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Looking to add a little charm to your Easter table this year? Say hello to the cutest (and easiest) DIY detail: napkin bunny ears! Whether you’re hosting a brunch, a family dinner, or just want to sprinkle a little seasonal magic...

    Celebrate the joy of Easter by baking a batch of homemade hot cross buns. You'll be sure to master these seasonal spiced treats in no time and they'll be perfect with a cuppa over the long weekend.    Ingredients: 500g...

Mother’s Day is your chance to show your mum just how much she means to you, and the best part? You don’t need to break the bank or go over the top. This year, make it all about thoughtful touches,...

Fluffy Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes Ingredients (Makes about 10 pancakes) 200g plain flour 1 tbsp sugar (or honey for a natural touch) 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 250ml buttermilk (or make your own with 240ml...

The Heart of the Brand: A Journey of Kindness and Creativity It’s only fitting that a brand built on kindness and a love of giving would place the humble heart at the centre of its business. Back in 1993, when...

In January this year, we signed up to Meningitis Now's 8,000 Steps a Day challenge.  For 2025, it's all about the squat - they're challenging supporters to do 100 squats a day in January to show their support and raise vital...

The Christmas break is the perfect time to relax, kick back, and enjoy some quality family time in front of the TV before the chaos kicks in the following day.  Below, we've got a handy little guide of some Christmas...

Sorry, but if we can't share a cheesy pun at Christmas, when can we?     Last week, we kicked off the Christmas celebrations with an evening full of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition as part of Team CG's...

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The festive season is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Since the official Christmas lights switch on, last week in Marylebone Village, home to our flagship boutique, we're feeling all the festive feels. To get into the spirit,...

Today, with so much technology at our disposal, you may ask yourself, why journal?  With more and more people putting pen to paper, we take a look at why journalling is on the rise.  For many, it's a personal space to...

It's almost time for our calligraphy workshop with Wild Sea Calligraphy on Friday 6th December where you can master how to write the perfect Christmas card and gift tag, what better time to find out a bit more about Lyndsey,...

As we get ready for our embroidery workshop with The Lost Girls on Tuesday 4th December, where we'll create our very own sustainable Christmas crackers, we sat down with founders Georgie and Aoife to find out more about them...  ...

Our cashmere is combed from the goat’s undercoat, making it one of the finest and highest-quality fibres available. This delicate material requires extra care, but if looked after properly, your garment can last for years.Washing GuidelinesYou can either hand wash...

Back by popular is the lovely Bianca from Bable London who joined us last year at our Marylebone boutique and hosted the first candle painting workshop.  As part of this year's festive line up, she's back on Thursday 24th October ...

This World Meningitis Day, Meningitis Now are collaborating with GWR to light the tracks ahead – to a future where nobody in the UK dies of meningitis and all those affected get the support they need to rebuild their lives...

As promised, we're back with more recipes that we love to make and sometimes share at Team CG.  First up is Mel from Design who's Sticky Spiced Ginger & Apple cake made it into the office for all of us...

Whether you're an avid subscriber or a secret scroller, the chances are you spend some of your time listening to podcasts.   Around the world, people listen to their favourite podcasts not only to keep up with the latest news, technology,...

  Designed in London and hand-painted by skilled artisans, our plates are crafted with care at every step. Discover more about how each piece comes to life... Every season, our design team work to weave in the iconic heart design...