June 4, 2012
17 of the best non-tat Jubilee souvenirs
Happy Jubilee Monday, British birdies!
How has the Jubilee long weekend treated you so far?
The Thames river pageant screened on Australian telly at 10.30pm last night. I didn’t get to bed ’til 3.30am. But I loved watching every second of it, and the sight of that poor choir singing in the pouring rain while the royals restrained themselves from launching into a jig was British eccentricity at its best.
I thought the Queen looked fabulous in her white coat and matching hat – and how incredibly appropriate was her sparkling diamond Jardine brooch? Apparently it’s one of her favourites. And Kate looked wonderful in scarlet Alexander McQueen. I rather liked Pippa’s ’60s-inspired Orla Kiely jacket and skirt, too.
As most of you already know, I’ve got a ‘thing’ for fabulous design-led London souvenirs. So the Jubilee has left me positively swooning for Cool Britannia.
I’ve spent the last few weeks curating the best Jubilee souvenirs – and I’ve whittled it down to a top 17. There were many pieces that sold out – some many times over – like the Queen jelly mould, a YSL compact embellished with a crystal Union Jack and several beautiful Jubilee-themed Liberty scarves. So if you want something special to commemorate the Queen and the best of British, don’t hang about. They’re going faster than a stack of £1.99 umbrellas on a British summer day.
What’s your favourite Jubilee souvenir?
Wee Birdy is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!
Click here to download your free Jubilee cupcake topper and cake banner printables.
Click here for the best Union Jack souvenirs.
Click here for my top 10 Jubilee tea-towels.
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