setting it 3+. e Ag . too uns ng’ you 13 x 13 x 15cm.

61128-1

£19.95

National Geographic Night Vision Goggles These fun goggles are essential pieces of kit for sleepovers - and for freaking out younger sisters.

Age 8+.

70180-1

Bendy Buzzle The ultimate dexterity test because it can be moulded to any shape you like to create an infinite number of challenges. 19 x 10 x 33(h)cm.

Blue or Pink.

61230 £9.95

£19.95

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Aeroplane Kits These nostalgic favourites are fun to make and even more fun to fly. Racing planes: 3 gliders. 9 x 13cm.

Rubber band Spitfire: 25 x 29cm. Age 8+.

50326-1 61209-1

Rubber band Spitfire Racing Planes

£6.95 £4.95

It’s so easy to order...

1. Online

www.handpickedcollection.com

2. By phone 0844 482 9707

Delivery Information

• FREE standard UK delivery on orders over £100 • Standard delivery: 3-5 days with Royal Mail £4.95 • Express delivery: Next day (order by 2pm) £8.50 • See online for information on international delivery

My Top Secret Stuff Box In other words, KEEP OUT. In a deliberately distressed finish to make it look like it’s been run through enemy lines… Fun storage = less mess. Lockable lid. 26 x 15 x 12cm.

70177-1

£19.95

Our No-Quibble returns policy If you’re not happy with your goods we will offer a full refund as long as they are returned in a saleable condition within 28 days of purchase. We do take care to make sure all information and prices in this catalogue are correct at time of going to print, but reserve the right to change them at any time. If you’d like to see our full terms and conditions visit our website. Any questions, do email us at: customerservices@handpickedcollection.com or call 020 3384 7150

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Set of Herb Pots on Tray £16.95

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Slate Cheese Board £14.95

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If undelivered please return to DPC, St Hildas Business Centre, YO22 4ET

Set of Six Jewel Bud Vases

Herb Cutting Scissors 85039-1

£9.95

Dan Black Industrial Designer