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Introducing 'Bloom,' our latest collection and the first of three capsules this season.  Here's a bit more about how and why we created it. We hope you love it!  Here's what our London design team told us about their inspiration behind...

We're declaring CG HQ a NO Blue Monday zone, it's official.  Yes, Blue Monday has been called the most depressing day of the year due to a combination of post-Christmas blues and cold, drab weather but we have other ideas. ...

Most people fall in to one of two categories, either all wrapped up and ready to go or, that's a Christmas eve job.  We are of course talking about wrapping Christmas presents.  Great if it's a simple shape but what...

Nestled in the heart of central London, Marylebone Village transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. Explore our favourite spots to eat, drink and dine and meet our neighbours at Christmas and in the New Year...  Explore: 📍Daunt...

Our friends at Meningitis Now  have shared their new digital fundraiser which they've just launched, The 8,000 steps a day challenge… Pre-Covid, they estimated 8,000 people per year contract bacterial or viral meningitis in the UK – that’s 22 people,...

If you've been to our flagship boutique in Marylebone or ordered from us online, the chances are you would have seen the cute, striped paper bags we use to wrap and protect your newest purchases but, instead of banishing bags...

We love seeing our products in the press.  Whether it's a Christmas Gift Guide or an Editor's 'must haves' edit, seeing some of our best sellers is all their glory gives us the warm and fuzzies. Here are some of...

Dine the Caroline Gardner way this Christmas, where every detail is infused with colour, print, and playful design. 

  Winter's here and that means it's officially cashmere season. We love cashmere.  It's super soft, warm and cosy, and lasts longer with some love, care and tlc.  Here are our top tips to care for your cashmere.  Hand Wash...

Wow, that was a fun month of celebrating turning 30!    We started with our team party - back when the sun was shining, and rounded the fun off with a Pet Party at our Marylebone flagship boutique which brightened...

Halloween has been gaining immense popularity over the years, evolving from a simple costume and trick-or-treat event to a grand celebration with themed parties, decorations, and especially, delicious Halloween-inspired recipes. We've asked our foodie favourite, Dom in the Kitchen, to...

We're all familiar with the phrase, 'a dog is for life, not just for Christmas', a slogan etched in our minds through years of tireless work by our friends at Dogs Trust. Since 1891, they've been working for a better...

World Mental Health Day is today, 10th October 2023.    It's a day to raise awareness of mental health problems.  More and more of us are aware of mental health but so many aren't getting the right support needed. There's still...

Today, 5th October is World Meningitis Day, a day very close to our hearts as the wonderful Meningitis Now have been our chosen charity partner for two decades.       But why, Meningitis Now? Founders Caroline and Angus Gardner chose...

We're going all nostalgic now and taking you back 30 years.  The year was 1993 and everyone was wearing baby doll dresses and Doc Martens - hands up if you were a fashion victim of this era.     Here's our...

This year as we celebrate 30 years as a brand, we'll be sharing with you the journey of Caroline Gardner, some special treats we've got planned for YOU and what the future looks like for us. It all began rather...

As London Fashion Week draws to a close here’s our recap of next season’s top trends.  What will you be wearing? Monochrome Moments – as monochrome lovers it’s no surprise to us that SS24 is going to be black and...

We’re a creative bunch here at Caroline Gardner and have an eclectic taste when it comes to art. Here the team share some of their favourites. Who are yours?   Caroline Gardner – Company Founder  I’ve followed artist Deborah Tarr...

Go behind the design of our latest ranges.  From bold colours and 60s inspired prints to our signature Caroline Gardner heart design, read on to learn more about the collection.   flower power Inspired by 1960s fashion, the Flower Power collection is...

We all need a regular self care practice, to fill our cup so we can be the best version of ourselves.  We asked conscious Beauty and Make up Artist, Tahira for her top tips on creating a self care routine that sticks. ...

It’s that time again, the end of the school year which means teacher gifting. Whether it’s the talk of the school WhatsApp group or a personal gift you want to find, now’s the time to show your appreciation for their...