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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...

Introducing "Showstopper," our latest Autumn/Winter capsule collection. To find out more about the inspiration behind the collection, we sat down with our design team to get the inside scoop on everything from the colours to the prints. Here's what they...

As we've officially had the first day of Autumn, cosy season is upon us.  Whether it's the clothes we wear or food we eat, there's always a slight gear change at this time of year. Team CG are embracing it...

This year marked 40 years of LFW and SS25 collections did not disappoint!  An opportunity not only to celebrate London as a world leading cultural capital, but also spotlight and nurture emerging talent, we recap some of the stand out...

Every season, our design team jumps in with fresh eyes, gathering inspiration from all over while staying true to our core vision and values.  The creative process kicks off with lively brainstorming sessions, where ideas are thrown around, colour palettes...

Grab your favourite pen, a sheet or paper or a beautiful card, and dive into the timeless art of letter writing. In a world dominated by texts and emails, taking a moment to craft a handwritten letter feels wonderfully old-school...

Whether you're a parent preparing the kids for school, off to uni, about to start a new job or a teacher, as the summer comes to an end, many of us are starting to think about getting back into the...

Introducing 'Bold Femininity', our latest gift story - uncover the inspiration behind this dreamy collection...What's the inspiration behind the 'Bold Femininity' collection?The 'Bold Femininity' collection celebrates those who boldly express themselves through their style. We’ve designed everything from travel pouches...

We've all seen this little logo - the official FSC stamp, and know it stands for good but what does it actually mean?     Well, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organisation with one mission -...

But, what exactly is Plastic Free July? First of all, it was set up as a challenge (not a competition) intended to make us all  think about all the single-use plastic we use every day. Whatever you can cut out...

With Glastonbury folk making their way to Somerset this week for what's arguably the UK's most famous festival, we are taking a look at what else is still to come this season if like us you'll be watching Glasto on...

Welcome to the ultimate guide for surviving and thriving during the summer solstice! The longest day of the year is fast approaching and we can't wait.  Here are some tips and must haves to help you make the most of...