UNUSUAL & INSPIRING GIFTS CHRISTMAS 2011
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Our Pick of Handpicked
We've been scouring the globe, and finding plenty of inspiration closer to home, for this, our biggest ever catalogue. Welcome!
This weighty litt le adorable. Mine fellow is sit kitchen sink loo s by the king out of the window. Natasha Cubit t, Managing Director
If you're looking for gifts for her, for him, for children and treats for you, we've got it covered. From designer handbags and nifty wine paraphernalia to the ultimate socks (truly - take a look at our alpaca lovelies on p.4), we've lived up to our core promise to provide something special for everyone. Our unique expert panel, comprised of style journalists, trendsetters and entrepreneurs, has made it possible - you'll find their tips, ideas and original present suggestions throughout the catalogue.
Bunny Ring Ho lder p.38 £6.95
It's been a busy twelve months for us - we've won two awards, launched a beautiful new website and as we enter our fifth year, we continue to work hard vetting everything we sell so that you can be sure you're getting something special. We hope you love the catalogue as much as we do.
Amazing but true - I now love writing thank you letters because this set makes them look so beautiful. Jo McGivern, Founder
Happy shopping!
Calligraphy set p.25 £24.95 An instant fee l-good fix. These provid e such a cosy way to make a statement. Amanda Fox, Creative Direc tor
P.S The Handpicked guarantee... We have a No-Quibble returns policy; if you’re not happy with a product for whatever reason return it to us within 28 days for a full refund.
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Our Expert Panel Tom Barber Co-founder, Original Travel Tom wrote for GQ, the Evening Standard and Tatler before co-founding award winning travel company Original Travel. Originaltravel.co.uk
Embroidered Cushions p.4 £45.95
Meet The Handpicked Collection’s Expert Panel...they shop so you don’t have to. Those featured below reviewed our newest products and the rest of the panel can be seen at www.handpickedcollection.com
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
Matthew Dennison Journalist & Biographer Matthew is an author and contributor to Country Life, Telegraph Magazine and The Times.
Eugenie Evans Lombe Freelance Fashion Editor Eugenie has written for New York Magazine, Bazaar and Glamour. She is now Contributing Fashion Editor for Condé Nast Traveller.
Thomasina Miers Food Writer & Cook Winner of BBC 2's MasterChef in 2005, Thomasina has since written and co-edited four cookery books, and co-founded the Wahaca restaurants. Wahaca.co.uk
Kate O’Donnell Freelance Style Writer Kate worked for Vogue and InStyle before going freelance, and more recently has written for net-a-porter.com, Psychologies, Harrods and Space NK magazine.
Georgie Coleridge Cole Founder & Editor of SheerLuxe.com From fashion to food, SheerLuxe.com is the definitive guide to the very best in online shopping.
Emma Cuthbert Interiors Stylist Emma Cuthbert previously worked at You Magazine, on lifestyle and interiors before going freelance. Emma continues to style for You Magazine, along with other interior styling projects.
Gaia Geddes Executive Fashion & Jewellery Editor at Harpers Bazaar Gaia has also worked for leading style magazine's including Vogue and InStyle. Harpersbazaar.co.uk
Laetitia Maklouf Gardener & Writer Author of The Virgin Gardener, Laetitia has been nutty about plants ever since she discovered a packet of seeds at the back of a cupboard. She planted them and they grew. Laetitiamaklouf.com
Debora Robertson Associate Food Editor of Red Permanently “shopping, cooking, eating or thinking about food,” Debora also finds time to write a mouthwatering blog. Lickedspoon.blogspot.com
Alice Rose Freelance Writer Alice is a freelance writer and has contributed to Tatler and Homes & Gardens and edits Tatler’s School Guide.
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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E
What’s inside...
Our Awards
We judge our success by how much you, our customers, like shopping with us, but we are also proud to have received two awards in the last twelve months.
Ultimate Log Sack £34.95 (p.51)
Large Classic Station Lantern £64.95 (p.15)
Contents... New Arrivals For Everyone For Everyone – Smaller Gifts For Her For Her – Smaller Gifts For Him For Him – Smaller Gifts For Tweens & Kids How to Order
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NEW ARRIVALS
New arrivals Meet some of our favourite shining stars of the future...
Our newest arrivals are all unusual and of fabulous quality. From indulgent treats to practical ideas for the home, we’ve something for everyone. Our unique expert panel has helped us choose the best of this year’s newcomers, so that you can shop knowing you’re getting something that’s been specially Handpicked for you.
Caterpillar Bud Vase
This joined row of vases 30366-1 £9.95 See p.2 9
Handpicked by Alice
makes maximum impact
from a handful of bloom s.
Rose
Union Jack Worktop Saver
Other great new gifts
Fly the flag with our virtually indestructible worktop saver. 85055-1 £15.95 See p.12
arrive online daily –
Handpicked by Thomasina Miers
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Glass Teapot Set
ate Infuses fresh herbs to cre ee teas. e-fr fein caf h, fres usly delicio 3 1 £19.95 See p.2 30428-
Handpicked by Laetitia Maklouf
Kindle Cover The most secure way to protect your precious Kindle, in beautiful soft leather. 46067-1 £44.95 See p.16 Handpicked by Amand a Fox
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excited about this year’s new discoveries
Aspinal of Lond on Heart Coin Purse Create order in yo ur handbag with our so-now patent leather purse. 30385-3 £45.0 0 See p.23 Handpicked by Natasha Cubitt
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NEW ARRIVALS
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Table Lighter A lighter you won’t los e as it looks so good. 20270-1 £24.95 See p.45 Handpicked by Dan Black
One Line a Day Five-Year Memory Book An ideal present for the diarist in a hurry. 50312-1
£10.95 See p.3 8 Handpicked by Jo McGivern
Decanter with Oak Stopper Fantastic value for a showstealing decanter. 40369-1 £24.95 See p.42 Handpicked by Debora Robertson
Cochine Reed Diffuser Cochine’s sublime scents are out of this world – pure indulgence. 30378-1 £48.95 See p.37 Handpicked by Kate O’Donnell
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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
Stargazer’s Stellarscope Reveals constellations you wish you’d always known about. 20298-1 £29.95 See p.51 Handpicked by Tom Barber
Hammer & Balls
Lorry
Two classic favou rite toys rolled into one. 61220-1 £19.9 5 See p.59 Handpicked by Eugenie Evans Lo mbe
Mini Stacking Cases Here’s how to beautifully curate clutter in a little girl’s bedroom. 61215-1 £14.95 See p.60 Handpicked by Emma Cuthbert
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FOR EVERYONE – TOP TEN
Top Ten New Gifts for Everyone Spineless Classics Complete Novel Art Poster These stunning art posters amazingly reproduce every word of a classic favourite novel, then add a silhouette to match the theme. Beautiful, thoughtful and unique, not to mention genius. See Just So Stories, Peter Pan and Pride & Prejudice online. Printed on heavyweight, satin finish paper in size 4 font (perfectly readable for 20/20 vision). Supplied in a tube, unframed but designed to fit conventional frames.
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1 Embroidered Cushions
Sometimes all you really need is a reminder of what’s important in life, plus something comfy to sit on. Our cushions are embroidered with iconic messages that get straight to the (needle) point. 55% linen 45% cotton. 48 x 32cm. Handpicked because: These classic cushions are designed to last a lifetime. Give it to: Someone with everything – love is truly all they need. “Every stylist knows how brilliantly cushions can lift a room” Emma Cuthbert 40391-1 40391-2 46062-1 46062-2 46062-3
You Rock My Boat - Blue & Cream Love is all You Need - Black & Cream Girls Only in This Area - Black & Cream Girls Only in This Area - Pink & Cream Boys Only in This Area - Black & Cream
£45.95
Handpicked because: Read all about it - these art posters are intriguingly beautiful. Give it to: Friends of novel ideas.
See more pictures online
“Hours upon hours of reading in the downstairs loo” Georgie Coleridge Cole
46049-1 Alice in Wonderland 50 x 70cm £39.95 46050-1 Wind in the Willows 100 x 70cm £44.95 46051-1 Peter Pan 70 x 100cm £44.95
46052-1 Pride & Prejudice 119 x 84cm 46053-1 Just So Stories 70 x 50cm 46054-1 Great Gatsby 70 x 100cm
Naturally smell repelling...honestly! £55.95 £39.95 £44.95
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Vintage Playing Card Frames These framed pictures are created from vintage playing cards. There’s no joker in the pack, just a smart looking image with an iconic message that isn’t a gift-giving gamble. Daddy, Mummy, Home, Love: 32.7 x 24cm. Carpe Diem, Welcome: 50 x 20cm.
Alpaca Country Socks
Handpicked because: They deal a winning hand.
These are the ultimate in cosy, practical socks. The soft alpaca from which they’re made has magical antibacterial properties which means they can live happily stuffed in Wellies without getting whiffy. Nature’s clever, eh? Gift-boxed. 75% alpaca and 25% nylon for strength. Small: size 5 – 7. Medium: size 8-10. Large: size 10-12.
Give it to: Card sharks to help tame them.
Handpicked because: Smell-repelling, soft and great looking – that’s a lot to get from a sock.
“Each playing card has been uniquely mellowed by age and is perfectly complemented by the deep box frame” - Amanda Fox
Give it to: Festival-going girls and field-trudging chaps.
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Welcome Carpe Diem Mummy Daddy Love Home
£49.95 £49.95 £38.95 £38.95 £38.95 £38.95
“For a person who wears Wellies for most of the day, every day, these are a godsend” - Laetitia Maklouf 46040-1 46040-2 46040-3 46041-1 46041-2 46041-3
Small Natural Medium Natural Large Natural Small Sedge Green Medium Sedge Green Large Sedge Green
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£34.95
TOP TEN – FOR EVERYONE
Oskia Massage Candle
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Light up a loved one’s life with the most heavenly way to relax. Luxury skincare brand Oskia’s May Rose-scented candle melts into a deliciously silky oil that is the perfect temperature to apply directly to the skin. Dreamy for a romantic massage, or as a beautifully scented body oil. Oil can be poured directly from candle once melted. Gift-boxed. 200g.
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Handpicked because: Skin will love this purely natural indulgence. Give it to: Smooth operators. “The rose scent of this luxurious candle makes me feel instantly relaxed and seems to melt away the worries of the world” - Thomasina Miers 40352-1
£34.50
Personalised Keyring Paint Your Own Watercolour Postcards
Immortalise your child’s special artwork or a photograph onto a keyring. Simply email or send 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. Order by 12th December for Christmas delivery. Size of keyring image is 3 x 2.4cm.
What could be nicer than sending (or receiving) a hand-painted postcard? This deluxe kit contains everything an aspiring artist needs to paint four watercolour cards including a booklet with tips from a watercolour expert. Contains illustrated booklet, 5 Strathmore watercolor postcards, 4 paint tubes, 2 high quality brushes and mixing tray.
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Handpicked because: It’s much more stylish to paint your own souvenir. Happ y Birt hday Oliv ia
Handpicked because: These funny figures can stay with you forever.
Give it to: Colourful personalities.
Give it to: Art lovers.
“What fun to sit in a café and capture (in whatever form!) the scene around you” - Emma Cuthbert 46035-1
“Some of their early works need to be rescued from the bin and immortalised” - Natasha Cubitt
£13.95
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More great gift ideas online...
Secret Recipes Cocktail Shaker & The Cocktail Hour
You’ll find lots more imaginative gifts for all your friends & family on our website:
www.handpickedcollection.com Personalised Insulated Travel Coffee Cup Make the morning start a little more cheery by personalising our mug with the picture or photo of your choice. Also saves you a fortune by stopping takeaway coffee. Removable inner cup so you can insert photo or design. Plastic. 500ml. 17cm(h). Handpicked because: Now you can have a coffee break anytime, anywhere. Give it to: Commuters who get on the road hours earlier than they want to. 46048-1
£6.95
£19.95
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This professional quality set will make the user look the part, while the recipes and measuring guides on the glass half will ensure the results are up to scratch too. Give with “The Cocktail Hour” which contains all the recipes you’ll ever need to become an at-home mixologist. Set includes stainless steel base and glass printed with cocktail recipes plus a stainless steel strainer. 29cm (h), volume: 500ml. Cocktail Hour: hardback. 14.5 x 14.5cm. Handpicked because: Makes cocktail hour glamorously simple. Give it to: The shaken and stirred. “Let nothing stand in the way of you and the perfect margarita” - Debora Robertson 20271-1
Cocktail Shaker
£29.95 46047-1
Cocktail Hour Book £6.95
Luxury Leather iPad Holder
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This touchingly protective holder is designed to be even more tactile than the famously touchable iPad. When flipped open the cover becomes a stand. Handpicked because: Makes watching a film, writing a novel or simply writing the shopping list beautifully unbreakable. Give it to: Fans of the big screen.
“Our children take turns to personalise my husband’s cup.” Jo McGivern
“iPads combine form and function to perfection and deserve a beautiful home” - Amanda Fox 46066-1 46066-2
Purple Black
£124.95
Black
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FOR EVERYONE – HOME
Home
Silver-Plated Water Pitcher £84.95 (see opposite)
Black + Blum Candalabra Loop £19.95 (p.9)
Slate Cheeseboard £14.95 (p.13)
Cheese Wire £19.95 (p.13)
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Shoot Tray: “No Dicky – I’ve put you over here between Griselda and Jane”
Don’t is hide th ng sparkli beauty it away – a makes ful wonder
Bottle Bank tray: “How on earth do people without horseboxes cope with a trip to the bottle bank after a good dinner party”
Tottering by Gently Trays and Matchbox Holders Annie Tempest’s much loved Tottering by Gently cartoons immortalised in a sturdy tray or matchbox holder. Shoot Tray: 39.5 x 27.9cm. Bottle Bank Tray: 48 x 33.5cm. Matchbox holder: 12.5 x 8cm (matches included). Handpicked because: Tempest’s cartoons are modern classics.
vase too
Give it to: Those gently tottering too. “At least the contents won’t totter off” - Amanda Fox 20223-3 20223-2 46034-1 46034-2
The Shoot Tray Bottle Bank Tray Bottle Bank Matchbox Holder Aah Yes…Matchbox Holder
£29.95 £29.95 £14.95 £14.95
Wagging Tail Dog Clock
Aah yes - the heady bouquet of dry rot and wet labrador...
His tail really wags!
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about having man’s best friend keeping time. The tail is the pendulum equivalent appreciatively ticking the minutes away. Board with nickel hands. Battery included. Labrador: 46 x 34cm. Spaniel: 48 x 30cm. Dachshund: 48 x 30cm.
Silver-Plated Water Pitcher Not just a pretty face. This silver-plated pitcher is fabulous to use inside or out. Virtually unbreakable, it keeps contents super cool in summer and glitters by candlelight at night. Holds 1.4 litres. 27cm high. Handpicked because: Safari chic meets practical. Give it to: Thirsty newlyweds.
Handpicked because: The streamlined silhouette lends canine character without making your interior look like Crufts.
“Very glam” - Kate O’Donnell 40152-1
£84.95
Give it to: Dogs, and their owners, who always have an eye on walkies. “You'll never be late for walkies again” Debora Robertson 46055-1 46055-2 46055-3
Labrador Spaniel Daschund
£44.95
Leather & Ticking Draught Excluders British houses are renowned for warm welcomes and dodgy draughts. Cosy up with our smart excluders covered in soft but tough leather or cotton. Filled with recycled plastic pellets. Approx 1.6kg. 12 x 80cm. Leather handle to hang when not in use. Handpicked because: No-one likes getting the cold shoulder. Give it to: Home owners who wince when the heating bill arrives. 46056-1 46057-1 46057-2
Leather Striped Big Jack
£34.95 £24.95 £24.95
Dog & Duckling Doorstops “Having moved to the country, I now know why draught excluders are a necessity” Jo McGivern
Cute little Rover is heavy enough to prop open a door, and fully trained to give visiting children a hug. His friend Ducky also stands to attention and brings country and practicality to your interior. Dog: cotton, 40cm high. Approx 2.2kgs. Duckling: Jute with leather feet and beak, 31cm high. Approx 1kg. Handpicked because: Doors that refuse to sit are a pain. Give it to: Door slammers “Thoroughly cute, and useful too. I'd like a brood of them” - Laetitia Maklouf 46058-1 46058-2 46059-1
Stripey Dog £34.95 Big Jack Dog £34.95 Jute Duckling £24.95
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Leather Animal Doorstops Nellie and her sidekicks will be trusted friends all the way to retirement (yours, not hers). Brown leather and some jute. 27cm long. 1.2kg. Weighted with sand. Handpicked because: Each of these pieces is unique. Give it to: Weighty thinkers. “Lovely for children’s bedrooms too” - Natasha Cubitt 40368-1 Elephant 40367-1 Hippo 46038-1 Rhino 46037-1 Polar Bear 46036-1 Panda
£34.95 £24.95
Chrome Bath Caddy
Thornback & Peel Hankies Men (or women) of substance shouldn’t have to endure a cold with anything less. Our beautifully boxed set of three deluxe handkerchiefs are printed with delightfully eccentric motifs of sardines and partridges copied from 19th century wood engravings. Handpicked because: Made in super-soft, easy-tolaunder cotton, these are totally to be sneezed at. Give it to: Those with cold noses (and warm hearts). “Bless you for these” - Debora Robertson
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Partridge Sardines
This has got it all. Two wine glass holders for you and your bath companion, a candle holder 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. Simple assembly required. Handpicked because: The only thing it won’t do is scrub your back. Give it to: Bathing belles and beaux. “Eradicates the wine glass slipping in the water dilemma I always face - genius” Lucy Cleland 40329-1
£14.95
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Nautical Knot Doorstop
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£44.95
Give with our
calligraphy set on p.25
Land ahoy! Doorstops are an essential in any house, and this nautical knot works as well in a home office as a bathroom. Jute. 25 x 15cm. 1.8kg. Handpicked because: Neutral, without being nondescript. Give it to: Salty sea dogs, and open door enthusiasts. “Nautical home accessories are always popular. Will work equally well in a holiday home or country cottage” - Georgie Coleridge Cole 40283-1
£29.95
Carolyn Sheffield Wastepaper Bin, Matchbox and Tissue Box Holders Slam, dunk! A smart bin can transform a room, as these decoupage beauties prove. The gorgeous matchbox holder and tissue box holder also make elegant features of unattractive items. Available in Elephant and Zebra. Tissue box holder: wood. 14.5 x 12.5cm. Wastepaper bin: metal. 28 x 23.5cm. Matchbox holder: wood. 12.5 x 8cm (includes matches). Handpicked because: We love these elegant jungle friends. Give it to: Mowgli. “I adore her designs and want them in my home” - Jo McGivern 30342-1 30342-2 40286-1 40286-2 40287-1 40287-2
Elephant Tissue Box Holder Zebra Tissue Box Holder Elephant Wastepaper Bin Zebra Wastepaper Bin Elephant Matchbox Holder Zebra Matchbox Holder
These Fair Trade super-soft oldfashioned journals are perfect for travelling and sketching. They contain plain, recycled acid-free cotton paper suitable for all pen types, drawing, oil painting and pastels. Leather cover and tie. Tiny: 11 x 9cm. A6: 14.8 x 10.5cm. A5: 21 x 14.8cm. Handpicked because: The ideal home for lifelong memories.
£29.95
Give it to: Wordy types.
£34.95
“Love the idea of sketching on an Italian hillside” - Annabel Foley
£16.95
See more Carolyn Sheffield on p.29 8
Soft Leather Journals
FREE delivery when you spend over £100 - see p.64
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Tiny A6 A5
£19.95 £24.95 £29.95
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Black + Blum Candelabra Loop We’re loopy about this designer candelabra. Use on its own, or entwine two or more to create an intricate centrepiece. Chrome finish. Holds standard 22-24cm candles. 28 x 20cm.
See more hammered silver-plated beauties on p.46
Handpicked because: Modern style from one of Handpicked’s favourite design houses.
Silver-Plated Jugs
Give it to: Anyone who looks better by candlelight (though perhaps word it slightly differently on the gift tag). “Imagine a whole row of these down a table with greenery intertwined stunning” - Thomasina Miers 40231-1
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Vintage Union Jack Pin Board This picks up on the current trend for Union Jacks, and keeps your study/kitchen /hallway neat and tidy. 50 x 40cm. Handpicked because: Showcases a love of Britain and your favourite pictures. Give it to: The Queen of invitations.
These hammered silver-plated jugs look gorgeous and transform the ordinaire into extraordinaire. We’ve found so many uses for the larger one - water, Sangria, Moscow Mules, flowers - that we introduced a sweet mini version ideal for cream, gravy or small posies. Gift-boxed. Silver-plated and not suitable for dishwashers. Standard: 1.7l. Mini: 0.3l.
Standard Mini
£49.95 £24.95
Powerful for its size
Handpicked because: If they love Spotify, they’ll adore this. Give it to: Partners who tinker with playlists. 40313-1 40313-2 40313-3
Blue Black Pink
£14.95
“Cute and neat: they’ll have music wherever they go” Debora Robertson
Glass Photo Cube
His Lordship & Her Ladyship Towels
This is a fun alternative take on the retro plastic photo cube. Insert three different photos and the clever glass cube shows a different picture from whichever angle you look at it. Metal frame with glass cube. 6.5cm3.
Fabulously fluffy and very tongue in cheek, these are brilliant for anyone who shares a bathroom. 100% cotton. 127 x 71cm
Handpicked because: Saves space on a bedside table, perfect as a paperweight. Give it to: 3D devotees. “See your family from a different angle” Amanda Fox
£9.95
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Turn your laptop, iPod, iPhone or netbook into a powerful stereo with this cool looking rocker. Powered by batteries or a USB hub. 9cm3.
£19.95
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Give it to: Shiny happy people. “Really elegant and makes the perfect pressie for people in new homes” Thomasina Miers
RockQube Speaker
“A patriotic pin-up if ever I saw one, and great for kids’ bedrooms too” - Lucy Cleland 40321-1
Handpicked because: Adds sparkle, even when the company falls flat.
Handpicked because: Takes his and hers to the next level. Give it to: His Lordship to stop him leaving Her Ladyship’s towel in a sodden heap. “A quirky take on the traditional embroidered towel” - Jo McGivern 46039-2 46039-1
His Lordship Her Ladyship
£19.95 £19.95
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FOR EVERYONE – TIPS FROM THE VIRGIN GARDENER
Tips from the Virgin
Gardener
Laetitia’s book The Virgin Gardener (95130-1 £14.95) is wonderful inspiration for novice gardeners and those who’ve never really considered the delights of growing plants. It’s full of ideas, tips and ‘recipes’ for things to grow and creative ways to display flowers and plants. A truly delightful book which will work as well as a hardworking reference book as a bath-time inspirational read. We highly recommend it. Other great tips you’ll find in it include: • Keeping supermarket basil alive • How to cheat with garage flowers • Beautiful ways to plant cyclamens • How to age terracotta pots • Caring for orchids
Laetitia
Maklou
Laetitia Maklouf is our newest Expert Panel member and we’re delighted to welcome her to Handpicked. An accidental gardener who discovered her passion when encountering an old seed packet at the back of a cupboard, Laetitia went on to write The Virgin Gardener and co-presented Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh. Here she shares some tips from her delicious book and we’re very much looking forward to the next one, out soon. • Seek out small specialist nurseries – the main reason, apart from their specialist knowledge, is to know the plant has been propagated on site, rather than abroad, giving it a better chance of doing well. • When choosing plants, bushiness is always a better bet than height: the tallest is not necessarily the best. • Keep a notebook with you: whenever you see something delightful you can write it down and you can stick in cuttings or leaves to identify it later if you don’t know its name. – Why not try our Soft Leather Journals £19.95 p8
• Every time you buy a plant pot, get a saucer to go with it. It may be a boring thing to spend on, but it will improve your life immeasurably when it comes to watering. • For a highly effective solution to prolong the life of cut flowers and keep water clean, add a cup of 7UP (not diet) lemonade and half a teaspoon of bleach to every cup of water. • Grouping pots together in a huddle near a wall will create a micro-climate and keep frost at bay over the winter months. • Hassle-free gardening is all about being able to flit about with everything you need in your apron pocket – folding kit works well as does a sturdy apron with plenty of pockets. Plant Rule and Dibber £11.95. Short Canvas & Nubuck Garden Apron £34.95. See online. • Experimentation is essential if you’re going to learn anything. Just because it didn’t work the first time, it doesn’t mean you’re cursed. Learn why it went wrong, and try again. Photography: Jill Mead, extracted from The Virgin Gardener.
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GARDENING GIFTS – FOR EVERYONE
Bradley’s Anti-Bramble Gauntlets Wow! was the reaction of keen gardeners to these gardening gloves. Supple, made of water-repellent leather, and with long leather cuffs to protect the forearm from thorns, when you need to take decisive action in the garden, these will laugh in the face of upstart brambles. Glove: water repellent yellow suede/grain leather. Cuff: saddle hide leather. Thinsulate® lining offers cold weather protection. Sizing is M/L for men. Handpicked because: These supple little workers, handmade in the UK, are simply the best. Give it to: The person unafraid to tackle thorny subjects.
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“Perfect for attacking the nastiest jobs” - Alice Rose
£37.95
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Gardener’s Knee Pads Our sturdy knee pads may look a little like horses’ hooves, but the comfort they offer your knees will make gardening a breeze. Leather. Handmade in Shropshire. 17 x 14 x 7cm.
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 seed envelopes. 16 x 28 x 20cm.
Handpicked because: Those poor knees take a terrible pounding when braving the borders. Give it to: Kneel.
Handpicked because: Creates a miniature library of seeds for the potting shed.
“THANK YOU! - sigh my knees” Laetitia Maklouf
Give it to: Dads whose pockets rattle.
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£29.95
Find fabulous gift ideas under £15 on p.17... And don’t forget to look online for our full collection:
www.handpickedcollection.com
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£19.95
“A safe place for seeds you harvest from trusty plants, then lose before the next season” Natasha Cubitt
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The Garden in Art, The Horse in Art and The Dog in Art Horse, Dog or Garden lovers will adore these magnificent tomes that celebrate their immortalisation in art. Beautiful, hardback coffee table classics. 30 x 30cm. Handpicked because: These are perfect for curling up with on long winter evenings. Give it to: Owners of large coffee tables. “These are books to keep for life” Jo McGivern 46028-1 40318-1 40319-1
The Garden The Dog The Horse
£29.95 £29.95 £29.95
Paper Potter Portable Garden Stool & Tool Carrier When you’ve got a big day in the garden, load up the side pockets with all your tools and put your packed lunch inside. Also useful for anglers and fly fishermen. Tools not included. Handpicked because: Lightweight, dualpurpose, folds flat. Give it to: Busy gardeners in need of a rest. “Also superb for fishing” - Matthew Dennison 93002-1
£17.95
This ingenious device creates sowing and seedling pots from old newspaper. When seedlings are ready to plant out, transplant in their own bio-degradable paper pot. Oak. Made in the UK. Standard: 14 x 7.3cm. Large: 16 x 9cm. Handpicked because: Eco-friendly, goodlooking and money saving. Give it to: The green, green fingered. “I gave one to my father-in-law and it really appealed to his thrifty sensibilities" Fiona McCarthy 94010-1 95070-1
Standard Large
£9.95 £16.95
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Kitchen Gifts
Rainbow Cappuccino, Espresso and Egg Cup Towers Being short of cupboards needn’t mean rationing coffee breaks. Just ship in our clever cappuccino or espresso tower and fit six mugs into the space of one. These have been such a success we couldn’t resist adding the egg cups. Chrome stand. Ceramic cups. Cappuccino cup: 10 x 8.5 cm. Espresso cup: 6 x 6cm. Egg cup: 4.5 x 4.5cm.
Cooking Guide Apron Ever got in a tizz mid kitchen blitz about temperature or weight conversions? It will never happen again with our combined kitchen guide and apron. Cleverly printed upside down for easy referral when wearing it. Cotton apron. Guide includes: temperature and weight conversions, defrosting and cooking times, freezing instructions and more. Handpicked because: Why has no one thought of this before? Give it to: The par boiled. “Never again will you have to go hunting in old Connie Spry's for conversions when you're midbaking. I love it!” Thomasina Miers 85087-1
Handpicked because: Colourful, clever storage solutions. Give it to: Friends of George, Bungle and Zippy.
£15.95
40322-1 Cappuccino £14.95 46043-1 Espresso £14.95 46042-1 Egg £12.95
Tottering by Gently Apron & Tea Towel Dicky and Daffy are up to no good again, and quite right too. The tea towel illustrates the differences between how the sexes make the morning tea, the apron the differences in how they quaff the evening wine. Apron: 100% cotton with pocket and adjustable neck strap. Tea Towel: 90 x 71cm. 55% linen, 45% cotton. 48 x 74cm.
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“If the caffeine doesn’t perk you up, the pretty, zippy colours will”
Debora Robertson
Wine Glass Draining Rack by L’Atelier du Vin Our decanter drainer (p.46) is a runaway best seller, and this fold-flat glass dryer has the same appeal. It won’t let your best crystal end up in a heap on the floor, and prevents unsightly tide marks. Up to 8 glasses. Folds flat. 42 x 29 x 6cm.
Handpicked because: Should help you smile your way through the drying up.
Handpicked because: The usefulness of this one-off will be crystal-clear to the person who does the washing-up.
Give it to: Grannys who should know better.
Give it to: Clumsy vinophiles.
“Keeps things light when it comes to the boring job of washing up” - Natasha Cubitt 46027-1 46026-1
The Male & Female Characters Tea Towel He Drinks She Drinks Apron
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“How many otherwise wonderful evenings have ended with me picking up shards of glass?” - Debora Robertson 85005-1
£4.95 £14.95
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£34.95
Folds flat!
Takeaway Menu Organiser the When a curry or pizza is called for, you want to want don’t You now! hand to er right numb you spend half an hour looking for the menu tabs on love. Here’s a great looking way to keep pockets. your takeaways. 10 tabbed sections and . 16.9cm x 24.4 Hardcover. 40230-1
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£14.95
Union Jack Wor ktop
Saver
It’s simply not Bri tish to let your kit chen worktop go to rack and rui n. And because thi s clever saver is indestructible you can cut on it too. Just don’t drop it on your toe . Toughened gla ss with non-slip rubber feet. 40 x 30 x 0.4cm.
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£15.95
More kitchen gift ideas online... You’ll find lots more imaginative gifts for all your friends & family on our website:
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KITCHEN GIFTS – FOR EVERYONE
Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Board
Black + Blum Fruit Loop
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Unlike conventional fruit bowls, this helps air circulate to prevent soggy surprises. Chrome-plated steel. 14 x 26cm.
Like a filing system for your chopping needs. Four boards fit neatly into a storage case to prevent them flopping all over the worktop. Each has a different colour and symbol so you can see at a glance whether it’s for preparing vegetables, fish, raw meat or cooked food. Dishwasher safe polypropylene. 33 x 24 x 8cm.
Great for serving canapes and
puddings too
Handpicked because: Hygiene and style combined.
Handpicked because: Easy access to five a day.
Give it to: Cooks with a contemporary edge.
Give it to: Anyone loopy about fruit.
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£39.95
“No more mouldy mandarins” - Alice Rose
£27.95
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Natural Slate Cheeseboard & Cheese Wire Cheese needs to be served at room temperature if it’s to be properly savoured. Our slate cheeseboard keeps it just cool enough, and you can write the names of the cheeses on with the included chalk. Our elegant cheese wire is its perfect partner. Cheeseboard: foam on base to protect table. Chalk included. Gift-boxed. 35 x 25cm. Cheese Wire: stainless steel. Dishwasher safe. Gift-boxed. 12 x 13cm.
Provençal Mustard Gift Set All ingredients in these two delicious moutardes are sourced from the South of France – one with herbs, the other with truffles. Each jar 90g.
Handpicked because: It’s only polite to name them before wolfing them down.
Handpicked because: The most delectable thing they’ll put on their plate all year.
Give it to: Dairymaids.
“Those Joseph fellas are brilliant”
Give it to: Your bit on the side. “I know many mustard maniacs who would love these” - Natasha Cubitt 46030-1
Cheeseboard Cheese Wire
£14.95 £19.95
Alice Rose
£7.95
Box Appetit
Black + Blum Eat-Out Range This revolutionary range transforms food on the move. Extremely sturdy in BPA-free materials, with lids that lock with watertight seals, there are no restrictions to what you can “take out”: soup, porridge, salad, pasta… Bento and Box Appetit both have a saucepot and fork, whilst Box Appetit also features an inner dish to split different foods. Lunch Pot has two pots that clip together, won’t leak and includes a spoon and carry strap. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Box Appetit: 19 x 19 x 5.5cm. Bento Box 19 x 12 x 5.5cm. Lunch Pot: 19 x 11.5cm.
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Rocking Glasses - Set of Four Bento Box
Handpicked because: Ends limits on an office lunch. Give it to: Deskbound gourmets. “A neat way of giving my husband his packed lunch when we’ve got yummy leftovers” - Thomasina Miers 40328-1 85074-1 85073-1
“No more quizzes explaining what’s what” - Debora Robertson 85004-1 85013-1
Box Appetit Bento Box Lunch Pot
£15.95 £13.95 £14.95
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. You could also use them as they do Stateside, in New York’s MoMA café, to serve puddings. Set of four. 30cl. Handpicked because: Puts the fun firmly into functional.
Lunch Pot
Give it to: Anyone who struggles to put down a drink. “The self-help solution for everyone who prefers their drink stirred and not shaken” - Matthew Dennison 40161-1
£16.95
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More Great Gift Ideas Glass & Silver Match Striker Fire up the imagination with this hand-blown glass and silver match striker, a forever present to grace any drawing or dining room. Fill with matches and strike the base to light. Hand-blown Isle of Wight glass with sterling silver collar. Works with non-safety matches. Approx 5.5 x 6.5cm. Handpicked because: Combines ethereal beauty with practicality. Give it to: The owner of a fine mantelpiece. “Sits equally well in a modern or classic interior” - Dan Black 20214-1
£99.95
Vintage Playing Card Frames £38.95 (p.4)
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GENERAL GIFTS – FOR EVERYONE Triple Travel Frames
My Life Story This beautifully presented book is a 100-year diary to record the events of a lifetime. As well as pages to list details of achievements, jobs, useful and useless skills, and people never to forget, each year also has plenty of space to record year highlights and things/people you currently love or hate and much more. A great way to never forget special moments, friends, places, and achievements. Hardback with pocket. In presentation box. 16 x 22 x 6cm.
The next best thing to taking them with you. Our smart leather frames fit three photos and firmly fasten to keep them looking at their best. Fits pictures 11 x 7cm. Beautifully gift boxed. Handpicked because: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Give it to: The Air Miles brigade.
Handpicked because: Records history as you live it. Give it to: Clever godchildren, diary addicts and anyone with a life! “For milestone birthdays - whether they’re planning a glittering future, or recording ancient history” - Alice Rose 40220-1 40220-2
Black Cover Natural Cover
£34.95 £34.95
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Leather Pocket Jotter with Telescopic Pen Every handbag or inside pocket needs this useful notebook with three compartments for credit or business cards, plus nifty telescopic pen that extends to fulllength. 8 x 11cm.
£24.95
Essential iPhone™ Cover We’ve tried a lot (including Granny’s hand-knitted number) and believe these sturdy covers deliver the bestlooking, safest way to protect your precious iPhone. Extremely tactile, and the flip front cover truly protects the screen. Flip front cover can be used as a stand. For iPhone4 only. Black cover: genuine leather. Red snakeskin: faux leather. Handpicked because: Even the best App in the world can’t prevent a phone getting the occasional knock. Give it to: i-need (as does your entire contacts list). “It’s functional, stylish and has feel appeal” - Divia Cadbury Black Red
Classic Station Lanterns These gorgeous and sturdy lanterns will light up anyone’s life, and look fantastic inside the house or out. Stainless steel and nickel plate. Large: 51 x 17 x 17cm. Medium: 40.5 x 15 x 15cm. Small: 26 x 13 x 13cm.
“Sits equally well in a modern or classic interior” - Dan Black
Give it to: Plenty of people – write a list...
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£24.95
Sasha Weld Forester
Give it to: Alfresco entertainers.
“Much more ladylike than scrabbling around your handbag for a scrap of paper” - Debora Robertson Mint
Pale Pink Mint Damson
Handpicked because: Our faces lit up when we saw them.
Handpicked because: You never know when the muse will strike.
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“Now I can take my gorgeous nephews and nieces with me”
£39.95 £24.95
40375-1 Large £64.95 40315-1 Medium £45.95 40374-1 Small £32.95
These will look stunning either side of
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Ready, Set, Novel
Plan and plot your upcoming masterpiece with this essential guide. Contains helpful checklists, writing prompts, plot maps and fun activities. 160 pages. Handpicked because: This could be the impetus any wannabe novelist needs. Give it to: The Bookers. “We’ve all got a book in us... this might help us dig it out” - Amanda Fox 46025-1
£11.95
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Great gift ideas
Dining Room Table Tennis
Pub & Music Quiz Boxes & Horse Racing DVD
Classic Puzzles Just look at them. One glance is enough to tell you that it won’t all be over by teatime. The Thames: 1000 pieces. 70 x 50cm. Historic World Map: 1500 pieces. 84 x 60cm. Handpicked because: When it comes to jigsaws, sometimes you want to make the recipient scream with frustration! Give it to: Puzzled friends. 46045-1 46046-1
The Thames World Map
£12.95 £14.95
Three easy solutions for a fun night in the comfort of your own home. Simply run one of our Horse Racing DVD’s ten races and you’re off. Our Music Quiz offers toe-tapping fun with popular and classical trivia questions, including ‘name that tune’. And if you are always shouting out the answers to TV quizzes, see how well you’d do for real with our at-home Pub Trivia Quiz. Horse Racing: DVD with 10 genuine races to bet on. Music Quiz: 10 categories (including the ‘Name That Tune’ section on CD). Pub Trivia: 1200 questions and answers in eleven categories including audio CD. Handpicked because: Three cheers for fun nights in. Give it to: Friends with the answer to everything. “A great update on the traditional board game” - Dan Black
“Lovely to give the London one to friends abroad”
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Sasha Weld Forester
Turn any table (the larger the better) into a fabulous ping-pong set. Two quality bats, full-size net and three balls. Net: 145 x 14.5cm.
Horse Racing Music Quiz Pub Trivia
£14.95
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£19.95
Space Solver Jigsaw
Roll
Previously, if you hadn’t got through that 10,000-piece puzzle before teatime everyone wou ld have had to eat on the floor. Now you can roll your unfinished puzzle away until you’re ready to finish it. Felt rolling sheet with inflatable inn er tube. 46044-1 £9.95
Give with a ‘voucher’ for a weekend away of their choice
iPhone Desk Phone Now you can love your iPhone and still get to chat as if on an old-fashioned landline. This clever gadget with a corded handset docks your phone allowing you to access all of the normal features. You can also charge your iPhone whilst it’s docked as there is a nifty space for your charger to fit. Also works as a speaker dock for iPods. Compatible with all iPhones, iPods and iTouches. Handpicked because: Brings out your inner Gordon Gekko. Give it to: The office gossip. “I love all things early Eighties and this brings it all back!” - Natasha Cubitt 46063-1
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£19.95
Leather Kindle Case We searched high and low for a Kindle cover we thought good enough for our customers, and chose this one for its practicality, good looks and lovely butter-soft leather. 14 x 19.5 cm when closed. Handpicked because: A bit of kit that carries your entire library needs protecting. Give it to: The modern classic.
Special Places to Stay Each venue recommended in these much lauded Special Places to Stay books has been inspected and genuinely is “special”. There’s something for everyone looking for a UK break, from families with children, to young romantics, peace-seekers, beach bums and . gardeners. Paperback. 21.5 x 13cm
“You’ll judge the book well by this cover” Jo McGivern 46067-1 46067-2
Navy Turquoise
£44.95 £44.95
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Bed & Breakfast for Garden Lovers British Bed & Breakfast 6-1 5017 50177-1 Pubs & Inns of England £14.95 and Wales
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Essential Book Light You like to read before lights out. a Your other half likes to make like mole by 10pm. Here’s the solution. 360 degree rotating head. . Batteries included. Clips on to book 50344-1
£7.95
50 Books to Read Before You Die Bookmark If your bedtime literature isn’t stimulating enough have fun instead compiling your library wish list with our handy bookmark. Metal. 4 x 18cm. 50345-1
£3.95
These lists will help you with the holiday packing, reach the right decision on a dilemma and let your other half know what’s required to keep you happy – they’re witty but ultimately very useful. 60 sheets. 15 x 23 cm.
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Haven’t I seen this before? The answer is yes, probably on your bedside table when you were a teenager. It is just as brilliant now, holding six photos or personal mementos. Plastic. 9cm3. 50333-1
Clothes Saviour Moth Box
Every wardrobe ne eds at least one of these good-lo oking moth catchers, laced wit h pheromones to lure unsuspectin g moths. Silent bu t deadly. Effective for up to 12 week s. 50180-1 £7.95
£4.95
Smaller gifts
Pack This, Things You Must Do To Make Me Happy & Make a Decision… Notepads
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Photo Frame Cube
Union Jack & Heart Mini Hottie Handwarmers
Have a heart or fly the flag while keeping your hands nice and toasty with our easy to use warmers. Just click the disc for instant heat. Reusable. Removable warming pouch. 12 x 8.5cm.
Pack This Things You Must Do To Make Me Happy Make a Decision £5.95
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Heart Union Jack
£4.95
Posh Sudoku Our brain teasing books are smart in every sense, though don’t think their stylish covers mean you won’t find anything challenging inside. 100 puzzles. 10 x 15cm.
Instant IQ Test
How bright are you? Find out in almost as little time as it takes to say, “Intelligence Quotient assessor in kit format”. Includes two full tests so challenge a friend (if you are feeling confident). Includes tests, answers and score card. 50325-1
50322-1 Pocket Posh Sudoku 50322-2 Back Pocket Sudoku £5.95
£7.95
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Huge Daddy Rules and Mummy Rules Mugs
Bookmark Photo Frame The last thing you’ll see when you put your book down for the night is a photo of a favourite loved one. Leather. 12cm. 50133-4 50133-5 50133-6
Mint Pink Damson
£13.95
He can dream, while she knows who’s really in charge at home, but you might as well let them both celebrate their status with a smart cup of tea. And neither will have to wash up as these royal beauties are dishwasher safe. Fine bone china. 8.5cm. Capacity 450ml. 50262-1 50261-1
Daddy Rules Mummy Rules £9.95
Nag Notes, Notes to Self, Don’t Forget & All Out Of… Sticky Notes Choose the appropriate theme and use these sticky notes liberally to remind yourself, and anyone else who can read, about life’s essentials. 100 sheets. 7.5 x 7.5cm. 50308-1 50308-3 50308-4 50308-2
Nag Note Notes to Self Don't Forget All Out of
£2.95
Photo Key Book Another reason not to lose your keys. This smart leather double photo frame keyring means your special ones are always close to hand. Fastens with a strap to keep photos looking good. Leather. Gift-boxed. Fits two 5 x 3cm photos. 50135-1 50135-4
Turquoise Poppy £13.95
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Use for placenames, menus, photos or any funny or thoughtful message
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Photo Frame Coasters & Tablemats Our heatproof coasters and tablemats make a statement out of cocktail hour and dinner, look smart protecting furniture and are brilliant pressed into service to theme parties. Just insert photos, menu, memorabilia, placenames or even a birth or wedding announcement. Coasters: Set of 4. 9cm². Tablemat: Individual. 25 x 20cm. Handpicked because: Elevates the humble coaster and mat from supporting roles to star players. Give it to: Great entertainers. “Quirky way to keep everyone in the picture” - Amanda Fox 46031-2 46031-1 46032-1
Black Coasters Frosted Glass Coasters Black Tablemat
FREE delivery when you spend over £100 - see p.64
£4.95 £4.95 £6.95
SMALLER GIFTS – FOR EVERYONE
Ladybird First Aid Tin
Jumbo Fold-Up Bag It’s recycled, fits in everything including the kitchen sink, and scrumples up to almost nothing. Store seasonal clothes, winter blankets, or take abroad in case you shop till you drop. . Recycled plastic. 28 x 55 x 48cm 50189-1
“Don’t worry Jane, I’ll have you patched up in a jiffy.” This lovely tin provides a home for firs t aid essentials and comes with a basic first aid kit. Contains 16 Ladybird plasters, triangle bandag e, rolled bandage, adhesive tap e, alcohol pad, safety pins and scis sors. 50341-1 £9.95
Penguin Classic s Travel Accessories To Do Mousepad Notepad Make your mousepad work harder with our useful week-per-view to-do list. 60 sheets. 24 x 20cm. 50310-1
£6.95
£5.95
Based on classic book covers, the se will help raise a sm ile on the daily commute or holid ay. Luggage tag: 16 x 7cm. Card holder: 10 x 7cm. 50245-1 The Lo st Girl Luggage Tag £6.95 50246-1 On the Road Travel Card Holder £9.95
Classic Italian, Chinese & Indian Recipe Books We fell in love with these authentic books of classic recipes as they keep it simple and feature all the recognisable old favourites from each cuisine. Written by the chefs (Anna del Conte, Ken Hom, Manju Malhi) who helped popularise their national dishes in the UK. Hardback. 75 signature dishes. 19 x 14cm. 50332-1 50332-2 50332-3
Mugs
Office Survival Kit We’ve all been there. Worked late, or, ahem, didn’t get home after the office party…These instant pick-meup kits contain all you need to spruce up at your desk. Contains screen wipe, plastic comb, sewing kit, shoe shine, stain remover, tissues, refreshing wipe, plasters, mints, lemon wipe, mini pen, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Italian Chinese Indian £9.95
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£12.95
We all know a Glamorous Granny, Yummy Mummy and Daddy Cool. Made of cream porcelain. More mugs online. Dishwasher safe. 9.6 x 8.3cm. Capacity 300ml. 50105-1 50105-2 50105-3 50105-4 50105-9 50105-12
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Bobble On-the-Go Filter Water Bottle Gimble Book Holder This nifty little worker won’t deliver cocktails on holiday but it will give you a hands-free bookreading option so you can concentrate on your Pina Colada. Also useful at home when you’re waiting for your nails to dry. Two sizes are supplied to fit books from 17.5cm to 19.5cm. 50299-1
£4.95
Pocket Folding Secateurs How often have you been out for a stroll and noticed the need for emergency pruning? Secateurs in your pocket has been impractical (and not a little dangerous) until now. Four extra tools hidden in handles (garden knife, mini saw, weeder and handy tool). Cuts up to 1.5cm diameter (we’ve tested). 3 x 9cm when folded. 95079-1
£11.95
Love You Heart Dishes What’s not to love about these cute dishes? They are bound to make every recipient smile. “Love you Mummy” is one dish and “I Love You” is three nesting dishes delivering the message as they are unpacked one by one. Love you Mummy: 4.5 x 4.5cm. I Love You: Large: 5cm. Middle: 4cm. Small: 3cm. 30325-1 Love You Mummy £5.95 50269-1 I Love You £7.95
We all know how important it is to keep hydrated, and how bottled drinking water isn’t exactly great for the planet. Now you can have filtered water straight from the tap with our clever on-the-go Bobble bottle with built-in filters. 550ml. Replacement filters and 385ml Bobble available online (ideal for kids). BPA free. 50301-2 50301-4 50301-5 50301-6
Blue Magenta Green Lavender
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Retro Notebooks
Digital Photo Frame Keyring Transfer up to 138 images to this rechargeable frame keyring for a s constant slideshow of good time le. peop rite and favou Colour LCD screen. Rechargeable via USB. 3.8cm. 50313-1 50313-2
Blue Pink
These handy notebooks fasten with elastic to make the m practical travelling companions or handbag essentials. 256 lined pages. 9.7 x 15cm. 50228-2 Keep Calm & Carry On 50228-1 Travel 50228-3 Paris £7.95
Double Egg Cup One is never enough. Our appealing double-act in white ceramic means you really can go to work on an egg (or two). White ceramic. 83010-1
£5.95
£11.95
Tottering by Gently Receipts Tin and String in a Tin
I’d Rather Be... Mugs Sometimes a cup of tea hits the spot, and others... Well, let’s just say this mug says it how it is. Fine English china. 9.7cm. 50230-2 Drinking Champagne 50230-1 In the Pub 50230-3 Sailing
Blackboard Plan t Labels
These stained bir ch blackboard plant labels will he lp you remembe r what’s coming up in the garden. The white writing can be easily removed with wh ite spirit to be used for years. 10 markers and white pencil. 26 x 2.5cm. 50156-1 £4.95
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Playing Golf Fishing Not Hungover Drinking G&T
£7.95
Daffy would use the string to adjust her waistband after a long bridge lunch. Dicky is always short of a tie for his Labradors. What about you? Receipts find a nearly stately home in the Tottering tin. Receipts Tin: 15 x 15 x 6cm. String Tin: 11 x 11cm. 50315-1 50316-1
Receipts in a Tin String in a Tin
£4.95 £6.95
Grow Me Flowers - Message in a Box Deliver a sweet or silly message with these fun "Grow Me" boxes, that contain everything needed to grow a plant. Includes packet of seeds, coconut husk starter pot, coconut husk compost disc which expands when watered, wooden plant marker. 40378-1 40376-1 40390-1 40356-1
Be Happy, Sunflowers Super Chef, Basil Good Luck, Clover I Love You, Sweet Peas
40357-1 Hot Stuff, Chilli Pepper 50319-1 Snore Ease, Eucalyptus 50320-1 Money Does Grow on Trees, Money Plant £4.95
The World’s Largest Matches? Heart (not to mention fire) warming tube of extra-long matches. These make easy work of lighting lots of candles at one time, or huge fires, bonfires and BBQs. Approx 50 matches. Tube size: 28cm. 50194-3
£4.95
Edward Monkton Mugs
Birds Away Crop Protectors Don’t lose your harvest to the birds. These pretty protectors wave merrily in the wind and help keep feathered friends at bay. 8 varied shapes with approx. 5m natural jute twine. 95080-1
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When you’re in hot water, it’s comforting to know there’s something at hand (and foot) to keep you cosy. Snuggle up with one of these this winter - either sweet hearts or best of British Union Jack. Union Jack: 36 x 24cm. Heart: 34 x 21cm.
When “Life” seems a random muddle, what else can you do but reach for the kettle? And “Anything is Possible” is for the days when you end up with your dress tucked into your knickers, just like the heroine of our Edward Monkton-designed mug. Fine bone china. 8cm. Capacity 250ml.
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Hot Water Bottles
£9.95
Union Jack Heart
£9.95
FREE delivery when you spend over £100 - see p.56
Anything is Possible Life £7.95
FOR HER
Gifts for Her 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 hand-made from leather dyed using extracts of bark and plants by a cooperative of 40 families in Rajasthan. Leather is untreated so has a naturally weathered look. Lined in pretty printed cotton. 34 x 14 x 28cm. Handpicked because: Fair Trade fashion. Give it to: A shopper for shoppers. 30329-1
£89.95
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“We all need a season-less shopper alongside our It-bag” Georgie Coleridge Cole
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Receipts Organiser Envelope
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We were so tired of purses and handbags stuffed with muddled receipts that we designed this elegant receipts envelope. Its sections are labelled ‘Receipts’, ‘Expenses’, ‘Vouchers’ and ‘Stamps etc’. Leather. Gift-boxed. 18 x 11.5cm. Handpicked because: Perfect for those who like to try after they buy. Give it to: Shopaholics. “My handbag is a better place for this and it’s unique” Natasha Cubitt 30413-1 Turquoise 30413-2 Navy
£29.95
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copies of some of
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ila Pebble Personal Alarm
Pantry Recipe Box
This cute little alarm will sit usefully on your keyring and, if you feel in danger, emits a piercing high-decibel alarm when activated at a push of a button (a clever catch ensures you cannot activate it by mistake). 5cm.
It doesn’t quite come with a lock and key, but does provide a safe home for your special recipes. Bigger than you would expect - and perfectly fits major supermarket recipe cards. Cardboard with six dividers. 23 x 11 x 17cm.
Handpicked because: Safety always comes first. Give it to: Any city chick of an age to own a key. “Genius. You always have your keys with you, so will never be without an alarm” - Tom Barber 50213-1 50213-2 50213-3
Red Polka Dot Black Swirl Black Polka Dot
Handpicked because: A home for all those mouth-watering recipes you cut out and promptly lose. Give it to: The sister who reads food magazines with a pair of scissors.
£9.95
Marrakech Cream Lantern
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These look fabulous lighting a garden path, and also sit beautifully in a fireplace. Simply add a tealight or two and let the play of shadows and light work its magic. Holds tealights or pillar candles. Metal. Small: 29cm. Large: 40cm.
“Most of my favourite recipes came from magazines so this is perfect.” - Amanda Fox 85063-1
£7.95
Friendship Bracelet
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Show the love with these sweet friendship bracelets adorned with silver beads and a heart tag. The cord is adjustable elastic so is suitable for any size wrist. Silver beads and tags are 925 silver.
Handpicked because: Tradition updated with smart cream paint. Give it to: The very Moorish. “Use indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer” Jo McGivern 40389-1 Large 50283-1 Small
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Handpicked because: Pretty for any age.
£15.95 £9.95
Give it to: Daughters, aunts, mums, friends.
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“Adults and teens alike would love one (strike that, several) of these cute little numbers” - Kate O’Donnell
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30407-1 Blue 30407-2 Pink 30407-3 Black £12.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
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Partridge Bauble Ring Dish
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The little birdies surrounding this chrome dish look as though they’ve stopped for a drink. Drop your rings on them, and place other precious jewellery items in the dish. Chrome plated. 15cm diameter.
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Handpicked because: Simple, stylish and extremely useful.
Keepsake Memory Box This is like a diary of objects you can’t bear to part with. Pop in invitations, photographs, newspaper articles, ticket stubs and lots more to retain memories you’ll never tire of. Reinforced cardboard. 19.5 x 19.5 x 10cm.
Give it to: Your bird. “A perfect partner to the gorgeous Partridge Jewellery Tree which I have too” - Jo McGivern 30324-1
£9.95
Handpicked because: The most precious possessions are the easiest to misplace. Give it to: New mums and scatterbrains.
Ultimate Cashmere Gloves and Scarf
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This trio of incredibly soft cashmere covers all bases. We’ve got practical wristwarmers that allow you to keep nimble fingers moving, classic gloves, that are, well, classic, and a cosy scarf, that ensures elegance and warmth. Extra-long gloves available online. 100% pure cashmere. One size. Scarf size: 180 x 25cm.
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£26.95
“A perfect place to store my unsorted wedding photographs (2007) - oops!” Eugenie Evans Lombe
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Handpicked because: British winters can be cruel. Give it to: G-lovely girls with cold necks. “They’ll be praying for snow with these” - Amanda Fox
Black Scarf: Classic Gloves: Wristwarmers:
Otter 30423-1 Black 30203-1 Black 30302-1 Black
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Aspinal of London Heart Coin Purse
£59.95 £19.95 £19.95
Where to begin? Patent is so now, coins so annoying if left to run wild, hearts always appreciated. Italian leather. All lined in cream suede. 9 x 9cm. Handpicked because: Who enjoys games of hunt the parking meter cash? Give it to: Girls whose handbags shake, rattle and roll.
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Glass Teapot Set Our glass teapot features an inbuilt infuser to help 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. Give it to: Allotment owners with healthy herb harvests. “You know when a cup of tea has to be a ritualistic, zen-like experience? Well this pot is for that cup” - Laetitia Maklouf 30428-1
£19.95
“From pocket money to parking money, a cute little coin purse is a great gift” - Georgie Coleridge Cole
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Practical Presents
More great gift ideas ila Sport Personal Alarm Pedometer This fantastic ila pedometer with built-in alarm makes exercising safer. Light and easy to carry, the pedometer gives reliable distance travelled information as well as calories burnt, and comes with an easy to activate alarm if the user finds herself in a threatening situation. Pedometer, calorie counter and 130dB siren combined. 9.5 x 4.5 x 3.5cm.
Present Wrapping Storage Bag This consigns sessions of hunt the r Sellotape/scissors/wrapping pape to history. There are ten external pockets, a huge central one, and a draw-string closure. Cotton. 27 x 10 x 58cm. 40381-1
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Handpicked because: Fitness is firmly on most girls’ agenda, and you want them to do it safely. Give it to: Early morning walkers and late night joggers. “A very useful gadget for those trying to beat the Christmas bulge…” - Thomasina Miers 30297-1
£19.50
Hammamas Towel
£14.95
These are based on classic Turkish bath towels. Lightweight but super-absorbent, they make great looking sarongs, tablecloths, picnic rugs and chair throws. Handmade. 100% cotton. 150 x 90cm. Men’s towels and kids’ sizes available online. Handpicked because: If these were any more versatile they’d be running the country. Give it to: Travel bugs. 40395-1 Blue 40395-2 Pink 40395-3 Olive £21.95
Emma Bridgewater Big Love Tins – Set of 3 What’s not to love? Thi s set of three tins store handily away inside each other. Large: 15 x 25c m. Medium: 13 x 22.5cm . Small: 10 x 20cm. 30421-1 £29.95
Fill these wi th homemade cupcak es for a truly scrumpt ious presen t
“I once spent hours tracking down a fabled stall in a Syrian souq that sold these!” Tom Barber
Rainbow Coloured Hip Flasks It’s not just men who enjoy a dram while out and about. Winter walkers and year-round gardeners will appreciate this little pick-meup hip flask. 6oz. Handpicked because: A hip hip flask. Give it to: Sloe gin enthusiasts. “Why should men have all the fun?” Amanda Fox 30402-1 30402-2 30402-3 30402-4
Jane Packer’s Flower Course You can almost smell the flowers. Jane Packer is the contemporary florist, and this wonderful guide gives all her tips of the trade, plus flower information and hints. Hardback. 26 x 23cm. 30404-1
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Pink Blue Purple Green
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Light-Up Tweezers Jet setters recommend tweaking brows when in the air because the light is better. The rest of us need these amazing tweezers. Slanted to perfection with a 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-worthy. Give it to: Furrowed brows. “Don’t know how I managed without mine...” - Georgie Coleridge Cole 30396-1
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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. Traditional personal safety devices sound like car alarms - and are roundly ignored. The ila Dusk emits a female scream, which research has shown others are more likely to respond to. To activate pull chain at the base. Replace to de-activate. Lasts up to 3 years. Emits a high decibel scream that lasts for 8 minutes. 8 x 3.5cm.
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Handpicked because: Makes them safer without compromising their style. Give it to: Cherished wives, girlfriends, daughters and best friends.
Handbag Tidy/P /Glasses/Make-Uencil p Case
“An alarm that looks great, so you can put it somewhere visible and accessible” - Natasha Cubitt Chinese Flowers 30216-3 Pink Spot 30216-4
Blue Blossom Black Leopard
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Boasting Envelope This smart leather envelope is the perfect size for ten or so photographs (any more and boasting becomes boring). Fastens with a hidden magnet. Gift-boxed. Holds 6”x4”photos.18 x 11.5cm.
We love beautifu l multi-purpose objects and this slim, luxury Frenc h leather case is ide al to slip into your handbag wit h pens, slim-line glasses, make-up or other small handbag essenti als. Leather. 20 x 7 x 5cm. 30412-1 Pink 30412-2 Brown 30412-3 Blue
£24.95
Handpicked because: If bragging do it in style. Give it to: Granny (and Grandad and Daddy, bless ‘em). “Some things are worth shouting about!” -
Grace Saunders
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Calligraphy Set Get creative with this beautiful Italian calligraphy set. Also perfect for making invitations and place names look fabulous. Contains 8 coloured inks, wooden pen with two nibs.
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g table Every bedside or dressin p earrings kee to needs a pretty tray r set Ou . safe els jew er and oth for you, contains two trays: one one for the spare room. 5cm. 28 x 17cm and 20 x 11. 30265-1
£24.95
Handpicked because: Beautifully crafted letters in this day of electronic communication are very special. Give it to: Ladies of letters. 30315-1
£24.95
“Makes letter writing a whole lot more pleasurable for writer and reader” Lucy Cleland
Bradley’s Flower Scissor
These flower arran ging essentials have brightly colou red pink handles to make them easy to locate among ev en the blowsiest blooms. Handma de in Shropshire . Come with a lea ther pouch. 15cm long. 95016-1 £1
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Home Photo Tray Our bestselling photo trays have four mounted spaces for photos, or you can remove the mount to insert a collage or one large photo. A twist on the traditional gift of a photo frame, and brings a smile to the tea tray. These make a stunning unique gift when personalised. In walnut or black lacquer. Space for four 4” x 6” photos. Insert your own photos just like a photo frame. Walnut: 39 x 39 x 6.5cm. Black: 44 x 44 x 5.5cm. Handpicked because: Fantastic value for such a personal gift. Give it to: Granny so she can have tea every day with Junior; newlyweds, with shots of the big day. “A one off. Great wedding present too” - Alice Rose 30101-1
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Recycled Pretty Glass & Carafe This Fair Trade duo is a bedside table essential (your houseguests will love you for it), and adds vintage-style to the dinner table. Glass 9cm. Carafe 26 x 8cm. Handpicked because: Made of recycled glass so your conscience can be as clear as your drink. Give it to: Water goddesses. “So much better - and greener than another plastic bottle” Debora Robertson 50295-1 Glass £4.95 50296-1 Carafe £11.95 Set * £14.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
Table Mirrors for Party Sparkle
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We’ve been on the hunt for affordable versions of these fabulous mirrored table centrepieces for a while, and think we’ve cracked it (not literally...). Makes flowers and vases look twice as good, and doubles the glow of a burning candle. Foam backed to protect tables. Large: diameter 30cm. Medium: diameter 20cm. Small: diameter 12.5cm. Handpicked because: We confess we stole the idea from countless party organisers. Give it to: Reflective types. “Great for drawing attention away from a less-than-immaculate tablecloth too” Alice Rose 40291-1 Small £4.95 40289-1 Medium £7.95 40290-1 Large £19.95
Also stunning as placemats and coasters
Thrifty Chic
Austerity Britain taken in a beautiful new direction. Frugality needn’t lead to a pre-war looking house, as this inspirational book proves. Hardback. 27 x 23cm. Sunburst Photo Frame
Handpicked because: Packed with inspiration for your home that won’t cost a fortune.
With its art deco good looks and semi-matt silver finish, this frame adds real glitz to your precious photographs. Small: 6 x 4” photograph. Large: 7 x 5” photograph. Handpicked because: Old-style glamour never goes out of fashion. Give it to: Sunny personalities. “This is a great standout frame which will sit beautifully with other more classic styles” - Natasha Cubitt 30367-1 30368-1
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“Just the ticket to get you through our austerity era” Kate O’Donnell
Give it to: Home makers who are a bit too profligate with the housekeeping money. 30403-1
£19.95
£11.95 £14.95
Throw-Anywhere Throws Our gorgeous wool throws are versatile and incredibly good value. Keep on a sofa to curl up with, decorate and warm up a bed, or use on the morning commute when the car feels like an igloo. Made in England. 100% pure new wool. Dry clean only. 135 x 180cm. Handpicked because: Cosying up banishes winter blues Give it to: Big softies.
“Things” Keepsake Box This coffee or dressing table-worthy glass-lidded box provides a handy place to store all those “things” you don’t know where to put. Wooden with glass lid. 15 x 24 x 7.5cm. Handpicked because: Pretty storage is always a winner. Give it to: Possessive types. “This would be great in my kitchen for those things I need easy access to but don’t want cluttering the worktop” - Jo McGivern 30399-1
“These make a house a home” Amanda Fox 30295-5 30295-6 30295-7 30295-8 30295-9 30295-10
Paradise Blue Check Paradise Blue Herringbone Candy Pink Check Candy Pink Herringbone Natural Check Natural Herringbone £39.95
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Hanging Twin-Heart Photo Frame This is worth saving up two very special photos 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. 24 x 3 x 13cm. Handpicked because: It doubles the prettiness. Give it to: Twins. “I can fit photos of all my family with these doublesided frames” - Jo McGivern 30341-1
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Porcelain Rose Candle Holder
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le This rose-shaped porcelain cand and ant, eleg and ate delic is er hold adds romance to its home whether it be the bedroom, dining room or living room. Holds either a small candle or tealight. 7.5 x 13cm. 30264-1
£9.95
www.handpickedcollection.com Flower Dotted Metallic Tealight Holders Pretty shadows are cast through the metallic patterns on the outside of our wonderfully sparkly tealights. There’s a coloured glass votive inside the metallic holder which can be removed, creating two looks. Or use together for maximum atmosphere. 7.6 x 6.4cm.
£9.95
Handpicked because: Three tealight looks in one pretty package. Give it to: Fans of bazaar chic. “Add a little something extra to your garden party with a scattering of these” - Georgie Coleridge Cole
Hammered Silver-Plat ed Frames
50208-1 Turquoise 50208-2 Red 50208-3 Yellow 50208-4 Pink 50208-5 Green 50208-6 Orange £7.95 Set of 6* £39.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
We’re always on the hun t for classic photo frames, and lov e the way these hammered silver-p lated versions look to the ma nor born in cutting edge or traditio nal interiors. Small 4”x 4”. Medium 4”x 6”. Large 5”x 7”. 30358-1 Small £13.95 30359-1 Medium £16.95 30360-1 Large £18.95
Black + Blum Flower Loop
Handpicked because: Blooming lovely!
Sparklers & Glass Bauble Place Name Holders Simply slot place names into the wire circle on the place name holders and end confusion (and battles) over who sits where. The sparklers make a dazzling impact to any evening. Baubles: Glass. 6cm high.
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This simple design lets the flowers take centre stage. An is-it-or-isn’t-it artificial Calla lily is included with every vase. Tempered steel. 29 x 14cm.
50277-1 Clear Glass Bauble 50277-2 Rustic Silver Bauble 50275-1 Star Sparklers set of 5 50276-1 Mini Sparklers set of 20
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Give it to: Flower arrangers with a limited supply of blooms. “For when less is more” - Georgie Coleridge Cole
£2.95 £2.95 £4.95
30208-1 £24.95
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HeartShaped Card Holder If you end up with greeting cards and invitations sliding off the mantelpiece, you need one of these. Instead of chaos, you’ll create a wall-mounted, useful and beautiful scrapbook by slotting keepsakes into the rustic wire heart. Metal. 56 x 56cm. Handpicked because: Turns correspondence into an ever-changing artwork. Give it to: The friend who never RSVPs because she can’t find the invitation. 30179-1
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£4.95
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“Also perfect for prettily storing seed packets” Matthew Dennison
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Children’s Art File & Frame 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 (or rotation). The frames are deep enough to store numerous pictures or one 3D work. White painted wood. One, two or three A4 slots. 2cm depth. Handpicked because: Banishes Blu-tac and turns the playroom into a gallery.
Caterpillar & Circle Bud Vases 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: diameter 30cm.
Give it to: Mini Monet, and his/her Mum/Granny.
Handpicked because: Fewer flowers means a smaller florist bill.
“Charming way to turn scribbles into art” - Jo McGivern
Give it to: Your bud-dy.
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Single A4 Double A4
£14.95 £19.95
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Decant potted plants into one of our classic cachepots and transform your room into a tiny slice of Kew Gardens. Available in elephant or zebra. Small: 10cm. Large: 15.5cm. Handpicked because: These make any plant the centre of attention. Give it to: The potted genius. “Carolyn Sheffield creates wonderfully desirable accessories at a great price” Georgie Coleridge Cole Small Elephant Small Zebra Large Elephant Large Zebra
£24.95
“Economise on flowers without cutting back on style” - Gaia Geddes 30366-1
Carolyn Sheffield Cachepots
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Caterpillar
£9.95
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£29.95
Silver-Plated Heart Dish A romantic way to serve chocolates or canapés, and looks just as good on the bedside table taking care of valuables. In hammered silver plate and beautifully gift-boxed, this will make anyone’s heart miss a beat when they open it. 18cm wide. Handpicked because: Useful and heartfelt – not many things manage both. Give it to: Hostesses with heart. 30137-1
£26.95
“Hammered anything remains ever fashionable”
Kate O’Donnell
Jo’s seven year old daughter says this is her favourite e ver prese nt and uses it to store all the treasures she has fou nd
Sweetheart Mini Keepsake Chest This adorable wooden chest is perfect for keeping special little items in one place. Use for jewellery, buttons, ribbons or hair accessories, or anything else that needs a safe home. Painted wood with distressed finish. 10 x 24 x 28cm. Handpicked because: Girls will also love this for keeping treasures safe. Give it to: Hoarders. “Create a little New England glamour” - Eugenie Evans Lombe 30282-1
£24.95
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Cornice Photo Frames This collection of white wooden frames mix and match beautifully. All you need do is choose the photographs and a cohesive look is guaranteed. Wood. Family: 50 x 42cm (8 photos of various sizes). Triple: 55 x 33cm (7” x 5” photos). Single: 20 x 23cm (4.5” x 3” photos). Handpicked because: Turns any wall into a portrait (or rogue’s...) gallery. Give it to: The pretty as a picture. “These will look brilliant hanging together on stairs or in a hall” - Natasha Cubitt 30350-1 Single £7.95 30348-1 Triple £24.95 30349-1 Family £24.95
Set of Six Silver & Gold Glass Tealight Holders 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. Set of 6. Glass. 5.5 x 6.5cm. Handpicked because: Silver and gold look wonderful at night. Give it to: Sparkling company. “Metallics are so now, darling!” - Alice Rose 50272-1
£14.95
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Gravy Boat with In-Built Fat Separator This clever gravy boat looks like a normal Sunday lunch buddy on the outside. However, its clever interior fat separator means that (in our dietary rule book, anyway) you can eat even more roast potatoes. White porcelain. 500ml capacity.
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Handpicked because: The only time white might make you look smaller. Give it to: Passengers on the gravy train. 85057-1
£9.95
“Greasy gravy is a no-no and these do the trick and look great on the table”
Thomasina Miers
Also great for serving canapes and cheese
Wicker Four-Bottle Basket and Wicker Cutlery or Bottle Holder
Heart Olive Wood Chopping Board Our heart-shaped board looks beautiful on display, while its curved sides make it easier to get whatever has been sliced into a saucepan. And olive wood contains such high levels of oil it’s naturally anti-bacterial. 21 x 19cm. Handpicked because: Makes chopping the veg an act of love. Give it to: Your most loveable head chef. “I’d heap this with salami, olives and cheese” - Thomasina Miers 85075-1
£14.95
Our delightful wicker basket holders are great for the garden and for picnics, and also look lovely storing cordials or oils in a kitchen. Natural wicker. Bottle: 21 x 21 x 36(h)cm. Cutlery: 18 x 18 x 24(h)cm. Handpicked because: We hate dropping bottles of wine. Give it to: Neat freaks. “Jam jars filled with flowers look sweet in the cutlery holder” Emma Cuthbert 95118-1 Cutlery Holder £6.95 95119-1 Bottle Basket £14.95
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Retro Pie Bird & Cooks Measure
Herb Cutting Scissors These nifty five-bladed scissors snip herbs without crushing, and will have you chopping with the speed of a of professional chef. Includes pack herb of let book and s seed chive growing tips. 85039-1
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We love the old-fashioned look of this range and it will help even the most modern cook achieve domestic perfection. Cooks Measure: Imperial and metric. Dry ingredients only. Measures up to 200g flour. 14cm high. Pie Bird: 10cm. 85071-1 85067-1
Ceramic Pie Bird £4.95 Retro Cooks Measure £9.95
We love Sophie Allport’s illustrations and are proud to stock a range of designs which will brighten up any kitchen. They take the edge off mundane tasks such as hanging out the washing and drying up. 100% cotton print and machine washable. Tea Towel: 44 x 65cm. Peg Bag: 30 x 30cm. Carrier Bag Holder: 19 x 44cm. Double oven glove: 18 x 84cm. Gauntlet: 19 x 43cm. Aga Cover: 38cm diameter. Handpicked because: Delivers country style that doesn’t stray into twee. Give it to: Families who live in their kitchens. “So pretty and make the perfect useful present” - Thomasina Miers 85041-1 85042-1 85043-1 85044-1 85045-1 85046-1
Aga Cover £9.95 Carrier Bag Holder £6.95 Kitchen Gauntlet £9.95 Peg Bag £8.95 Tea Towel £4.95 Double Oven Glove £11.95
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Five-way Pure Cashmere Poncho
Fifty Dresses that Changed the World Affectionately known as the ‘frocks that rock’, the iconic dresses described have all had a huge impact on the world of fashion, design and life as we know it. Hardback. 22 x 16cm. Handpicked because: It’s a thoroughly fashionable present. Give it to: The wardrobe mistress. “Test your fashion knowledge with this LBD - Little Book of Dresses” - Gaia Geddes 30318-1
£12.95
100% cashmere wrap/scarf/stole/ poncho and shrug. Really. The shape-shifting is possible because of a clever trick with mother-ofpearl buttons (a pretty design feature in their own right). 100% cashmere. Gift-boxed. 140 x 70cm unbuttoned. Handpicked because: Lends chic warmth to black tie, school runs, and dinner parties. Give it to: Chilled women. “Beautiful. Five gorgeous garments in one” Fabia McDougall
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Oatmeal Black Soft Grey Navy Light Blue
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Ultra Cosy Tippet Scarf These elegant faux fur scarves keep the wearer snug and cosy without adding bulk. Machine washable at 40 degrees and cool tumble dry. Faux fur. 94 x 11cm. Handpicked because: Adds warmth and panache to any outfit. Give it to: On the run mums. “Elegant but ethical – we like” - Jo McGivern 30398-1 30398-2
Ultra Cosy Boot Liners Some so-called boot liners are merely cuffs. Ours line the entire boot, something you’ll be thrilled about in the depths of a field in February. Faux fur top and fleece inners. Machine washable. Handpicked because: Ask your toes. Give it to: Winter walkers whose feet get the blues. 30397-1 30397-2
Size 3-5 Size 6-8
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“Phew - another layer between me and the elements”
Jo McGivern
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£29.95
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Oatmeal
Navy
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Luxury Cashmere Socks
These socks are huggable, soft and utterly indulgent. 100% cashmere. One size fits up to size 8. Handpicked because: Everyone wants them - few will buy for themselves. Give it to: Sock it to someone who deserves spoiling. “Essential winter cosy kit” - Amanda Fox 30424-1
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Flower Dotted Metallic Tealights £7.95 (p.28)
Cochine Candle £44.95 (p.37)
Small Table Mirror £4.95 (p.27)
Travalo - £9.95 (p.39)
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Wilbur & Gussie Glam Clutch These clutch bags by British designers Wilbur & Gussie give wow factor to the simplest outfit. The clasps are designed in the style of antique brooches, and combine with satin to ramp up the glamour. Bag with diamante brooch. Optional wrist strap tucked inside. 21 x 12cm. Handpicked because: The ultimate in arm candy. Give it to: Women who can only be described as a handful. 30410-1 Gold 30410-2 Silver 30410-3 Black
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A great gift for glam gals at an affordable price” Georgie Coleridge Cole
£139.95
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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. 2 large external pockets on the reverse, 3 internal pockets and a zip pocket. Cotton striped lining. With protective dustbag. 39 x 33 x 10cm. Handpicked because: It’s the kind of high fashion but practical bag that tends to attract a waiting list. Give it to: Your favourite fashionista. “Bags this good and at this price don’t come around often” Georgie Coleridge Cole Vanilla Navy
30401-1 30401-2
£219.95
Aspinal of London FitYour-Life-In Clutch Purse This handmade, chic ziparound leather purse from Aspinal of London is ideal for women on the move. If you are looking for a purse/wallet to contain your life, this does the job with considerable panache. Premium patent and contrasting suede lining: black is lined in baby pink and red lined in cream. 10.8 x 19.5cm. Handpicked because: It’s good to go. Give it to: Clubcard collectors. “So practical you’ll use it every day, yet so chic you’ll want to show it off at night” - Gaia Geddes 30290-1 30290-2
Black Red
£99.95
Great as an evening clutch,
because it’s big enough to take a phone and small keyring
Practical Princess Perfect Wardrobe
Cocorose Foldable Ballet Flats When, at the end of an evening, this morning’s heels no longer feel like such a good idea, you’ll be very grateful to have a pair of these stylish foldaway shoes on you. They fit into a tiny pouch that can easily be slipped into a handbag to be pulled out when you want relief from your heels. How did we ever live without these?! Available in navy blue or gold material upper with leather insole Handpicked because: Lets you keep sky-high heels for when it matters. Give it to: Globe ‘trotters’. Navy: 30430-1 Small 30430-2 Medium 30430-3 Large Gold: 30431-1 Small 30431-2 Medium 30431-3 Large
£44.95
“Perfect for when you can't find a taxi!
Divia Cadbury
Pure Cashmere Travel Wrap
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This sumptous wrap is too good to be kept just for the plane. It’s the ultimate security blanket for grownups, and wraps you up in a lighterthan-air cashmere cloud. Great for smart alfresco weddings and parties. 100% Scottish cashmere. Evening Star has silver thread border. Gift-boxed with cotton travel bag. Approx 180 x 90cm. Handpicked because: Move over pashmina, this is the new wardrobe staple.
Declutter, organise your wardrobe and transform your life in the process, with this guide written by stylist and wardrobe consultant to the stars. Hardback.
Give it to: Glam Glyndebourne regulars, jet setters and new mums to help with the 3am feed. “Like a self-administered hug” Jo McGivern 30146-1 30146-4 30146-3
Dakota £229.95 Otter £229.95 Evening Star £249.95
Dakota
Otter
Handpicked because: This kind of advice can cost hundreds of pounds. Give it to: Friends with too many clothes who never have anything to wear. “Sack the stylist…this book will do the job perfectly and without the attitude” - Gaia Geddes 30405-1
£14.95
Evening Star
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FOR HER – JEWELLERY
Silver & Gold-Dipped Karma Necklaces Sometimes less is more. But not when it comes to good karma. This delicate range of jewellery helps keep positive, peaceful and loving energy spinning in the right direction. 2cm single karma circle necklace, either gold or silver dipped, with 46cm gold dipped chain. 1cm triple karma circle necklace with silver dipped, gold and rose gold dipped circles and 46cm gold dipped chain. Bracelets are double strand gold dipped or sterling silver chain with 1cm gold dipped or sterling silver karma circle. All come with message cards and are handmade in California. Handpicked because: Already a cult classic in the US, these have been picked up by UK stylistas in the know. Give it to: Karma chameleons.
Bracelets
“Love these cute cult classics. On trend AND good karma - what more could you want?” Georgie Coleridge Cole Single Karma Necklace 30387-1 Silver £49.95 30388-1 Gold £54.95
Silver & Gemstone Bangles
Karma Bracelet 30420-1 Silver 30419-1 Gold
£49.95 £59.95
Triple Karma Necklace 30418-1 Silver £54.95 30389-1 Three Golds £59.95
These bold and beautiful bangles are set with four semi-precious stones in sterling silver. They look gorgeous on their own or alongside other bracelets. Gift-boxed. 925 silver set with brilliant cut semiprecious stones. Diameter 7cm. Handpicked because: They’re sparkly and sweet. Give it to: Bangles fans.
Multi-Strand Quartz & Pearl Bracelet & Necklace
“Like pick'n'mix - I feel like a child in a sweetie shop with these” - Natasha Cubitt
These shimmering, multi-faceted necklaces and bracelets make quite an impact. Strand upon strand of pearls and quartz reflect light to brighten and glam up any outfit. Earrings to match. Gift-boxed. Freshwater pearls and quartz. 925 silver toggle clasp. Necklace: 45cm. Bracelet: 20cm. Earrings: approx. 3.5cm Handpicked because: They rock - and deserve to get some.
30429-1 30429-2 30429-3
Amethyst Lemon Topaz Rose Quartz
£59.95
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Give it to: A precious gem. “Transforms any outfit” - Jo McGivern 30225-1 Bracelet - Pink £34.95 30225-2 Bracelet - Pale Grey £34.95 Save over 30226-1 Necklace - Pink £54.95 30226-2 Necklace - Pale Grey £54.95 15% on 30228-1 Earrings - Pink £19.95 30228-2 Earrings - Pale Grey £19.95 the set * Bracelet, Necklace & Earrings set * £92.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
Pearl of Wisdom Bracelet & Necklace
Peas in a Pod Jewellery This jewellery communicates an irresistibly lovely message, and dresses up and down equally well. Each piece is home to two or three pearl peas, nestling in a beautifully cast pod. Sterling silver or gold-plated pea pod and chain, with pearls. Chain length: 46cm. 3 pea pod is 4cm long and 2 pea pod is 3.7cm Handpicked because: Unusual and pretty jewellery is so hard to find. Give it to: Your favourite pea in a pod. “I’ve completely fallen in love with these” Debora Robertson 30380-1 Gold-plated two peas earrings 30379-1 Gold-plated two peas necklace 30335-1 Gold-plated three peas necklace 30334-1 Silver two peas earrings 30332-1 Silver two peas necklace 30333-1 Silver three peas necklace
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We love the versatility of this simple bracelet and necklace. We suspect the single freshwater pearl will bring wisdom to the wearer too...well, wearing one is a wise style move at least. Silk cord with freshwater pearl, 925 silver beads and fastening. Bracelet 19cm. Necklace 34cm. Handpicked because: They’re easy to wear and hence easy to give. Give it to: Precious friends. “Simple chic” - Amanda Fox Bracelet £16.95 Necklace £19.95 30414-1 Silver Blue 30415-1 Silver Blue 30414-2 Black 30415-2 Black 30414-3 Taupe 30415-3 Taupe Necklace & Bracelet Set* £29.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
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JEWELLERY – FOR HER
Classic Jewellery Tree
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Classic Partridge & Hi-Wire Jewellery Trees 15% off when you buy the necklace, bracelet and either earrings * Pearl Tag Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings
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We love our bestselling pearl jewellery - there aren’t many pieces that work just as well with jeans as with a little black dress. The simple studs or drop earrings complete the look. All gift-boxed. Freshwater pearls, 925 silver toggle clasp and heart tag. Necklace: 45cm long. Bracelet: 20cm long. Drop earrings: 1.5cm long. Earrings are not returnable. Handpicked because: What could be more flattering than pearls?
Pretty jewellery trees are almost impossible to find, so we were thrilled to discover these. Cute perching birds keep your baubles safe and easy to access. The base of the Classic Tree (see right) is curved to act as a useful tray for rings and other precious items, while the Hi-Wire (above) version also features holes for earrings. Transparent acrylic with metal poles. Classic: 17 x 36cm. Hi-Wire 45(h) x 63cm when fully open. Handpicked because: Twisted, tangled chains won’t ever look chic. Give it to: Birds of a feather. “These are cult products. Never struggle again to remove nasty knots from your favourite necklace” - Georgie Coleridge Cole 30184-1 30376-1
Classic Jewellery Tree Hi-Wire Jewellery Tree
£19.95 £27.95
Give it to: Classic beauties channelling Chanel. “There are so many people I could give this set to including myself!” - Natasha Cubitt 30160-1 Pearl Tag Necklace £44.95 30159-1 Peal Tag Bracelet £29.95 30231-1 Pearl Stud Earrings £9.95 30229-1 Pearl Drop Earrings £17.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
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Dragonfly Necklace
Silver Small Bead Bracelet We couldn’t understand how these delicate bracelets could look so pretty on every wrist we tried them on - from tiny waifs to the more amazonian. They are strung on elastic and look beautiful singly, stacked or as an addition to other jewellery. 2mm 925 silver balls strung on elastic with 925 silver charms and beads. Handpicked because: They’re beads of paradise. Give it to: Miss Bead-le. “I § these!” - Emma Cuthbert 30408-1 30408-2
£12.95 Tag Heart Charm & Tag £14.95
Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces Holder
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This clever space-saver neatly stores and displays your jewellery. Pop on the inside of a wardrobe, or make a feature by pinning to a wall. 20 x 25(h)cm. Handpicked because: Prevents tangled chains and mysteriously missing earrings. Give it to: Magpies. 30275-1 30275-2
Cream Pink
Exclusive to The Handpicked Collection, this dragonfly necklace dresses up or down equally well. The dragonfly is linked by Japanese culture to courage, strength and happiness, so this gorgeous gift offers good karma as well as baubles. Gift-boxed. Dragonfly made of Thai silver (4.8 x 4.5cm wide at wing). Disc, pins and chain (68cm) 925 silver. Handpicked because: Unique, affordable and thoughtful. Give it to: Anyone with space in their jewellery box. So that’ll be any woman.
£9.95
“I want - and need several”
Thomasina Miers
“Goes with everything - a great piece to travel with” - Thomasina Miers 30152-1 30152-2
Smokey Quartz Rose Quartz
£49.95
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F O R H E R – W H A T W O M E N R E A L LY W A N T
What women really want
Georgie Coleridge Cole
As the founder of SheerLuxe, the ultimate online shopping guide, Georgie Coleridge Cole is the ideal person to reveal what girls really want. A coffee table book or hardback cook book make lovely gifts, but avoid novels unless you specifically know of authors or genres she enjoys.
If you’re her other half then don’t buy things that are secretly for you. She does not want a Sky Sports subscription when she isn’t interested in sport. Feigning interest in the World Cup doesn’t count. Her taste may be different from yours so don’t assume just because you like something she will too. If in doubt ask one of her best friends.
“Don’t rush to one shop at the last minute in a panic and buy any old thing.” Don’t rush. Spend some time thinking about what she enjoys, might need and like to open. “It’ll do” is not the answer. If you’re not excited at the prospect of her opening it, it probably needs more thought. Imagine yourself handing over your present. Are you already apologising for it? If you are you’ve probably got it wrong. There’s nothing wrong with asking what she’d like. Don’t get her to buy and wrap it, though. Women do not want novelty jumpers, nor do they want you to buy them clothes that are too fashionable (they’ll decide on the direction they want to go in, thank you) or too tight. Handpicked’s poncho is glamorous, spoiling but likely to fit and suit almost anyone.
Jane Packer’s Flower Course 30404-1 £19.95 (see p.24). Give pretty things for her home that she might not truly need or feel that she can justify buying for herself. Silver-Plated Jug (see main image) 40238-1 Standard £49.95 40347-1 Mini £24.95 (See p.9). Listen. Women drop hints ALL the time so pay attention. Email yourself or write a note whenever she mentions she needs something or you might forget when shopping time comes around. Plan carefully and put some time aside to research what you want to buy. Don’t rush to one shop at the last minute in a panic and buy any old thing. Read what people on The Handpicked Collection’s panel, who might have something in common with the recipient, recommend. Try not to get the same thing every year. If you gave her bath stuff last year, think of something else. Remember that if she says don’t get me anything, she actually means do...
Five-way Pure Cashmere Poncho 30227 £119.95 (see p.31). Avoid household objects like rubber gloves or new saucepans unless she specifically asks for them. Presents are supposed to be enjoyable. Washing up is not.
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Wrap your gift beautifully. Half of the fun is unwrapping something lovely – if you’re not great at it, pay someone else to do it for you. And finally, keep the receipt!
FRAGRANCE & BEAUTY – FOR HER
Fragrance & Beauty
There are hundreds of wonderful brands of smellies so we have spent a pleasurable few months testing and picking our favourites Branche d’Olive Reed Diffuser Cochine Scented Candle & Reed Diffuser When skincare and fragrance specialist Kate Crofton moved to Saigon she was overcome by the city’s unique style, elegance and romance. She spent a year working with an international fragrance house based in New York, and essential oils harvested from Vietnamese plants and trees, in order to produce perfect combinations of scents. These candles and reed diffusers are the ultimate of the genre, and will make your home smell utterly divine. Candle: 230g. 60 hours burning time. Reed diffuser: 150ml Lasts 2-3 months. Available in Vietnamese Rose & Delentii, Water Hyacinth & Lime Blossom, White Jasmine & Gardenia. 30304 Scented Candles 30378 Reed Diffuser
£44.95 £48.95
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To scent your house 24/7, pop a few rattan sticks in the bottle to soak up the glorious essential oils. There are four different fragrances to choose between, presented in a weighty glass bottle that wouldn’t seem out of place on a Fifties’ starlet’s dressing table. 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. Refill: 200ml.
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“Calling this air freshener is like describing Chanel as part of the rag trade“ - Amanda Fox 30109-1 Thé Vert 30109-2 Garrigue 30109-3 Fleur de Cassis 30109-4 Rose Refills available online
£21.95 £16.50
Compagnie de Provence Bath & Body Range Wish you were en vacance 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. “Bring back memories of your french holidays every day” Emma Cuthbert
“This is exquisite - inside and out”
30384 Hand Cream £13.95 30382 Foam Bath £9.95 30381 Liquid Marseille Soap £9.95 30383 Body Lotion £14.95
Eugenie Evans Lombe
Abahna Mini Sets
Green & Spring smell Green & Spring’s body products and come ral natu 100% are e, absolutely divin red by the beautifully packaged. They are inspi herbs using ed creat and e trysid English coun and flowers native to the British Isles. 50ml, light Relaxing Set: shower & bath foam soap 45g. bath oil 30ml, body lotion 50ml, 50ml, Revitalising Set: shower & bath foam lotion 50ml. exfoliating body wash 50ml, body 30391-1 30391-2
Mini Relaxing Set Mini Revitalising Set
£19.95 £14.95
These gorgeously scented sets of travel essentials transform handbags and bathrooms into temples of indulgence. Gree n goddesses love the eco yet luxurious ingredien ts. Both available in White Grapefruit & May Chang and Mandarin & Sicilian Bergamo t. Handbag Classic: 50ml handcream, 10ml eau de parfum in refillable atomiser. Bath ing Essentials: 100ml bath foam, 50g soap. 30417 Bathing Essentials £9.95 30416 Handbag Classic £19.95
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Gianna Rose Robin’s Egg Soaps by containing exfoliating Six little speckled soaps wheatbran, and infused pieces of oatmeal and ts of chamomile and rac ext g with the soothin prettiest of baby blue, meadowsweet. In the ss bowl, or simply gla a in ine these look div w packaging in their nestling in the faux stra p: 4.5cm long. Soa g. lon box. Box 24cm 50146-1
£19.95
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FOR HER – SMALLER GIFTS
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Bunny Ring Holder This stylish little chrome bunny is right at home on your dressing table or by the kitchen sink, sitting with ears to attention to take care of your rings. Chromeplated metal. Bunny height to ears: 8cm. 30328-1
One Line a Day FiveYear Memory Book Who has time to write a full diary? Write a simple senten ce each day and it’s amazing how the memories will flood bac k. Hardcover. 370 pages. 50312-1 £10
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£6.95
ila Bag Hook & Leather Heart Keyring Our tactile leather keyring is the perfect pick-me-up, in more ways than one. 5 x 5cm. 50306-1 50306-2 50306-3
Red Brown Pink
£5.95
Smaller gifts Book Journal
£14.50
Personal Library Kit
Jot down what you want to read, what you’ve borrowed or are reading, what you think of it, and recommendations from friends or magazines. This is like a book diary, and also makes fascinating reading when you dip back into it. 30209-1
Mirror
This ingenious an d stylish bag hook with integral mirror keeps your precious ha ndbag off the floor and safely aw ay from potential thieves . The hook folds niftily away when not in use, and you can use the mirror to discreetly keep an eye on unwanted visitors, or stray bits of make-up. Carries bags up to 6kg. 50249-1
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? Includes 20 adhesive pockets and checkout cards, date stamp and inkpad. Box 15 x 19 x 2.5cm.
£9.95
50343-1
£11.95
Heart Hole Punch Put the passion back into your paperwork. Our Heart Hole Punch punches out pretty heart shaped holes and leaves you with heart shaped confetti to sprinkle where a little love is needed. 50337-1
£9.95
Can’t Sleep Write Now Notebook
Recycled Leather Boasting Envelope Pretty Sticky Notes Make a design statement with these pretty answer to boring Post-It Notes. Include 480 assorted sized sticky notes. Tin size: 16 x 11cm. 50227-1 50227-2 50227-3
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Butterfly Birds Paris
£9.95 £9.95 £9.95
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Our recycled leather boasting envelope secures with an elastic band, and holds around 10 photos - any more and boasting tends to get a tad boring. Great for receipts too. Recycled leather. Fits 6" x 4" photographs. 30186-1 30186-2 30186-3 30186-4
Poppy Red Mint Green Candy Pink Sky Blue
£12.95
How many great ideas/inventions have almost been lost because they came to someone at night who did not write them down? Sleep therapists advise writing down your thoughts at night to stop your mind racing. This bedside journal includes writing prompts and quotes about sleep and night. 200 pages. 18.5 x 13 x 2cm. 50311-1
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£10.95
SMALLER GIFTS – FOR HER Buy the set for just £20.95 * BEST
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Bath Pillow
Quick Drying Hair Turban
Lingerie & Shoe Bags These linen bags offer a smart way of keeping delicates and shoes protected, or laundry separate in your suitcase. Prettily embroidered with drawstring ties. 100% cotton. 37 x 37cm.
The perfect place to rest your head and generous enough to cradle your neck and shoulders too. Simply fill the pillow with air, position the suction pads and attach them to your bath. Then sink in and let the tension sink out. Covered with velvety microfibre. 52 x 38cm.
Made of clever microfi bres, this dries hair ultra-quickly, saving time, and split ends, as less time is needed on the hairdry er. Quickdry microfibre spotty tow elling turban with secure but ton fixing. Comes in a travel bag . 30409-1 £9.95
30223-1 Lingerie Bag 30235-1 Shoe Bag £12.95 Lingerie & Shoe Bag Set * £20.95 * Discount applied automatically when you checkout online.
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White Blue
50235-1
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. 95107-1
£4.95
Abahna Ultimate Hand Cream Hand cream is one of those essentials most people view as a luxury so don’t purchase for themselves. It therefore never fails to make a wonderful gift. White grapefruit & may chang. 50ml.
New England Beach or Day Bag
£7.95
Flip Flop Manicur e Kit
Cute and kitsch, this flip-flop shaped manicure set will ensure nails don’t run wil d. Nail scissors, file, clipper, cutic le tool. 5 x 11.5c m. 70122-1 Pink 70122-2 Green 70122-3 Blue
£9.95
More great gift ideas online... You’ll find lots more imaginative gifts on our website:
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Wash Me Wear Me Embroidered Bag Genius. One half of this bag is for dirties, the other’s for cleanies. Both sides zip up, and the entire thing squashes easily into a suitcase. 100% cotton zipup bag with two compartments. 21.5 x 53cm. 50198-1 £14.95
£9.95
ila WEDGE Door Alarm Travalo Perfume Atomiser Carrying a perfume bottle in your handbag is inconvenient and dangerous (not to mention expensive if it shatters). This refillable atomiser bottle features a patented easy fill system that allows you to refill in seconds. Contains no glass parts and is under 100ml so ideal for hand luggage. Works with almost any perfume bottle with removeable spray head. Delivers 50 sprays when full. 30355-1 30355-2
Pink Silver
£9.95
Really works (we’ve tried it in B&Bs and in the office before going out). Has enough oomph to dry your hair, but won’t weigh down your handbag or suitcase. Operates on mains electricity, folds up, and comes with a tiny bag for travelling. 11cm at its longest. 450W and dual voltage.
Even if you lock a hotel room from the inside, you can’t always control who can access it from the outside. 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. Also alerts parents if children try and open the door. And great for peace of mind for students in communal accommodation. Alarm triggered when door opened, emitting a 130dB siren.
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World’s Smallest Hairdryer
White Pink
£14.95
Black Red
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FOR HER – SMALLER GIFTS
Set of Six Metallic Tealights £14.95 (p.29)
Medium Table Mirror £7.95 (p.27)
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SMALLER GIFTS – FOR HER
Year of Hearts Soaps A collection of 12 heart-shaped, natural guest soaps scented with essential oils, delivered in recycled packaging. Talk about a clean conscience. Each soap 3cm.
Jam Making Set & 100 Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Pickles Book
50131-1
If you’ve gone to the trouble of making preserves, this ensures your jars will be worth showing off. A lovely present for your favourite domestic goddess. Great to give with “100 Jams, Jellies & Pickles” to provide extra inspiration. Set comes boxed with four jam jars with lids, labels and a little notebook for your favourite recipes. Recipe book: 23.5 x 19cm. 85062-1 50334-1
Jam Making Set £9.95 100 Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Pickles £12.95
Emma Bridgewater Big Love Tray & Tin How much more wonderful will this smart metal tray make breakfast in bed? And the only way you could make this gorgeous tin better is by packing it with home-baked treats before wrapping it up. Tray: 30cm. Heart tin: 25 x 23 x 8cm 50318-1 50317-1
Love Tray Heart Tin
£6.95 £9.95
£8.95
Leave messages 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 chinagraph pencil. Heart: 14 x 18 x 2cm. Notepad: 13.2 x 20 x 2cm
A very pretty home for stationery, paperwork and unopened post. Painted wood. 23 x 20cm.
40355-1 50184-1
50298-1 £14.95
Watch the birds flock with these clever bird feeders for apple and bread. A note from the RSPB – soaked bread is easier for birds to digest, and brown is better than white. And offer a little variety on the apple version by interchanging with pears. Apple feeder: 20cm high. Bread feeder 17cm2. 95078-1 95077-1
Bread Feeder £4.95 Apple Feeder £4.95
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Ceramic Notepads
Stationery or Letter Holder
Bread & Apple Bird Feeders
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Heart Notepad
£14.95 £14.95
Love & Smile Mugs Once they’ve deciphered the hidden message on “You make me smile” they’ll be grinning through their coffee break. And hand over “I love you”, and you will be saying it each day without having to utter a word. Fine bone china. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Capacity 250ml. 8cm. 50330-1 50330-2
You Make Me Smile I Love You
£7.95 £7.95
Joseph Joseph Pie Kitchen Timer This 60 minute mechanical timer has an easy to read (even from a distance) graphic display – the minutes get hidden like a portion of a pie as the time ticks away. No batteries required. Polypropylene. 3.5 x 8cm. 85089-1 85089-2 85089-3
Green Pink Grey
£10.95
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Tottering by Gently Aga Covers
Salad Dressing Recipe Bottle Great bottle for mixing and storing salad dressings with six recipes printed down the side showing measurements of each ingredient. Sturdy plastic with stainless steel lid and airtight steel. Not dishwasher safe. 16 x 5.5cm diameter. 50314-1
This great quality Aga cover keeps heat (and smiles) firmly in the kitchen. 100% cotton, polyester wadding. Washable. 37c m. Caption: Aah! The blis s of a warm bottom in winter. .. 50328-1 Female Blis s 50328-2 Male Bliss £9.95
Your Own Animal Paw Print Canvas
Shaker Heart Bird Feeder
Create an everlasting artwork of your pet’s paw prints to treasure forever. Includes canvas block, animal-friendly paint & paintbrush.
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.
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£14.95
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Top Ten New Gifts for Him Decanter with Oak Stopper We’ve long been fans of the shape of this kind of decanter. The wide base really helps enhance the wine’s bouquet combining practicality with gorgeous design. Glass with oak stopper. Capacity: 2l.
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Handpicked because: Beautiful when empty and fantastic value.
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Give it to: Friends with good taste. 40369-1
£24.95
Auto Legends Hours could be spent drooling over this collection of over sixty of the most important and delectable cars ever designed. Each car is stunningly photographed, its essential design elements highlighed, and there are biographies of key designers and a full technical glossary. 288 pages, 250 colour illustrations. Hardback. 24 x 31.5cm.
“Such an elegant, contemporary shape and I love the idea of an unbreakable stopper”
Handpicked because: A passionate book about a passionate subject.
Debora Robertston
Give it to: Petrol heads. “Even I can see the appeal of this as a coffee table book” Natasha Cubitt
Fold-Back Fingerless Mittens
20294-1
Genius. Flip back the glove tops when you need to use your fingertips, or keep covered to prevent catching chilblains. The black version will go as well with City suits as slacks. The olive suede palm version lined with Thinsulate® is ideal for those needing more grip. Both: Acrylic. Glove stays flipped back by a discreet Velcro patch. One size. Olive: lined with Thinsulate®.
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Also great for serving meat
Handpicked because: Sticks two (or even more) fingers up to chilblains.
- it won’t drip
Give it to: Chilled gentlemen. “Warm fingers tie flies faster” Matthew Dennison 20312-1 20313-1
Black Olive with Suede Palm
£4.95 £9.95
Juice Collecting Carving Tray by MENU & The Ginger Pig Meat Book
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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. Makes a wonderful gift combined with the much lauded Ginger Pig Meat Book, written by the owner of the multi award-winning Ginger Pig meat producers from Yorkshire. Carving tray: Sustainable bamboo. 35cm.
Perfect for fisherman or a keen shot Card Holder Wallet Not all men want (or have the pockets) to carry a conventional wallet. This slim and essentials-only card holder has two side pockets for cards and a central pocket with room for a few notes and ensures no more unattractive bulging pockets. Finest Italian leather. 10 x 6.8cm.
Handpicked because: Helps make Sunday Roast more special.
Handpicked because: A night out with your clubcards isn’t usually necessary.
Give it to: The head of the family.
Give it to: Mr Plastic-not-so-fantastic. “Travel light – release your inner Milk Tray man” Matthew Dennison 20272-1
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Card Holder Wallet £19.95
£29.95
“Seems like a present in my interest too!” - Jo McGivern
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Juice Collecting Carving Tray by MENU The Ginger Pig Meat Book
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Men’s Ultimate Cashmere Gloves and Scarf
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You’ve got to hand it to the gift giver - classics like this are always warmly welcomed. 100% cashmere. One size. Handpicked because: These are just right. Ultra cosy, ultra warm and ultra spoiling, and in classic masculine colours that won’t date. Give it to: The other half with winter blues. “They look manly even though they're so damn soft” - Tom Barber £19.95 £19.95
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£96.95 £96.95 Navy
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Wine Breather Carafe by MENU 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 to serve. Glass. 21cm.
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GREAT VALUE 2 in 1 Carafe AND Wine Breather
Handpicked because: 120 seconds to perfection. Give it to: Quick drinkers. “Once you use it, you will swear by it!” - Dan Black 20292-1
£46.95
Sandstorm Large Travel Wallet
Handpicked because: Travelling is stressful enough without your essentials falling apart. Give it to: Explorers. “This is very smart and will weather well…for the explorer in him” - Gaia Geddes 20308-1
£89.95
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Sandstorm’s travel bags and accessories are made with safarigrade canvas and stitching. This tough travel wallet will keep safe all the documents you need when on the move. Leather and canvas. Includes pockets for transparent ID/business card, credit cards, currency, flight ticket and passport. 13 x 3 x 25cm.
Heyland & Whittle Men’s Gift Set It is a much ignored fact that men like quality smellies too. This beautifully packaged set of three classic soaps smells beautifully masculine, and includes a sisal nail brush and a brilliant soapsaver (which truly does what it claims). Soap scents: oatmeal & spice, citrus grove and hemp & walnut. Gift-boxed. Handpicked because: Self-styled ‘purveyors of fine soaps to the gentry and filthy rich’ have come up trumps with this. Give it to: Soap dodgers. “Perfect for masculine grooming” - Dan Black 20284-1
£19.95
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Study
Photo Frame £24.95 Stud Box £29.95 (see online)
Desk Tidy £42.95
Tweed Desk Accessories Most men’s accessory sets are plastic or covered in dark leather. This gorgeously tactile range uses tweed to great effect. Desk Tidy: 24 x 20 x 12.5cm, Photo Frame takes 5” x 7” photos, Door Stop contains sand bag covered with removable cover for easy washing. 2.2kgs. 15 x 14 x 10cm. Handpicked because: Will look classic in the country home office and chic in the city. Give it to: The desk-bound. “Perfect for the desk that would rather be outside” - Matthew Dennison 20276-1 20278-1
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Desk Tidy Photo Frame
£42.95 £24.95
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£32.95
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Record Cover Frame Our simple frame fits an LP album cover, helping you create a recording studio vibe from your favourite vinyl. Suitable for 12’’ vinyl records. Black plastic frame with clear plastic insert.
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Handpicked because: It’s only rock n roll, but we like it. Give it to: DJs who have gone digital. “A brilliant way of getting instant art” Kate O’Donnell 20304-1
£9.95
Give with a well chosen record, already framed Chestnut Roaster & Toasting Fork
Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy Fee fi fo fum. We stole this enormous sharpener from a passing giant. Sadly, we couldn’t lift the pencils, but regular size ones, pens, scissors and other paraphernalia fit in just fine, making your office cutting edge and tidy. Wood and stainless steel. (Doesn’t sharpen pencils!). 12 x 8 x 8cm.
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Nothing is more heart-warming than roasting chestnuts and toasting bread or crumpets on your own fire. Once staples in every home, but hard to come by now, these tools will be toasting teacakes for your grandchildren in the decades to come. Wrought iron forged in Somerset. Chestnut roaster: 56cm. Toasting fork: 49cm.
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Handpicked because: Keeps your desk looking sharp.
Handpicked because: No more burnt knuckles and offerings with this useful set.
Give it to: Messy tycoons who have never heard of the paperless office.
Give it to: Men with fire in their bellies.
“A giant bit of useful fun” - Jo McGivern 20140-1
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Table Lighter Every home needs a lighter for candles, fires, stoves and guests with bad habits. This table lighter looks so good on display, it will never be misplaced. Acrylic and chrome with a refillable gas insert. 7cm³. Handpicked because: No one enjoys playing hunt the matches during a power cut.
Slate
Give it to: Enlightened chaps with an eye for design. “A design classic that will always look cool” Dan Black
Ocean
Ice
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Slate Ocean Ice
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Chestnut Roaster £19.95 Toasting Fork £19.95
“These are some of the great things about long British winters” Natasha Cubitt
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www.handpickedcollection.com Tottering by Gently Wastepaper Bin For the man who has everything …a bin. But not any old bin. This wonderful offering from Dicky and Daffy will cheer up any study, drawing room etc. 28 x 23cm.
Tick Tock Clock Frame
Handpicked because: Adds a touch of Annie Tempest’s humour to the home.
This unusual clock is created from 1930’s vintage playing cards. Black wood box frame. 50 x 20cm.
Give it to: Dicky and Daffy sympathisers.
Handpicked because: Ace presents for men are harder to come by than a full house in poker.
“Humour your rubbish” - Jo McGivern
Give it to: Your King, Prince or Jack. “This would look extremely smart on a shelf in a book case” - Amanda Fox 20316-1
“How on earth do people without horseboxes cope with a trip to the bottle bank after a good dinner party”
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FOR HIM – WINE
Give with a Decanter Drainer so they can dry it safely
Wine Lovers
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Decanter Drainer by L’Atelier du Vin Drinking your favourite vintage is fun. Cleaning it afterwards can be dangerous (we’re not exaggerating – water, glass and alcohol are a potentially explosive mix). This fold-flat decanter drainer lets your crystal dripdry in one piece. Folds flat for storage. 30cm.
“For friends with a taste for life’s finer things”
Handpicked because: You’ll feel safe to actually use the wedding present. Give it to: The father-in-law whose wine cellar you’d like to keep on drinking. 20111-1
£19.95
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Big Bottom Decanter by MENU
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This simple decanter combines the best tradition of pared-down Scandinavian style, with a design beloved by sommeliers in-the-know. The ‘big bottom’ broad base ensures the right aeration of the wine, meaning it tastes as good as it looks. Glass decanter with glass and rubber stopper and stainless steel collar. 22 x 19cm. Handpicked because: Delivers great taste, in both senses. Give it to: Civilised winos. “Helps make your wine something to be sniffed at” - Amanda Fox
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Silver-Plated Cooler & Ice Bucket 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. Just don’t let the children cart them off to the beach with a spade... Wine cooler: comfortably holds 2 bottles of wine or champagne. 26(h) x 24cm. Ice bucket: tongs not included. 15cm. Handpicked because: Gives drinks the send off they deserve. Give it to: Newly engaged couples to set them up in style.
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Wine Cooler Ice Bucket
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Silver-Plated Sport Bottle Stops These gift-boxed, silver-plated balls provide a sporting (and very smart) way to seal a bottle. Handpicked because: Perfect for half-time, the 19th hole or a cricket tea. Give it to: A sporting hero who knows when to stop. “Give wine a sporting chance of lasting once opened with one of these heavyweights” - Jo McGivern 20194-1 20194-2
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Infrared Wine Thermometer
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er Experience softe r tannins, increase d bo uq uet and enhanced fla vour with this un ique wine aerating pourer, the only one on the market proven to reduce sulphites by an av erage of 55%. Great for wh en you’ve drunk all the red wine you let breath e but the party is still going – it is as quick to work as pouring the wine. 20287-1 £17.9
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Jigger Cube Shot Measurer A fun cocktail gadget. Each side of our stylish silvered cube measures a different amount of liquid. Cast aluminium. Includes booklet with 20 popular cocktail recipes. 7.5 cm³. Handpicked because: A neat way to bring finesse to cocktail hour. Give it to: The measured mixologist. “Can’t go wrong with a boozerelated gadget present” Tom Barber 20268-1
£24.95
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. Handpicked because: Eau de vie deserves nothing less. Give it to: Serious drinkers. “These look quirky, but they really enhance the aroma of the cognac” - Debora Robertson 20135-1
Decantus Wine Aerator We’re talking serious curves. This graceful aerator, in the shape of a Greek amphora vase, delivers maximum oxygen to wine as you pour. The set also includes a base, velvet storage pouch and cleaning brush. Acrylic. Not dishwasher safe.
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Rechargeable Electric Corkscrew This amazing gadget is super efficient and can open 50 or more bottles in one charge. Its non-stick surface slices through corks and modern cork replacements and comes with a foil cutter. Rechargeable cordless system.
Handpicked because: Great looking set for serious connoisseurs.
Handpicked because: These get the party started in 5 seconds flat.
Give it to: Bacchus.
£39.95
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Give it to: Owners of vast cellars.
“Oenopheliac fun for the foodie who has everything”
“Great value, cool design and bound to please every gadgetloving male” - Georgie Coleridge Cole 20149-1
Fiona McCarthy
£29.95
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Wall-Mounted Wine Rack
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ders look so realistic These high-quality grin to pop them in the d you might be tempte adjustable ceramic and le rab Du . ice bucket fine grinding. and mechanism for coarse m. 25c od. Painted wo 20281-1 20281-2
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In sleek stainless steel, it’s easy to see why this is a hit with bachelors living in minimalist penthouses. Its space-saving virtues are just as relevant for anyone else. Stainless steel. Holds 8 bottles of wine. 74cm. 85000-1
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Digital Wine Thermo meter by MENU Wine tends to be served too hot or cold, meaning it doesn’t tas te as good as it should . Get rid of the guesswork with this easy-to-read, clip-on wine thermome ter. Aluminium with flexible band. 85008-1 £19.95
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More of our favourites Ultimate Leather Perudo Set This luxury leather version of the addictive fast-action dice game (think ‘liar dice’ combined with the potential for infinite gambling) takes seconds to learn, but an awful lot longer to perfect that poker face. Contains 6 leather cups, 30 dice, instructions and travelling felt pouch. Gift-boxed.
“A must for every games drawer alongside Monopoly, Scrabble and Connect 4” Tom Barber
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Handpicked because: Fabulous for travelling, and all ages can roll with it. Give it to: Movers and shakers. 20189-1
£99.95
Cognac Glasses £34.95 (p.47)
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Two fire accessories in one all for £14.95. We love this!
Bouffadou Fire Starter & Poker As Marilyn Monroe so memorably said, ‘It’s easy. Just put your lips together, and blow’. Blow down the pipe and the Bouffadou gets a fire going in seconds by concentrating the flow of oxygen. Its secondary important role is as a poker. Mild steel. 74cm. Handpicked because: Chemical firelighters stink, in both senses. Give it to: The uncle whose bellows aren’t up to the job. 20321-1
1001 Battles that Changed the Course of History From the Battle of Troy to the Battle of Fallujah, this charts the epic wars man has fought and reveals the fascinating, and sometimes surprising, ways in which key military events have shaped the world in which we live. Paperback. 960 pages. 21 x 16cm. Handpicked because: Nothing shapes history like a skirmish. Give it to: World leaders. “I can’t be the only person to know dozens of men fascinated by battles?” - Emma Cuthbert 20300-1
£19.95
£14.95
“If, like me, you can't light a fire properly, this salvages the situation without getting you covered in soot!”
Tom Barber
Silver-Plated Sport Keyrings A bit like their own mini trophy, these smart, silver-plated keyrings are a daily reminder of happy days on the pitch, court or course. Silver-plated brass. 10cm. Handpicked because: Sport is the key to so many men’s hearts. Give it to: Your ball boy. “Keep their beautiful game close to hand” Amanda Fox 20195-1 Football 20195-4 Tennis
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£11.95
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Weather Girl In/Out Forecaster You’ll be in no doubt about the forecast for the coming day. The ”Weather Girl” dresses (and undresses!) to show what to expect, and with the variable British climate she is going to be kept busy. Displays indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity with min/max recording. The time is set automatically by radio signal. With desk stand or can be wall mounted. Records information from sensors able to transmit up to 300ft. Requires 2 x AAA batteries. 14 x 6.5cm. Handpicked because: More revealing than the BBC forecast. Give it to: The resident Michael Fish. “Does this indicate what my husband will be expecting me to wear that day?” Jo McGivern 20297-1
£34.95
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Water Wars Water Pistol Game
Roulette Drinking Shot Game
Fun for big (and littler) boys. This water pistol and vest set for two 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 & vests. Vests turn back to white when dry.
There are no losers with this. Bring the crazy anticipation of the casino into your own home with this drinking game. This is guaranteed to go down a storm just before those big nights out or to entertain you on a big night in! Includes 16 shot glasses. Diameter: 30cm.
Handpicked because: Like paintball but without the sting.
Handpicked because: Boys will be boys.
Give it to: The wet & wild.
“Your wallet will remain unscathed but not so sure about heads the next day” Natasha Cubitt
“My six year old enjoyed this as much as my husband” - Amanda Fox 95081-1
£19.95
Give it to: Risky drinkers.
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Mini Picasso Cufflinks Immortalise your child’s special artwork or photograph onto a pair of personalised cufflinks to create a very useful and heartfelt gift for the man in your life. Rhodium plated. Instructions supplied after ordering. Handpicked because: These are funny but the novelty won’t wear off.
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Give it to: Shirty men to raise a smile. “The ones I’ve given have received emotional reactions – very sweet” - Jo McGivern 20185-1 £38.95
Set of Luxurious Alpaca (and smell repelling) Socks
Geo.F. Trumper Range
Alpaca has been prized since Incan times for its exquisite softness. We love the fact that this yarn is natural, breathable and antibacterial meaning the likelihood of smelly feet is highly reduced! 75% pure Alpaca and 25% nylon. Gift box of three pairs in navy, black and burgundy.
Infused with the classic scent of West Indian lime, this zingy Geo.F. Trumper range will perk up the morning routine. There’s also a fabulous story on the back of the soap box explaining why this manly range ended up - 96 years ago - getting pink packaging. Shower gel: 200ml. Individual soap: 150g.
Handpicked because: Isn’t it obvious?
Handpicked because: Gentleman have been washing with this for decades.
Give it to: The feet you’d usually stay 10 feet away from.
Give it to: Anyone who needs perking up in the morning.
“Proof that there are socks… and socks for Christmas” - Matthew Dennison 20301-1 20301-2
Medium (size 7-10) Large (size 10-12)
“At least you'll smell as though you've a butler and grouse moor” - Tom Barber
£39.95 £39.95
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Military Shoe Shine Kit
Union Jack Wash Bag Illustrated with a classic car and what is probably the most famous flag in the world, this great quality wash bag looks the part. Made from faux leather. 12 x 26.5 x 14.5cm. Handpicked because: Scrubs up beautifully when it comes to male toiletries.
No one gets taught to shine shoes like soldiers do, so follow their lead with this kit containing the necessary tools for parade worthy shoes. Folding kit with Velcro fastening. Includes tin of Guardsman black gloss polish, small brush, large brush, polishing cloth, pair of 5ft boot laces. Kit: 16 x 14cm. Handpicked because: If it’s good enough for the army… Give it to: A footman. 20311-1
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Simple and supple, our leather gloves will get even better with wear. Nappa leather with 50% cashmere and 50% wool lining. Handpicked because: Every man needs a stylish pair of gloves - just ask chilly drivers and dog walkers. Give it to: Your most hand-some friend.
£9.95
Give it to: Patriots. “Boys may say they don’t care about such things, but we know they do” - Alice Rose
Classic Black Leather Gloves
“Perfect for Boot Camp” Tom Barber
“Perfect for cold winter morning walks, drives in a vintage open top car… or delivering chocolates” - Dan Black 20310-1 20310-2
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G R E AT O U T D O O R S – F O R H I M
Great Outdoors
Silver-Plated Shot Cartridge & Stirrup Cups
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This gorgeous silver set is destined to become a family heirloom. SELLER Cartridge contains 8 cups with numbered bottoms. Silver-plated. Gift-boxed. 9.5 x 5 x 5cm. Each shot glass is 4.5cm high. Handpicked because: This shoots straight when it comes to a great gift. Give it to: Grown up tots.
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“Use a few times and pretend they’ve been in the family for generations” Tom Barber 20206-1
£59.95
Stargazer’s Stellarscope Ultimate Log Sack Make easy work of carting the logs into the house. Also useful as a trug for clearing clippings and pruned branches in the garden. Canvas with rubber coated lining with suede trim and handles 68cm. Handpicked because: Lightens the load when it comes to a winter chore. Give it to: Firemen. 40129-1
£34.95
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 on an accurate, computer-generated disc within. The star map can be referred to through the focusing viewfinder with one eye, while the other observes the real night sky, making identification quick and easy. Has latitude compensation rings, Northern Hemisphere mapping and night illumination. 19 x 4cm viewing map. Only works in Northern Hemisphere between latitudes of 20-60 degrees. Handpicked because: An unusual gift that could spark a new hobby.
“Appealing and good-looking” Matthew Dennison
Give it to: The star in your life. “Now you can identify more than just “the plough”” - Tom Barber 20298-1
£29.95
Portable Food Smoker 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. Room for two 3lb trout. Includes two bags of oak-smoke sawdust. Stainless steel. 36 x 28 x 10cm.
Bottle stopper included
in case they don’t drink the entire bottle!
Handpicked because: Offers a radically different way to enjoy your food. Give it to: Gourmets and fishermen on the go. “Home smoking is addictive and much simpler than you might think” - Debora Robertson 20296-1
£59.95
Don’t just use for fish – meats such as venison, chicken and duck taste sublime smoked too Pocket Fishing Rod Give him the chance to fish every time he gets near water with our pocket-sized, durable rod that is sturdy enough to land the biggest freshwater fish. The rod can be carried around in a pocket, but as soon as he catches sight of something darting around in the water, the rod is easily assembled, ready to land his prize catch. Durable aluminium alloy. Includes: line, reel, hooks, float. 20cm compact. 104cm when extended. Handpicked because: Amazing what you can do with something that starts the size of a large pen.
Wine in the Park One half of our carrier is insulated for wine, the other contains plastic ‘glasses’, corkscrew and bottle stopper. Wipe-clean, zips up, and has a carry handle. Takes a 75cl wine bottle. Lifetime guarantee. Handpicked because: Neat way to deliver chilled alfresco fun.
Give it to: Captain Birdseye.
Give it to: A brother who thinks wine is the most (only?) important part of a picnic.
“…brings a whole new meaning to “it was this big!”” - Dan Black
“Compact, light – a corking present!” - Tom Barber
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How to buy presents for men
Tom Barber
With years of present selecting experience behind us, we’re not afraid to admit that men are trickier to buy for than women. So we asked Expert Panellist Tom Barber to canvas some friends to find out what they would and would not like to receive as a gift. From underwear and socks, to a night out with Girls Aloud, you heard it here first... “Something that reflects a shared moment or joke. That always raises a smile and is worth twenty other gifts put together.”
“A wine aerator. My wife laughed when she handed it over, but I did a blind tasting with two bottles of the same wine and my aerator made a huge difference. She’s subsequently bought one for her father and two brothers.” – Decantus Wine Aerator £39.95 p.47
“Being taken away for the weekend. For some reason tradition dictates it should be the guy making sweeping romantic gestures. So it was a lovely surprise to think I was being driven to parents evening at school but actually pulling up outside a gorgeous gourmet pub.”
“I hate shopping. Really hate it. So I smile a lot when I open new socks and underwear. They represent time saved, probably the best present in the world.” Luxurious Alpaca Socks (set of 3) £39.95 p.50 “A night out with Girls Aloud. Or just one of them. Not fussy.” “Some pictures and 3D creations from my children. It was a double winner – they felt so proud that they were giving me a present actually from them, rather than something their mother had bought on their behalf. And I have a papier mache ladybird on my desk that makes me smile each day.”
“Anything intended for a boy between the ages of 5 and 14. Best ever examples include an amazing air-driven toy rocket and iPhone speakers. And I wouldn’t say no to Lego!” Stomp Rocket £14.95 p.63 52
“Shoe trees, shoe bags and anything that falls under the category of ‘luggage’. Preferably with loads of pockets and carry straps you can alter.” Men’s Jet Set Laundry Bag £12.95 p.55 or Sandstorm Bags – see opposite page.
“Some ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ vouchers to pardon sins such as rolling in at 3am or forgetting an anniversary.” “A leather or protective cover for my iPad (p.5). Or iPhone (p.53 and p.16). Or Kindle (p.15). Or any of my other 23 gadgets.” “Nice smellies. A chap doesn’t like to be seen buying these for himself...” Geo. F Trumper Shower Gel £10.95 p.50 “Useful wine gadgets. And there really are some amongst the millions of useless wine gadgets.” Rechargeable Electric Corkscrew £29.95 p.47 Big Bottom Decanter £59.95 p.46
“Something related to my children. I’m a sentimental fool when it comes to my offspring but useless at framing photographs of them. My wife framed some of their artworks and I’ve hung them in my office.” Personalised Cufflinks £38.95 p.50 or Personalised Keyring from £19.95 p.5
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On the move
Three-Picture Travel Frame Our smart leather frame helps loved ones travel with their favourite people. 12.5 x 9cm when folded.
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Handpicked because: Travelling alone can be lonely. Give it to: Jet setters who’d rather be home boys. “A classic. All travelling men need one” - Amanda Fox 20274-1 Brown 20274-2 Black £27.95
Make it even more special by adding photographs before wrapping Aspinal of London Classic Billfold Wallet A real classic, this billfold wallet from Aspinal is handmade in beautiful English Bridle Leather and has a pocket to house everything a man might need. Sophisticated, elegant and very chic. Choose from black with cobalt blue suede lining or dark brown with chocolate suede lining. Contains eight credit card pockets, two large full length pockets, two multi purpose large pockets for credit or business cards, photos, travel card etc... 9 x 11.5cm. Handpicked because: Classic with a quirk.
their favourite tipple
Heritage Leather Hip Flasks How very civilised. Now your favourite tipple can go wherever you go, and if you get the version with cups, you can invite a friend to imbibe. Although we wouldn’t recommend attaching the keyring version to car keys, we love its get up and go attitude. Slim Flask: 0.2l. Flask & Cups: includes 2 spirit cups 0.24l. Keyring Flask: 1oz. Handpicked because: Sustenance whenever you need it - we approve. Give it to: Winter walkers and frozen fishermen. “The sort of hip flask that would last you a lifetime” - Dan Black 20305-1 20306-1 20307-1
Slim Flask £59.95 Flask & Cups £59.95 Keyring Flask £24.95
Give it to: Cash kings. “The black version is the wallet equivalent of suit lined with a contrasting silk” Natasha Cubitt 20269-1 Brown £65.00 20269-2 Black with Blue Lining £55.00
Sandstorm Anywhere Bag This bag will look as at home in the country for shooting or fishing paraphernalia as it will as a day bag for city dwellers. Like all Sandstorm products, this is built to last. Canvas & leather. Combined buckle and quick release fastening, two secure pockets beneath main flap, document separator within main compartment. 38 x 11 x 32cm. Handpicked because: It’s a “man bag”, but not as they know it. Give it to: Men with worn-out pockets. “Great for planes too” - Jo McGivern 20309-1
£94.95
Waterproof Phone Case Thought water and electronics didn’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, touchsensitive skin means your device is still fully functional when sealed away. Hinged case with Perspex skin and a durable rubber seal. 100% waterproof to depths of 1metre. Compatible with iPhone 2, 3G, 3GS & 4 and with Blackberry. Handpicked because: You can lounge on your lilo, chill out on the beach and head off piste, whilst still connected to your favourite apps. Give it to: The permanently connected. “There’s something very satisfying about trotting off emails while lounging on a lilo” - Tom Barber 40394-1
£19.95
Sandstorm Travel Bags These bags are made out of the same fabric and stitching as the safari tents that made the company’s name. They’re created in Kenya, and carried around the world. The Explorer fits into overhead lockers and is perfect for business jaunts, while the Odyssey strikes just the right note for weekends away. Canvas and leather. Fully lined with an interior pocket, robust carrying handles and leather base with solid brass studs. Sandstorm Explorer 46 x 21 x 25cm. Sandstorm Odyssey: 50 x 24 x 32cm. Handpicked because: Not known as ‘safari grade’ for nothing - these last a lifetime. Give it to: Newlyweds embarking on life’s travels together. “Even if ground staff play footie with them, Sandstorm bags still look smart” - Tom Barber 20171-1 20170-1
Sandstorm Explorer Sandstorm Odyssey
£124.95 £194.95
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FOR HIM – SMALLER GIFTS
Smaller gifts Gin & Tonic Bath & Shower Gel
There’s no hangover potential with this pick-me-up Gin & Tonic shower gel scented with juniper and lemon. And don’t fear, the smell is fresh and clean – there is no chance he will end up smelling like the night before. 300ml.
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Let him scrub up like a good sport using one of our British made soaps. Lightly scented. Includes shea butter. Packaged neatly in a box containing three soaps. Football Rugby Tennis Golf £13.95
Indulge his inner kid. These nostalgic favourites are fun to make and even more fun to fly. Paper Aeroplane: 60 planes to fold and fly. Suitable for 8+. 50326-1 50327-1
£7.95
Golf, Rugby, Football & Tennis Ball Soaps
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Rubber-Band Spitfire Kit & Paper Aeroplane Kit
Rubber-Band Spitfire Paper Aeroplanes
Fishing, Shooting & Golfing Silhouette Big Mugs Enjoy a cuppa and a reminder of where they’d probably prefer to be - on the moor, river or green. Fine bone china. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Capacity: 450ml. 8.5cm. 50329-1 50329-2 50329-3
Fishing Shooting Golfing
Wallet Essentials Comb & Emergency Cufflinks These credit card-sized grooming essentials mean back up is always to hand. If you lose a cufflink simply pop in our ingenious flatpacked links and you’re good to go. The super-slim comb will have you salon-worthy in seconds. Etched stainless steel. 50339-1 50339-2
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Cufflinks Comb
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Five-Minute Shower
Fish on a String Soap on rope is practical on so many levels – keeps it to hand for speedy showering and stops it turning into a soggy mess. Lightly scented boxed 20cm soap. 50336-1
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Car Nail Clippers Long nails will be clipped into place in 0-60 using our supersharp auto-themed clip pers. 6.5 x 1.5cm. 50323-1 £6.95
If you have to share a bathroom with others, the chances are you know someone who could do with this. Also, reducing the length of your shower from eight minutes (the national average) to five, means you use nearly 10 gallons less water. ABS plastic, vinyl suction hook. 2 x 8 x 8cm. 50324-1
£4.95
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Dig for Victory
Tin Mug
Winston Churchil l and his Tommies would recognise this. Our traditional en amel mug is perfect inside or out, and comes into its own in the garden or when camping. 0.5 l. 50340-1 £7.95
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Photo Paperweight Either personalise this before handing over (it takes seconds) or let the recipient choose his favourite photograph. Just don’t be offended when they choose Andrew Strauss over you or the children. Round 9cm, square 9cm2, oval 6.5cm. 20186-1 20186-2 20186-3
Round Square Oval
Fifty automobiles are examined, from the 1908 Ford Model T to the 1998 Smart Car, to explain why each has attained iconic status. Written by the Design Museum. Hardback. 21 x 15cm 20202-1
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ila Wordlock
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Instead of trying to remember a tricky number, use a favourite word to set the padlock combination. These are TSA approved which means when travelling to the US the airport authorities can open your padlock with a special key. If you lock your suitcase with a non-TSA Padlock the authorities will almost certainly cut your padlock (or suitcase) open to check your suitcase. 10,000 word combinations. 6.5cm.
Computer Mug Warmer Ever got so involved in your work that your cuppa’s gone cold? This computer-powered gizmo plugs into a USB hub to solve the problem and raise a smile. Powered via a USB plug into your computer. Keeps liquid warm to approx 50 - 80°C. 50220-1
Fifty Cars that Changed the World
A quirky but useful ice-breaker. You take the cubes from your freezer to use as ice cubes in your drink and wash and re-use time and time again. Serious whisky drinkers will love them as they chill the drink without diluting, and as they don’t melt they keep the drink cold for longer. You can also heat gently in the oven (not microwave) and use in mulled wine. Stones have been tested at the University of Stockholm and have no impurities, chemicals, perfumes or aftertaste. 8 cubes. Stone size approx: 2cm3.
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Glovebox Kit Keep your cool (and keep warm) with this clever kit to help out when a journey doesn’t go to plan. Contains handwarmer, ice scraper, snap-light, travel sweets, mini pen & pad, wipe, tissues, plasters, sewing kit & plastic gloves.
£6.95
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Decanter Wine
Life’s Too Short to Drink Bad Wine With so many bottles available, this book will show you the ones you need in your cellar. Hardback. 22.5 x 15.5cm. 50346-1
£12.95
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Union Jack Non-Stick Frying Pan
Men’s Jet Set Laundry Bag
The only thing that cou ld make a fry-up more British is coo king it in our Rule Britannia frying pan. 40 x 24cm.
This smartly embroidered bag rolls up into nothing, and helps the man on the move make clean work out of travelling. Linen. 30 x 40cm
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Deck
Wine expert Brian St. Pierre provides an inform ative guide to wine, from key ter ms and grape varieties to wine storing and serving. The deck of fifty cards uses easy to unde rstand language with he lpful colour photographs, in an informative format. 12 x 9 x 3cm. 50347-1 £12.9 5
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Tweens
Real Adventure Outdoor Den Kit
National Geographic Night Vision Goggles These high quality goggles are essential for sleepovers, and freaking out younger sisters. And while they’ll play havoc with bedtime it’s hard to imagine a cooler present. Has 2 high powered night lights and sonic ear listening device with volume limiter to keep sound to a safe level. Age 8+.
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Know a wannabe Bear Grylls? See how he measures up with our rugged, get muddy kit. It comes in a camouflage bag and includes tarpaulin, groundsheet, mallet, rope, camouflage paint, webbing haversack, tent pegs, metal mug and (phew) instructions.
Handpicked because: Little boys love terrifying each other in the dark. 70180-1
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Handpicked because: Picks up on the trend for real outdoor living. 70159-1
£29.95
What On Earth Wall Book This giant-sized book unfolds into a long frieze that tells the story of the planet, life and people from the beginning of time to the present day. Twelve streams of colour provide a timeline on which all the major events of natural and human history unfold. They represent Space, Earth, Sky, Sea, Land and Humanity (accounting for the story of evolution) plus Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia (conveying the rise and fall of human civilizations). Hardcover. 42 x 30cm. 2.3m when expanded. Handpicked because: It is truly jawdroppingly brilliant. 70171-1
£17.50
National Geographic Digital Metal Detector The ultimate treasure hunt. Every beach, garden or walk in the country holds a potential pot of gold. So grab a spade and see if you can uncover a cache of Viking gold or last week’s empty tin of beans. Detects all metal types, including base metals and alloys. Rotating, backlit digital LCD. Age 8+. Handpicked because: We love toys that get their imaginations going and gets them outside. This does both. 70179-1
£24.95
My Top Secret Stuff Box In other words, KEEP OUT, because this is where all his (or her) special treasures are hoarded. In a deliberately distressed paint finish to make it look as though it’s been run through enemy lines... Lockable lid. 26 x 15 x 12cm. Handpicked because: Fun storage = less mess. 70177-1
£19.95
Forensics Kit Whodunnit? Let them find out for themselves using real forensic techniques to examine evidence left behind at four interconnected crime scenes. Age 10+. Handpicked because: Murder mystery meets Prime Suspect. 70160-1
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Top Secret Intruder Al arm
National Geographic Crystal Growing Kit
A definite vote winner . Parents can be kept at bay with this kit to make an alarm for the bedroo m door. Age 8+.
Chemistry at its most fun. Contains all they need to grow 12 different coloured crystals. 16 different experiments and fact booklet.
Handpicked because: Science and mischief all mixed tog ether
Handpicked because: Who says science can’t be fun?
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Butterfly Necklace
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Ribbon Watch Incredibly cute, beautifully packaged and fabulous with a party frock or pair of jeans. 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. Quartz movement, stainless steel case. Fasten by tying ribbon with a knot or bow (rather than a buckle). Handpicked because: Fabulous value for such a lasting gift. 60126-1 60126-2
Pink Box Blue Box
Hands off, mum, we’ve sophisticated teens in mind for this gorgeous trinket. The mother-of-pearl butterfly pendant comes with three pastel-coloured suede ties (baby blue, pale pink and gossamer green), each finished with two freshwater pearls. Gift-boxed. Mother-of-pearl butterfly, 3 x suede ties. Butterfly size: 3cm. Tie length: BEST SELLER 74cm. Handpicked because: Three looks in one, and it comes in a fab gift box. 60300-1
£13.95
Eco Piggy Paint Pedicure Gift Set Young girls love painting their nails just as much as their mums do. Piggy Paint is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish specifically designed for girls. Its nontoxic hypoallergenic formula makes it totally safe to use. Includes: nail polish, manicure mat, toe separators, nail file, fine nail file and nail polisher block duo, nail brush and cuticle stick. 70176-1
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Spring Jewellery Tree They may not yet realise jewellery doesn’t grow on trees, and might even have more jewels than you do. Indulge them with this cute jewellery tree which will keep their favourite sparklies in order. 36 x 15cm.
Designer Styling Set
Handpicked because: One small step towards a tidy bedroom.
Mix fruity and floral scents in pretty bottles by following the recipes in the guide or creating your own signature scent. Includes: 5 fragrances, 5 bottles. Age 8-12 years.
Decorate the fabric Fashion Tagz stickers with gems, then stick them to your clothes, bag, phone or shoes. Re-usable, repositionable and ultra-fashionable. 275 fabric stickers and 80 stick-on gems for body, nails or jewellery and keepsake board. Age 6+.
Handpicked because: Which girl wouldn’t like to run amok in a perfume factory?
Handpicked because: Teens love bling and buy sessions.
Make Your Own Perfume
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Flip Flop Manicure Case
Flip Em Flops Seven pairs of flip flops in one. Each set features one pair of regular flip-flops which can be customised with seven pairs of ribbon straps. Small: approx 6–8 years. Large: approx 8–10 years. Handpicked because: A different look for every day of the week. 70127-1 Small 70127-2 Large £14.95
Friends & Family Hang ing Photo Folder If their room is littered with photographs, here’s a great looking way to tidy and display them. Holds nine photos – 5” x 7”. Handpicked because: Protects photos and displays loa ds at a time. 70181-1 £12.95
Ear Buds Audio gear really shouldn’t be boring.These deliver great sound and look far cooler than grey earphones. Fits 3cm (regular) jack. Handpicked because: Fun way to stay plugged in. 70172-1 70172-2
Heart Duck
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Deliberately cute and kitsch, whic h is just how they like it. Nail scissors, nail file, nail clipper, cuticle tool. Size: 5 x 11.5cm. Handpicked because: Tweens have fab nails and - despite what they think - endless time to fiddl e with them. 70122-1 Pink 70122-2 Green 70122-3 Blue
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FOR KIDS – GAMES
Games Safari Rush Hour
Although this has won an award from Mensa, it’s simple to learn. The player (it is for a solo player) is stuck in a jeep in the middle of a ferocious pack of wild animals. The objective is to escape by moving the animals and jeep forwards and backwards. Age 6+. Box: 22 x 26 x 8cm. Handpicked because: A lot more fun and challenging than Patience, that other solo player favourite. 61245-1
Tumbling Blocks How high will they manage to get it before someone’s shaky hand causes the entire structure to wobble and fall? FSC wooden blocks and instructions. 8.5 x 16.5 x 8.5cm. Handpicked because: Probably the easiest and most addictive game in the world. 61241-1
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River Crossing Can the hiker cross the river without getting too close to aligators, snakes and piranha? This award-winning brainteaser is challenging and great fun for all ages. Age 8+. Box: 23 x 20 x 6.5cm. Handpicked because: So much fun they will put away their Wii, DSi, iTouch ... 61213-1
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Chocolate Fix
Bracelet Buddies
You’ll never tire of this traditional favourite, which is even more fun to play after a couple of sherries. Includes: poster, player instructions, vintage style blindfold and 18 adhesive tails.
Using a box of chocolate as a game board, the player decodes the pattern on a challenge card to decide where each type of choc should be placed. Different levels make this challenging for any age. Age 8+. Box: 23 x 20 x 6.5cm.
Do her friends prefer Bieber or Black Eyed Peas? Vanilla or strawberry smoothie? Each correct answer means a gem in the bracelet. 100 question cards, 64 card bracelets, 30 gem sticker sheets, 8 gem voting tokens and 1 voting card. For 3 to 8 players. Age 8+.
Handpicked because: Great for birthday parties.
Handpicked because: Calorie free chocolate fun.
Handpicked because: Helps you keep order during sleepovers - winner gets the top bunk.
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
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Timeshock Have they got the nerve to try and fill the correct shapes into the fiendishly little holes before the buzzer makes everything go pop? No batteries required. 21 x 12.5cm.
Family Card Games Set All the classics, including Old Maid, Happy Families and Snap. Handpicked because: Games that have lasted this long are always good fun. 61231-1
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Magnetic Fishing Ga me
As this is a game of luc k, rather than skill (unless Dad win s, that is) any age can join in the fun. Handpicked because: A beautiful retro version of the clas sic. 61236-1 £9.95
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Handpicked because: Younger children will enjoy turning the timer and simply fitting the fiddly shapes. 61239-1
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Pop Goes the Weasel Jack in a Box
Hammer & Balls Lorry Drive, bang, roll, bang, drive, roll, drive, bang. And so it goes on. When hammered, the balls drop into the lorry and the back door opens to remove them and start again. It is hard to think of a more appealling toy combination for little people. Wood. 35cm (l). Includes mallet. Age 2+. Handpicked because: Our mini panel gave this 10/10. 61220-1
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This bright and breezy tin music box is a must in any nursery. Older siblings love setting it off for young ‘uns too. 13 x 13 x 15cm. Age 3+ but younger children will also adore if supervised. Handpicked because: Children never tire of this game of musical suspense. 61128-1
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Traditional Abacus Every nursery needs this early version of a calculator. Wood. 32 x 9 x 31cm. Age 18m+. Handpicked because: Everything about it adds up - they can rattle the beads if they’re too young to count. 61198-1
£12.95
Fisher Price Chatter Telephone This exact copy of the Sixties original is a great clicking, ringing, pull-along for today’s little chatterboxes. Batteries not required. 22.9 x 14 x 19cm. Age 1+. 61202-1
£14.95
Wind-Up Tin Train This retro-inspired train and carriages will chug happily around the nursery, and doesn’t need batteries. Wind up. Size: 34cm long. Age 3+.
Fisher Price Record Player Recall the sounds of the Sixties and Seventies with this reissue of the original. We think it will be music to today’s children’s ears. Features 10 songs on 5 double sided records, played on wind-up turntable. Batteries not included. Age 18m+. 61201-1
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Colour & Draw Travel Mat a Children and travel aren’t usually great combination. Until now. Colour, draw, wipe and start again in airline delays do your worst. Mat re-usable storage bag. Three washable markers. Age 3+. Handpicked because: A great lightweight toy. 61203-1
Handpicked because: Stops children going off the rails.
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Wooden Stacking Rin gs
Traditional wooden ring s have stood the test of time. This set has more rings than most to kee p them entertained for longer . Age: 18m+. 23cm high. Handpicked because: They run rings around newer nur sery toys. 61172-1 £13.95
Pop-Up Wooden Toy A classic toy with internal springs for the peg people to pop up against. A simple concept they get hooked on immediately. 11 x 16.5 x 4.5cm. Age 1+. Handpicked because: Encourages hand/eye coordination and introduces colour awareness. 61131-1
Rolling Shape So rter
Shape sorters ne edn’t be square. They’re even mo re fun when they roll around the pla y room. Made of wood with brigh tly painted piece s. 15 x 15 x 13cm. Age 1+. Handpicked beca use: This toy never goes out of fashion. 61199-1 £9.95
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Flower Press Pretty and great-value version of a traditional favourite. Wood. Age 3+. 10 x 10cm. Handpicked because: Transforms even the humblest daisy or dandelion into a potential work of art. 70103-1
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Anyone who has seen the elated reaction of toddlers as young as two sitting and bouncing around on this would be running out to buy one. See it in action on our website. For indoors or outdoors. Due to a small valve, EU law recommends these for kids age 3+. But with adult supervision younger kids will also enjoy it. 50 x 26 x 26cm. Easily deflated/inflated.
Hot Water Bottles After a day battling dragons and rescuing damsels, they deserve a cosy (k)night’s sleep. These hotties are heart warming in every sense. Knight: 25 x 14cm. Heart: 27 x 24cm. Handpicked because: If they don’t have their own, they might nick yours.
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Knight Heart Light Pink Heart Dark Pink
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Mini Stacking Cases There’s no end to the clutter, sorry, treasures they (and you) will be able to hide in our neat little set. Toughened cardboard. Largest: 9 x 25.5 x 18cm. Handpicked because: Children create chaos, and these help deal with it. 61215-1
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Handpicked because: BEST SELLER Bounce-maker and house-trained pet in one. 61191-1 61191-2
Red Blue
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Jewellery Box Friendship Wooden Stamp Set There are so many things little girls can decorate with this. Letters, birthday cards and tags, wrapping paper, each other’s diaries and arms. Age 4+. Handpicked because: Lets girls put their stamp on things. 61169-1
Cotton Candy Bead Set This cute bead kit contains all they need to make lots of different pieces of jewellery. Packaged in a gorgeous reusable tin. Includes: huge assortment of beads, clasps and thread. Age 6+. 61219-1
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A wind-up ballerina jewellery box is as essential to a girl’s bedroom as a bed. Baubles, hair bands and other treasures can all be kept safely in this cute version.
Addictive fun for young and old alike, every house should have the opportunity for some slinking. Age 5+.
Handpicked because: This classic has enchanted generations of little girls.
Handpicked because: Springs into action whenever there’s a dull moment.
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The Original Slinky
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Baking Set Not just for pretend play, this cute baking set can actually be used for baking. Includes: wooden spoon, wooden rolling pin, metal whisk, cookie cutters, 72 fairy cake cases, apron and 30 page recipe book. Age 3+. Suitcase size: 9 x 22 x 16cm. Handpicked because: Not many baking sets are designed for boys, yet they love baking too. 70150-1 61235-1
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Retrospot Spaceboy
£9.95
Rainbow Art
Electric Plane Launcher
This wonderful painting kit features different sizes of sponge ‘brush’ and five different paints. Use singly or all at once to create magical rainbow effects. Fast drying watercolour paints, non-drip brushes and paint tray.
Get granny and little sisters out of the way because this launches paper planes at speeds of up to 50kph. Incudes: kit to launch plane, instructions and fun facts.
Handpicked because: Kids love it as they can easily create attractive pictures.
Handpicked because: Hopefully they will remember who got their first private jet taking off.
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London In A Bag Don’t let Boris Johnson have all the fun. Create your own version of London with our colourful wooden play set depicting the capital’s best known landmarks. Age 3+. Comes with 24 wooden pieces. Handpicked because: This should give Boris a few ideas. 60122-1
Make Your Own Insect House Children love learning about ‘mini beasts’ in school, and know how important it is to create safe insect havens. Gift tin with easy to make insect house with glue and bamboo tubes. Handpicked because: It’s on the national curriculum. 61197-1
Wigwam Our printed fabric play tents will keep braves and squaws, or fairies and princesses happy for hours (and years). It’s big enough for parents to join in the fun. Folds flat. Size: 166(d) x 140cm(h).
The famous storybook character would approve of this easy way to get children involved with the garden. Age 5+. Tool box: 24 x 15 x 12cm. Watering Can: 30cm x 12cm.
Handpicked because: Lovely retreat for Little Big Foot and fairy friends.
Handpicked because: The best looking kids’ garden kit we have seen. Watering Can Tool Kit
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Watering Can & Tool Kit
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Cowboys & Indians Fairy £89.95
Pump-Up Torches Banish bedtime blues with our eco-friendly torches that don’t need batteries. Pump up the animals’ ‘arm or wing’ to power the trigger-powered dynamo that lights the bulb. A minute’s charging will produce hours of light. 11cm. Handpicked because: They’re (de)lightful little animals. 60203-1 60203-2 60203-3 60203-4 60203-5
Penguin Pig BEST SELLER Cow Chick Dog £5.95
Geomag - 44 Piece Set
Take-Along Tool Kit
Addictive, educational fun. See how many geometric shapes and structures you can make with this magnetic construction system including magnetic rods and chrome spheres. Age 3+. 44-piece set.
You never know when you might need a little helper to put up a picture or simply whack something. Like father like son... 24 piece kit. Age 3+. 12 x 15 x 25cm.
Handpicked because: We don’t feature many big brand toys, but this is too good to ignore. 61224-1
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Handpicked because: You’ll be doing your future daughter inlaw a favour if you get them interested in DIY. 61212-1
Rolobox Box Wheels
Zoob The pieces snap, click and pop together, but playtime doesn’t stop there. Joints rotate, limbs extend, and axles spin to create aliens, animals or anything else your junior Einstein has in their imagination. Age 6+. Handpicked because: One of the few construction sets you can let younger children play with too (when supervised) as the pieces are unlikely to cause harm (choking etc.). 61208-1 61207-1
Zoob 35 £12.95 Zoob 75 £22.95
Have you ever given a child a new toy then watched as they have had as much fun playing with the box? This set of wheels and axles can be fitted to any box with the chunky nuts and bolts provided, making every box a new toy/vehicle. 4 wheels, 4 brackets, 4 bolts, a pull cord. Handpicked because: Recycles boring cardboard into something much racier. 61225-1
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Personalise Your Scooter Accessories This new range of fun accessories from Scootrix enables children to personalise their Micro Scooters (which they will love), making it easier to identify theirs from the dozens of others at the swings or school (which mothers will love as so many scooters get taken by mistake). The Wheel Whizzers click securely on to the wheel spokes to create fabulous patterns as the wheels turn. Scootrix Plates are like personalised car number plates for juniors, allowing children to create a unique ID for their scooter using a set of colourful number and initial stickers. Handpicked because: Unique looking scooter = fewer lost scooters = happy mother + happy child. Wheel Whizzers 61243-1 Green £6.95 61243-2 Pink £6.95 61242-1 Scootrix Plates £9.95
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My Special Keepsake
Fairy Sunshine Ja r
Box
Place outside an d fairy folk will ga ther up sunbeams to use when night falls. Shake to wake the fairies (and the light), and to switc h it off. Contains hidden solar panel and ba ck-up battery. Handpicked beca use: It makes a rea lly soothing nightligh t. 61196-1 White BEST 61196-2 Pink SELLER
“VERY IMPORTANT” Girls accumulate lots of badges, stickers, things - stones, shells, s etc. This gives her ine pictures from magaz m until they are no the p kee to ere somewh 21 x 21 x 10cm. od. longer important. Wo Now everyone can Handpicked because: se to call their own. hou the of have a corner 61222-1
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Ladybird Friendship Bracelets
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Never underestimate how much girls enjoy creating things. Now they can weave their own scarves, shawls and a blanket for Barbie. Includes: sturdy loom, brightly coloured yarns and tools. Wood frame. Age 3+. Handpicked because: Not a bit of plastic in sight. 61200-1
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Wrap ‘N Ribbon Decorate Your Own Wooden Picture Frame What a picture! A favourite photograph will look even more special in a unique frame created by them. Includes a wooden picture frame, craft glue, sparkling gems, 4 pots of paint and a brush. Holds 3” x 5” photo.
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Handpicked because: SELLER Friendship bracelets, like friends, never go out of fashion.
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This kit comes with five bangles to decorate with the huge choice of pretty ribbon. Pareddown Armani? Mad Katherine Hamnet? Let them get creative then treat you to a catwalk show. Includes loads of ribbon, double-sticky tape and glue. Age 7+. Handpicked because: Ultimate arm candy for designer divas. 60152-1
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Sand Art
Art Jar
All the girls we asked to test this wonderful and unusual craft kit were captivated by it. Peel off the stickers one at a time, sprinkle with coloured sand, and a beautiful picture will slowly emerge. 8 coloured sand straws, 2 sticky boards and frames for mounting 2 different pictures. Handpicked because: Much more satisfying than most art kits. 61206-1 Coral Fish 61206-2 Butterfly 61206-3 Rain Forest 61206-4 Dolphin
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Football & Toy Story Lunch Boxes These fun lunchboxes take sandwiches to infinity and beyond. Also available as a wide range of Football Club shirt boxes. 25 x 22 x 10cm. Handpicked because: The box is so cool they are less likely to complain about what is inside. 46021 46022-1 46022-2
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ty of space to It’s pink, with flying flags and plen photos. rite favou house party invitations and fairytale a s need oom bedr ess princ Every little ly any castle, and this version takes up hard from its wire space and hangs lots of treasures . loops. Paint coated wire. 50 x 42cm rative Handpicked because: It’s pink, deco er. winn a be to d boun and useful, so is
Weaving Loom
Retro styling, a useful tin, and all she needs to make bracelets for her friends. Would also make a fun birthday party activity. Embroidery threads, alphabet beads, coloured beads and elastic thread. Tin size: 18.5 x 13.5 x 5.5cm. Age 4+.
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Wirework Princess Castle
Football (see on-line) Buzz Woody £12.95
Hours of creative fun in a HUGE jar. Everything a little girl needs to let her creative side run wild, and there’s an ideas sheet to provide plenty of inspiration. Contains hundreds of pompoms, wiggly eyes, zigzag scissors, sequins, shredded paper, crepe paper, felt alphabet, assorted plastic buttons, cotton reels, beads, pipe cleaners, straws and much more! 61205-1
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Authentic Juggling Kit Three professional quality juggling balls, plus 50-page “learn to juggle” tricks of the trade book. Handpicked because: Helps train them to keep their balls in the air. 61210-1
£14.95
Natural History Museum Elephant Po o in a Box Say ‘poo’ to a child and you’ll be rewarded with gales of laughter. Now try handing it ove r in a box. They get to plant it out and watch a sunflower grow. Handpicked because: Reveals mother nature’s funny side. 61173-1
£6.95
National Geogr Outdoor Walkieaphic Talkies
Camouflage Kit Is that tree moving? No, it’s just your nephew testing out his camouflage kit. Includes: military camo bag, netting face veil & 2 colour camouflage paint stick. Handpicked because: Now you see them, now you don’t - keeps them busily invisible for hours. 61228-1
£14.95
“Are you receiving me? Children love making conta ct using high quality walkie tal kies. Over and out.” Works up to range of 200m. Also sends secre t morse code messages. Age 4+ . Handpicked beca use: Provides exercise and comm unication skills in one James Bo nd package. 61217-1 £19.9 5
Classic Jokes
Aeroplane Kits Amazing Magic Tricks They’ll love fooling you with these quick-tolearn magic tricks. Just look into their eyes, and enjoy seeing them smile. 15 tricks includes: cup and ball tricks, coin base, spikes through coin, coin paddle tricks, computer age cards, magic wand tricks and more. Age 5+. Handpicked because: With a wave of a magic wand, they will be kept occupied for hours. 61240-1
£14.95
15 Tricks
Good old fashioned fun. Racing planes is three fast, lightweight gliders, perfect for racing with friends. They can be hand-launched or zoomed off with a rubber band (not supplied). The Rubber band spitfire takes less than ten minutes to assemble but provides hours of flying fun. And the Paper Aeroplanes Kit includes 60 planes to fold and fly. Spitfire: 25(l) x 29(w)cm when built. Racing Planes: 19(l) x 13(w)cm when built. Paper Planes comes with 60 sheets and 20 unique designs. All ages 8+. Handpicked because: Plane-ly good fun. 50326-1 50327-1 61209-1
Spitfire Paper Aeroplane Kit Racing Planes
£6.95 £6.95 £4.95
It doesn’t get much better in life than making someone fall for the ‘snapping chewing gum’ trick. Or making BEST granny sit SELLER on the Whoopee cushion. This pack of four classic japes, which also includes Nail Through Your Finger and Creepy Crawly Ice Cubes, will get the house roaring. And you don’t even need batteries. Handpicked because: Kids find jokes like these funny time and time again. 60334-1
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Original & Junior Stomp Rocket
Boy’s Adventure Handbow & Crossbow
This one is aimed at children, but every father we know jumps to it the second they see it. It’s simple to use: jump on the air pad, and watch as the rocket shoots up. The Original reaches up to 400 feet; the Junior a more tame 100 feet. Simply addictive. Original: 6 rockets. Age 6+. Junior: 3 rockets. Age 3+.
Our handbow and crossbow feel like the real things but shoot safety sucker darts. During testing, these got a serious thumbs up from sons and their fathers. The handbow is a smaller, lighter version of the crossbow and both can be used inside and out. Handbow: 20 x 43 x 4.5cm. Crossbow: 20 x 57 x 4.5cm. Age 6+.
Handpicked because: High flying fun for three to 80 year olds. 95059-1 95071-1
Original Junior
£14.95 £10.95
£6.95
Handpicked because: Safe, but gives a feeling of danger. 70137-1 70144-1
Handbow £12.95 Crossbow £14.95
Star Gazer Kit This cute tin contains a miniature aspherical telescope with fullfunctioning focus (10 x magnification), glow-in-the-dark stars and stickers and a star explorer journal. Kit includes: aspherical telescope with pull focus, box of glow-in-the-dark stars, adhesive star stickers and a star explorer journal. Size: 20.5 x 15.5 x 4.5cm. Handpicked because: Teach them to reach for the stars. 70167-1
£16.95
We all tried our hand at this sort of challenge at school and village fairs. Our clever version can be moulded to whatever shape you fancy! So there are an infinite number of challenges – make it as hard or easy as you like. 19 x 10 x 33(h)cm.
Handpicked because: Would be fun to borrow for an after dinner challenge. 61230-1
£9.95
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