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The cg heart has become an icon for the brand ever since Caroline started hand making cards back in 1993.  The first card range featured icons made from wire; specifically a house, a baby pram and a heart.  The heart cards were...

At Caroline Gardner, we're an office full of dog lovers.  Caroline herself loves dogs, and many of our card and wrap collections over the years have been inspired by Caroline's two dogs, Frank and Miller.  We asked Caroline some questions...

Here at Caroline Gardner, we're a team full of readers.  We often pass around books we've enjoyed on our commutes, and even have a little lending library in head office!  Read on to discover some of the title's we've enjoyed recently...  ...

The month of January always makes us want to try new, warming recipes that are packed with goodness.  At Caroline Gardner HQ, we love sharing new dishes we've discovered with each other, and thought we'd share some of our favourites with you...

Did you know, the amount of waste generated at Christmas is over 15 times more than any other celebration here in the UK.  To help minimise this, we wanted to give you a few quick and fun ways to give your...

It's London Living Wage Week! And we're celebrating what this means for us as a business.  The London Living Wage is the only wage rate that is voluntarily paid by over 11,000 businesses across the UK, and we are one...

The nights are drawing in and we're craving homemade comfort food. From quick and easy midweek meals to dishes you'd love to serve to guests; read on to see what we'll be cooking up this winter.   Jamie Oliver's Minestrone Soup...

It's our 29th Birthday, and we can't think of anyone we'd rather celebrate with. To mark the occasion here's a little more about the wonderful world Caroline Gardner created. Come on in! Our journey so far.... . . 1993 ....

There are so many reasons to love cashmere. It's super soft, wonderfully cosy and if cared for, it can last for many years to come. From how to store, clean and mend, read on for our tips on how to care...

 Launching in 2014 by the Greeting Card Association (GSA), 'Thinking of you' week encourages everyone to send handwritten cards to different people; harnessing the joy and love found in sending and receiving snail mail.

We asked Garden Designer Jane Porter to give us some tips for what to do with our gardens at this time of year. Read on to discover more...   Jane uses the list pad and pen      1. Don’t tidy up too...

We'd love to introduce you Garden Designer and Consultant, Jane Porter. Based in Bristol, Jane gave up her office job to become a gardener, and has never looked back! Winning two Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, Jane has...

It's that time of year where we're starting to think about moving away from Summer salads and embracing warming Autumnal dishes. From stews and soups to pies, read on to discover some of the recipes we'll be trying this September.  ...

The start of September signals a time of change. Kids go back to school and the weather starts to get crisper. There's a real sense of the desire to get into a rhythm and plan how to spend the colder months. Read...

As a business, we've supported the work of Meningitis Now for over 20 years. Our Founders Caroline and Angus almost lost their youngest son to meningitis when he was 18 months old, so this cause holds a deeply personal meaning for us. This...

Pink has always been one of our favourite colours. Emulating warmth, kindness, positivity and passion, this season we're celebrating pink in all its glory. While we may associate pink with all things girly, did you know hot pink was worn...

Add a Sunday night routine to your life and you'll feel more energised, positive and ready for a productive week ahead. Simply taking a few minutes to yourself can have a huge positive impact on your mindset. Read on to discover...

Our Joy collection features bold, contrasting colours and fun shapes. We asked our Design team to tell us which pieces are their favourites and why.   Bea, Senior Cards & Wrap Designer "My daughter loves to draw so i always...

There's nothing quite like settling in with a good book. Whether you're heading for the beach, planning a lazy afternoon or you're looking for a bedtime read, read on to discover some of our favourite books, perfect for a summer read. Beautiful...

We don't know about you, but with the hot weather we have all experienced over the past couple of weeks, it's hard to find inspiration to cook good meals in the evenings. We asked the team at Caroline Gardner HQ for some of...

You might be familiar with the old saying 'it's better to give than to receive'. Giving something away that you no longer use is a simple act that can mean the world to someone. That's not all though, the act of re-gifting...